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.

Turn the key to the 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 IFS switch location.
In the closed position, the button can be pressed an additional 1.57 mm (1/16 in) against a spring.
Turn the key to the ON position. Turn the key to the OFF position. REPEAT twice.
CHECK for leaking fuel.