
Warning!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open
or the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the MIL to
turn on.
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped
into a portable container that is inside of a
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground while filling.
Note: If the filler compartment is
washed with a pressure washer, keep it at
a distance of at least 8 inches (20 cm).
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration regulations, your
vehicle has a certification label affixed to
the driver's side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of
manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). A
Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the
Month, Day and Hour of manufacture. The
bar code that appears on the bottom of
the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible
weight of your vehicle including driver,
passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum
capacities of front and rear axle systems
(GAWR). Total load must be limited so
GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not
exceeded.
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the
allowable load weight a truck can carry,
including the weight of the driver, all
passengers, options and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
load on the front and rear axles. The load
must be distributed in the cargo area so
that the GAWR of each axle is not
exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the
components in the system with the
lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or
suspension components sometimes
specified by purchasers for increased
durability does not necessarily increase
the vehicle's GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification
Label represents the actual tire size on
your vehicle. Replacement tires must be
equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for
the tire size listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for
your vehicle for all loading conditions up
to full GAWR.
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STARTING AND OPERATING

Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts, causing the brake fluid to catch fire.
Brake fluid can also damage painted and
vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to avoid
its contact with these surfaces.
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to
contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal
components could be damaged, causing
partial or complete brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Use only a transmission oil with the
characteristics indicated in "Fluids and
Lubricants" in "Technical Specifications".
Special Additives
Do not use any type of additive with the
automatic transmission oil. The
automatic transmission oil is a product
designed specially for this vehicle and its
performance may be compromised
through the use of further additives.
Caution!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can damage
your transmission components. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Frequency of Oil Changes
In normal vehicle operating conditions, it
is not necessary to change the
transmission oil.
Caution!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an
authorized dealer immediately. Severe
transmission damage may occur. An
authorized dealer has the proper tools to
adjust the fluid level accurately.
Replacing The Battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another battery with the same
specifications. It is advised to contact an
authorized dealer for replacement.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
RAISING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle requires lifting, visit an
authorized dealer which is equipped with
shop jacks or jack arms.
The vehicle lifting points are marked on
the side skirts with the
symbols.
0434132124USVehicle Lift Point Locations
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is stamped on a plate on the front left
corner of the dashboard trim, which can
be seen from outside the vehicle, through
the windshield.This number is also stamped on the
chassis near the front left shock
absorber and can be seen by opening the
engine compartment hood.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate
The plates are located on the left side A
pillar and contain the data about:
Chassis number (VIN).
Vehicle type (USA and Canada only).
Color code.
Place of manufacturing of the vehicle
(USA and Mexico only).
Vehicle manufacturing date.
Maximum permitted weights.
Permitted tire inflation pressure (USA
and Canada only).
10016V0001EMVehicle Identification Number
10016V0002EMVehicle Identification Number
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX
Accessories Purchased By TheOwner....................4
Active Safety Systems .........104
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ................ .107
Adaptive Cruise Control .........166
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............166
Additives, Fuel ............. .256
AFS Function ................40
AirBag.................. .123
Advance Front Air Bag ........123
Air Bag Operation ...........125
Air Bag Warning Light ........123
Driver Knee Air Bag ..........126
Enhanced Accident
Response .............129,207
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .....207
Front Air Bag .............123
If A Deployment Occurs .......128
Knee Impact Bolsters ........125
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..................... .131
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ..................... .123
Side Air Bags .............126
Transporting Pets ..........141
Air Bag Light .............123,142
Air Bag Maintenance ...........131 Air Pressure
Tires .................. .233
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........21
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) .....161
Alfa DNA System .............158
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System . . .104
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......257
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........37
Automatic Headlights ...........39
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................48
Automatic Transmission ........152
Auxiliary Driving Systems ........107
B-Pillar Location .............230
Battery ..................
.217
K
eyless Key Fob Replacement ....17
Battery Recharging ...........218
Belts, Seat ................ .142
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........107
Bodywork (Cleaning And Maintenance) .............242
Brakes .................. .250
Brake Fluid Level ...........217
Brightness, Interior Lights ........44
Bulbs, Light ............... .143
Camera, Rear .............. .179
Capacities, Fluid .............257
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......141Certification Label
............182
Changing A Flat Tire ...........225
Chart, Tire Sizing .............227
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............101
Checking Levels .............215
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . .141
Checks, Safety ..............141
Child Restraint ..............131
Child Restraints Booster Seats .............134
Child Restraints ............131
Child Seat Installation ........139
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt .................. .138
Infants And Child Restraints . . . .133
LATCH Positions ...........135
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............... .135
Older Children And Child
Restraints .............. .133
Seating Positions ...........134
Clean Air Gasoline ............255
Cleaning Wheels ................ .238
Climate Control ............47,50
Close The Hood ...............57
Compact Spare Tire ...........237
Contract,
Service .............263