INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Fiat.............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster.............6
GETTING STARTED
Key Fo b...................8
Theft Alarm.................8
Power Door Locks.............8
Seat Belt...................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags...................9
Child Restraints...............10
Front Seats.................12
Rear Seats..................14
Tilt Steering Column............14
Heated Seats................15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Turn Signal/Lights/High Beam Lever.....16
Wiper/Washer Lever............17
Speed Control................18
Power Windows...............19
Manual Climate Controls..........20
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC)....................21
Rear Park Assist...............21
Sport Mode.................22
Manual Transmission.............22
Power Sunroof...............22
Power Convertible Top Operation.....23
Wind Buffeting...............24
Cold Weather Operation (Engine Block
Heater)...................25
ELECTRONICS
Your Vehicle's Sound System.........26
AM/FM Radio With CD Player And Sirius
XM™ Satellite Radio............28
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication...............29
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control..........34
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)................35
Programmable Features...........35
Trip Button.................36
Power Outlet................37
UTILITY
Trailer Towing................38
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.)..............38
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Roadside Assistance........39
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....39
If Your Engine Overheats..........42
Jacking And Tire Changing..........43
TIREFIT Kit.................49
Jump-Starting Procedure..........53
Shift Lever Override.............56
Towing A Disabled Vehicle..........56
Enhanced Accident Response System....57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........58
Event Data Recorder (EDR).........59
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood.............60
Engine Compartment............61
Fluids And Capacities............62
Maintenance Chart.............63
Fuses....................65
Tire Pressures................66
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care....... 67
Exterior Bulbs................67
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Fiat Customer Center............68
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired... 68
Publications Ordering............68
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United
States And Washington, D.C..........69
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®.....70
INDEX.................. 71
FAQ(HowTo?)
Frequently Asked Questions.........73
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPORT MODE
•The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases in effort and
throttle pedal-to-engine response. Changes to the transmission shift schedules for more
aggressive shifting will occur on automatic transmission versions.
• Sport driving mode is useful while driving on winding roads where more steering precision is
desired.
•Press the SPORT button, located above the
climate controls, to activate the Sport mode.
Manual Transmission
• Once activated, a SPORT message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
• Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
• Press the accelerator pedal again to activate.
Automatic Transmission
• Once activated, a SPORT message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
• Press the SPORT button again to return to the
standard driving mode.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
•Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
POWER SUNROOF
•The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console.
To Open
•Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately two seconds and the
sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for
approximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
will stop the sunroof.
To Close
•With the sunroof in the full open position, pull the power sunroof button and hold it for
approximately one second, the sunroof will return to the vented position. Pull the switch a
second time and hold for approximately two seconds to completely close the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Override
•If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents the sunroof from closing, press the switch
forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs.This allows the sunroof to move
toward the closed position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Sun Shade
•For vehicles equipped with either a power sunroof or a fixed glass roof, there is a sun shade that
can be open or closed.To open the sun shade press the tab and move the shade to a full open
position.
WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof.You could also be seriously injured or killed.Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
•The power top buttons will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN or
ACC position and when in the power
accessory delay.
• The power top buttons are located on the
overhead console.
Lowering
•Press the top open button once for the
partially open position.
• Press the top open button a second time to
fully open the convertible top.
Raising
•From the convertible top fully open position, press the top close button once for the partially
open position.
• Press the top close button a second time to partially close the convertible top.
• Press and hold the close button to fully close convertible top.
NOTE: Rail lubrication is recommended every 2000 cycles, or if scratching noises due to dust are
present. Use Berulub FR 43 grease.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseDescription
F11 15 Amp BluePowertrain
F11 10 Amp Red Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F14 5 Amp TanHigh beam (Shutter)
F15 15 Amp BlueCigar Lighter
F16 7.5 Amp BrownTransmission
F17 25 Amp White Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F17 15 Amp BluePowertrain
F18 15 Amp BluePowertrain
F18 5 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F19 7.5 Amp BrownAir Conditioning
F20 15 Amp Blue Heated Seats – If Equipped
F21 15 Amp BlueFuel Pump
F23 20 Amp YellowAnti-Lock Brake Valves
F24 7.5 Amp Brown Stability Control System
F30 15 Amp BlueFog Lamps
F82 30 Amp Green Sunroof/Convertible Top
F84 10 Amp RedTransmission
F85 15 Amp Blue Rear Defroster, Heated Mirrors
F87 5 Amp TanLights
F90 5 Amp TanHeated Mirrors
TIRE PRESSURES
•Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to
the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Jump Starting...............53
KeyFob ...................8
Lane Change Assist ............16
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................10
Lights Engine Temperature Warning ......39
Turn Signal ...............16
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record ...........64
Maintenance Schedule ...........63
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ..............42
Manual Transmission ............22
Mirrors Heated ............... 20,21
MOPAR
®Accessories ...........70
Oil Pressure Light .............42
Oil, Engine Capacity ................62
Outlet Power .................37
Overheating, Engine ............42
Placard,Tire and Loading Information . . . 66
Power Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 37
Sunroof .................22
Preparation for Jacking ...........45
Programmable Electronic Features ....35
RearSeat,Folding .............14
RecreationalTowing ............38
Replacement Bulbs ............67
Restraints, Child ..............10
SeatBelts ..................9
Seats ...................12 Adjustment ...............12
Heated .................15
RearFolding ..............14 Setting the Clock
.............29
ShiftLeverOverride ...........56
Signals,Turn ................16
SparkPlugs ................62
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....18
SportMode ................22
Starting ColdWeather .............25
Engine Fails to Start ...........25
Steering Tilt Column ...............14
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......31
StoreRadioPresets ............29
Stuck, Freeing ...............58
SunRoof .................22
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 9
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ........8
TheftSystemArming ............8
Theft System Disarming ..........8
Tilt Steering Column ...........14
TIREFIT ..................49
Tires Air Pressure ..............66
Changing ................43
Jacking .................43
Pressure Warning Light .........40
Towing ..................38 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......39
Disabled Vehicle .............56
Recreational ..............38
Trailer Towing ...............38
Transmission Fluid ..................62
Turn Signals ................16
USBPort ................ 33,34
Washer Rear ..................18
Washers,Windshield ...........17
Wind Buffeting ..............24
Windshield Washers ............17
Windshield Wipers ............17
Wiper,Rear ................18
INDEX
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