wheel FIAT IDEA 2008 1.G LPG Supplement Manual

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FIAT IDEA LPG
This appendix deals with the LPG version
of the Fiat Idea (Petrol-LPG).
For anything not included in this Supple-
ment, please refer to the enclosed Own-
er’s Manual.CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LPG TANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SOLENOID VALVES AND SAFETY DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
REGULATION UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PAPER FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LPG INJECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LPG/PETROL SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AT THE PETROL STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WHEELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REPLACING FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CO
2EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FUEL CONSUMPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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FIAT IDEA LPG
When oven painting, the LPG
tank should be removed from
the car and later carefully re-
fitted by a Fiat Dealer. Al-
though the LPG system has numerous
safety features, it is advisable to close
the manual tap on the tank whenever
the car is not used for a long period, is
transported on other vehicles or moved
in an emergency as a result of a break-
down or accident.
Active safety
The car has the same active safety speci-
fications as other versions.
The Fiat Idea LPG is equipped
with a gaseous LPG injection
system designed specifically
for the car: it is therefore
strictly prohibited to alter the config-
uration of the system and components.
The use of other components or ma-
terials could cause malfunctioning and
lead to a reduction in safety. Please re-
fer to a registered Fiat dealer for any
assistance necessary. When towing or
raising the car, to prevent damage to
the gas system parts, follow the in-
structions in the Owner’s Handbook in
the ‘Towing the car’ chapter.
It should be pointed out that
in some countries (including
Italy) there are legal restrictions in
force for parking/garaging motor ve-
hicles with gas that has a higher den-
sity than air. LPG comes under this
category.
WARNINGPASSIVE SAFETY -
ACTIVE SAFETY
Passive safety
The car has the same passive safety spec-
ifications as other versions. Specifically,
tank mountings (located in the spare
wheel housing) have been designed to pass
impact tests in accordance with Fiat safe-
ty standards.
When running on LPG, the flow of gas (in
a liquid state) leaving the tank, passes
through the specific pipe to the pressure
regulator, where there is a safety solenoid
valve that stops the flow of LPG when the
key is turned off or when the driver se-
lects a fuel change (decision to run on
petrol).
Together with the regulator solenoid
valve, a second solenoid valve, in the tank,
closes the LPG pipe at the tank outlet.
In the event of impact, the two solenoid
valves are closed, after which the engine
cuts out due to the fuel cut off system.
The LPG tank meets the legal safety stan-
dards of the countries in which the ver-
sion illustrated in this Supplement is mar-
keted.
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FIAT IDEA LPG
LPG TANK
The vehicle has a (pressurised) tank A -
Fig. 3for LPG in a liquid state that is
toroidal in shape and located in the spare
wheel housing, where it is suitably pro-
tected.
The LPG in the tank Ais always in both liq-
uid and gaseous state, in a physical balanced
condition.
The liquid, which cannot be compressed,
dilates by around 0.25% for each increase
in temperature of one degree. For this
reason a suitable space allowing the in-
crease in volume of the liquid for all fore-
seeable temperature increases is guaran-
teed (e.g. car parked in the sunshine in
summer), without compromising tank in-
tegrity.
There is a safety valve that automatically
limits tank refilling (during refuelling) to a
maximum level of 80% (liquid) of its total
capacity.Periodically (at least once
every six months) it is advis-
able to let the LPG in the tank
run out and, at the first refu-
elling, check that it does not exceed the
maximum capacity of 31 litres (with a
tolerance of 2 litres excess) (see in-
structions in ‘Capacities’ paragraph in
this Supplement). If the value exceeds
31 litres, please go to a Fiat Dealer im-
mediately.
LPG TANK CERTIFICATION
The LPG tank is certified in accor-
dance with current regulations.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
as from car registration. If the car
has been registered in a different
country from Italy, the life of the
LPG tank and test/inspection proce-
dures may vary depending on the
laws in force in that particular coun-
try. In any case, when the time lim-
it in the individual country has run
out, go to a Fiat Dealer to have the
tank replaced.There is a plate on the tank B - Fig. 3con-
taining the following information:
- homologation country identification and
homologation number;
- type of gas for it has been designed
(LPG);
- name of tank manufacturer;
- tank test pressure (30 bar);
- maximum refilling percentage (80%);
- tank dimensions;
- nominal tank capacity in litres;
- tank manufacture date (month/year);
- tank serial number.
fig. 3F0H0775m
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FIAT IDEA LPG
AT THE PETROL
STATION
LPG filler
The fuel filler is next to the petrol filler
cap. It has a one-way valve, located in the
actual filler body.
To access the filler B - fig. 8, open the ac-
cess hatchAand undo the cap C.
Take the following precautions during re-
fuelling:
– switch off the engine;
– apply the handbrake;
– turn the ignition key to the STOPpo-
sition;
– do not smoke;
– hand the special adaptor over to the
qualified LPG refuelling staff.
IMPORTANT Before refuelling with LPG,
the qualified staff should ensure that the
adaptor is correctly tightened onto the
filler fitting.
WHEELS
Wheel repair
The car does not have a spare wheel but
comes with a quick tyre repair kit known
as Fix&Go.
The kit is located on the left of the luggage
compartment and is fastened by Velcro.
For use, please refer to the instructions in
the booklet supplied with this supplement.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
The LPG system components are protec-
ted by specific fuses. Contact a Fiat Dea-
lership if a fuse needs replacing.
For all the other fuses, please consult the
Owner’s Handbook supplied with this sup-
plement.
fig. 8F0H0773m
IMPORTANT Depending on the country,
there are two types of adaptors for refu-
elling pumps. The adaptor that comes with
the car in a special case is specifically de-
signed for the country in which the car is
sold. If you are in a different country,
please find out what type of adaptor is
used there.
IMPORTANT Only use LPG for mo-
tor vehicles.
IMPORTANT Look after your LPG
adaptor carefully so that it does not
get damaged.
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