Fuel Cut-Out Inertia Switch; Resetting The Switch - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual

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Fuel cut-out inertia switch

The vehicle is equipped with a safety
switch which intervenes in the event of
a collision, cutting off the fuel supply
and consequently causing the engine
to stop. It also prevents fuel leaks if the
fuel lines are damaged during the
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accident.
Activation of the safety switch is
signalled by the illumination of the
warning light on the display.
The switch is positioned underneath
the front left-hand seat.
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Fuel cut-out inertia switch
After impact, if you smell fuel
or note any leakage from the
fuel supply system, do not
reactivate the switch in order to avoid
fire risks.
The activation of the inertia switch
results in all the doors and the luggage
compartment unlocking and in the
internal dome lamp and the four
direction indicators switching on.

Resetting the switch

Turn the ignition key to the STOP
position.
Check that there is no leakage from
the fuel system.
If no leaks are found, reset the inertia
switch which stops the fuel pump
operation, by pressing button A on the
switch.
Turn the ignition key to the MAR
position, wait a few seconds and then
move it to the ACC position.
Check that the warning light on
the display is off.
Check once again that there are no
fuel leaks.