Fuel cut off switch FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 2009 199 / 1.G Owners Manual

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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
Door unlocking in the event of
a crash
If the fuel cut-off switch trips following an
accident, the doors will be automatically
unlocked to allow access to the passenger
compartment and the ceiling lights will be
switched on at the same time. The doors
can always be opened from the inside of
the car by using the appropriate controls.
if no fuel leakage is found and the car is
roadworthy, ensure the correct operation
of the vehicle by adhering to the following
instructions. DOOR LOCKING fig. 50
To lock all doors at the same time, press
button A, located on the central console
control panel, regardless of the position
of the ignition key.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system triggers after a collision and
activates the following:
❒cut-off of fuel supply with consequent
switching off of the engine;
❒automatic door unlocking;
❒switching on of all interior lights.
When the system has been triggered, the
message “Fuel cut off, see handbook” is
displayed.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment, un-
der the car or near the tank area.
After a crash, turn the key to STOP to
avoid draining the battery.fig. 50F0M0013m
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or notice leaks from the
fuel system, do not reactivate the sys-
tem to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERIC WARNING
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances:
Engine oil pressure sensor fault
The warning light turns on when a failure
is detected in the engine oil pressure sen-
sor. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
fault fixed as soon as possible.
Exterior lights fault
See the section on warning light
6.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the
fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
The display will show a specific message.
è
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
FAULT (amber)
The warning light comes on (on some ver-
sions) when a failure is detected in one
of the following lights:
– sidelights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights
– daytime running lights (DRL) (for ver-
sions/markets where provided)
The failure relating to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or a break in the electri-
cal connection.
On certain versions warning light èturns
on as an alternative.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
W
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The light comes on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
4
CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAULT
– FIAT CODE
(amber)
When turning the key to MAR, the warn-
ing light should flash once and then go out.
If, with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-
ing light stays on, this indicates a possible
failure (see “Fiat Code system” in the
“Dashboard and controls” section).
IMPORTANT If the warning lights
Uand
Yare on at the same time, it indicates
a failure of the Fiat Code system.
If the warning light
Yflashes when the
engine is running, this means that the car
is not protected by the engine immobilis-
er device (see “Fiat Code system” in the
“Dashboard and controls” section).
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have all the
keys stored.
Y
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