Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch - Reset Instructions

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WARNING: IF YOU SEE OR SMELL GASOLINE AT ANY TIME OTHER THAN DURING FUELING, DO NOT RESET THE INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Key in OFF position.
Check for fuel leaks in the engine compartment.
If no leak is present, reset the IFS switch by pushing the reset button on the top of the switch. Refer to the Owner's Literature for location.
In the closed position, the button can be pressed an additional 1.57 mm (1/16 in) against a spring.
Key ON, engine OFF.
Key in OFF position.
Key ON, engine OFF.
Key in OFF position.
Check for leaking fuel.