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Status after a collision
DRIVING AFTER A COLLISION
Before starting or driving
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident
it should be checked thoroughly before
attempting to start the engine or drive the
vehicle.
Check for:-
• Fuel leaks.
• Fluid leaks.
• Battery damage.
• Damage to wiring.
• Damage to lights.
• Damage to steering, suspension, wheels
or tyres.
• Sharp or protruding bodywork.
• Operation of doors and locks.
• Condition and operation of seat belts and
SRS components.
• Activation of the pe destrian protection
system.
• Condition of chil d seats and their
mounting/attach ment points.
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Resetting the fuel cut-off
The fuel system cut-off forms part of the Safety
and Restraint System (SRS) fitted to your
vehicle. Following an impact, and depending on
the severity, the fuel pump may be switched
off.
1.Switch the ignition off, and wait for 10
seconds.
2. Without pressing the brake pedal, press
the engine START/STOP button, to switch
the electrical circuits on. Wait for 30
seconds.
3. Check the vehicle thoroughly for fuel leaks.
If a leak is detected switch the ignition off
immediately.
•The vehicle must not be started if a leak
is present. Seek qualified advice, and
have the vehicle recovered.
4. If no leaks are detected, start the engine.
WARNING
If the vehicle is involved in a collision
it should be checked by a Dealer/
Authorised repairer, or suitably
qualified personnel, before starting or driving.
WARNING
The fuel cut-off should never be reset
if you can smell fuel, or a leak can be
seen. Doing so can lead to a fire
which may cause personal injury or death.
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When driving
When driving a vehicle which has been
involved in a collision use caution and pay extra
attention to the operation of the vehicle. If any
changes in vehicle operation after the collision
are noted when compared to it's operation
before the collision, do not continue to drive
the vehicle. Stop the vehi cle as soon as it is
safe to do so, and have the vehicle recovered.
Pay particular attent ion to changes in:-
• Steering.
• Braking.
• Unusual noises.
• Warning lights or messages displayed.
• Problems with electrical systems.
INSPECTING SAFETY SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
Following a collision the seat belt and
Supplementary Restrain t System components
should be inspected for damage and/or
deformity. The inspection and any subsequent
repair work should only be carried out by a
Dealer/Authorised Repair er, or other suitably
qualified personnel.
Components which require inspection
include:-
• Seat belt webbing and mechanisms.
• Seat belt pre-tensioners.
• Airbag covers and modules.
• Seat frames a nd mounting points.
• Child seats.
• Child seat anchor points.
• Pedestrian prot ection system.
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
In addition to the physical items checked, the
electronic control system and its associated
wiring should also be checked thoroughly. This
process will include a diagnostic check which
can only be carried out by a Dealer/Authorised
repairer or suitably qualified and equipped
persons.
WARNING
It is not recommended that the
vehicle be driven or used until all of
the occupant protection systems
have been checked.
