Fiat Fuel Cut-Off System

For both Fiat diesel and petrol versions, in the event of a vehicle impact, the fuel cut-off system intervenes causing:

• the fuel supply to the engine to switch off.
• doors to the vehicle to unlock.
• vehicle internal lights to switch on.
• the climate control ventilation system to deactivate.
• the hazard warning lights to activate.

On certain models of Fiat, the fuel cut-off intervention is indicated by a message and warning light on the display dashboard panel. In the event of a fuel cut-off system failure, a warning light and dedicated message will also be displayed.

After a collision, place the igntion key into the STOP position to prevent the battery from running down. It’s important to check the vehicle for fuel leaks. Check in the engine compartment, under the vehicle and around the fuel tank area.

Fiat Fuel Cut-Off System Reset Procedure

For certain models of Fiat vehicles, use this method to reset the fuel cut-off system.

What to do	What happens
Place the direction indicator into the neutral position and switch the ignition to the STOP position.
Switch the ignition key to the MAR position	Right direction indicator is flashing
Activate the right direction indicator	Left direction indicator is flashing and the right direction indicator is on constantly
Activate the left direction indicator	Right direction indicator is flashing and the left direction indicator on constantly
Activate the right direction indicator	Left direction indicator is flashing and the right direction indicator on constantly
Activate the left direction indicator	Both direction indicators stay on constantly
Deactivate the left direction indicator	Both direction indicators switch off
Switch the ignition key to the STOP position
Switch the ignition key to the MAR position	The fuel cut-off system has been reset and the engine can be restarted

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