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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•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.
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.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........233
Adding Fuel ............................193
Adding Washer Fluid .....................227
Additives, Fuel ..........................191
AirBag................................36 Air Bag Operation ......................38
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................39
Enhanced Accident Response ..............212
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............212
If A Deployment Occurs ..................41
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................38
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........44
Air Bag Light ........................57, 103
Air Bag Maintenance ......................44
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .221
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................223
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............223, 224
Air Conditioning System ...................223
Air Pressure, Tires ........................174
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............12
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) ........................147
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ...........142, 216
Fluid Type ........................240, 265 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
..............6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............232, 263
Capacities .......................... .263
Disposal ............................ .234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............158
Appearance Care ........................240
Automatic Door Locks .....................19
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission ...................142
Fluid Type .......................... .265
Auto Unlock, Doors .......................19
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........89
Battery ............................105, 222
Charging System Light ..................105
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............16
Belts, Seat ..............................56
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................224
B-Pillar Location ........................ .168
Brake
Fluid ............................265
Brake, Parking ..........................154
Brakes ............................... .236
Brake System ........................156, 236
Anti-Lock (ABS) .......................158
Master Cylinder .......................236
284 INDEX
Heated Mirrors...........................65
Heater ............................ .131, 133
Holder, Cup .............................91
Ignition .................................9
Key .................................9
Ignition Key Removal .......................9
Illuminated Entry .........................14
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................11
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................63
Instrument Cluster ....................105, 113
Instrument Cluster ......................97
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............96
Instrument Panel Cover ....................245
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............245
Interior Appearance Care ...................244
Interior Lights ...........................80
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............81
Introduction .............................4
Jump Starting .......................... .206
Key Fob Lock The Doors ........................15
Unlock The Doors ......................15 Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .16
Key-In Reminder
.........................11
Key, Replacement .........................12
Keys ...................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................11
Lane Change Assist .......................78
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................27
Latches ................................59
Lead Free Gasoline .......................189
Leaks, Fluid .............................59
Life Of Tires ............................181
Light Bulbs ..........................59, 251
Lights ...............................59, 77
AirBag...........................57, 103
Brake Warning ........................100
Bulb Replacement ..................... .252
Cruise ...........................114,115
Engine Temperature Warning ..............105
Exterior ..............................59
Hazard Warning Flasher .................198
Illuminated Entry .......................14
Interior ..............................80
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........111
Park ............................ .78,1
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288 INDEX
Recommendation...................220, 263
Viscosity ............................220
Oil Filter, Change ........................221
Oil Filter, Selection .......................221
Oil Pressure Light ........................102
Onboard Diagnostic System .................216
Operating Precautions .....................216
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................63
Overheating, Engine ..................... .198
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,281
Paint Care ............................ .240
Parking Brake .......................... .154
Passing Light ............................78
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ......168, 169
Power Door Locks ...........................18
Mirrors ..............................64
Windows .............................20
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............31
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................32
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .175Radio Frequency
General Information ..................12, 17
Radio Operation ........................ .130
Reclining Front Seats ......................72
Recreational Towing ..................... .195
Reformulated Gasoline ....................190
Refrigerant ............................ .224
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................25
Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry ....................14
Unlock The Doors ......................15
Replacement Bulbs .......................251
Replacement Keys ........................12
Replacement Parts ........................218
Replacement Tires ........................182
Reporting Safety Defects ...................280
Restraint, Head ..........................73
Restraints, Child ..........................46
Rotation, Tires ..........................184
Safety Checks
Inside Vehicle .................56
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................58
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................280
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................56
Safety Information, Tire ....................163
290 INDEX