FIAT 500 User Manual

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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM

This intervenes in the event of impact with the
following measures:
❒ cut off of the fuel supply with the engine

consequently cutting out

❒ automatic unlocking of the doors
❒ switching on of the interior lights.
When the system has been triggered, the message
“Fuel cut off, see handbook” is displayed on the
instrument panel.

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
position to prevent the battery from running down.
The following procedure should be carried out to
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒ 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.

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