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GIULIA 2 0 1 7 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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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.
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Alfa Romeo over time. In the provided Warranty Booklet, you will also find a description of the services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty will detail the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
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READ THIS CAREFULLY Refueling Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital components of the supply system. For further details on the use of the correct fuel, see the "Fuel Requirements" paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter. Starting The Engine Make sure that the electric park brake is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
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VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS Accessories Purchased By The Owner Warning! Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road handling, thus causing accidents, in which the occupants could even be fatally injured. If you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case drain the electrical supply after purchasing the vehicle, contact your authorized dealer.
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Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a separate antenna is mounted externally. Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of approved mobile phones is concerned, follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile phone Manufacturer.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Operating Instructions Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the perspective of an occupant in the driver's seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in the text as appropriate.
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Symbols Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for a brief description of each symbol. IT CAN START READ THE OWNER DO NOT TOUCH WITH AUTOMATICALLY ALSO...
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY STARTING AND OPERATING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX...
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT VIEW 03016S0001EM Front View 1 — Headlights 4 — Doors 2 — Tires And Wheels 5 — Engine Compartment 3 — Power Windows 6 — Windshield Wipers...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE In this section, you will find important KEYS ....14 information to help you become familiar IGNITION SYSTEM ...16 with the features needed to operate ENGINE IMMOBILIZER .
KEYS lights turn on. The panic alarm will Operation remain active for three minutes, and Door And Trunk Lid Unlock Key Fob can be deactivated: Briefly pushing the unlock button on the Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition By pushing the PANIC button again. key fob will unlock the doors and trunk system.
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Door And Trunk Lid Lock Pushing the lock or unlock button again will restart the lights turn on timer (if the Briefly pushing the lock button on the parking lights functions was already key fob will lock the doors and trunk lid, active, it will remain active).
IGNITION SYSTEM If an electronic key fob is coded for a vehicle, it cannot be used on any other Operation vehicle. To activate the keyless ignition, the key Duplicating Keys fob must be inside the passenger If you need a replacement key fob, go compartment.
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Note: Starting With A unattended is dangerous for a number of Discharged Key Fob reasons. A child or others could be With the keyless ignition in the ON Battery seriously or fatally injured. Children should position: if 30 minutes pass with the be warned not to touch the parking brake, gear selector in P (Park) and the If the key fob battery is discharged,...
ENGINE General Information still blocked, try with the other keys provided. If it is still not possible to start IMMOBILIZER The following regulatory statement the engine, contact an authorized applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) Engine Immobilizer dealer. devices equipped in this vehicle: Operation If the Engine Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the...
SECURITY ALARM handle. For further information, refer to If a second acoustic signal is emitted "Passive Entry" in "Doors.” after the alarm is already armed, wait SYSTEM — IF about four seconds and disarm the EQUIPPED alarm by pushing the unlock button. Alarm Activation Verify that the doors, hood, and trunk lid are closed correctly and then rearm...
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DOORS Locking And Unlocking Doors From The Inside If all doors are closed properly, they will automatically lock once the vehicle has exceeded approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) (“Auto Relock” function active). Push the interior lock button on the driver or passenger side door panel trim 04056S0003EM 04046S0002EM to lock the doors.
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Unlock — Turn the emergency key to the left (counter clockwise) Warning! Caution! Passive Entry — If Equipped Do not leave children or animals inside An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always The Passive Entry system can identify parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat remove the key from the ignition and lock the presence of a key fob near the build-up may cause serious injury or death.
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Note: If wearing gloves, or if it has 1. Push the sides of the key fob inward rained and the door handle is wet, the and extract the cover pulling activation sensitivity of the Passive downwards. Entry function may be reduced, 2.
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Note: If one or more key fobs are inside the passenger compartment, the lock The emergency key blade is not button on the key fob inside the directional and can be inserted passenger compartment is temporarily indifferently into the lock. disabled.
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Note: System Activation/Deactivation It is recommended to lock the vehicle doors each time the vehicle is parked. The Passive entry system can be If the key fob is inadvertently activated or deactivated using the Activating The Power Lock forgotten inside of the trunk, and an Information and Entertainment System.
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Rear Doors And Passenger Door Push the unlock button on the door panel 1. With the doors unlocked insert the Unlock driver’s door lock with the emergency key from the key fob or a emergency key flat bladed screwdriver into the door lock manual release lock cylinder.
SEATS Sparco Racing Seats — Seatback Recline If Equipped To adjust the seatback, lift the recline The front seats can be adjusted to lever located on the outboard side of ensure maximum comfort for the Forward/Rearward Adjustment the seat, lean back to the desired occupants.
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Height Adjustment Driver Memory Seat The height of the seats can be adjusted The driver memory seat buttons can Caution! up or down. Pull upward or push store and recall three different driver’s downward on the seat switch, and the seat positions as well as outside power Do not place any article under a power seat seat will move in the direction of the...
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heat automatically lowers to reach the normal temperature level for the Warning! “maximum” setting. The “minimum” setting is automatically Adjusting a seat while driving may be deactivated once a certain period of dangerous. Moving a seat while driving time has elapsed. This varies on a could result in loss of control which could case-by-case basis, in accordance with cause a collision and serious injury or...
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Rear Seats The rear seats allow for three passengers. Note: Middle Seat: The rear seat is designed as a 4+1 seat vehicle. The middle seat is of limited use. It is recommended that this seat only be used by a person who can use the backrest as a substitute for the head restraint.
HEAD RESTRAINTS Repositioning The Backrests Move the seatbelts to the side, making Head restraints are designed to reduce sure that they are correctly extended the risk of injury by restricting head and not twisted, and that they are not movement in the event of a rear impact. trapped behind the backrests of the Head restraints should be adjusted so seats.
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Racing Seat Head improperly adjusted or removed could Restraints cause serious injury or death in the event of Warning! a collision. Your vehicle may be equipped with non-adjustable head restraints on the All occupants, including the driver, driver's and passenger's seatbacks. The height of the outboard head should not operate a vehicle or sit in a restraints can be adjusted.
STEERING WHEEL Head Restraints (Removal) Adjustments To remove the head restraints, proceed This feature allows you to tilt the as follows: steering column upward or downward. 1. Raise the head restraints to their It also allows you to lengthen or shorten maximum height.
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Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped Warning! Warning! With the ignition in the ON position, push the heated steering wheel Do not adjust the steering column while button on the instrument panel. Persons who are unable to feel pain to driving.
MIRRORS Automatic Activation Activating the central door locking Electrochromic Mirror system from outside the vehicle This mirror automatically adjusts for automatically folds the mirrors. The headlight glare from vehicles behind mirrors return to the driving position you. when the ignition is cycled to the ON position.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS The exterior lights can be activated only when the ignition is in the ON position, Warning! Headlight Switch except for the parking lights. Refer to The headlight switch is located to the "Parking Lights" in this section for more left of the steering wheel on the information.
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Daytime Running Lights When the engine is stopped with the The side lights and the headlights stay (DRL) rear fog lights on, they will remain off on for a time that can be set between the next time the engine is started. 30, 60, and 90 seconds.
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windshield. This camera detects vehicle High Beam Headlights function specific light and automatically switches deactivates. from high beams to low beams until the To deactivate the automatic headlight approaching vehicle is out of view. function, rotate the headlight switch to This function is enabled with the position.
INTERIOR LIGHTS Static Bending Light Note: Before getting out of the vehicle, Function (SBL) — If ensure that the overhead lights are off. Front Map Reading Equipped This will prevent the battery level from Lights being drained once the doors are The SBL function utilizes Light Emitting closed.
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Three Modes Are Provided For Courtesy Lights — If Equipped Switching Off: On the driver and passenger sun visor, there is a light which illuminates the sun When all doors are closed after visor mirror when folded down. entering the vehicle, the three-minute timer will stop and a seconds timer will start for the interior lights.
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Door Light Rear Overhead Light Luggage Compartment Courtesy Lights This vehicle is equipped with door The rear overhead light buttons are courtesy lamps that illuminate the entry activated or deactivated by two on/off The luggage compartment features two way for the driver or passenger when switches on the front map reading courtesy lights.
WINDSHIELD Instrument Panel Windshield Wiper/ Dimmer Control Washers WIPERS With the daytime running lights or Windshield Wiper Stalk headlights on, rotate the dimmer control The windshield wiper stalk is located on upward to increase the instrument the right side of the steering wheel. panel brightness and the control button The windshield wipers will only operate icons.
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Rain Sensors Mist Rain Sensor Rotating the switch to the position, Use this feature when weather The Rain Sensor is located behind the conditions make occasional usage of activates the first, less sensitive level of interior rear view mirror. This feature the Rain Sensing function.
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Activation If the ignition is cycled to the STOP consistent with the sensitivity setting of position and the wiper switch is left in the rain sensor, whether or not there is Rotating the wiper switch to position position, no wiping cycle will rain on the glass for as long as the sensor activates the rain sensor.
CLIMATE CONTROL Central Air Vents Rear Air Vents To adjust the position of the Central To adjust the position of the Rear Air Passenger Air Vents, move the Central Air Vent Vents, move the Rear Air Vent Adjuster Compartment Air Vents Adjuster (2) up or down.
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Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control System Controls 04156S0005EM Automatic Climate Control System 1. Driver Temperature Adjustment Knob 6. Rear Defrost Button 11. Passenger Heated Seat Button — If Equipped 2. Driver Side AUTO Button (Automatic 7. Passenger Side Air Distribution Selec- 12.
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The Climate Control System can also Operating Mode be operated manually by using the Caution! The Climate Control system can be buttons and knobs on the faceplate. activated in different ways. It is Manual selections will override the recommended to use the automatic The system uses R1234yf refrigerant, automatic settings, which are stored function.
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predetermined time, the pop-up will Rotate the Temperature Adjustment Air flow distributed between the close on the display. Knob fully clockwise to engage the HI floor vents, windshield, and front (maximum heating) setting or fully side window defrosting/demisting counterclockwise to engage the LO vents.
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Minimum fan speed = one indicator SYNC Button Enabling The Air Quality System (AQS) Function — If Equipped illuminated on the Information and Push the SYNC button (indicator Entertainment System display When the automatic recirculation illuminated) to sync the passenger side function is selected, the AQS function The fan can be turned off by rotating air temperature with the driver side air...
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A/C Compressor Front Defroster And Rear Defroster MAX-DEF Function Push the A/C button to activate or Push the Rear Defroster button to deactivate the A/C compressor Push the Front Defroster button activate (indicators illuminated) the Rear (indicator illuminated when activated). (indicator illuminated) to defrost the Defroster.
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The fan is off When the Stop/Start system is active, Additional Heater — If Equipped the engine will restart if the inside The heated rear window can be temperature changes significantly, or if activated/deactivated Note: The additional heater the LO setting, or MAX-DEF setting, is automatically operates if the outside Note: The climate control system activated.
POWER WINDOWS Window Opening The anti-pinch safety function is activated both during the manual and Briefly push the window switch once to Power Window Switches the automatic operation of the window. move the window downward. The power window switches work with When the anti-pinch system is Push the switch a second time to the ignition in the ON position and for...
POWER SUNROOF — Power Window System Initialization Do not allow small children to operate IF EQUIPPED If power supply is interrupted, the the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object, to project electric window automatic operation Power Sunroof through the sunroof opening.
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Sun Shade Movement 2. Cycle the ignition to the STOP position and wait at least ten seconds. Caution! The front sunshade is power operated. 3. Cycle the ignition to the AVV Push the Power Shade open/close position. Refer to “Ignition” in this button toward the rear of the vehicle to Do not open the sun roof if a roof rack or chapter for further information.
HOOD Closing To close, lower the hood to Opening approximately 16 inches (40 cm) from To open the hood, proceed as follows: the engine compartment then let it drop. Make sure that the hood is 1. Pull the release lever located on the completely closed and fully latched.
TRUNK The turn signal indicators will blink and Trunk Lid Emergency Opening the internal lights will turn on when the A lever can be found in the trunk lid The trunk unlocking is electrically trunk lid is opened. They turn off over the lock to allow opening from the operated and is deactivated when the automatically when the trunk lid is...
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Closing Trunk Initialization Rear Cargo Tie–Downs — If Equipped Note: If the battery is disconnected or Grip one of the handles and lower the There are four hooks inside the luggage the protection fuse blows, the trunk lid trunk lid until it clicks. opening/closing mechanism must be compartment for attaching the cargo re-initialized as follows:...
INTERNAL Sun Visors Homelink — If Equipped EQUIPMENT The sun visors are located at the sides Description of the interior rear view mirror. They can Glove Compartment Homelink is a fixed system installed on be adjusted forward and sideways. the vehicle. It can sync up to three To open the glove compartment To direct the visor toward the different devices that activate garage...
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The following operation will delete the HomeLink system (keeping the 1. Read the garage door or gate motor manufacture’s standard codes and manufacturer manual. programmable button pushed down). does not need to be repeated during 2. The portable remote control seems 2.
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Note: To program Homelink using an Programming A Single Key Proceed as follows: Alternative Code, the car must be It is possible to program another 1. Push the desired HomeLink button within range of the garage door. original remote control on an already and keep it pushed (1, 2 or 3).
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Technical Information For After Center Console Cupholder Sales Service Two cupholders are available in the The center console storage If you are unable to set up HomeLink center console. compartment is located between the successfully after following the above front seats. instructions, contact After Sales Service To access the center console storage, (HomeLink free hotline number...
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVE PROTECTION AERODYNAMICS SYSTEMS Front Mobile Spoiler The following systems are used for (Alfa Active Aero) reducing engine emissions: This is an automatic device, working at the vehicle speed, which allows higher Catalytic Converter reactivity at average speeds and higher Oxygen Sensors vehicle stability at high speeds, regulating the air flow into the lower part...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This section gives you all the INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . .63 information you need to understand INSTRUMENT CLUSTER and use the instrument panel correctly. DISPLAY ....65 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Instrument Cluster 05026S0005EM Instrument Cluster 1. Tachometer 2. Digital Engine Oil Temperature Gauge With Overheating Warning Light 3. Instrument Cluster Display 4. Digital Fuel Level Gauge (The Triangle On The Left Side Of The Symbol Indicates The Side Of The Vehicle With The Fuel Door) 5.
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Tachometer Under normal usage, the temperature Note: If the low fuel warning light turns should remain around the middle of the on, refuel the vehicle at your nearest The Tachometer indicates the engine digital scale according to the working fuel station. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY Instrument Cluster Display Description The vehicle is equipped with a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. When one or more of the doors have been opened or closed and the ignition is in the OFF position, the instrument cluster will display the vehicle mileage for a few seconds.
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Reconfigurable Display 4. Speed Limit Warning Light can be graphically different. Navigation Items instructions and call information can be Shows information regarding the Speed set and displayed in the Information and Limiter function. 1. Headlight Warning Lights Entertainment System. Displays the headlight warning light for 5.
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Active trip modes which can be selected using the Alfa DNA system are: Fuel consumption indicator Natural 05036S0055NA Premium Instrument Cluster Display 05036S0007NA Premium Instrument Cluster Trip A And B 05036S0009NA Display Efficiency Consumption Graph For all driving modes (Dynamic, Natural, To reset the values, press and hold and Advanced Efficiency) and with the The screen graphically reproduces...
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style, linked to the following 9. Odometer parameters: acceleration, deceleration Indicates the total miles travelled. and gear shifts, with a view to limiting U.S. Federal regulations require that consumption. The bar below the icons upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the shows current consumption and the seller certify to the purchaser the green line represents the optimal area.
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PARAMETERS SET BY USER Select “Settings” from he main menu The following settings can be modified under the “Units & Language” menu: using the Rotary Knob. Measure Units: select US, metric, or custom. The custom option allows for individual selection of the unit measures Language: change the language of the system Restore Settings: restores the factory...
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WARNING LIGHTS Clock & Date Cluster AND MESSAGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL The following pages consist of warning lights and messages. Note: The warning light turns on together with a dedicated message and/or chime when applicable. These indications are precautionary and as 05036S0017EM 05036S0018EM Clock &...
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Red Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means What To Do INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID/ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE 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 For low brake fluid level, go to an authorized dealer to...
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Warning Light What It Means What To Do AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. 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.
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Warning! The fault of the warning light is signaled by the turning on of the icon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may not indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked immediately. If the warning light does not turn on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on the display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems;...
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Amber Warning Lights Warning What It Means What To Do Light ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) INDICATOR LIGHT This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
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Warning What It Means What To Do Light TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATOR LIGHT The indicator light illuminates 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. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
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Warning What It Means What To Do Light Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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Warning Light What It Means What To Do Tire Pressure Low In any situation in which the message on the display is The indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the tire "See Manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer to “Driving pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or Assistance Systems”...
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Warning Light What It Means What To Do ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) OFF INDICATOR LIGHT — IF EQUIPPED When the ignition is cycled to ON, the indicator light illuminates, but should turn off as soon as the engine is started. The indicator light illuminates to indicate that some active safety systems have been partially or totally deactivated.
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Warning Light What It Means What To Do FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (FCW) — IF EQUIPPED This indicator light informs the driver that the frontal collision alarm function is not enabled. FUEL RESERVE / LIMITED RANGE The indicator light (or the symbol in the display) illuminates when about 2.4 gallons (9 liters) of fuel is left in the tank.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights Warning light What It Means What To Do PARK/HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Headlight Off Delay This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition was placed in the STOP position.
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Blue Telltale Indicator Light Warning Light What It Means What To Do HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (On Base Instrument Cluster Display) This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Push the lever a second time to switch the headlights back to low beam.
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Red Symbols Symbol What It Means What To Do LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If the telltale turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this telltale turns on.
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Symbol What It Means What To Do In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off the engine and check that the coolant level in the reservoir is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself.
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Symbol What It Means What To Do HOOD CAP NOT PROPERLY SHUT The telltale turns on when the hood cap is not properly closed, along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with Close the hood properly. an open hood cap appears on the display. A buzzer is heard when the hood cap is open and the vehicle is moving.
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Symbol What It Means What To Do ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LIGHTS This warning light, along with the related message, Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. signals a failure in the electronic throttle control system (ETC). Place the ignition in the off position and the shift selector in the P (Park) position: the warning light should If a failure is detected, the warning light turns on while switch off.
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Amber Symbols Symbol What It Means What To Do ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT Engine Immobilizer System Failure Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the Engine Immobilizer system. Break-In Attempt The telltale will illuminate when the ignition is cycled to ON position, to indicate a possible break-in attempt...
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Symbol What It Means What To Do POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD The telltale will illuminate when the outside temperature falls to or below 37°F (3°C). ENGINE OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — IF EQUIPPED The telltale is illuminated only for a limited time. Note: After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will continue to illuminate as described...
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Symbol What It Means What To Do ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE The telltale will illuminate in the event of engine oil Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. pressure sensor failure. ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE The telltale will illuminate in the event of engine oil level Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Symbol What It Means What To Do EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE The telltale will illuminate to indicate a failure on the The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking protection fuse, or an interruption of the electrical lights / trailer turn signal indicators (if present) / trailer connection.
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Symbol What It Means What To Do AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING The telltale will illuminate in the case of transmission Wait for the telltale to turn off with the engine off or overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this idling.
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Symbol What It Means What To Do LOW COOLANT LEVEL — IF EQUIPPED This telltale will illuminate to indicate that the vehicle Top up, as described in "Servicing And Maintenance.” coolant level is low. SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM Contact an authorized dealer to have the system This light will illuminate when the Adaptive Cruise checked.
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Symbol What It Means What To Do WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE Contact an authorized dealer. Signals a windshield wiper failure. GENERIC INDICATION Signals information and failures. The accompanying messages describe the failure. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to This telltale will illuminate to report a four wheel drive have the failure eliminated.
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Green Symbols Symbol What It Means HEADLIGHTS The telltale will illuminate when the headlights are turned on. AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS The symbol lights up when the automatic headlights are on. START & STOP OPERATION The telltale will illuminate in the case of Start & Stop system intervention (stopping the engine). When the engine is restarted, the telltale will shut off (for the engine restarting modes refer to “Stop/Start”...
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ONBOARD Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) DIAGNOSTIC Cybersecurity SYSTEM Your vehicle is required to have an Operation Onboard Diagnostic system (OBD II) The OBD (Onboard Diagnostic system) and a connection port to allow access carries out a continuous diagnosis of to information related to the the components of the vehicle related performance of your emissions...
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SAFETY This very important section describes ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..96 the safety systems that your vehicle AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..99 may be equipped with, and provides OCCUPANT RESTRAINT instructions on how to use them SYSTEMS .
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ACTIVE SAFETY The Electronic Braking Force The ABS cannot prevent the natural Distribution (EBD) system works with SYSTEMS laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, the ABS, allowing the brake force to be nor can it increase braking or steering The vehicle may be equipped with the distributed between the front and rear efficiency beyond that afforded by the...
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The driving mode, RWD or AWD, is System Intervention maintenance that reduces the effectiveness shown on the instrument cluster The intervention of the system is of the ESC system can increase the risk of display. indicated by the flashing of the ESC loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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Panic Brake Assist When setting off, the ESC system (PBA) System control unit maintains the braking Warning! pressure on the wheels until the engine The PBA system is designed to improve torque necessary for starting is the vehicle’s braking capacity during reached, or in any case for a maximum emergency braking.
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AUXILIARY DRIVING Dynamic Steering mirror on the side in which the other Torque (DST) System vehicle was detected. SYSTEMS The DST function uses the integration The following auxiliary driving systems of the ESC system with the electric are available in this vehicle: power steering to increase the safety Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) level of the whole vehicle.
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When the sensors are active, the Rear View system monitors the detection areas on The system detects vehicles coming Warning! both sides of the vehicle and warns the from the rear part of your vehicle on driver about the possible presence of both sides and entering the rear vehicles in these areas.
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The system activation is signaled to the signals, thus indicating the intention to authorized service facility could void driver by an acoustic warning. change lane. authorization to use this equipment. Note: If the sensors are covered by The warning will be fixed if the driver Forward Collision objects or vehicles, the system will not stays in the same lane.
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In the event of an imminent collision, brake pedal if the vehicle moves slightly not sufficiently in the event of a potential forward. the system intervenes by automatically frontal impact. braking the vehicle to prevent the crash Disable: the system does not or reduce its effects.
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The vehicle speed is between 4 mph collision, but permits more dynamic generally occurs in the event of poor (7 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h). driving of the vehicle. visibility, such as when it is snowing or raining heavily. The system sensitivity setting is kept in When the front seat belts are the memory when the engine is turned...
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Note: It is recommended that you do System intervention might be not install devices, accessories or unexpected or delayed. The driver must aerodynamic attachments in front of the therefore be very careful, keeping sensor or darken it in any way, as this control of the vehicle to drive in can compromise the correct functioning complete safety.
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Lane Change By Other Vehicles the real driving scenario coverage by the Vehicles suddenly changing lanes to system and must not be regarded as enter the same lane as your vehicle faults. within the operating range of the radar The system has been designed for road sensor, may cause the system to use only.
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“Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” Operating Example for information on how to properly For example, your vehicle may have a Caution! inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire recommended cold (parked for more pressure will also increase as the than three hours) placard pressure of vehicle is driven.
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INSUFFICIENT TIRE PRESSURE Installing some form of aftermarket Beginning with the next ignition switch INDICATION window tinting that affects radio wave cycle, the TPMS will no longer chime or signals. display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” If an insufficient pressure value is message in the instrument cluster.
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OCCUPANT Note: General Information RESTRAINT The TPMS is not intended to The following regulatory statement SYSTEMS replace normal tire care and applies to all radio frequency (RF) maintenance, or to provide warning of devices equipped in this vehicle: Some of the most important safety a tire failure or condition.
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2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not 8. Do not lean against the door or when people are thrown from the in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride window. If your vehicle has side air vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility in the front passenger seat, move the bags, and deployment occurs, the side of ejection and the risk of injury caused...
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BeltAlert Warning Sequence placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if The BeltAlert warning sequence is Warning! equipped). It is recommended that pets activated when the vehicle is moving be restrained in the rear seat (if above a specified vehicle speed range equipped) in pet harnesses or pet and the driver or outboard front seat...
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Slide the latch plate up the webbing as Two people should never be belted into A seat belt that is worn under your arm far as necessary to allow the seat belt a single seat belt. People belted together is dangerous. Your body could strike the to go around your lap.
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6. To release the seat belt, push the Second Row Center Seat Belt The second row center seat belt red button on the buckle. The seat belt features a seat belt with a mini-latch Operating Instructions will automatically retract to its stowed plate and buckle, which allows the seat position.
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7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug accident is reduced for the mother and and lies low across your hips, below the unborn child if they are wearing a Warning! your abdomen. To remove slack in the seat belt.
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Energy Management Feature If the passenger seating position is Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a equipped with an ALR and is being vehicle with a rear seat. This vehicle has a seat belt system with used for normal usage, only pull the an Energy Management feature in the seat belt webbing out far enough to front seating positions that may help...
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Air Bag System Components The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for Warning! Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is Air Bag Warning Light first in the ON/RUN position.
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working, the Occupant Restraint have an authorized dealer service the Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. vehicle immediately. For additional In this condition the air bags may not information regarding the Redundant Air be ready to inflate for your protection. Bag Warning Light, refer to “Warning Have an authorized dealer service the Lights And Messages”...
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Driver And Passenger Front Air On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, front air Bag Features Warning! bags may deploy in crashes with little The Advanced Front Air Bag system vehicle front-end damage but that has multistage driver and front produce a severe initial deceleration.
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Warning! Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way. Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Driver And Front 06096S0102NA 06106S0004EM Driver Knee Air Bag Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Passenger Knee Air Bags...
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The SABICs deploy downward, based on the severity and type of covering the side windows. An inflating collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not Warning! SABIC pushes the outside edge of the a good indicator of whether or not Side trim out of the way and covers the Air Bags should have deployed.
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The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and side collisions, including some collisions Warning! at certain angles, or some side interconnecting wiring associated with collisions that do not impact the area of electrical Air Bag System Components the passenger compartment.
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If you do have a collision which deploys Flash hazard lights as long as the the air bags, any or all of the following battery has power or until the hazard Warning! may occur: light button is pressed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing The air bag material may sometimes the hazard light button.
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Enhanced Accident Response Customer Action Customer Will See Customer Action Customer Will See System Reset Procedure After the event occurs, when the Note: Note: system is active, a message regarding Each step MUST BE held for at least Each step MUST BE held for at least two seconds two seconds fuel cutoff is displayed.
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Maintaining Your Air Bag Event Data Recorder (EDR) combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely System This vehicle is equipped with an event acquired during a crash investigation. data recorder (EDR). The main purpose To read data recorded by an EDR, of an EDR is to record, in certain crash special equipment is required, and or near crash-like situations, such as an...
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to the child almost large enough for an Note: adult safety belt. Always check the child Warning! For additional information, refer to seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htm have the correct seat for your child. or call: Carefully read and follow all the In a collision, an unrestrained child can instructions and warnings in the child become a projectile inside the vehicle.
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Infant And Child Restraints booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit Warning! Safety experts recommend that children with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat ride rear-facing in the vehicle until they cushion while the child’s back is against are two years old or until they reach the seatback, they should use a Never place a rear-facing child restraint...
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Children Too Large For Booster 2. Do the child’s knees bend sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A comfortably over the front of the vehicle child’s squirming or slouching can move Seats seat – while they are still sitting all the the belt out of position.
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For LATCH Positions For Installing CHildren (LATCH) Restraint Child Restraints In This Vehicle System 022668173 LATCH Label 06086S0101NA LATCH Positions Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage system until the What is the weight limit (child’s weight + combined weight of the child and the child weight of the child restraint) for using the restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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Locating The LATCH Locating The Upper Tether the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Anchorages Anchorages Center Seat LATCH The lower anchorages There are tether strap are round bars that are anchorages behind found at the rear of the each rear seating Warning! seat cushion where it...
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1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower 6. Test that the child restraint is straps and on the tether strap of the installed tightly by pulling back and forth Warning! child seat so that you can more easily on the child seat at the belt path. It attach the hooks or connectors to the should not move more than 1 inch vehicle anchorages.
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The seat belts in the passenger seating Locking Mode” description in Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For positions are equipped with a “Switchable Automatic Locking Installing Child Restraints In Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)” under “Occupant This Vehicle Retractor (ALR) that is designed to Restraint Systems”...
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Installing A Child Restraint With 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth until you hear a “click.” A Switchable Automatic on the child seat at the belt path. It Locking Retractor (ALR): 4.
SAFETY TIPS 1. Look behind the seating position 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the where you plan to install the child child restraint to the top tether Transporting restraint to find the tether anchorage. anchorage as shown in the diagram. Passengers You may need to move the seat forward 5.
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Exhaust Gas complete exhaust system and adjacent inspected at an authorized dealer as body areas for broken, damaged, soon as possible. This light will deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. illuminate with a single chime when a Open seams or loose connections fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has Warning! could permit exhaust fumes to seep...
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sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat Check the wheel nuts for tightness. on the passenger’s side floor area. Warning! Check the tires (including spare) for ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall proper cold inflation pressure. or slide into the driver’s side floor area An improperly attached, damaged, folded, when the vehicle is moving.
STARTING AND OPERATING Let’s get to the core of the vehicle, and STARTING THE ENGINE ..137 see how you can explore its fullest ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF potential. We’ll look at how to drive EQUIPPED .
STARTING THE Starting Procedure dangerous if done improperly. Refer to ENGINE “Emergency Starting” in “In Case Of Proceed as follows: Emergency” for further information. Before starting the engine, be sure to 1. Apply the electric park brake and set adjust the seat, the interior rear view the gear selector to PARK (P) or mirrors, and the door mirrors, and Caution!
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How to use Remote Start Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation — If Equipped All of the following conditions must be Caution! When remote start is active and the met before the engine will remote start: Gear selector in PARK (P). outside ambient temperature is less than 39°F (4°C), the Windshield Wiper Use of the recommended oil and adhering...
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If Engine Fails To Start 2. Engage the PARK (P) mode. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a Starting the Engine with Key Fob 3. With engine idling, push the start from a booster battery or the battery Battery Run Down or Drained START/STOP button on the steering in another vehicle.
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ENGINE BLOCK Turbocharger Cool Note: Down HEATER — IF The engine block heater cord is a EQUIPPED factory installed option. If your vehicle Before switching the engine off, keep it idling for a few minutes so that the is not equipped, heater cords are The engine block heater warms the turbocharger can be suitably lubricated.
ELECTRIC PARK Note: Normally, the electric parking brake is engaged automatically when BRAKE Caution! the engine is stopped. This function can The vehicle is equipped with electric be deactivated/activated on the park brake to guarantee better use and Information and Entertainment system With the Electronic Parking Brake failure optimal performance compared to a by selecting the following items in...
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Disengaging The Electric Park "Drive Away Release" — if equipped: children. A child could operate power Brake Manually the electric park brake will automatically windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. In order to manually release the park disengage with the driver side seat belt brake, the ignition should be in the ON fastened and the detection of an action Be sure the park brake is fully...
AUTOMATIC Safe Hold Unintended movement of a vehicle TRANSMISSION could injure those in or near the vehicle. As Safe Hold is a safety function that with all vehicles, you should never exit a The vehicle can be equipped with an automatically engages the electric park vehicle while the engine is running.
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Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is 07076S0001EM 07076S0002EM above idle speed.
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DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R), the vehicle must be moving at a low speed or Warning! stopped, and the brake pedal must also be pressed. Never use the PARK position as a Note: substitute for the park brake. Always apply the park brake fully when parked to guard DO NOT accelerate while shifting against vehicle movement and possible...
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NEUTRAL (N) characteristics are provided for all Never leave children alone in a vehicle, conditions. Use this range when the vehicle is or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle standing for prolonged periods with the AutoStick unattended is dangerous for a number of engine running.
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Note: Temporary failure To select the correct gear for In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain maximum deceleration (engine brake), all forward gears by performing the just keep the gear paddle pulled (–): following steps: the transmission goes to an operating mode in which the vehicle can slow...
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Brake/Transmission The automatic park brake engagement Shift Interlock System function when the engine is stopped Warning! can also be deactivated on the This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Information and Entertainment system Transmission Shift Interlock system by selecting the following functions on It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or (BTSI) that holds the gear selector in the main menu: "Settings", "Driver...
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ALFA DNA On the instrument panel display, the Do not leave the key fob in or near the different modes are characterized by SELECTOR vehicle (or in a location accessible to different colors: children), and do not leave the ignition in Alfa DNA System Natural - Blue the AVV or ON mode.
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"Dynamic" Mode Activation It is activated by rotating the selector to the letter "d", the displays light up in red. 07116S0002EM 07116S0006EM Natural Mode Dynamic Mode Performance Display The "Performance" screen graphically The "Performance" screen displays reproduces some parameters closely parameters related to vehicle stability, linked to the efficiency of the driving the graphs illustrate the trend of the...
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The "Performance" screen graphically Note: displays some parameters closely When the engine is next started, the related to the vehicle consumption. "Advanced Efficiency", "Dynamic" and "Natural" mode selected previously is retained. The system will reactivate in "Advanced Efficiency", "Dynamic" or "Natural"...
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ALFA ACTIVE STOP/START SUSPENSION (AAS) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Stop/Start System The vehicle's electronic suspensions The Stop/Start system automatically management system is the result of a shuts off the engine during a vehicle sophisticated elaboration of the various stop if the required conditions are met. board sensors, aimed at optimizing the Releasing the brake pedal or vehicle's performance.
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Engine stopping is signaled by the Especially cold outside temperature. symbol lighting up on the instrument Battery not sufficiently charged. cluster display. Driver's door not shut. Driver's seat belt not fastened. Restarting the Engine Reverse gear engaged (e.g. for To restart the engine, release the brake parking maneuvers).
SPEED LIMITER Safety Functions When the engine is stopped through Description the Stop/Start system, if the driver This feature allows the speed of the releases their seat belt, opens the vehicle to be limited to speeds, which driver's or passenger's door, or opens can be set by the driver.
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The activation of this feature is signaled To access the function on the main Deactivating The Device by the displaying of the green symbol menu, select the following items in The feature can be activated/ along with the last speed set. The sequence: "Settings", "Safety"...
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ELECTRONIC SPEED The Electronic Speed Control function can remain active at the same time as CONTROL (CRUISE Warning! the Speed Limiter System. If a speed CONTROL) limit below the one indicated in the set Electronic Speed speed control, the speed control speed Speed Control can be dangerous where Control Description will be lowered to that of the Speed...
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By keeping the button pushed, the set Note: The feature keeps the speed set speed will increase until the button is even uphill and downhill. A slight released. The new speed will then be variation in the speed on slight rises is completely normal.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE Deactivating CONTROL (ACC) — Lightly pressing the brake pedal IF EQUIPPED deactivates the speed control without deleting the set speed. System Description The speed control may also be The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a deactivated by applying the electric driver assist system that combines the park brake or when the braking system speed control functions for controlling...
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recommended to turn the system off Enabling/Activating (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a when: To enable the system, push and release disabled vehicle). button located on the left side on Driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow Cannot take street, traffic, and weather the steering wheel.
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Setting a speed activates the system. released, the vehicle will maintain the When the vehicle speed is not within The display shows the icon in green set speed automatically. the operational speed range. with the set speed. When the ESC (or ABS or other stability control systems) are operating or have just operated.
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To Vary The Speed Note: Accelerating When Setting Overtaking Moving the SET switch allows you Increasing Speed to adjust the speed according to the When driving with ACC activated and selected unit of measurement ("US" or following a vehicle, the system will Once the system has been activated, "metric") set on the Information and provide an additional acceleration up to...
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07146S0018EM 07146S0019EM 07146S0015EM RES (Resume) Button Distance Icons Distance Button Before returning to the previously set The distances from the vehicle ahead The set speed is held if there are no vehicles ahead. Once the shortest speed, bring the speed close to that are proportional to speed.
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area of the windshield opposite the interior rear view mirror, where the Warning! Warning! camera is located, as well as the area of the front bumper where the sensor is located. Then check that the message The maximum breaking applied by the When the ACC system is resumed, the has disappeared.
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When leaving the curve, the system Lane Change resets the previously set speed. The system may not detect the presence of a vehicle until it is fully in your lane. 07146S0013EM Small Vehicles Sufficient distance from the vehicles 07146S0011EM Steering And Curves ahead may not be guaranteed in these cases.
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PARK SENSORS Objects And Vehicles Moving In General Information Opposite Or Crosswise Direction SYSTEM This vehicle has systems that operate The system cannot detect the presence on radio frequency that comply with Vehicles With Rear of objects or vehicles traveling in Part 15 of the Federal Communications Sensors Only opposite or crosswise directions and...
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The acoustic signal increases in If the obstacle is detected in the rear frequency as the distance between the central area, a single red arc will be vehicle and the obstacle decreases. displayed as the obstacle approaches, first constant, then flashing, in addition The acoustic signal becomes to an acoustic signal.
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Messages On The Display The signals sent by the sensors can be altered by the presence of In case of system failure, a dedicated Caution! ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic message appears on the instrument brake systems of trucks or pneumatic cluster for about five seconds.
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Vehicles With Front And Engagement/Disengagement Acoustic Signal Rear Sensors To turn the system off, push the Park In the presence of an obstacle at the Sensors System switch located to the front or the rear of the vehicle, an The parking sensors, located in the left of the headlight switch.
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Indication On Display regardless of the area in which they that the acoustic signal will be emitted were detected. by the instrument panel, and not The driver can select the type of through the vehicles speakers. warning they would like to be displayed In general, the vehicle is closer to the through the Information and obstacle when a single or several...
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) Warning! Caution! SYSTEM Description Drivers must be careful when backing up Do not tamper with nor operate on the even when using the Parking Sensor camera. Do not close the openings in the The Lane Departure Warning system system.
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System Activation/ There are suitable visibility conditions. Deactivation The road is straight or with wide The system is activated/deactivated by radius bends. pushing the button located on the end A suitable distance is kept from the of the multifunction lever. vehicle in front.
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When the system detects that the If a line is crossed, the driver is alerted vehicle has approached the lane line by an audible signal as well as the and is about to pass it, the left line on visual indication in the instrument the display illuminates in yellow.
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REAR BACK-UP If an obstruction is detected, clean the area of the windshield by the interior CAMERA / DYNAMIC rear view mirror. GRIDLINES Although the vehicle can still be driven Description in normal conditions, the system may not function properly. The Rear Back-Up Camera is located just under the vehicle’s trunk lid, above When the conditions limiting the system...
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Selecting “Camera Guidelines” will Symbols And Messages Messages On The Display On The Display activate the display of the dynamic If the trunk lid is lifted, the camera will guidelines that indicate the route of the not detect any obstacle behind the Indications On The Display vehicle.
REFUELING THE Opening The Fuel Filler Door VEHICLE To refuel proceed as follows: Refueling The Vehicle 1. Open fuel filler door by pressing on the point shown by the arrow. Before refueling, make sure that the fuel type is correct. Also, stop the engine before refueling.
VEHICLE LOADING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Warning! Certification Label The GAWR is the maximum permissible As required by National Highway Traffic load on the front and rear axles. The Safety Administration regulations, your Never have any smoking materials lit in load must be distributed in the cargo or near the vehicle when the fuel door is vehicle has a certification label affixed to...
TRAILER TOWING Curb Weight The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial scale to Trailer towing is not recommended for The curb weight of a vehicle is defined insure that the GVWR has not been this vehicle. as the total weight of the vehicle with all exceeded.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR Climate Control System Max. Speed DRIVING Using the climate control system will Fuel consumption considerably increase consumption: use standard increases as speed increases. Maintain Saving Fuel ventilation when the temperature a constant speed, avoiding Below are some suggestions which outside permits.
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Transporting Exhaust Gas broken, damaged, worn or have moved Passengers from their correct fitting position. If any Exhaust emissions are very dangerous, of these things occur, contact your and may be lethal. They contain carbon authorized dealer. monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas Open welding or loose connections Warning! which can cause fainting and poisoning...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Have a flat tire or a burnt-out bulb? HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ..181 BULB REPLACEMENT..181 At times, a problem such as these may FUSES ....186 interfere with your driving experience.
HAZARD WARNING BULB LIGHTS REPLACEMENT The Hazard Warning flasher switch is General Instructions located in the switch bank below the Before replacing a bulb, check the radio screen. contacts for oxidation. Replace blown bulbs with others of Push the switch once to turn the hazard the same type and power.
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Types Of Bulbs The vehicle may be equipped with the following bulbs Glass Bulbs (Type A): They are press-fitted. Pull to extract. Bayonet-Type Bulbs (Type B): To remove them from their holder, press the bulb and turn it counterclockwise, then extract it. Tubular Bulbs (Type C): Release them from their contacts to remove.
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Replacement Bulbs Light bulbs Type Power Front direction indicators PY24W 24 W Rear Fog lights 55 W Main beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) 25 W Main beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) 35 W Sun visor light 1.5CP 2.1 W Glove compartment light Deck lid light Puddle lights (under door panel)
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Replacing Exterior 6. Insert the bulb/connector assembly Bulbs in the housing on the headlight body and turn it clockwise, making sure that Note: Only replace the bulb when the it is locked correctly. engine is off. Also ensure that the engine is cold, to prevent the risk of 7.
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Luggage Compartment Courtesy Lights To replace the bulbs, proceed as follows: 1. Open the trunk, and remove the trunk lamp assembly using a suitable tool. 08026S0008EM 08026S0009EM Sun Visor Courtesy Lamp Indent 1 — Mirror Cover 3. Open protective cover up and 2 —...
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FUSES 3. Install bulb, making sure that it is correctly inserted fully. General Information 4. Close the protective cover on the The fuses protect electrical systems lens. against excessive current. 5. Install trunk lamp in the correct When a device does not work, you position, inserting it firstly on one side, must check the electrical circuit inside and then pressing on the other side...
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Grab the pliers from the upper tabs, press them, and extract the pliers Warning! pulling upwards. The pliers have two different ends, both of which are specifically designed to When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with remove the different types of fuses the same amp rating as the original fuse.
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Control Unit Under Passenger Side Footboard To access the fuses, proceed as follows: 1. Lift the upper end of the footboard on the passenger side, pulling to release the two buttons. 08036S0011EM 08036S0014EM Control Unit Release Hooks On Footboard The fuses are freely accessible on the control unit.
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Control Unit Under Passenger Side Footboard 08036S0013EM Passenger Side Control Unit FUNCTION FUSE AMPERAGE Front power window (driver side) Front power window (passenger side) Supply for Information and Entertainment system, Climate Control system, Alarm, Power door mirror folding, EOBD system, USB port Safe Lock device (driver side door unlock –...
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Luggage Compartment Fuse Box 08036S0015EM Luggage Compartment Control Unit FUNCTION FUSE AMPERAGE Tow hook module (TTM) Hi-Fi system KL15/a USB Recharge (C070) I-Drive / USB / AUX port KL15/a 12V Power outlet (R053)
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TIRE SERVICE KIT — An instruction pamphlet for reference 1. Stop the vehicle in a position where in prompt and correct use of the Tire you can repair the tire safely. You should IF EQUIPPED Service Kit, which must be then given be as far as possible from the side of the Description to the personnel dealing with the...
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To use your Tire Service Kit, proceed as If the tire has any damage from driving follows: with extremely low tire pressure. 1. Engage the electric park brake. If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire. 2.
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10. If the pressure is less than 26 psi (1.8 bar), DO NOT drive the vehicle, Warning! and see an authorized dealer. 11. If a pressure value of at least 26 psi Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker (1.8 bar) is detected, restore the correct to the padded area on the steering wheel.
2. Push the air release button. Caution! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. Remote Battery 08066S0009EM Connection Posts...
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Warning! Caution! Do not connect the jumper cable to the Failure to follow these procedures could negative (-) post of the discharged battery. result in damage to the charging system of The resulting electrical spark could cause the booster vehicle or the discharged the battery to explode and could result in vehicle.
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Cable Connection 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine Proceed as follows to perform a jump Caution! idle a few minutes, and then start the starting procedure: engine in the vehicle with the 1.
REFUELING IN ENGINE You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode EMERGENCY OVERHEATING control to floor and the blower control Refueling in an emergency is described Engine overheating may occur in to high. This allows the heater core to in "Refueling The Vehicle"...
TOWING A If Steam Is Coming From The The operators of the assistance vehicle Engine Compartment must be informed with regard to the DISABLED VEHICLE vehicle's minimum height from ground Do not go near the front of the vehicle. This section describes procedures for in order to avoid contact between the Stop the engine.
TOW EYES Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models Models If the vehicle has been in an accident or It is recommended to tow the vehicle It is recommended to tow the vehicle has broken down, a tow eye is provided with all four wheels OFF the ground on with all four wheels OFF the ground on in the tools container located inside the...
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2. Remove the tow eye from its housing in the trunk and carefully clean Warning! Caution! the threaded housing on the vehicle before using it. Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with The tow eye must be used exclusively 3. Tighten the vehicle's tow eye in tow eyes.
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ENHANCED EVENT DATA ACCIDENT RECORDER (EDR) RESPONSE SYSTEM This vehicle is equipped with an Event (EARS) Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data This vehicle is equipped with an that will assist in understanding how a Enhanced Accident Response System.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Correct servicing permits the SCHEDULED SERVICING..203 performance of the vehicle to be ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..207 maintained over time, as well as limited BATTERY RECHARGING ..210 running costs and safeguarding the DEALER SERVICE .
Engine coolant level. linkage. For this reason, Alfa Romeo has Brake fluid level (if insufficient, see Visually inspect conditions of: engine, planned a series of checks and services your authorized dealer as soon as...
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Maintenance Plan (2.0 T4 MAir Engine) Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Check battery charge status with the proper instrument ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
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Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Check cleanliness of hood and luggage compartment ● ● ● ● ● ● ● locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc ●...
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Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Spark plug replacement * ● ● ● ● ● *The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply. (o) Recommended operations (●) Mandatory operations Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle.
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Engine Oil The engine oil level can be seen on the Caution! Warning! instrument cluster display every time the engine is started, or on the Information and Entertainment system The oil level is not refreshed immediately on If the engine oil is being topped up, wait for the display after topping off.
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Engine Coolant Fluid Automatic Transmission Activation System Oil If the level is too low, unscrew the cap Caution! of reservoir and add the fluid described The transmission control oil level should in the "Technical Specifications" only be checked at your authorized chapter.
BATTERY Battery RECHARGING The battery does not require the Warning! electrolyte to be topped up with distilled Important Notes water. A periodic check carried out at an authorized dealer, however, is Battery acid is a corrosive solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow necessary to check efficiency.
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You can recharge the battery without For a correct charge/discharge disconnecting the wires of the vehicle's procedure, the charge voltage must go electrical system. through the IBS sensor. To reach the battery, remove the 1. Turn the charger on and follow the access panel inside the trunk.
DEALER SERVICE Changing The Engine Oil Air Filter See the "Maintenance Plan" for the The following pages contain Replacing The Air Cleaner correct servicing intervals. instructions on the required See the "Maintenance Plan" for the maintenance from the technical Choice Of Engine Oil Type correct servicing intervals.
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Lubricate the external lock barrels twice a year. Apply a small amount of Warning! Warning! high-quality lubricant directly into the lock barrel. Use only refrigerants and compressor If necessary, contact your authorized Driving with worn windshield wiper blades lubricants approved by the manufacturer is a serious hazard, because visibility is dealer as soon as possible.
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This function can only be activated when a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) is Windshield Washer within two minutes of cycling the exceeded. The window washer nozzles are fixed. If ignition to STOP. there is no jet of fluid, first check that Replacing The Windshield Wiper To activate this function, move the lever there is fluid in the reservoir (see...
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entire exhaust system and adjoining automatically and may start at any time, bodywork areas checked at your whether the engine is running or not. Warning! authorized dealer to identify any When working near the radiator cooling components which are broken, fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn damaged, worn or have moved from Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
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Check the hoses of the engine/ Topping Up / Draining / Flushing intercooler cooling system to ensure The Engine/Intercooler Coolant Warning! that the rubber has not deteriorated If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, and that there are no cracks, tears, cuts have cleaning and flushing carried out Never add coolant with the engine hot or obstructions in the expansion tank...
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Note: pad wear may cause damage to the Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can braking system. To prevent the fluid from being result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine When an insufficient oil level is parts, causing the brake fluid to catch fire. ingested by children or animals, do Brake fluid can also damage painted and detected, contact an authorized dealer...
RAISING THE TIRES Frequency of Oil Changes VEHICLE In normal vehicle operating conditions, Tire Safety Information it is not necessary to change the If the vehicle requires lifting, visit an Tire safety information will cover transmission oil. authorized dealer which is equipped aspects of the following information: with shop jacks or jack arms.
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Note: LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing High flotation tire sizing is based on is based on U.S. design standards. U.S. design standards and it begins P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is The size designation for LT-Metric tires with the tire diameter molded into the based on U.S.
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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 A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure,...
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) white sidewalls will have the full TIN, vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the including the date code, located on the outboard side, then you will find it on The TIN may be found on one or both white sidewall side of the tire.
Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front B-Pillar door. 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 Cold Tire Inflation Pressure for a minimum of three hours.
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Loading Placard Note: The proper cold tire inflation The vehicle maximum load on the tire pressure is listed on the driver’s side must not exceed the load carrying B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver's capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
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Steps For Determining Correct (5) Determine the combined weight Note: Load Limit— of luggage and cargo being loaded If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, on the vehicle. That weight may not load from your trailer will be transferred (1) Locate the statement “The to your vehicle.
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GUID-054900419-high.tif Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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Tires — General Tire Inflation Pressures Unequal tire pressures from one side of Information the vehicle to the other can cause the The proper cold tire inflation pressure is vehicle to drift to the right or left. Tire Pressure listed on the driver's side B-Pillar or rear Always drive with each tire inflated to the edge of the driver's side door.
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Check tire pressures more often if Increased tire pressure and reduced When driving at speeds 100 mph subject to a wide range of outdoor vehicle loading may be required for (160 km/h) and above, increased tire temperatures, as tire pressures vary high-speed vehicle operation.
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Tire Repair It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer If your tire becomes damaged, it may while a tire is in the run flat mode. be repaired if it meets the following criteria: See the tire pressure monitoring section for more information.
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Distance driven. Certification Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index Performance tires, tires with a speed Warning! and Speed Symbol for your tire will be rating of V or higher, and Summer tires found on the original equipment tire typically have a reduced tread life.
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Spare Tires — If tire description on the Tire and Loading Full Size Spare — If Equipped Equipped Information Placard located on the The full size spare is for temporary driver’s side door opening or on the Note: For vehicles equipped with Tire emergency use only.
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protective coating that helps keep them from corroding and tarnishing. Warning! Caution! Note: Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain strong acids or strong Limited use spares are for emergency use alkaline additives that can harm the Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a only.
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Tire Types While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction Warning! All Season Tires — If Equipped capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded All Season tires provide traction for all tires. Some states prohibit studded Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and tires;...
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Tire Rotation Tire rotation contributes to the Recommendations preservation of the grip and traction Caution! performance on wet, muddy or snowy Tires on the front and rear axles of roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability vehicles operate at different loads and of the vehicle. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, perform different steering, driving, and observe the following precautions:...
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DEPARTMENT OF All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models the norm due to variations in driving TRANSPORTATION It is recommended to avoid situations habits, service practices, and UNIFORM TIRE with a large difference in wear between differences in road characteristics the front and rear tires and to strictly QUALITY GRADES and climate.
STORING THE when tested under controlled do not allow humidity to evaporate from VEHICLE the surface of the vehicle. conditions on a specified indoor Inflate tires to +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar) laboratory test wheel. Sustained If the vehicle is left inactive for longer above the standard prescribed pressure than a month, the following precautions high temperature can cause the...
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BODYWORK 2. Make sure the free end of the strap Preserving The remains outside the deck lid when Bodywork Protection Against closing the deck lid. Paint Atmospheric Agents Touch up abrasions and scratches The vehicle is equipped with the best immediately to prevent the formation of available technological solutions to rust.
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To make it easier to remove any dirt If washing the car in a service that Note: moves the car, for cars with automatic deposits in the area where the blades Never use aromatic substances transmissions, PARK (P) must be cut are normally located it is recommended (e.g.
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INTERIORS Plastic And Coated Parts Periodically check the cleanliness of the interior, beneath the mats, which could Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cause oxidation of the sheet metal. cloth (if possible made from microfiber), and a solution of water and neutral, Seats And Fabric Parts non-abrasive detergent.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Everything you may find useful for IDENTIFICATION DATA..241 understanding how your vehicle is ENGINE ....242 made and works is contained in this POWER SUPPLY .
IDENTIFICATION This number is also printed on the Vehicle Identification chassis at the front left shock absorber Number (VIN) Plate DATA and can be seen by opening the engine The plates are located on the left side A Vehicle Identification compartment hood.
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ENGINE 2.0 T4 MAir Engine 280 HP Cycle Four Number and position of cylinders 4 in line Piston bore and stroke (mm) 84 / 89.9 Total displacement (cm³) 1,993 Compression ratio 10:1 Maximum power (SAE) (HP) Maximum power (kW) Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5200 Maximum torque (SAE) (ft-lb) Maximum torque (Nm)
POWER SUPPLY Power Supply 2.0L T4 MAir Engine Electronic timed sequential injection with knock control...
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TRANSMISSION Model Transmission Traction Rear 2.0L T4 MAir Engine Eight forward gears plus reverse All-wheel drive...
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BRAKES Model Front brakes Rear brakes Parking brake 2.0 T4 MAir Engine Disc Disc Electric Caution! Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied. To obtain the maximum efficiency of the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 300 miles (500 km) is needed: during this period it is better to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
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SUSPENSION Model Front Rear Independent wheel double-wishbone 2.0L T4 MAir Engine Independent wheel with multilink system suspension...
STEERING SYSTEM Model Curb-to-curb turning circle Type Rack and pinion with electric power 2.0L T4 MAir Engine 35.50 ft (10.80 m) steering...
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DIMENSIONS Dimensions Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle unladen. 10106S0001EM 56.54 61.30 63.98 31.30 111.02 40.47 182.80 79.69 73.23 57.09 61.38 63.15 (+) RWD models (*) AWD models Small variations with respect to the reported values are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.
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WEIGHTS Weights (lbs) 2.0 T4 MAir Engine With AWD 2.0 T4 MAir Engine With RWD Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and 3632 3521 without optional equipment) Payload including the driver (**) Maximum permitted loads – front axle 2205 2205 –...
FUEL Reformulated Gasoline Problems that result from using gasoline containing more than 15% REQUIREMENTS Many areas of the country require the ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing use of cleaner burning gasoline referred This engine is methanol are not the responsibility of to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
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MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Fuel System Cautions Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Besides using unleaded gasoline with Tricarbonyl (MMT) is a manganese- the proper octane rating, gasolines that Caution! containing metallic additive that is contain detergents, corrosion and blended into some gasoline to increase stability additives are recommended.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications.
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Chassis Lubrication Features Specification Applications ZF 8HP 50 - Synthetic ATF – Automatic transmission Differential RDU 195; RDU 230-LSD; RDU SAE 75W-85 synthetic lubricant FPW9.55550-DA9 210-eLSD; RDU 210/215-LSD / Lubricants and greases 2.0 T4 MAir engine SAE 75W-80 APL GL-5 synthetic FPW9.55550-DA10 AWD System FAD transfer case lubricant...
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PERFORMANCE Top performance after the initial period of vehicle usage. Acceleration from 0–60 mph/0-100 km/h Models Maximum speed mph sec. 2.0 T4 MAir 280 HP RWD engine 2.0 T4 MAir 280 HP AWD engine...
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . .257 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..257 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..258 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . .259 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . .259...
Vehicle delivery date and mileage with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, Warranty service must be done by an Alfa Romeo Customer be sure to bring the right papers with authorized dealer. We strongly Center you, as well as your warranty folder.
WARRANTY Canadian residents with hearing Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, difficulties that require assistance can please refer to the contract documents, INFORMATION use the special needs relay service and contact the person listed in those See the Warranty Information Booklet, offered by Bell Canada. For TTY documents.
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REPORTING SAFETY PUBLICATION To contact NHTSA, you may call DEFECTS ORDER FORMS the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: In The 50 United States To order the following manuals, you 1-800-424-9153); or go to And Washington, D.C. may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below.
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Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, proven...
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INDEX Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) ..152 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . .133 Alfa DNA System... . .149 Checks, Safety ....133 Accessories Purchased By The Owner .
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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.
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