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Operation The twin fuel system allows petrol or liquid petroleum gas (LPG version) orcompressed natural gas (CNG
version) to be used indifferently. Press switch 1on the left-hand side of
the instrument panel:
Ð green indicator light 2on; operating
using LPG/CNG,
Ð red indicator light 3on; operating
using petrol. Starting Irrespective of the position of switch
1,
the engine always starts using petrol. The switch to operation using LPG/CNG will take place if switch 1
is in the LPG/CNG position. The indi-
cator light 2flashes until the engine
reaches an adequate temperature. The switch from one fuel to the other is displayed by the switching on/swit-
ching off of the corresponding indica-tor light 2or 3.
When the minimum LPG/CNG levelis reached, while driving, this is indi-cated by lighting of the red indicatorlight of the group of indicator lights 4;
the system then switches to operation
using petrol automatically. It is advisable to drive in petrol mode from time to time to keep thepetrol injection system in goodcondition.
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Filling the LPG/CNG tank (Capacity of approximately 60 litres for the LPG and 160 litres for theCNG)
Ð switch off the ignition,
Ð unscrew the cap protecting the filleropening, turning it anticlockwise,
Ð lock the filler nozzle onto the opening (if necessary, screw the appropriate adapter* onto the filleropening first),
Ð push the button on the pump,
Ð once filling has stopped automati- cally, unlock the filler nozzle,
Ð screw the protective cap back onto the filler opening, turning it clock- wise.
* According to destination. Petrol gauge When the low petrol level indicator comes on, fill the tank without delayas the engine can only start usingpetrol. Furthermore, a low petrol levelmay result in fuel circuit faults. LPG/CNG gauge The LPG/CNG level in the tank is represented by a group
4, consisting
of four green indicator lights and a redindicator light. This red indicator light comes on to indicate use of the LPG/CNG reservewhich provides you with a range of
approximately 25 miles (40 km) .
If the outside temperature is high, theLPG/CNG gauge may indicate aslightly higher quantity of gas than theactual level.
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Safety advice The safety valve must be closed before any mainte-nance or repair work is
carried out on your vehicle. Toclose it, switch off the ignition. Ensure that there is no risk that the loads carried may damage thetank.
Testing the tank The service life of the tanks is
20 years. They are certified correctfor normal use during this period.
In application of regulation 110R00, a check must be carried out every3 years (visual inspection of thesolenoid valve and of the tank).The check must be carried out by
an approved body, in accordancewith the national regulations inforce. It is imperative that any work on the LPG/CNG feed system is carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer.
