Fuel Cut-Off Inertia Switch; Resetting The Switch - Maserati GranTurismo Coupe Owner's Manual

Fuel cut-off inertia switch

The vehicle is equipped with a safety
switch which is designed to intervene
in the event of a collision, cutting off
the fuel supply and consequently
causing the engine to stop. It also
prevents the fuel spreading if the fuel
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lines are damaged during the accident.
The intervention of the safety switch is
indicated by the warning light
appearing on the instrument panel.
The switch is positioned inside the left-
hand service compartment, in the
luggage compartment.
To gain access to the switch, open the
compartment hatch by pulling the
handgrip A.
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After impact, if you smell fuel
or note any leakage from the
fuel supply system, do not
reactivate the switch in order to
prevent any fire risks. Contact your
local Authorized Maserati Dealer
immediately.

Resetting the switch

Rotate 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 the button B on
the switch.
Rotate the ignition key to the MAR
position, wait for a few seconds and
then move it to the ACC. position.
A
Check that the warning light on
the instrument panel is switched off.
Check once again that there are no
fuel leaks.
B