Alfa Romeo 2016 4C Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....5 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers: Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- • The Warranty with terms and conditions for maintain- sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are ing its validity traditional to our vehicles.
  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the this Owner’s Manual:...
  • Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Disarm The System ....17 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .11 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside . . .23 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .56 ▫...
  • Page 13: A Word About Your Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical key simply push the mechanical key release button. Key Fob 1 —...
  • Page 14: Ignition Key Removal

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Push the brake pedal and place the transmission into first (1) or reverse (R) gear by selecting/pushing the buttons on the console.
  • Page 15: Locking Doors With A Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the vehicle vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 16: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
  • Page 17: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Replacement Keys 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the eration. vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved be programmed to any other vehicle.
  • Page 18: To Arm The System

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Cutting of the battery leads; A self-diagnosis stage lasting approximately 30 seconds precedes the activation of the alarm. During the self- 3. Movement inside the passenger compartment (volu- diagnosis, the vehicle security light flashes in the instru- metric protection);...
  • Page 19: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Disarm The System Disarming Deactivation To completely disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy period of vehicle inactivity), lock the vehicle by turning Push the unlock button. the metal insert of the key in the door lock. The following operations are performed: NOTE: If the batteries of the key fob run out or there is a •...
  • Page 20: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened using the inside door handle. NOTE: The interior light is located in the headliner in between the sun visors.
  • Page 21: To Unlock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Unlock The Doors function was selected. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instru- Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ment Panel” for further information. transmitter to unlock the doors.
  • Page 22: Transmitter Battery Replacement

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement Replace the Key Fob battery with the following procedure: NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. 1. Push button #1 and move the metal insert #2 to See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate opening position;...
  • Page 23: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 4. Replace battery #5, respecting the polarity; General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio 5. Reinsert compartment #4 in the key and secure it by Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: turning screw #3 to lock.
  • Page 24: Door Locks

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Central Door Locking/Unlocking Locking Doors From The Outside With the doors closed, push the lock button on the key fob or turn the metal insert (located inside the key fob) in the door lock.
  • Page 25: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside WARNING! Push the Lock LED Indicator button . The button has • For personal security and safety in the event of a an LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as unlocked.
  • Page 26: Emergency Door Locking Device

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Door Locking Device Passenger Side Door The passenger side door has a device to lock it when there is no current. To lock it, place the metal insert of the ignition key in housing #1 and turn it clockwise.
  • Page 27: Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • Introduce the metal insert of the ignition key in the WINDOWS front door pawl; or Power Windows • Pull the internal door handle. NOTE: Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset • These operate when the ignition key is turned to If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse MAR-ON and for about three minutes after the igni- blows, the door opening/closing mechanism must be...
  • Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When one of the two buttons is pushed briefly, the window moves in stages; if the button is held down to open, continuous automatic operation is activated. If the button is pushed again, the window will stop in its current position.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Electric Window System Reset 4. Make sure that the reset is correct by checking that the windows work automatically. After a break in power supply for the control units (battery replaced or disconnected or protective fuses for WARNING! the electric window control units replaced), the auto- matic operation of the windows must be restored.
  • Page 30: Decklid

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DECKLID NOTE: During normal vehicle operation, the luggage compartment can reach temperatures above 149º F (65° C). Pay attention when transporting objects that may be damaged at such temperatures. Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle: danger of explosion.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Insert the end of the rod in housing, making sure that the sure that the decklid is completely closed and not only rod engages in the smallest hole of the retaining clip. fastened in safety position by trying to open it.
  • Page 32: Occupant Restraint Systems

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Important Safety Precautions WARNING! (Continued) Please pay close attention to the information in this shift the vehicle into FIRST gear or REVERSE, section. It tells you how to use your restraint system apply the parking brake, turn the vehicle OFF, and properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as remove the key fob from the ignition.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space dren who do not use child restraints or belt- between occupants and the door and occupants could positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled be injured.
  • Page 34: Seat Belt Systems

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Systems their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active when- ever the ignition switch is in the AVV/START or Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even MAR/RUN position.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 BeltAlert Warning Sequence Change Of Status The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is un- unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling,...
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver WARNING! or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled the Seat • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passenger seat belts are severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat injury in a collision.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far collision and leave you with no protection.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 If the passenger seating position is equipped with an WARNING! ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate an air bag.
  • Page 44: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking child restraints that have a harness for restraining Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) the child.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Supplemental Side Air Bags • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat Advanced Front Air Bag Locations...
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as could cause serious injury, including death.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Advanced Front Air Bag Operation WARNING! Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- • No objects should be placed over or near the air tional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Ad- bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel vanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk because any such objects could cause harm if the...
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- Knee Impact Bolsters sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the away from an inflating air bag.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags. Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Door- Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE inflate with enough force to injure occupants if they are SABICs will not deploy in all side collisions, including not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned some collisions at certain angles, or some side collisions in the area where the SABICs inflate.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 their backs against the seats. Children must be properly WARNING! (Continued) restrained in a child restraint or booster seat that is • Being too close to the SABICs during deployment appropriate for the size of the child. could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or the air bag system.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the NOTE: battery has power or for 15 minutes from the intervention • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, of the Enhanced Accident Response System.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Action Customer Will See Customer Action Customer Will See 1. Turn Ignition OFF. 6. Turn Left Turn Signal Left Turn Light Is ON (Turn Signal Switch Must Switch ON. SOLID. Right Turn Light Be Placed In Neutral Is ON SOLID.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Air Bag Warning Light the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC The air bags must be ready to inflate for your detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns protection in a collision.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or Maintaining Your Air Bag System remains on while driving. WARNING! NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint •...
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- WARNING! (Continued) formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to not function properly if modifications are made. vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any time, typically 30 seconds or less.
  • Page 58: Child Restraints

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- Children 12 years or younger should ride properly sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct NOTE: seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s or call 1–866–732–8243.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type of Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Child Restraint Infants and Tod- Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible dlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Infant and Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor will not protect a child properly, which may result in (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect out of the retractor.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to Anchorage: install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recom- mended weight limit of the child restraint. This vehicle is WARNING! equipped with a tether anchorage, located behind the front passenger seat, near the floor.
  • Page 69: Transporting Pets

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to WARNING! install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to better access to the tether anchorage.
  • Page 70: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not make any full throttle starts and avoid full ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS throttle acceleration while cruising within the posted A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain speed limits of local traffic laws. (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
  • Page 71: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
  • Page 72: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 73: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- The Vehicle rized dealer. Tires Defroster Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place...
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 75 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......76 LIGHTS ......85 ▫...
  • Page 76 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay — If ▫ To Deactivate ......95 Equipped .
  • Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 ▫ Console Features ..... .105 CUPHOLDER ......104 ▫...
  • Page 78: Mirrors

    76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
  • Page 79: Power Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
  • Page 80: Folding Mirrors

    78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Folding Mirrors The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage.
  • Page 81: Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 SEATS Manual Seats Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the Forward And Rearward Adjustment vehicle. The adjusting bar is at the front of the driver seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or WARNING! rearward.
  • Page 82 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Recliner Adjustment The recliner lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, pull the recliner lever upward, lean backward until the seat is in the desired position, and release the lever.
  • Page 83: Non-Adjustable Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 84: To Open And Close The Decklid

    82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the event of a rear impact. The seatback should be CAUTION! (Continued) properly adjusted to an upright position where the head center of the decklid to ensure the decklid latch is restraint is positioned as close as possible to the back of fully engaged.
  • Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Decklid Release Lever Decklid Lift Point Location 3. Move to the rear of the vehicle and lift the decklid. 4. Lift upward on the decklid prop rod to release it from the stowage retainer.
  • Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Decklid Prop Rod Location Decklid Prop Rod Slot 1 — Decklid Prop Rod WARNING! 2 — Stowage Retainer Location • The maximum load limit for the luggage compart- 5. Place the decklid prop rod in the decklid slot to secure ment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs.
  • Page 87: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 LIGHTS WARNING! (Continued) Multifunction Lever in the luggage compartment. When accessing the rear luggage compartment, do not come into con- The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the tact with engine, or other components, that may be steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, hot and could burn you if touched.
  • Page 88: Headlights

    86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Headlight Operation Headlights NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime Running Lights will be deactivated. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up- Daytime Running Lights ward to the first detent for headlight operation. To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol.
  • Page 89: High Beams

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on Parking Lights with DRL. To turn on the parking lights, remove the key High Beams or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and turn on the headlights.
  • Page 90: Lane Change Assist

    88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist Deactivation Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five and hold it for more than two seconds.
  • Page 91: Interior Light

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Interior Light The interior light is located in the headliner in between the sun visors. The interior light can be set to three different positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right Position). Using the interior light lens, push the lens to the right from its center position and the lights are always on.
  • Page 92: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the key is removed from the ignition (within two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a 10 second timer is activated. • When the doors are unlocked with the Key Fob a 10 second timer is activated.
  • Page 93: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion.
  • Page 94: Windshield Washers

    92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold This feature allows you to tilt the steering column while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the upward or downward.
  • Page 95: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
  • Page 96: To Activate

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use. WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident.
  • Page 97: To Deactivate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed To Vary The Speed Setting and on level ground before moving the electronic speed To Increase Speed control lever upward SET(+). When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- To Deactivate crease speed by tapping the Speed Control lever up (+).
  • Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) U.S. Speed (mph) • Tapping the Speed Control lever up (+) once will result • Tapping the Speed Control lever down (-) once will in a 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed.
  • Page 99: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. PARKING SENSORS — IF EQUIPPED They are located in the rear bumper and their function is to detect the presence of any obstacles near the rear part of the vehicle;...
  • Page 100: Acoustic Signal

    98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Acoustic Signal If several obstacles are detected by the sensors, only the nearest one is considered. When reverse gear is engaged and there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, an acoustic signal is emitted which Indications On Display —...
  • Page 101: Fault Indication

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Obstacle presence and distance information is therefore The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the display provided both by the acoustic signal and the instrument shows a single constant arc and emits a continuous panel display.
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Some conditions may influence the performance of the NOTE: The sensor must be free from mud, dirt snow or parking sensors: ice in order for the system to operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch or damage the sensors while cleaning them. •...
  • Page 103: Power Outlets

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 POWER OUTLETS CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (13 Amp) power • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the outlet that can be used to power cellular phones, small Parking Sensor system in order to be able to stop in electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power outlet is located on the central tunnel, be- WARNING! tween the two cup holders. It only operates with the ignition key at MAR-ON. To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw • Do not exceed the maximum power of 180 Watts power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in (15 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 180 Watts (15 Amps) use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 106: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped

    104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF CUPHOLDER EQUIPPED A cupholder is located in the rear of the center console. The cigar lighter and ash receiver are located on the central tunnel. To activate the cigar lighter, push the button down.
  • Page 107: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 STORAGE Console Features There is a cargo pouch storage area located between the Seatback Storage driver and passengers seat. Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage. Cargo Pouch Storage Location Drivers Side Seatback Storage...
  • Page 108: Rear Compartment Storage

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Compartment Storage CAUTION! • To prevent possible damage, do not slam the deck- lid to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the decklid to ensure the decklid latch is fully engaged.
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! (Continued) vehicle is unattended. Once in the rear storage com- partment, young children may not be able to escape. If trapped in the rear compartment, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke. As a security measure, an internal decklid emergency release lever is built into the rear compartment storage latching mechanism.
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious • The maximum load limit for the luggage compart- injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned ment (located rear of the engine), in addition to the correctly.
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..111 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) ..... . .137 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO SYSTEM......155 HEATING AND VENTILATION ... .156 ▫...
  • Page 113: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Climate Control Air Outlets 6 — Switch Bank (A/C/Door Lock Switch/Door Mirror Demisting) 2 — Exterior Light Lever 7 — Climate Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Driver Air Bag 4 —...
  • Page 114: Instrument Cluster

    112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 1. Temperature Gauge WARNING! • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- others could be badly burned by steam or boiling cates that the engine cooling system is operating coolant.
  • Page 116: Warning And Indicator Lights

    114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Fuel Gauge WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS • The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on tank. in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- •...
  • Page 117: Red Telltale Indicator Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser- voir.
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! (Continued) ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have system.
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 Transmission Fault Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Fault Warning Light This light will illuminate (together with a message in the EVIC and a buzzer) to indicate a trans- mission fault. Contact your authorized dealer if the message remains after restarting the engine. Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
  • Page 125: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Generic Warning Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Generic Warning Indicator Light The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indi- cate function check at vehicle startup. If the light remains on after startup or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has be- come inoperative.
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal control system. It also could affect fuel economy and operating conditions.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Service Warning Indicator Light – If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Warning Indicator Light The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes vehicle maintenance at fixed intervals, refer to the Maintenance chapter. This message is displayed automatically along with the warning light when the key is turned to MAR-ON - 1242 miles (2,000 km) before these deadlines and reap- pears every 124 miles (200 km).
  • Page 135: Green Telltale Indicator Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 Green Telltale Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Tell- What It Means tale Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light...
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light This light will turn on when the cruise control has been engaged. Door Mirror Defrost Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Door Mirror Defrost Indicator Light...
  • Page 138: White Telltale Indicator Lights

    136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL White Telltale Indicator Lights Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON. Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means...
  • Page 139: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • Digital Speedometer • Vehicle Info • Fuel Economy Info • Trip Info • Screen Setup • Vehicle Settings The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru- ment panel to the left of the steering column: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
  • Page 140: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Setup Menu

    138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DOWN Arrow Button Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus or to decrease the displayed value. Outside of the menu, the DOWN arrow will adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. •...
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 • Daylights (D.R.L.) – If Equipped The setup menu can be activated by pushing the SET/ BACK button. Single push on the UP or DOWN • Exit Menu arrow button will scroll through the setup menu Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without options.
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Push the UP or DOWN arrow button (by a Speed Buzzer (Speed Limit) single push) to scroll through all the submenu With this function, it is possible to set the vehicle speed options. limit (MPH or km/h) to immediately alert the driver when the set limit is exceeded.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 NOTE: The setting can be increased or decreased by 3. Briefly push the SET/BACK button to go back to the 5 MPH or km/h each time the UP or DOWN menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACK button arrow button is pushed for speed settings above (approximately one second) to go back to the main 20 MPH (32 km/h).
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Briefly push the SET/BACK button to go back to the 4. When accessing the “Time” sub-menu item, briefly menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACK button push the SET/BACK button and “hours” will flash on (approximately one second) to go back to the main the display.
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 NOTE: sub-menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACK button (approximately one second) to go back to the • The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each main screen without storing the settings. time the UP or DOWN arrow button is...
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Briefly push the SET/BACK button and “day” will Autoclose flash on the display. With this function active, the doors will automatically lock at when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 MPH 6. Push and release the UP or DOWN button for (20 km/h).
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 Units (Set Units) 5. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button for setting. This function may be used to set the measurement unit in three submenus: “Distance,” “Temperature” and “Fuel 6. Briefly push the SET/BACK button to return to the Economy.”...
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When accessing the “Temperature” submenu, briefly To set the required language, proceed as follows: push the SET/BACK button. Either “°F” or “°C” will 1. Briefly push the SET/BACK button. The previously appear on the display (according to the previous set “language”...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 1. Briefly push the SET/BACK button. The previously Briefly push the SET/BACK button to go back to the set volume “level” will flash on the display. menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen.
  • Page 150: Change Engine Oil Indicator System

    148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Daytime Running Lamps Exit Menu This function may be used to activate/deactivate the This function closes the initial menu screen. Daytime Running Lamps. Briefly push the SET/BACK button to go back to the Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off: main screen.
  • Page 151: Trip Computer

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 Reset of the Oil Change Reminder message as follows: 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the MAR/AVV position (do not start the engine). 2. Press and hold the accelerator pedal. 3. Press and release the brake pedal 6 times; with a 1 second pause between each press.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Average speed Trip Functions • Travel time Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new trip). “Current Trip” can be used to display the figures relating “Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to: •...
  • Page 153: Values Displayed

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 • Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the Values Displayed system. Indications On Display NOTE: If the reset operation occurs in the presence of Each time a value is selected, the following information is the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the infor- shown in the EVIC: mation associated with Trip A or Trip B functions will be •...
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km). • The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine running. NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use of the vehicle (load, tire pressure, etc.).
  • Page 155: Cybersecurity

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Current Fuel Consumption CYBERSECURITY This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con- Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These display if the vehicle is parked with the engine running.
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent may increase the possibility for vehicle systems to version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is be breached.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Privacy of any wireless and wired communications can- NOTE: Be sure to press the RESET button when using the not be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept unit for the first time, after changing the vehicle battery, information and private communications without your or using the battery disconnect (anytime the vehicle loses consent.
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information HEATING AND VENTILATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Manual Climate Controls With A/C RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 1. A/C Button 3. Mode Control Press this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light Rotate this control to change the system between Modes will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost). engaged.
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mix – Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side NOTE: window demister outlets. This setting works • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make best in cold or snowy conditions that require the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 speed increases as you move the control clockwise from Fast Demisting/Defrosting Of Windshield And the “0” (OFF) position. There are four blower speeds. Side Windows Proceed as follows: Heating To heat the passenger compartment, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Demisting 2. Rotate the Temperature Control to the blue section. In the event of considerable external moisture and/or 3. Move the Recirculation Control to rain and/or large differences in temperature inside and 4. Turn the Blower Control to the desired speed. outside the passenger compartment, perform the follow- ing preventive window demisting procedure: 5.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 NOTE: The internal air recirculation system makes it Cooling Adjustment possible to reach the required heating or ventilation Proceed as follows: conditions more quickly. Do not use the internal air recirculation function on rainy/cold days to avoid the 1.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Door Mirror Demisting Activation is indicated by the digital warning light on the display. System Maintenance In winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a month for about 10 minutes. Have the system inspected at an authorized dealer before the summer.
  • Page 165 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....166 ALFA DNA SYSTEM (DYNAMIC VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM) ....176 ▫...
  • Page 166 164 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shallow Standing Water ....183 ▫ Hydraulic Brake Assistant System (HBA) ..194 ▫ Electronic Q2 System (E-Q2) ... . .195 PARKING BRAKE .
  • Page 167 STARTING AND OPERATING 165 ▫ Tire Types ......211 FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1750 Turbo ..227 ▫...
  • Page 168: Starting Procedures

    166 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both To start the engine, press the brake pedal. The system inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. engages NEUTRAL (N) automatically. After the starting procedure, FIRST (1st) gear or RE- WARNING! VERSE (R) can be engaged.
  • Page 169: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 167 When the 1, N or R buttons are pushed (or + steering Cold Weather Operation wheel stalk is operated) without pressing the brake Your engine is designed to operate at temperatures as pedal, no gear change request is implemented by the low as 0°F (-18°C).
  • Page 170: After Starting

    168 STARTING AND OPERATING on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump CAUTION! will run for up to five minutes after the engine has been • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger.
  • Page 171: Using The Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 169 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, (or in a location accessible to children). A child you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is could operate power windows, other controls, or running.
  • Page 172 170 STARTING AND OPERATING • Automatic (AUTO) mode: The system shifts between all forward gears automatically. When the “Race” mode is selected via the DNA selector, the only allowed transmission operating mode is MANUAL. MANUAL Mode In this operating mode, the driver is responsible for choosing the best gear to engage, depending on the vehicles operating conditions.
  • Page 173 STARTING AND OPERATING 171 If a requested gear shift is not allowed (typically, because AUTO Mode it would cause engine overspeed or lugging), an acoustic In AUTO mode the transmission shifts gears automati- signal will sound and the transmission will remain in the cally depending on vehicle speed, engine RPM, and existing gear.
  • Page 174 172 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the brake pedal is not depressed (and the vehicle is To drive, press the brake pedal, and select 1 (1st) or R (REVERSE) by pushing “1” or “R” using the transmis- stationary for a period of time), the transmission will sion gear selector buttons on the center console.
  • Page 175 STARTING AND OPERATING 173 Tapping the (+) paddle will upshift the transmission to Neutral (N) the next higher gear, while tapping the (-) paddle will Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged downshift to the next lower gear. The current gear is periods with the engine running.
  • Page 176 174 STARTING AND OPERATING Acoustic Signal WARNING! If the vehicle is stationary with the engine running and Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the FIRST (1st) gear or REVERSE (R) engaged, the system ignition to coast down a hill. Coasting in NEUTRAL activates an acoustic signal and automatically places the and turning off the ignition while coasting severely transmission in NEUTRAL (N) when:...
  • Page 177 STARTING AND OPERATING 175 Parking The Vehicle General Notes When parking and leaving the vehicle, proceed as fol- When the vehicle is stopped and in gear, always keep the lows: brake pedal pressed until you decide to set off, then release the brake and accelerate gradually.
  • Page 178: Alfa Dna System (Dynamic Vehicle Control System)

    176 STARTING AND OPERATING • All Weather (mode for driving in poor grip conditions, key at MAR-ON and the brake pressed. In this case, wait at least five seconds between one gear change and the such as rain and snow [A]). next, in order to safeguard the operation of the hydraulic •...
  • Page 179: Driving Modes

    STARTING AND OPERATING 177 Driving Modes NOTE: Dynamic Mode will be inhibited until the vehicle has accumulated 155 miles (250 km). The Alfa DNA system lever will always return to the center position after use. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-Slip Regu- lation (ASR) systems: The selected driving mode is indicated by the corre- sponding LED switching in the panel and by an indica-...
  • Page 180 178 STARTING AND OPERATING Deactivation When Race mode is activated, the longitudinal/lateral accelerometer indicator screen (G-meter information) is To deactivate Dynamic mode and return to Natural, displayed automatically. This considers gravitational ac- move lever downwards (to letter “A”) and keep it in this celeration (G).
  • Page 181 STARTING AND OPERATING 179 Engine And Gearbox/Transmission: Natural Mode Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-Slip Regu- The system adjusts the transmission shift calibration for lation (ASR) systems: sportier shifting. ESC and ASR system thresholds are aimed at providing NOTE: In Race mode, the sensitivity of the accelerator comfort and safety in normal grip and driving condi- pedal increases considerably.
  • Page 182 180 STARTING AND OPERATING until the corresponding LED lights up and the All Deactivation Weather mode activation indicator appears on the dis- To deactivate All Weather mode and return to Natural play. mode, move the Alfa DNA system lever upwards (to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-Slip Regu- letter “D”) and keep it in this position for half a second.
  • Page 183: System Failure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 181 System Failure 3. Press the – paddle behind the steering wheel. (This allows the engine to rev above the 3000 RPM limit.) In the event of system failure or a fault with the gear selector, no driving modes can be selected. When the brake pedal is released, the vehicle will start with maximum acceleration.
  • Page 184: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    182 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe, Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
  • Page 185: Driving Through Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 183 • Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water • Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become WARNING! visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water •...
  • Page 186 184 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) standing water that is deeper than the bottom of • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph • Determine the condition of the road or the path (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
  • Page 187: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 185 CAUTION! (Continued) damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 188 186 STARTING AND OPERATING should always be applied whenever the driver is not in WARNING! (Continued) the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake WARNING! failure and a collision. •...
  • Page 189: Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 187 BRAKE SYSTEM ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses The ESC system improves the directional control and normal capability, the remaining system will still func- stability of the vehicle in various driving conditions.
  • Page 190 188 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) vehicle modification or poor vehicle maintenance hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions that reduces the effectiveness of the ESC system can resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inap- propriate driver input for the conditions. Only a increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 191: System Activation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 189 • Understeer: occurs when the vehicle is turning less System Intervention than it should according to the angle of the steering This is indicated by the flashing of the warning light on wheel. the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the vehicle is in critical stability and grip conditions.
  • Page 192 190 STARTING AND OPERATING The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to WARNING! (Continued) provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor • For maximum efficiency of the braking system, a makes a low humming noise during operation, which is bedding-in period of about 311 miles (500 km) is normal.
  • Page 193: Cornering Brake Control System (Cbc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 191 Cornering Brake Control System (CBC) WARNING! (Continued) The system acts when braking on corners, optimizing the • For the correct operation of the ABS, the tires must distribution of brake pressure on the four wheels: the of necessity be the same make and type on all system prevents the wheels on the inside of the corner wheels, in perfect condition and, above all, of the...
  • Page 194: Antislip Regulation System (Asr)

    192 STARTING AND OPERATING AntiSlip Regulation System (ASR) WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly main- WARNING! tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac- • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent teristics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect the natural laws of physics from acting on the the performance of the ESC system.
  • Page 195: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 193 • Uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient Depending on the slipping conditions, two different control systems are activated: higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and transmission in neutral (N) or gear other than reverse •...
  • Page 196: Hydraulic Brake Assistant System (Hba)

    194 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Hydraulic Brake Assistant System (HBA) • HSA is not a parking brake; therefore, never leave the WARNING! vehicle without having engaged the parking brake, turned the engine off and engaged first gear, so that • The HBA system can’t overrule the natural laws of the vehicle is parked in safe conditions.
  • Page 197: Electronic Q2 System (E-Q2)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 195 force with which the brake pedal is pressed, and conse- Electronic Q2 System (E-Q2) quently applies the optimal brake pressure. This can The Electronic Q2 system intervenes during accelera- reduce the braking distance, the HBA system therefore tion on corners, braking the inner drive wheel and thus completes the ABS.
  • Page 198: Tire Safety Information

    196 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 199 STARTING AND OPERATING 197 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
  • Page 200 198 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol –...
  • Page 201: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 199 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
  • Page 202 200 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
  • Page 203: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 201 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
  • Page 204: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    202 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
  • Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING 203 Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3.
  • Page 206 204 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and To determine the maximum loading conditions of your spare tires. vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or Loading XXX kg”...
  • Page 207 STARTING AND OPERATING 205 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 208 206 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 209: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 207 • Tread Wear WARNING! • Ride Comfort Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Safety can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the WARNING! recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
  • Page 210: Tire Inflation Pressures

    208 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob- resulting in higher fuel consumption. lems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Tread Wear to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor-...
  • Page 211 STARTING AND OPERATING 209 At least once a month: 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
  • Page 212: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    210 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
  • Page 213: Tire Types

    STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
  • Page 214 212 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
  • Page 215: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 213 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat poorer than that of non-studded tires.
  • Page 216 214 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And T, S = Temporary Spare Tire Wheel — If Equipped Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled wheel equivalent in look and function to the original on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
  • Page 217 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the apply to your spare.
  • Page 218: Tire Spinning

    216 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! (Continued) Emergencies” for further information. inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire and Loading Information Placard located WARNING! on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
  • Page 219: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 217 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
  • Page 220: Replacement Tires

    218 STARTING AND OPERATING • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or Replacement Tires higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main- characteristics.
  • Page 221 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two WARNING! (Continued) rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a able handling and stress to steering and suspen- wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match sion components.
  • Page 222: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    220 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the Replacing original tires with tires of a different size following precautions: may result in false speedometer and odometer read- • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- ings.
  • Page 223: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    Operating” for information on how to properly inflate the Alfa Romeo, in collaboration with Pirelli, developed a vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the specific high performance tire for the 4C model. A dedi-...
  • Page 224 222 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or 30 psi (207 kPa).
  • Page 225 STARTING AND OPERATING 223 Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off only after the tires CAUTION! (Continued) are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pres- sensor to become inoperable. After using an after- sure value. market tire sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have CAUTION! your sensor function checked.
  • Page 226: Base System

    224 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes Base System the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and instrument cluster.
  • Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings UNAVAILABLE” text message will display. If the igni- tion key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- system fault still exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring nate in the instrument cluster, an acoustic signal will be Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no activated, and the “Check left or right front/rear tire”...
  • Page 228: General Information

    226 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni- reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
  • Page 229: Fuel Requirements - 1750 Turbo

    STARTING AND OPERATING 227 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap- by the party responsible for compliance could void the propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider- user’s authority to operate the equipment. ing service for the vehicle.
  • Page 230: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    228 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- DO NOT use gasoline containing methanol or gaso- line containing up to 10% ethanol (E-10). Gasoline with line containing more than 10% ethanol (E-10). Use of higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Lim- these blends may result in starting and drivability ited Warranty.
  • Page 231: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 229 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline stability additives are recommended.
  • Page 232: Fuel System Cautions

    230 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
  • Page 233: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal WARNING! conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. with all side windows fully open. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: ADDING FUEL/SMART FUEL •...
  • Page 234 232 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Filler Door Location Fuel Nozzle Location 2. There is no fuel filler cap. A flap door inside the pipe 3. Insert the fuel nozzle into the filler pipe (the nozzle seals the system. opens and holds the flap door while refueling) and start refueling –...
  • Page 235 STARTING AND OPERATING 233 4. At the end of refueling, before removing the nozzle, wait at least 10 seconds to allow the fuel to flow within the tank. 5. Remove the fuel nozzle from the filler pipe and then close the fuel door. Emergency Gas Can Refueling: Most gas cans will not open the flapper door.
  • Page 236: Trailer Towing

    234 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING CAUTION! Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) WARNING! Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle •...
  • Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the quirements can cause severe transmission damage. drivetrain will result. Damage from improper towing is not covered un- •...
  • Page 239: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....248 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER ...238 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ... .238 FRONT TOW EYE USAGE .
  • Page 240: Hazard Warning Flasher

    238 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center console. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
  • Page 241: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 239 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If (116°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 242: Torque Specifications

    240 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 72 Ft-Lbs (98 N·m) M12 x 1.25 17 mm **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Page 243: Tire Service Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 241 WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. TIRE SERVICE KIT If a tire is punctured, you can make a first emergency repair using the Tire Service Kit located in the rear...
  • Page 244 242 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire punctures of up to 1/4” (6 mm) can be repaired; the kit can be used in all weather conditions. Do not remove the foreign object from the punctured tire, i.e., screw or nail. Remove the Tire Service Kit from the vehicle, take it out from the bag and place it near the punctured tire.
  • Page 245 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 243 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service – If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure. Kit to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. –...
  • Page 246 244 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Push the Tire Service Kit power button to the “I” position. WARNING! The electric compressor will be turned on, sealant and air will inflate the tire. Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after Minimum 26 psi (1.8 bar) of pressure should be reached using Tire Service Kit.
  • Page 247 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 245 Peel off the warning label from the bottle and place it on the dashboard as a reminder to the driver that the tire has been treated with Tire Service Kit. WARNING! The metal end fitting from Power Plug may get hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.
  • Page 248: Jump-Starting

    246 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
  • Page 249 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 247 WARNING! (Continued) • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. NOTE: Be sure that the disconnected ends of the cables do not touch while still connected to the other vehicle.
  • Page 250: Jump-Starting Procedure

    248 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 251 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 249 Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) positive (+) post of the vehicle with the discharged post of the discharged battery.
  • Page 252: Front Tow Eye Usage

    250 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Disconnecting The Jumper Cables CAUTION! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets engine (-) ground of the vehicle with the discharged draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not battery.
  • Page 253 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 251 NOTE: The front tow eye is found stored inside the Tire Service Kit storage bag. Tow Eye Tow Eye Usage Precautions NOTE: Front Tow Eye Installed • Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated and secure When using a tow eye be sure to follow the “Tow Eye in the mounting receptacle.
  • Page 254 252 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The tow eye is recommended for use with an approved tow bar and or rope. • Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed truck. • Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle. WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow eyes.
  • Page 255: Fire Extinguisher - If Equipped

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 253 FIRE EXTINGUISHER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) The fire extinguisher is located under the dashboard in code (a rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for front of the passenger side seat. a short distance to the nearest service location.
  • Page 256: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)

    254 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in Response System.
  • Page 257 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .264 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1750 TURBO ..257 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....265 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
  • Page 258 256 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... .278 ▫ Rear Light Clusters ....310 ▫...
  • Page 259: Engine Compartment - 1750 Turbo

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 257 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1750 TURBO 1 — Fuse Box 3 — Engine Oil Dip Stick 5 — Coolant Reservoir 2 — Battery 4 — Engine Oil Fill...
  • Page 260: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    258 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and Alfa Twin could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
  • Page 261: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 259 access this information to assist with the diagnosis and For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity” in “Un- service of your vehicle and emissions system. derstanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD. WARNING! EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE •...
  • Page 262 260 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
  • Page 263: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 261 Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is available which include detailed service information for ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced attempting any procedure yourself.
  • Page 264: Maintenance Procedures

    262 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
  • Page 265 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 263 regular intervals. The best time to check the engine oil CAUTION! level is before starting the engine after it has sat over- night. Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can Do not check oil level when the engine is warm.
  • Page 266: Engine Oil Filter

    264 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- For best performance and maximum protection for tur- tives. bocharged engines under all types of operating condi- tions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic engine Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of...
  • Page 267: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 265 quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only WARNING! (Continued) high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, service. MOPAR engine oil filters are high quality oil hoses, etc.) removed.
  • Page 268: Maintenance-Free Battery

    266 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE cover. Tilting the engine cover when one or more studs WARNING! are still engaged will lead to premature failure of the • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can couplers. burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid To reassemble the cover back onto the engine, first make to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
  • Page 269: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 267 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer should not be disconnected and should only be at the start of each warm season.
  • Page 270: Body Lubrication

    268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning ser- high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or vice be performed by authorized dealer or other service damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
  • Page 271: Wiper Blades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269 other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha- Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a damaging the blade.
  • Page 272 270 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn the ignition to the MAR-ON position then to second. The windshield wiper then executes part of a STOP. stroke; at each command, approximately 1/3 of a normal wiper stroke is triggered. NOTE: The previous operation can be repeated up to three times.
  • Page 273 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 271 Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the front wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the windshield. 2. Push the release button on the arm of the wiper blade. 3. Push the wiper blade up the and remove it. 1 —...
  • Page 274: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    272 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washer Nozzles Adding Washer Solvent The windshield washer nozzles are adjustable. They originally adjusted at the factory. Should it be necessary to adjust them again, contact your authorized Alfa Ro- meo Dealer. If there is not jet of fluid, first check that there is fluid in the washer reservoir.
  • Page 275 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 273 To check the windshield washer solvent level, proceed as follows: 1. To avoid any interference during the procedure, lift the windshield wiper blade. 2. Loosen the four screws using the supplied screw- driver. Remove the washer solvent protection panel. 1 —...
  • Page 276 274 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washer Solvent Plug Washer Solvent Dip Stick 5. After the check, reinsert the plug with the control pipe in the initial position. 6. Reposition the washer solvent protection panel and tighten the four self-tapping screws.
  • Page 277 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 275 If the level is not sufficient, namely if there is no washer solvent inside the pipe, proceed as follows: 1. To avoid any interference during the procedure, lift the windshield wiper blade. 2. Loosen the four screws using the supplied screw- driver.
  • Page 278: Exhaust System

    276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents WARNING! are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around •...
  • Page 279 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
  • Page 280: Cooling System

    278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- motion.
  • Page 281 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, maintenance intervals. flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- Selection Of Coolant freeze).
  • Page 282 280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that al- system in an emergency, the cooling system will lows extended maintenance intervals.
  • Page 283 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could MS.90032 and distilled water. Use higher concentra- lead to severe internal engine damage.
  • Page 284 282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any with your local authorities to determine the disposal accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based WARNING! engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in...
  • Page 285 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- coolant bottle.
  • Page 286: Brake System

    284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may Brake Master Cylinder result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- when performing under hood services, or immediately if sions.
  • Page 287 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine This could result in a collision. Parts”...
  • Page 288 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking Brake Fluid CAUTION! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch function and the ability to shift the transmis- sion.
  • Page 289 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 To check the brake fluid level, proceed as follows: 2. Check that the fluid is at the max. level. 1. Loosen the two screws and remove the brake fluid 3. After checking, reposition the brake fluid protection protection panel.
  • Page 290: Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission

    288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be very careful while removing the plug from the opening to prevent the plug from falling inside the vehicle body. Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
  • Page 291 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality. Refer to “Fluids, Lubri- nents.
  • Page 292: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly CAUTION! corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme rized dealer immediately.
  • Page 293 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 • Insects, tree sap and tar. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. NOTE: Hand washing is recommended, Avoid washing •...
  • Page 294 292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 295 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, Equipped abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma- Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov- ner: ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 296 294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 297 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton with MOPAR, or any commercial household-type glass based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as cleaner.
  • Page 298 296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE protectants or other products which may cause undesir- 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the be used, but do not use high alcohol content or low glare surface.
  • Page 299: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and with metal wires or any other material. Failure to use leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system proper fuses may result in serious personal injury, fire periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
  • Page 300: Engine Compartment Fuses

    298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Compartment Fuses The engine compartment fuse box is located on the left side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, remove screws and then remove the cover. Engine Compartment Fuse Box 1 —...
  • Page 301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 70 Amp Tan – Body Controller 20 Amp Yellow – Ignition Switch 40 Amp Orange – Anti-Lock Brake Pump 20 Amp Yellow – Anti-Lock Brake Valve 40 Amp Orange – Radiator Fan - Low Speed 50 Amp Red –...
  • Page 302: Dashboard Fuse Box

    300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning Compressor – 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump – 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Unit Power Supply – 5 Amp Tan Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) –...
  • Page 303 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 Vehicle Fuse Cavity Mini Fuse Description Number 7.5 Amp Brown Instrument Panel Node 15 Amp Blue Central Door Locking 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Vehicle Radio, TPMS, Alarm 20 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window 7.5 Amp Brown Airbag...
  • Page 304: Vehicle Storage

    302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Interior Bulbs days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Bulb Number battery. • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Overhead Lamp C10W Luggage Compartment...
  • Page 305 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 Bulb Number Bulb Number Dipped/Main Beam HIR2 Brake Lights LED (See Authorized Headlights (Versions Dealer) With Bi-Halogen Head- Third Brake Light LED (See Authorized lights) — If Equipped Dealer) Dipped/Main Beam D5S (See Authorized License Plate Lamps Headlights (Versions Dealer) Reversing light...
  • Page 306: Bulb Replacement

    304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process.
  • Page 307 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 Side Lights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) These are LEDs. For the replacement, contact the your authorized dealer. Low/High Beam Bi-Halogen Headlights To change the bulb, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the steering wheel completely. 2. Open the protective flap by rotating the screw. 1 —...
  • Page 308 306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protective Cover 1 — Electrical Connector 4. Remove the electric connector (1) and then rotate the 2 — Bulb Holder bulb holder (2) clockwise and remove it. 5. Extract the bulb and replace it. 6. Refit the new bulb, making sure that it is locked correctly, and reconnect the electrical connector.
  • Page 309 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 7. Reinstall protective cover in the headlamp assembly and close the protective flap. Low/High Beam HID & LED Headlights For the replacement, contact the your authorized dealer. Direction Indicators Front: 1. Turn the steering wheel completely. 2.
  • Page 310 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Install the new bulb, making sure that it is locked in correctly, and reinstall into headlamp assembly. 7. Reinstall protective cover in the headlamp assembly and close the protective flap. Side: 1. Adjust the lens in the point shown in to compress the retaining clip, then pull the cluster outwards.
  • Page 311: Front Side Marker

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 Front Side Marker To change the bulb, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the front wheels to gain access and then remove the fastener from the inner wheel liner. 1 — Lens 2 — Bulb Holder Fastener Location 2.
  • Page 312: Rear Light Clusters

    310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Housing Location Front Side Marker Bulb 3. Remove bulb from bulb housing then remove and Rear Light Clusters replace bulb and reinstall. These contain the bulbs for the side lights, direction indicators and brake lights.
  • Page 313: Direction Indicators

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 Direction Indicators 2. Remove the second protective cap insert a hand inside the opening. To change the bulb, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the protective cap (one for each side) on the side cover of the luggage compartment. Second Protective Cap 3.
  • Page 314: Tail Lights/Brake Lights

    312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the bulb by pressing it into bulb holder then To replace the reversing lights turn the bulb holder turn install the bulb holder and turn it counterclock- counterclockwise, remove the bulb and replace it. wise.
  • Page 315: Third Brake Lights

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 License Plate Lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Position the lens in the point shown laterally to compress the retaining clip, then pull the license plate light cluster out. Reversing Light Bulb Holder Third Brake Lights These are LEDs.
  • Page 316: Roof Light

    314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn bulb holder (1) counterclockwise, remove bulb Roof Light (2) and replace it. To change the bulb, proceed as follows: 1. Remove roof light working at the points indicated by the arrows. 1 — Bulb Holder 2 —...
  • Page 317: Luggage Compartment Roof Light

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 2. Open protective flap (2) and replace bulb (1), releasing 3. Close protective flap (2) and install roof light in its it from the side contacts. Make sure that the new bulb housing, making sure that it is locked in place. is correctly secured between the contacts.
  • Page 318 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Open light protector (2) and replace the bulb. 3. Close protector on the lens. 4. Install luggage compartment roof light by inserting it in its correct position, first on one side and then pressing on the other side until it clicks into place. 1 —...
  • Page 319: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1750 Turbo Engine 10.5 Gallons 40 Liters Reserve Fuel 1.1 Gallons 4 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 1750 Turbo Engine 6.1 Quarts 5.8 Liters Cooling System 1750 Turbo Engine (MOPAR 11.2 Quarts 10.6 Liters Antifreeze/Engine Coolant...
  • Page 320: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant – 1750 Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
  • Page 321: Chassis

    For spark plug replacement, it is advis- able to contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” section for the required spark plug intervals.
  • Page 323: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....326 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .322...
  • Page 324 322 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Wrench Warning Light may appear in the cluster as a service reminder when vehicle maintenance is required, Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change according to the scheduled maintenance mileage. The indicator system. The oil change indicator system will maintenance schedule intervals are set by the manufac- remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for turer.
  • Page 325 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 323 • Check front and rear disc brake pad condition and Severe Duty All Models wear In addition, if your vehicle is used under demanding • Check cleanliness of tailgate locks. conditions, including: • On the track • Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and steer- ing linkage •...
  • Page 326 324 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as an exception. The vehicle has been designed and manufac- wear or damage tured for road use. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle brake master cylinder reservoir, and add as needed is operated in a dusty and off road environment.
  • Page 327 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 325 At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change Indicator System: Change oil and filter. Check and adjust hand brake. Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as Inspect exhaust system.
  • Page 328 326 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Check battery charge status and possibly recharge Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure if re- quired...
  • Page 329 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 327 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Check lighting system op- eration (headlights, direc- tion indicators, hazard lights, passenger compart- ment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.) Check vehicle fasteners Check mechanical compo- nents fasteners Check windscreen wiper/ washer operation, adjust...
  • Page 330 328 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blade Check cleanliness of hood and deck lid locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrica- tion of associated linkages...
  • Page 331 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 329 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, car- bon monocoque, aerody- namic bottom, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel sup- ply system, brakes), rub- ber elements (boots, drive- shaft boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.) Check condition and wear...
  • Page 332 330 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs, and operation of pad wear indicator Check and top off, if re- quired, fluid levels (engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid,...
  • Page 333 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 331 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Check condition of timing belt Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if neces- sary (or every 12 months) Check engine control sys- tem operation (via diag- nostic tool) Check and, if necessary, top off oil level of twin...
  • Page 334 332 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs (#) Replace toothed timing drive belt (*) Change engine oil and oil filter (**) Change brake fluid (or ev- ery 24 months) Replace air filter cartridge (***) Recommend using Midtronics tester to check charge status and, if necessary, recharge battery.
  • Page 335 (***) If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environment the engine air filter has to be changed every val given in the maintenance schedule for spark plug 6,500 miles (10,000 km). replacement. • Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have questions.
  • Page 336 334 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
  • Page 337 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .337 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
  • Page 338 336 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .343 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....342 ▫...
  • Page 339: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 337 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 340: Alfa Customer Center

    338 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Alfa Customer Center dealer service manager first.
  • Page 341: Service Contract

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 339 has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY. 465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
  • Page 342: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION concerns. See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the USB card, for the terms and provisions of ALFA ROMEO WARNING! Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and market. Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),...
  • Page 343: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 341 campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS individual problems between you, your authorized To order the following manuals, you may use either the dealer, and the manufacturer. website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),...
  • Page 344: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    342 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Call toll free at: Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
  • Page 345: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 343 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not conditions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 346 344 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
  • Page 347 INDEX...
  • Page 348 346 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .280 Air Conditioner Maintenance ....267 Adding Fuel ......231 Air Conditioning Refrigerant .
  • Page 349 INDEX 347 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ..101 Bulbs, Light......71, 302 Battery .
  • Page 350 348 INDEX Climate Control ......156 Cupholders ......104 Manual .
  • Page 351 INDEX 349 Driving Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ... . .148 Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Distance Traveled ..... . .152 Water .
  • Page 352 350 INDEX Trip Button ......149 Fuel Requirements ..... .227 Trip Computer .
  • Page 353 INDEX 351 Engine Fuel ......318 Materials Added ......229 Engine Oil .
  • Page 354 352 INDEX Headlights .......86 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ....296 Cleaning .
  • Page 355 INDEX 353 Lead Free Gasoline ......227 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ... .123 Leaks, Fluid .
  • Page 356 354 INDEX Manual Transmission Capacity ......317 Lubricant Selection ..... .319 Change Interval .
  • Page 357 INDEX 355 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..5, 341 Radio Operation ......155 Reclining Front Seats .
  • Page 358 356 INDEX Rotation, Tires ......221 Seat Belt Maintenance ..... .296 Seat Belt Reminder .
  • Page 359 INDEX 357 Service Manuals ......341 Storage, Vehicle......302 Shoulder Belts .
  • Page 360 358 INDEX Pressure Warning Light ....123 Transaxle Quality Grading ......342 Automatic .
  • Page 361 INDEX 359 Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ..15 Windows ....... .25 Vehicle Storage .
  • Page 362 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 363 154C-126-AB 164C-126-AA ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Second Edition Rev. 1 ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of First Edition FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission. Printed in U.S.A.

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