key FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G LPG Supplement Manual

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FIAT PANDA LPG
When painting in an oven, the
LPG tank should be removed
from the car and later care-
fully refitted by a Fiat Dealer.
Although the LPG system has numer-
ous safety features, it is advisable to
close the manual tap on the tank every
time the car is not in use for a long pe-
riod, transported on other vehicles or
moved in an emergency as a result of a
breakdown or accident.
Active safety
The car has the same active safety speci-
fications as other versions.
The Fiat Panda LPG is
equipped with gaseous LPG
injection system designed
specifically for the car: it is
therefore absolutely forbidden to alter
the configuration of the system or its
components. The use of other compo-
nents or materials could cause mal-
functions and lead to a reduction in
safety. Therefore, in the case of prob-
lems, go to a Fiat Dealer. When towing
or raising the car, to prevent damage
to the gas system parts, follow the in-
structions in the Owner 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.
IMPORTANTPASSIVE SAFETY
- ACTIVE SAFETY
Passive safety
The car has the same passive safety spec-
ifications as other versions. In particular,
the tank mountings (located in the spare
wheel housing) have been designed to ex-
ceed the Fiat safety standards for impact
tests.
When running on LPG, the flow of gas (in
a liquid state) leaving the tank, passes
through the dedicated pipe to the pres-
sure regulator where there is a safety so-
lenoid valve that stops the flow of LPG
when the key is turned off or when a
change of fuel is selected by the driver (de-
cision 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.
The two solenoid valves are connected to
the inertia switch (Fire Protection 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 PANDA LPG
ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNIT
The vehicle has a dedicated electronic
control unit for the LPG system; it uses
the incoming signals from the petrol in-
jection control unit and converts them in-
to signals for the injection of the LPG.
The control unit for the injectors has the
same strategy as the petrol control unit
(phased, sequential, multipoint).
LPG/PETROL SWITCH
The LPG/petrol switch fig. 7is located on
the protective fuse flap (left side of the
dashboard) and includes:
A. LPG/petrol operating mode request
button;
B. LPG gauge: 5 leds of which 4 green and
1 red to indicate the reserve. The red LED
only comes on when the last green LED
goes out.
The red LED indicates the reserve con-
dition;
ON. LPG operation mode indicator:
green LED on continuously, under the
buttonA;
OFF. petrol operation mode indicator:
yellow LED on continuously, under the
buttonA.
IMPORTANT When the ignition key is
turned to the MARposition the LEDs on
the ignition switch come on in accordance
with the following rule:
–with petrol operation mode se-
lected: yellow LED OFF activation;
–with LPG operation selected: all
LEDs on the switch are on continuously
and the green LED ONflashes.To select the type of fuel system desired
(LPG or petrol), press button A-fig. 7.
To change the type of fuel system, it is ad-
visable to operate the button with the ve-
hicle stationary and the engine running or,
whilst driving, after having released the ac-
celerator.
If the switching takes place during accel-
eration or pick-up, there may be a brief
flat spot (fall in power).
fig. 7F0Z0807m
Do not switch between the
two operating modes whilst
starting the engine.
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FIAT PANDA LPG
AT THE FILLING
STATION
LPG filler fitting
The gas filler is located 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 hatch Aand undo the cap C.
Observe the following precautions during
the refuelling operation:
– 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 personnel.
IMPORTANT Before refuelling with LPG,
the qualified personnel should make sure
that the adaptor is correctly tightened on-
to the filler fitting.
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, find
out what type of adaptor is used there.
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 side of the
luggage compartment and is fastened by
Velcro.
For use, see the instructions in the main
Owner Handbook associated with this
supplement.
The tool box fig. 9is located under the
driver’s seat and fastened by Velcro.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
The LPG system components are protec-
ted by specific fuses. Contact a Fiat Dea-
lership if a fuse needs replacing.
For all other fuses, consult the Owner
Handbook that this supplement comes
with.
fig. 8F0Z0808m
fig. 9F0Z0607m
IMPORTANT Only use LPG for mo-
tor vehicles.
IMPORTANT Look after the LPG
adaptor carefully so that it does not
get damaged.
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