spare wheel FIAT 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

VERSION WITH LPG
SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION
The LPG version features two fuel
supply systems: one for petrol and one
for LPG.
Like the petrol system, the LPG system
is timed, sequential multipoint type with
special injectors.
PASSIVE SAFETY/ACTIVE
SAFETY
Passive safety
The car has the same passive safety
specifications as other versions. In
particular, the tank mountings (located
in the spare wheel housing) have been
designed to exceed the Fiat safety
standards for impact tests.
Active safety
The car has the same active safety
specifications as other versions.
Although the LPG system has
numerous safety features, it is
advisable to proceed as follows every
time the car is not in use for a long
period or moved in an emergency as a
result of a breakdown or accident:
❒ unscrew the fixing devices
A - fig. 57, then remove the cover B;
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❒ close the LPG cock by rotating the
knurled ring nut C-fig. 58 clockwise;
❒ refit the cover and tighten the
fastening devices again.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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LPG TANK
The car has a (pressurised) tank
A-fig 59 for collecting LPG in a liquid
state. It is ring-shaped and located in
the spare wheel compartment with
suitable protection.
LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in
accordance with the regulations in
force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
starting from the car registration date.
If the vehicle has been registered in a
country other than Italy, the duration
and the testing/inspection procedures
of the LPG tank can vary depending
on the national provisions in force in
that country.
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In all case, when the time limit for your
country has expired, go to a Fiat Dealer
to have the tank replaced.
The tank identification data are printed
on the tank, under the multivalve unit:
❒ type-approval country identification
and type-approval number;
❒ type of gas for which it is designed
(LPG);
❒ name of tank manufacturer;
❒ tank commissioning pressure
(30 bar);
❒ maximum refilling percentage (80%);
❒ tank dimensions;
❒ rated tank capacity in litres;
❒ tank manufacture date (month/year);
❒ tank serial number.SELECTION OF
PETROL/LPG
SUPPLY TYPE
The selection switch
(petrol/LPG) is located on the central
tunnel fig. 60 and includes:
❒ A petrol/LPG switch.
❒ B LPG quantity indicator; 5 LEDs of
which four green and one orange to
indicate reserve. The orange LED
turns on when only one green LED
is on.
❒ C petrol operating mode indicator:
amber LED next to the switch A.
This function is controlled directly by
the LPG control unit.
❒ D LPG operating mode indicator:
green LED next to the switch A.
This function is controlled directly by
the LPG control unit.
IMPORTANT If the ignition key is
turned to MAR, all the device LEDs will
stay on for approximately 4 seconds
(check function).
The engine is always started to petrol
to start after which, according to the
position of the switch A-fig. 60 the
following may occur:

TECHNICAL DATA
174
175/65 R14 82T/86T 2.4 (*) 2.2 (*) 2.4 (*)
2.2 (*)(1.2 ECO versions)
2.2 (**) 2.0 (**) 2.3 (**) 2.2 (**)
175/65 R14 82T 2.2 2.0 2.3
2.2
175/65 R14 86T 2.2 2.0 2.3 2.2 2.8
185/55 R15 82H 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.3
195/45 R16 84H 2.2 2.1 2.4 2.3
TyresMedium load (bar)
rearfront
Full load (bar)
rearfront
Space-saver
spare(bar)
(*) ECO
(**) COMFORT: ECO consumption is not guaranteed with comfort pressures
(
) For versions/markets, where provided
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES 33) 39)
When the tires are warm, the inflation pressure should be + 0.3 bar in relation to the recommended figure. However, recheck
that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
SNOW CHAINS 15)
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations of each country. Snow chains can be fitted to the
tyres of the front wheels (drive wheels) only. Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have been
driven.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fitted to the space-saver spare wheel. If a front tyre is punctured, replace a rear wheel
with the space-saver wheel and move the rear wheel to the front axle. In this way, with two normal drive wheels at the front,
snow chains can be fitted.