FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 84)

FUEL FILLER CAP
Cap B fig. 76 is fitted with loss prevention device C
which secures it to flap A.
Unscrew cap B using the ignition key. The sealing may
cause a slight pressure increase in the tank. A little
breathing off, while slackening the cap is absolutely
normal. When refuelling, fasten the cap to the device
inside the flap as shown in fig. 76.
WARNING
Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening:
fire risk. Keep your face away from the fuel
filler to prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
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
fig. 76 F0S0104
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GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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