warning FIAT QUBO 2009 1.G Natural Power Manual

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The four vertical bars near the letters
CNG in the instrument panel display
Fig. 11indicate the level of methane in
the cylinders.
When the residual amount of methane
goes below 1/5 of the capacity of the cylin-
ders, the CNG icon and the lowest level
Fig. 12flash to indicate the reserve and
notify the need to refuel.
If the methane has run out, the switch to
petrol operation takes place automatical-
ly: the Ksymbol near the CNG icon
Fig. 11in the instrument panel display
comes on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the dedicated button Fig. 10locat-
ed between the controls in the dashboard.
The LED in the button coming on means
that the request to switch has taken place
correctly.
Fig. 10F0T0343m
Fig. 11F0T0358m
Fig. 12F0T0359m
If the last fuel system in use
was petrol, when starting the
switch to methane shall be re-
quested manually by the customer.
Manual switching of the operat-
ing mode from petrol to meth -
ane and vice versa is only acti-
vated if the engine speed is below
2000 rpm.
At the time of the switching
request there will be a
metallic noise coming from the valves
to pressurise the circuit (more obvi-
ous with the ignition key in the MAR
position). As a result of the switching
logics described above, ithe delay be-
tween the ticking of the valve and the
display switching off on the instru-
ment panel is entirely normal.
IMPORTANT
The actual change to the chosen fuel sys-
tem takes place depending on the vehicle
usage conditions to guarantee switching in
absolute safety and will be confirmed by
the Kwarning light in the instrument pan-
el display coming on/going off.
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Do not switch between the
two operating modes during
engine start-up.
IMPORTANT
In addition, when starting at outside tem-
peratures of below –10 °C, the switching
times from petrol to methane increase to
allow the pressure regulator/reduction
unit to heat up.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place dur-
ing acceleration or pick-up, there may be
a brief flat spot (drop in power).STARTING THE ENGINE
To carry out the starting manoeuvre cor-
rectly, see the warnings and advice in the
Owner Handbook under the chapter
Starting the engine”.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
In the event of an impact to the car, the
petrol and injection supply is cut off im-
mediately, causing the engine to cut out
and, as a result, the safety solenoid valves
to close.
For further information, see the Fuel cut-
off system” paragraph in the Controls”
chapter in the Owner Handbook.
PROTECTION FUSES
The CNG system components are pro-
tected by specific fuses. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if a fuse needs replacing.
If the methane has run out, the control
unit automatically manages the switch to
running on petrol.
SYSTEM FAILURE SIGNALLING
With the multifunction display, any system
failure is signalled through a dedicated mes-
sage and, at the same time, by the CNG
icon and the four methane levels flashing
(with solid bars). In this case, contact a
Fiat Dealership as quickly as possible.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
IMPORTANT If the vehicle has been
registered in a country other than
Italy, the certification and identifica-
tion data and the control/inspection
procedures for the methane cylin-
ders comply with the legislation in
that country. In any case, it should
be remembered that the life of the
cylinders is 20 years from the pro-
duction date as set out in ECE Reg-
ulation no. 110.
Marking the cylinders
Each methane cylinder is identified in the
factory with a stamp on the nose of the
cylinder.
This stamp contains:
CNG ONLY(type of gas which it is de-
signed for: compressed natural gas only);
DO NOT USE AFTER



-




(cylinder expiry date: month-year);
FABER(name of the cylinder manufac-
turer);



/




/


(cylinder regis-
tration number);


L(nominal cylinder capacity in litres);


KG(weight of the cylinder in kg: spe-
cific for each cylinder);
20.0MPa15°C(operating pressure at
15 °C);
30.0MPa(cylinder test pressure);
Fig. 17F0T0361m
E
110R-





(ECE homologa-
tion number);
ECE R 110(manufacturing regulations);
CNG-1(type of cylinder);



/



(cylinder manufacture in-
spection date: month/year);
USE ONLY FABER-APPROVED PRD
(PRD safety device warning);
(–N)(ENI stamp).
The other plates (handed over with the
vehicle documentation) contain the date
for the first inspection of the cylinders.
SYSTEM INSPECTION
The cylinders shall be inspected, in ac-
cordance with ECE Regulation Procedure
no. 110, every 4 years from the vehicle
registration date or in accordance with
specific regulations in individual countries.
Fig. 18F0T0354m
Fig. 19
A
F0T0355m
CARGO BOX
The cargo box is located in the luggage
compartment and it includes different
sized compartments to store all kinds of
small items. To gain access to the Cargo
Box follow the illustrations in Fig. 18.
WHEEL REPAIR
The vehicle does not have a spare wheel
but rather a rapid tyre repair kit called Fix
&Go, located in the luggage compartment
on the left rear wheel arch A-Fig. 19(for
Combi/Qubo versions). On Cargo ver-
sions, the Fix&Go repair kit is located be-
hind the driver’s seat.
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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove box, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wash/wipe operation
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear
Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, rigid pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply – brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, lids, engine and boot, and the cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing belt
Check tension of accessory drive belts and adjust, if necessary
Check tappet clearance and adjust, if necessary
Check exhaust gas emissions
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