FIAT MULTIPLA 2007 1.G Natural Power Manual

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GAUGE INDICATING THE AMOUNT OF NATURAL GAS IN
THE BOTTLE
The gauge is always illuminated, both when the engine is fuelled by
natural gas and petrol.
The bottles are full when all of the six green nicks of the meter are fully
covered. Nick (A) (amber yellow) lights up to indicate that the engine is
low on fuel and must therefore be filled up.
When the last green nick goes out (natural gas run out), automatic
switching to petrol fuelling will take place, which will be signalled by the
lighting of warning light Kon the instrument board.
Natural gas operation will be automatically resumed upon the next fill-up.
WARNING! Petrol shall always be available in the tank.
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
The safety switch will be tripped in case of vehicle
collision and will cut off natural gas supply, thus causing
the engine to be switched off.
For further information, refer to the Owner
Handbook, chapter “Dashboard and controls”,
paragraph “Fuel cut-off switch”.ENGINE STARTING
To start the engine correctly, refer to the warnings
and recommendations provided in the Owner
Handbook, chapter “Engine starting”.
Emergency starting
If the Fiat CODE system is not able to deactivate the
engine lock, warning light ¢will remain ON and the
engine won’t start. Refer to the Owner Handbook,
chapter “Emergency starting”.
WARNINGThe Natural Power Fiat Multipla engine is always started by using petrol, even
when the switch is set to the “Natural gas” position; in this case, the green LED on
the switch will indicate that the engine is fuelled by petrol and will remain such
until automatic switching to natural gas has taken place: now, the green LED on
the switch will go out.
Therefore, it is required that reserve fuel is always available in the petrol tank.
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AT THE FILLING STATION
NATURAL GAS FILLING PIPE UNION
The natural gas filling pipe union (B) is located next to the petrol pipe
union and can be accessed by opening the fuel lid.
It is equipped with a dual “non-return” valve: one fitted into the pipe
union body itself; one located next to the bottle, at the start of the filling
pipe.
To gain access to pipe union (B), unscrew cap (A).
The contour of pipe union (B) is of the “multi-purpose” type.
During filling up, natural gas pipe union cap (A) can be positioned directly
on the lid, as illustrated.
In certain European States, the adaptors are considered ILLEGAL (e.g.
Germany).
In the case of service stations equipped with m
3gas guns (with dissolved
air pressure) so as to verify the residual pressure in the gas bottle, the
non-return valves must be unblocked by supplying a small quantity of
Methane.
The other plates (delivered with the vehicle documents) indicate the
expected date for the first testing/inspection of the gas bottles.
The employees assigned to the Methane supply are not authorised to fill
the gas bottles with the test date expired.
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IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED
General remarks
Only for Italian market, the FIX & GO quick tyre repair kit is provided as
a standard item in place of the traditional tool kit and space-saver spare
wheel.
The standard space-saver spare wheel can be supplied on request.
VAN versions are fitted as a standard spare wheel with steel rim of the
same type and size as the standard wheels mounted on the car.
As regards the use of the FIX & GO and the space-saver spare wheel,
follow the instructions of the Owner Handbook, chapter “In an
emergency”, paragraph “If a tyre is punctured”.
Space-saver spare wheel
The space-saver spare wheel is positioned in a horizontal position on the
right side of the luggage compartment and is protected by a special
coating (A).
The space-saver spare wheel can be removed as follows:
❐ lift the covering secured to the space-saver spare wheel base by means
of an elastic strap, then remove the same;
❐ unscrew fastening device (B) until it comes out of its respective pin;
❐ take off the complete wheel.
Removable pin for space-saver spare wheel fastening
If you wish to obtain an even, smooth plane in the luggage compartment,
you may remove the space-saver spare wheel fastening pin (A) (this
operation must be carried out at the Fiat Dealership) and then plug the
hole by cap (B).
IMPORTANT! The space-saver spare wheel must, when available on the
vehicle, always be secured to its respective pin for safety reasons.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
IMPORTANT! If a vehicle has been registered in a country other than
Italy, the certification/identification data and the natural gas bottle
check/inspection procedures shall conform to the national law
regulations of that particular country. In any case, it must be specified
that, the life cycle of the gas bottles is 20 years from the date of
production as in ECE Regulation n° 110.
Bottle marking
Each natural gas bottle is identified at the manufacturing plant by means
of a hallmark made on the nose of the bottle itself.
The hallmark bears the following information:
❐ Type of gas for which it is indicated (Methane);
❐ 20-year expiry date of the gas bottle (month/year);
❐ Name of the manufacturer of the gas bottle;
❐ The gas bottle registration number of the gas bottle;
❐ Nominal capacity of the gas bottle in litres;
❐ Weight of the gas bottle in kg (specific for every gas bottle);
❐ Working pressure (200 bar at 15°C);
❐ Testing pressure of the gas bottle (300 bar);
❐ Identifying stamp of the certifying Nation;
❐ ECE certification number;
❐ Production date of the of the gas bottle (month/year).
The other plates (delivered with the vehicle documents) indicate the
expected date for the first testing/inspection of the gas bottles.
BOTTLE INSPECTION
The gas bottles must be checked, according to the ECE Regulation
procedure n° 110, every 4 years as from, the vehicle registration date, or
according to specific provisions made by single States.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Supplementary operations to the Maintenance Schedule described in the Owner Handbook
thousand kilometres
Cold cylinder compression check
Visually inspect the conditions of natural gas
pipes and fittings, natural gas tank fastening,
resume, if necessary*
Check the pressure regulator and
replace the internal filter, if necessary*
Check the fuel feed system functioning and parameters
by means of the self-diagnosis connection
Check the tightening torque of the
bottle fastening straps
*or every 12 months
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BODY VERSION CODE
Description
Fiat Multipla 186AMC1A 06G
Fiat Multipla
4-seater VAN 186BMC1A 02W
ENGINE
1.6
GENERAL REMARKS
Engine identification code 182B6000
Engine cycle Otto
Number and position of cylinders 4, in-line
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Pistor diameter and stroke mm 80.5 x 78.4
Total displacement cm31596
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
kW
EC maximum rating HP
corresponding engine speed rpm
Nm
EC maximum torque kgm
corresponding engine speed rpm
Spark plugs NGK BKR6EKC
Fuel
Fuelling
by natural gas
68
92
5750
126
12.84
4000
Natural gas
Fuelling by
Petrol
76
103
5750
143
14.6
4000
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
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FUEL FEED (Natural gas)
Electronic injection specific to the natural gas.
Type: Sequential, timed Multipoint injection.
Injection pressure: approximately 9 bar.
Stoichiometric metering of the air/natural gas mixture.
The natural gas injection system is controlled by a
special control unit by making use of the sensors
previously fitted to the vehicle, including the oxygen
sensor for fuel metering control.
IGNITION
Electronics with static advance integrated with
injection.ENGINE COOLING
Engine cooling system with branching-off to bring hot
fluid in contact with the pressure reducer (which is
subject, during its operation, to heavy cooling).
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speeds in the 5
thgear (kph):
petrol fuelling: 168
natural gas fuelling: 157
Any modification or repair made to the fuel feed system in a wrong way and
without considering the technical features of the system may cause operating
anomalies with a risk of fire.WARNING
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WEIGHTS
1.6 VAN
4-seater
1520
4p + 230
1100
1050
2050
1000
400
70
80 1.6
1470
580
1100
1050
2050
1000 (900*)
400
70
80
(1) In the presence of special outfits (trailer towing device, etc.) the no-load weight increases and, as a result, the maximum carrying ca-
pacity decreases, in accordance with the maximum permitted loads.
(2) Loads not to be exceeded. The user shall place the goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the loading plane in accordance with
the maximum permitted loads.
(*) For specific markets
(
") The operating speed shall be restricted to 100 kph when the vehicle tows a trailer.
Weights (kg) per versions
Vehicle curb weight
(including fill-up, spare wheel, tools and accessories):
Maximum carrying capacity, including driver (1):
Maximum permitted load (2)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads "
– braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer:
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes):
Maximum load permitted on the roof:
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DIMENSIONS
Boot volume (VDA standards):
❒in normal conditions: 430 dm
3.
❒flush with the roof and with the rear
seats removed: 1,900 dm
3.
Height is meant with the car unladen.
Dimensions (mm)
ABCDE FGH
100 16V837 2666 586 4089 1721 1515 1871 1520
VAN 100 16V837 2666 586 4089 1695 1515 1871 1520
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