Fuel cut-off system
It intervenes in the event of a collision, causing:
- the fuel supply to be cut off, causing the engine to stop;
- the doors to unlock automatically;
- the interior lights to come on;
- the hazard warning lights to come on.
NOTE Carefully inspect the vehicle and make sure there are no fuel leaks, for example in the engine compartment, under the vehicle or near the fuel tank area. After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP so as not to discharge the battery.
To restore normal vehicle operation, carry out the following procedure:
- turn the ignition key to the ON position;
- activate the right turn indicator;
- deactivate the right turn indicator;
- activate the left turn indicator;
- deactivate the left turn indicator;
- activate the right turn indicator;
- deactivate the right turn indicator;
- activate the left turn indicator;
- deactivate the left turn indicator;
- turn the ignition key to the STOP position, then to the ON position.
GPL versions: in the event of a collision, the petrol supply is cut off immediately, the LPG safety solenoid valves are closed and injection is interrupted, causing the engine to stop.
Natural Power versions: in the event of a collision, the fuel supply is cut off immediately, causing the engine to stop.
WARNING 151) After a collision, if you smell fuel or notice leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the system, to avoid the risk of fire.Test yourself
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