FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine is designed
to meet all emission
regulations, and provide
satisfactory fuel
economy and
performance when using
high-quality unleaded
“Regular” gasoline
having a posted octane number of 87 as
specified by the (R+M)/2 method. For
optimal performance the use of 91 or
higher octane “Premium” gasoline is
recommended in these engines.
While operating on gasoline with the
required octane number, hearing a light
knocking sound from the engine is not a
cause for concern. However, if the engine
is heard making a heavy knocking sound,
see your dealer immediately. Use of
gasoline with a lower than recommended
octane number can cause engine failure
and may void or not be covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems
such as hard starting, stalling, and
hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline
before considering service for the vehicle.
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the
use of cleaner burning gasoline referred
to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains
oxygenates and are specifically blended
to reduce vehicle emissions and improve
air quality.
The use of reformulated gasoline is
recommended. Properly blended
reformulated gasoline will provide
improved performance and durability of
engine and fuel system components.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded
gasoline with oxygenates such as ethanol.
Caution!
DO NOT use E-85, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasoline containing more than
15% ethanol (E-15). Use of these blends
may result in starting and drivability
problems, damage critical fuel system
components, cause emissions to exceed the
applicable standard, and/or cause the
“Malfunction Indicator Light” to illuminate.
Please observe pump labels as they should
clearly communicate if a fuel contains
greater than 15% ethanol (E-15).
Problems that result from using gasoline
containing more than 15% ethanol (E-15)
or gasoline containing methanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer
and may void or not be covered under
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
Modifications that allow the engine to
run on compressed natural gas (CNG) or
liquid propane (LP) may result in damage
to the engine, emissions, and fuel system
components. Problems that result from
running CNG or LP are not the
responsibility of the manufacturer and
may void or not be covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) is a manganese-
containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase
octane. Gasoline blended with MMT
provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane
number without MMT. Gasoline blended
with MMT reduces spark plug life and
reduces emissions system performance
in some vehicles. The manufacturer
recommends that gasoline without MMT
be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the
gasoline pump; therefore, you should ask
your gasoline retailer whether the
gasoline contains MMT. MMT is
prohibited in Federal and California
reformulated gasoline.
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Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the
proper octane rating, gasolines that
contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended.
Using gasolines that have these additives
will help improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions, and maintain vehicle
performance.Designated TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline
contains a higher level
of detergents to
further aide in
minimizing engine and
fuel system deposits.
When available, the usage of TOP TIER
Detergent gasoline is recommended.
Visit www.toptiergas.com for a list of
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system
cleaning agents should be avoided. Many
of these materials intended for gum and
varnish removal may contain active
solvents or similar ingredients. These can
harm fuel system gasket and diaphragm
materials.
Fuel System Cautions
Caution!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your
vehicle’s performance:
The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited
by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can
impair engine performance and damage the
emissions control system.
An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or
ignition malfunctions can cause the
catalytic converter to overheat. If you
notice a pungent burning odor or some light
smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact an authorized dealer for
service assistance.
The use of fuel additives, which are now
being sold as octane enhancers, is not
recommended. Most of these products
contain high concentrations of methanol.
Fuel system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting from the
use of such fuels or additives is not the
responsibility of the manufacturer and may
void or not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Note: Intentional tampering with the
emissions control system can result in
civil penalties being assessed against
you.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service
contract for a vehicle to help protect you
from the high cost of unexpected repairs
after the manufacturer's New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The
manufacturer stands behind only the
manufacturer's service contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's service
contract, you will receive Plan Provisions
and an Owner Identification Card in the
mail within three weeks of the vehicle
delivery date. If you have any questions
about the service contract, call the
manufacturer's Service Contract
National Customer Hotline at
1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents,
call (800) 465-2001 English / (800)
387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind
any service contract that is not the
manufacturer's service contract. It is not
responsible for any service contract
other than the manufacturer's service
contract. If you purchased a service
contract that is not a manufacturer's
service contract, and you require service
after the manufacturer's New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires, please refer to
the contract documents, and contact the
person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a
major investment when you purchased
the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also
made a major investment in facilities,tools, and training to assure that you are
absolutely delighted with the ownership
experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty
issues or related concerns.
Warning!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines
only), some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet,
for the terms and provisions of FCA US
LLC and FCA Canada Inc. warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market.
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INDEX
Accessories Purchased By TheOwner....................3
Active Aerodynamics ...........55
Active Safety Systems ..........90
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ..................92
Adaptive Cruise Control .........151
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............151
Additives, Fuel ............. .240
AFS Function ................34
AirBag.................. .109
Air Bag Operation ...........110
Air Bag Warning Light ........108
Driver Knee Air Bag ..........111
Enhanced Accident
Response .............114,192
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .....192
Front Air Bag .............109
If Deployment Occurs ........114
Knee Impact Bolsters ........111
Maintaining Your Air Bag System. .117
Maintenance ............. .117
Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light ................. .109
Side Air Bags .............111
Transporting Pets ...........127
Air Bag Light .............108,128 Air Pressure
Tires .................. .216
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........19
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) .....146
Alfa DNA System .............143
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ....90
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........31
Automatic Headlights ...........33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................42
Automatic Transmission ........137
Auxiliary Driving Systems ........93
B-Pillar Location .............212
Battery .................. .200
Battery Recharging ...........201
Belts, Seat ................ .128
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........93
Bodywork (Cleaning And Maintenance) .............226
Brakes .................. .234
Brake Fluid Level ...........200
Brightness, Interior Lights ........38
Bulbs, Light ............... .129
Camera, Rear .............. .163
Carbon Fiber Active Aero Front Spoiler ..................55
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......127Cargo Tie-Downs
..............50
Certification Label ............166
Changing A Flat Tire ...........208
Chart, Tire Sizing .............209
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .............86
Checking Levels .............198
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . .127
Checks, Safety ..............127
Child Restraint ..............117
Child
Restraints
Booster Seats .............120
Child Seat Installation ........125
How To Stow An unused ALR
Seat Belt ............... .124
Infants And Child Restraints . . . .119
LATCH Positions ...........121
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............... .121
Older Children And Child
Restraints .............. .119
Seating Positions ...........120
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . .126
Clean Air Gasoline ............239
Cleaning Wheels ................ .221
Climate Control ............40,43
Close The Hood ...............49
Compact Spare Tire ...........220
Contract, Service .............247
Courtesy Mirror Light(Bulb Replacement) ..........175
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .........149,151
Cupholder ..................55
Cupholders .................55
Customer Assistance ..........246
Daytime Running Lights ..........33
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ......33
Defroster, Windshield ..........128
Dimensions ............... .237
Direction Indicators (Changing A Bulb) ...........174
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........190
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock —
Rear Doors ................24
Doors .....................20
Driving Modes ............. .143
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ..................92
Electric Park Brake ............135
Electric Remote Mirrors .........31
Electric Steering Wheel Heating .....30
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........149,151
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ..................90 Emergency Refuelling
..........188
Emergency, In Case Of ..........183
Hazard Warning Flasher .......172
Jacking ................ .208
Jump Starting ..........186,187
Overheating ............. .189
Tow Hooks .............. .191
Towing ................ .190
Emission Control System Maintenance ...............86
Engine .................. .231
Engine Coolant Level .........199
Exhaust Gas Caution .........127
Fuel Requirements ..........239
Jump Starting ..........186,187
Overheating .............
.189
Starting ............... .188
T
emperature Gauge ..........59
Engine Compartment ..........198
Engine Compartment (Washing) . . . .227
Engine Oil Level Check ............. .199
Engine Overheating ...........189
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............. .114,192
Environmental Protection Systems . . .55
Ethanol .................. .239
Exhaust Gas Cautions ..........127
Exhaust System .............127 Exterior Lighting
............32,34
Exterior Lights ............32,129
External Lights ...............32
Flashers Hazard Warning ............172
Turn Signal ...............35
Turn Signals ..............129
Fluid Leaks ............... .129
Fluids And Lubricants ..........242
Forward Collision Warning ........95
Front Light Cluster With Main Beam Xenon Gas Discharge Headlights
(Bulb Replacement) ..........175
Front Mobile Spoiler (Alfa Active Aero) ...................55
Front Seat Electric Heating .......27
Front Seats (Power Seats) ........26
Front Wipers Wiper Operation ............39
Fuel Additives ............... .240
Clean Air ............... .239
Ethanol ................ .239
Gauge ..................59
Materials Added ...........240
Methanol ............... .239
Fuse Boxes ............... .179
Fuses (Replacement) ..........177
INDEX
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)....52
Gasoline, Clean Air ............239
Gasoline, Reformulated .........239
Gauges Speedometer ..............59
Tachometer ...............59
General Information ...........158
Glove Compartment ............51
Glove Compartment Light ........36
Glove Compartment Light (Bulb Replacement) ..........175
GVWR .................. .166
Hazard Warning Flasher .........172
Head Restraints ..............28
Head Rests .................28
Headlights Switch ............... .32,34
Headlights (Cleaning) ..........227
Heated Mirrors ...............32
High Beam Headlights ...........34
Automatic High Beam
Headlights ................34
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ......92
Hood .....................48
Hood Release ................48
Identification Data ............230
Ignition ....................16 Installing Electrical/Electronic
Devices ...................3
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ......60
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster Display .............60
Instrument Panel Features Instrument Panel Features ......58
Interior Ambient Lighting .........37
Interior Lights ................35
Interiors (Cleaning) ............228
Internal Equipment ............51
Jack Operation ............. .208
Jump Starting ............186,187
Key Fob Remote Keyless Entry .........14
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System ..................18
Lane Change ................35
Lane Change And Turn Signals ......35
Lane Departure Warning System . . .161
LaneSense ................ .161
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........103
Latches .................. .129
Leaks,
Fluid............... .129
Life Of Tires ............... .219Lifting The Vehicle
............208
Light Bulbs ................ .129
Types Of Bulbs ............173
Light Switch .................32
Lights ................... .129
AirBag ..............108,128
Automatic Headlights .........33
Courtesy/Reading .........35,37
Daytime Running ............33
Exterior ................ .129
Hazard Warning Flasher .......172
Headlight Switch ..........32,34
Headlights .............32,34
High Beam ................34
Instrument Cluster ........32,34
Intensity Control ............38
Interior ..................37
Map Reading ..............35
Park ...................33
Reading .................35
Turn Signal ...............35
Turn Signals ..............129
Loading Vehicle ..............166
Tires .................. .212
Luggage Compartment Light (Bulb Replacement) ..........176
Luggage/Cargo Capacity .........49
Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine) ..............86
Manual, Service ............. .248
Methanol ................. .239
Mirrors Automatic Dimming ..........31
Electric Powered ............31
Electric Remote ............31
Heated ..................32
OBD System ................86
Occupant Restraints ...........102
Overheating, Engine ...........189
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . .248
Paintwork (Cleaning And Maintenance) .............226
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ....91
Park Sensors System ..........158
Passive Entry (System) ..........21
Performance (Top Speed) ........243
Pets.................... .127
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ............. .212
Power Mirrors ..................31
Seats ...................26
Power Supply .............. .232
Power Windows ..............47 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . . .106
Pretensioners
Seat Belts .............. .107
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ......225
Radial Ply Tires ............. .218
Radio Frequency General Information ......16,18,24
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ...................3
Rear Camera .............. .163
Rear Cross Path ..............93
Rear Seats ..................28
Rear View Mirrors .............31
Reformulated Gasoline .........239
Refueling Procedure ...........165
Refueling The Vehicle ..........165
Refuelling ................ .241
Reminder, Seat Belt ...........103
Remote Starting System .......
.132
Replacement
Tires ............219
Replacing A Bulb .............172
Replacing An External Bulb .......174
Replacing An Internal Bulb .......175
Reporting Safety Defects .......248
Restraint, Head ...............28
Restraints, Child .............117
Rims And Tires ............. .208Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
......128
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .....129
Safety Defects, Reporting .......248
Safety Information, Tire .........208
Safety Tips ............... .127
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........127
Saving Fuel ............... .168
SBL Function ................35
Scheduled Servicing ...........194
Scheduled Servicing Program (2.9 V6 Gasoline Engine
Versions) ............... .195
Seat Belt Pregnant Women ...........106
Seat Belt Reminder ..........103
Seat Belt Reminder ...........103
Seat Belts ............. .102,128
Child Restraints ............117
Energy Management Feature . . . .107
Front Seat ............102,103
Inspection .............. .128
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting . . .105
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........103
Pregnant Women ...........106
Pretensioners .............107
Rear Seat .............. .103
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......107
Untwisting Procedure ........105
INDEX
Transporting Passengers........169
Transporting Pets ............127
Tread Wear Indicators ..........219
Turn Signals .................35
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......224
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt. . . .105
Use Of The Owner’s Manual ........5
Vehicle Changes/Alterations .......3
Vehicle Identification Number .....230
Vehicle Loading ...........166,213
Vent Operation ...............40
Warning Flasher, Hazard ........172
Warranty Information ..........247
Washer Fluid For Windshield/Headlights ........200
Washers, Windshield ............38
Weights ................. .238
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care .......221Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim
.......221
Wheels And Tires .............208
Windows (Cleaning) ...........227
Windshield Defroster ..........128
Windshield Wiper .............38
Replacing Blades ...........204
Windshield Wiper/Washer Smart Washing Function .......39
Windshield Wipers .............38
Wrecker Towing ............. .190
INDEX