500X OWNER HANDBOOK

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WARNING

28) Note that in some countries (including

Italy) there are legal restrictions in force for

parking/garaging motor cars fuelled by gas

that is denser than air; LPG comes under

this category.

29) If gas is smelt, switch from LPG

operation to petrol operation and

immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have

the vehicle checked and possible system

faults excluded.

30) Do not switch between the two

operating modes whilst starting the engine.

IMPORTANT

13) The car is equipped with a specifically

designed gaseous LPG injection system: it

is therefore absolutely forbidden to alter the

configuration of the system or its

components. The use of other components

or materials could cause malfunctions and

lead to a reduction in safety; therefore, in

the case of problems, contact a Fiat

Dealership. When towing or lifting the

vehicle, follow the instructions in the main

handbook under the paragraph on "Towing

the vehicle" to prevent damage to the gas

system parts.

14) When painting in an oven, the LPG tank

must be removed from the car and later

refitted by a Fiat Dealership.

15) The system operates at temperatures

ranging between -20°C and 100°C.

16) Periodically (at least once every six

months), it is advisable to let the LPG in the

tank run out and, at the next refuelling,

check that it does not exceed the

maximum capacity of 38 litres (reserve

included) (with a tolerance of 2 litres

excess) (see instructions in the "Capacities"

paragraph of this supplement). If the level is

above 38 litres (reserve included) contact a

Fiat Dealership immediately.

17) It is strictly forbidden to use any

additive in the LPG. Periodically (at least

once every six months) it is advisable to let

the LPG in the tank run out and, at the first

refuelling, to check that it does not exceed

the maximum capacity of 42 litres (reserve

included) (with a tolerance of 1 litres

excess). If the level is above 42 litres

(reserve included) contact a Fiat Dealership

immediately.

18) Regardless of the last fuel system used,

at the following engine starting, after the

initial petrol stage, the system will

automatically switch to LPG.

19) When switching is requested, metallic

noise from the valves which pressurise the

circuit can be heard. For the switching logic

described above, a delay between the

valve ticking and the switching off of the

instrument panel indication is completely

normal.

20) In particular usage conditions, such as

starting and operation at low ambient

temperature or LPG supply with low

propane content, the system may switch

temporarily to petrol operation, without a

visual indication of switching on the

instrument panel. In the event of low LPG

levels in the tank or request for high

performance (e.g. overtaking, car fully

laden, steep hills) the system may

automatically switch to petrol operation to

guarantee the engine power requested; the

green warning light

on the instrument

panel switches on to indicate this. When

the above conditions are no longer present,

the system automatically restores LPG

operation; the green warning light

switches off. To achieve the automatic

switching described above, make sure that

there is always enough fuel in the petrol

tank.

21) Only use LPG for motor vehicles.

22) It is strictly forbidden to use any

additive in the LPG.

23) Periodically (at least once every six