Fuel System Reactivation After Airbag Deployment

In the event of a collision and the airbags are deployed, the fuel cut-off system operates, causing:

• the interruption of the fuel supply, including the fuel pump and fuel injectors, with the engine consequently cutting out
• the automatic unlocking of the doors
• turning on of the lights inside the vehicle
• deactivation of climate control system ventilation
• switching on of the hazard warning lights (to deactivate the lights press the button on the dashboard)

On some versions, the intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown on the display. In the same way, a dedicated message on the display warns the driver if system operation is compromised.

IMPORTANT 

Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine compartment, under the vehicle or near the tank area. After a collision, bring the ignition switch to STOP to prevent the battery from running down.

Fuel reactivation procedure 

To restore correct operation of the vehicle, carry out the following procedure (this procedure must be started and completed within one minute):

• bring the ignition switch to ON
• turn on the direction indicators on the right, then on the left, then again on the right and again on the left
• now deactivate the direction indicators on the left
• bring the ignition switch to STOP
• bring the ignition switch to ON