Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 79

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR This intervenes in the event of impact with the
CAR
following measures:
❒ cut off of the fuel supply with the engine
consequently cutting out
SAFETY
❒ automatic unlocking of the doors
❒ switching on of the interior lights.
When the system has been triggered, the message
STARTING AND
"Fuel cut off, see handbook" is displayed on the
DRIVING
instrument panel.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel leaks,
WARNING
for instance in the engine compartment, under
LIGHTS AND
the car or near the tank area.
MESSAGES
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP
position to prevent the battery from running down.
IN AN
The following procedure should be carried out to
EMERGENCY
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR position
❒ activate the right direction indicator
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
❒ deactivate the right direction indicator
❒ activate the left direction indicator
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator
TECHNICAL
❒ activate the right direction indicator
SPECIFICATIONS
❒ deactivate the right direction indicator
❒ activate the left direction indicator
INDEX
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❒ deactivate the left direction indicator
❒ turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
WARNING
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of fire.