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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
z Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
z Appreciable loss of power
z Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
z Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
z Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
Turn the engine switch to ACC or
OFF.
Restart the engine.
Operational symptoms
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine only)
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage
when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
Q Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not
restart the engine.