Fiat 500L 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 83

FUEL CUT -OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the event of an impact causing:
❒ the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine
consequently cutting out
❒ the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒ the automatic switching on of the interior lights
❒ the switching on of the hazard warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment, under
the car or near the tank area. After a collision, turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed
as follows:
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ turn the ignition key to the STOP position;
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON 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.
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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