001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH (fig. 119)
This is an automatic safety switch which is
triggered in the event of crash to interrupt
the flow of fuel.
The intervention of the inertial switch is indicated
by a message + symbol on the Infocenter
display (see “Infocenter Display”
in this chapter) and by the door unlocking.
WARNING
If a smell of fuel is noted
following an accident, or
the fuel system is leaking, to avoid
the risk of fire do not reset the
switch.
fig. 119
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Inspect the care carefully to make sure that
there are no fuel leaks, for instance in the
engine compartment, under the vehicle or
near the tank area.
If no leaks are found and the vehicle can
be restarted again, press button (A) to activate
the fuel supply system.
After a collision, remember to turn the ignition
key to STOP so as not to run the battery
down.
OPENING THE FUEL FLAP
(fig. 120)
The fuel flap is released from inside the car
raising the front part of the lever (A).
fig. 120
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