THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............9
▫ Ignition Key Removal ..................9
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ..............11
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............11
SENTRY KEY .........................11
▫ Replacement Keys ....................12
▫ General Information ...................12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .........................12
▫ To Arm The System ...................13
▫ To Disarm The System .................13
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ..................14
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED .........................14
▫ To Unlock The Doors ..................15 ▫
To Lock The Doors ....................15
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ............16
▫ General Information ...................17
DOOR LOCKS ........................18
▫ Central Door Locking/Unlocking ..........18
▫ Locking/Unlocking Doors
From The Inside ......................19
▫ Emergency Door Locking Device ..........19
▫ Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset ....20
WINDOWS ..........................20
▫ Power Windows ......................20
DECKLID ............................22
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .........24
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .......24
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Replacement Keys
NOTE:Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and
decklid for unauthorized entry. It will also activate the
siren and emit a visual flash of the turn signals (front
and rear) for any of the following intrusion cases.
Operation
The alarm activates in the following cases:
1. Wrongful opening of one of the doors or the decklid (perimeter protection);
2. Cutting of the battery leads;
3. Movement inside the passenger compartment (volu- metric protection);
4. Anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle.
Operation of the alarm is indicated by a visual signal
(flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds).
There is a maximum number of visual cycles. When this
is reached the system returns to normal operation.
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To Arm The System
With the doors and decklid closed and the ignition key
either turned to STOP (OFF/LOCK) or removed, point
the key towards the vehicle then push and release the
lock button.
The system emits a visual signal and activates door
locking.
A self-diagnosis stage lasting approximately 30 seconds
precedes the activation of the alarm. During the self-
diagnosis, the vehicle security light flashes in the instru-
ment panel at a frequency of about one flash per second.
After the self-diagnosis stage, the vehicle security light
flashes at a lower frequency (approximately one flash
every three seconds).
If, after the alarm is switched on, a second visual signal
emit via the vehicle security light in the instrument
panel, wait about four seconds and switch off the alarm
by pushing the lock button, check that the doors and
decklid are closed correctly and then reactivate the
system by pushing the unlock button.If the alarm emits a visual signal even when the doors
and decklid are closed correctly, a system malfunction
has occurred: in this case, contact a authorized vehicle
Dealership.
To Disarm The System
Deactivation
Push the unlock button.
The following operations are performed:
•
Two brief flashes of the direction indicators.
• Unlocking of the doors.
NOTE:
• If the central door locking system is released using
the metal insert of the key, the alarm is not disabled.
• In the event of accidental activation of the alarm, or
in any case to interrupt the visual signal cycle when
activated, it is possible to push the unlock button or
turn the ignition key to MAR (ON/RUN) for at least
five seconds, after which the system will deactivate.
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Disarming
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of vehicle inactivity), lock the vehicle by turning
the metal insert of the key in the door lock.
NOTE:If the batteries of the key fob run out or there is
a fault in the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to
MAR (ON/RUN).
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened and the dimmer switch is not in the defeat
position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds, and then fade to off if a door is
opened using the outside door handle and then closed
or a door is unlocked using the vehicles key.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle. NOTE:
The interior light is located in the headliner in
between the sun visors. The interior light can be set to
three different positions (Off/Left Position, Center Po-
sition, On/Right Position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a
hand-held Key Fob. The Key Fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
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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 Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below
the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air
Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal
impact by working together with the seat belts, preten-
sioners, and front air bags.
Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Door-
Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other
injuries to front seat outboard occupants in certain side
impacts, in addition to the injury reduction potential
provided by the seat belts and body structure. The SABICs are located in the door trim below the side
windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side
windows in certain side impact events.
The SABICs deploy upward, covering the side win-
dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of
the trim out of the way and covers the window. The
SABICs inflate with enough force to injure occupants if
they are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate. Chil-
dren are at an even greater risk of injury from a
deploying air bag.
SABICs are designed to activate in certain side impacts.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
whether the deployment of the SABIC in a particular
impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and
type of collision. The side impact sensors aid the ORC in
determining the appropriate response to impact events.
The system is calibrated to deploy the SABIC on the
impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require
SABIC occupant protection. In side impacts, the SABICs
deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the
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CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F82 30 Amp Green –Headlamp Washer (If Equipped)
F83 40 Amp Orange –Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission Pump
F84 –5 Amp Tan After Run Pump
F86 –15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V
F88 –7.5 Amp Brown Heated Mirrors
Dashboard Fuse Box
The dashboard fuse box is part of the Body Control
Module (BCM) and is located on the passenger side
under the forward passenger floor. Remove the six
screws and the forward floor pan to access the BCM.
CavityVehicle Fuse
Number Mini Fuse
Description
3 F53 7.5 Amp Brown Instrument Panel Node
4 F38 15 Amp Blue Central Door Locking
5 F36 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Vehicle Radio, TPMS, Alarm
6 F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer
7 F48 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window
9 F50 7.5 Amp Brown Airbag
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........227
Adding Fuel ........................... .187
Adding Washer Fluid .....................221
Additives, Fuel ......................... .185
AirBag................................36 Air Bag Operation ......................38
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................39
Enhanced Accident Response ..............206
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............206
If A Deployment Occurs ..................41
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................38
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........44
Air Bag Light ........................ .57, 97
Air Bag Maintenance ......................44
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .215
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................217
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............217, 218
Air Conditioning System ...................217
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .168
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............12
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) ....................... .141
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ...........136, 210
Fluid Type ....................... .234, 258
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..............226, 256
Capacities .......................... .256
Disposal ............................ .228
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............152
Appearance Care ....................... .234
Automatic Door Locks .....................19
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission ...................136
Fluid Type .......................... .258
Auto Unlock, Doors .......................19
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........83
Battery ............................ .99, 216
Charging System Light ...................99
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............16
Belts, Seat ..............................57
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................218
B-Pillar Location ........................ .162
Brake Fluid ........................... .258
Brake, Parking ......................... .148
Brakes ............................... .230
Brake System ....................... .150, 230
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .152
Master Cylinder ...................... .230
Parking ............................ .148
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Safety Tips..............................56
Schedule, Maintenance ....................260
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ..........32
Energy Management Feature ...............32
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ..............29
Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................27
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ..............31
Pregnant Women .......................31
Seat Belt Pretensioner ....................32
Seat Belt Reminder ......................25
Seat Belt Maintenance .....................240
Seat Belt Reminder ........................25
Seat Belts ........................... .25, 57
Child Restraint .........................46
Front Seat ...................... .25, 27, 29
Inspection ............................57
Operating Instructions ...................29
Pregnant Women .......................31
Pretensioners ..........................32
Rear Seat .............................27
Reminder ............................97
Untwisting Procedure ....................31
Seats ..................................65
Adjustment ........................ .65, 66Reclining
.............................66
Security Alarm ...........................12
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................11
Service Assistance ....................... .270
Service Contract ........................ .271
Service Manuals ........................ .273
Shoulder Belts ...........................27
Signals, Turn ........................ .59, 107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................177
Snow Tires ............................ .171
Spare Tire ....................171, 172, 173, 174
Spark Plugs ........................... .257
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...........................79
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............77
Starting .............................. .134
Automatic Transmission .................134
Cold Weather ........................ .135
Engine Fails To Start ....................135
Steering Column
Lock ..........................76
Tilt Column ...........................76
Wheel, Tilt ............................76
Storage .............................. .244
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .244
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