activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
turn the ignition key to STOP and
then to MAR.
FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
152) Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (-) of the flat conventional
battery. The following spark could lead to
conventional battery explosion and cause
serious harm. Only use the specific earth
point; do not use any other exposed
metallic part.
153)
This intervenes in the case of a collision
causing:
LPG versions (where provided): in
the event of an impact, petrol supply
is immediately cut-off, the LPG safety
valves are closed and the injection is
interrupted, switching off the engine.
the interruption of the fuel supply with
the engine consequently cutting out;
the automatic unlocking of the doors;
turning on the lights inside the car;
the switching on of the hazard
warning lights;
automatic disconnection of the
auxiliary battery from the electrical
system.
IMPORTANT
49) Do not start the car by connecting
the supplementary battery to the auxiliary
lithium battery for the hybrid system under
the front left seat, but connect it to the
battery in the engine compartment only.
50) Never use a fast conventional battery
charger to jump start the engine as this
could damage the electronic systems,
particularly the engine ignition and fuel
supply control units.
WARNING (for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid
versions) The auxiliary lithium battery
can only be reconnected to the
electrical system by a Fiat Dealership.
NOTE 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 to prevent the
conventional battery from running
down.
WARNING
153) If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
To restore the correct operation of the
vehicle, proceed as follows:
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;
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