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SUSPENSION
STEERING SYSTEM
ModelFrontRear
2.0L Engine and 2.9L EngineIndependent wheel
double-wishbone suspension Independent wheel with
multi-link system
ModelCurb-to-curb turning circleType
2.0L Engine 35.50 ft (10.80 m)Rack and pinion with electric
power steering
ModelCurb-to-curb turning circleType
2.9L Engine 37.10 ft (11.30 m)Rack and pinion with electric
power steering
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DIMENSIONS — 2.0L ENGINE
Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle unladen.
Small variations with respect to the reported values are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.
A
Front
OverhangB
WheelbaseC
Rear
OverhangD
Overall LengthE
Overall HeightF
Front TrackG
Rear Track
H
Overall
Width (Incl. Mirrors)I
Overall Width (Excl.
Mirrors)
31.30
Inches 111.02
Inches 40.47
Inches 182.80
Inches 56.54 Inches1
57.09 Inches2 61.30 Inches
1 61.38 Inches
2 63.98 Inches
1 63.15 Inches
2 1.
RWD models
2. AWD models79.69
Inches 73.23
Inches
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DIMENSIONS — 2.9L Engine
Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle unladen.
A
Front
OverhangB
WheelbaseC
Rear
OverhangD
Overall LengthE
Overall HeightF
Front TrackG
Rear Track
H
Overall
Width (Incl. Mirrors)I
Overall
Width (Excl. Mirrors)
31.30
Inches 111.02
Inches 40.31
Inches 182.64
Inches 56.14
Inches 61.22
Inches 63.27
Inches 79.69
Inches 73.74
Inches
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INDEX
INDEX
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................. 272
A
Accessories Purchased By The Owner.......... 3
Active Blind Spot Assist .............................147
Active Safety Systems ................................ 141
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ......142
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) ..........................................105 Off ........................................................... 109
On............................................................109
Additives, Fuel ............................................ 264
Adjust Forward.............................................. 29, 32
Rearward ........................................... 29, 32
Air Bag......................................................... 166 Air Bag Operation ...................................168Air Bag Warning Light ............................165
Driver Knee Air Bag................................ 168Enhanced Accident Response .....172, 203
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...................203
Front Air Bag...........................................166
If Deployment Occurs ............................171
Knee Impact Bolsters ............................168
Maintaining Your Air Bag System.......... 174
Maintenance ..........................................174
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.........166
Side Air Bags ..........................................169
Transporting Pets...................................187
Air Bag Light ......................................165, 187
Air Pressure Tires ........................................................241 Alarm
Security Alarm.......................................... 21
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) .................... 102
Alfa DNA System .......................................... 99
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ............... 141
Anti-Lock Warning Light............................... 75
Automatic Door Locks ................................. 26
Automatic Headlights .................................. 42
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)........ 49
Automatic Transmission .............................. 92
Auxiliary Driving Systems .......................... 144
B
Back-Up Camera ........................................ 134
Battery ................................................. 78, 215 Charging System Light ............................ 78
Battery Recharging .................................... 215
Belts, Seat .................................................. 187
Blind Spot Monitoring ................................ 145
Bodywork (Cleaning And Maintenance) ... 252
B-Pillar Location ......................................... 237
Brake System Warning Light .....................................73, 74
Brakes ........................................................ 258 Brake Fluid Level ................................... 214
Bulbs, Light ................................................ 188
C
Camera, Rear ............................................. 134
Carbon Monoxide Warning ........................ 189
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................................... 64
Certification Label...................................... 136
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................................ 234 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .......................85
Checking Levels................................ 211, 212
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 187
Checks, Safety ........................................... 187
Child Restraint ........................................... 174
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................................ 177
Child Seat Installation........................... 185
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................................... 182
Infant And Child Restraints................... 176
LATCH Positions .................................... 179
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ............................................. 179
Older Children And Child Restraints .... 176
Seating Positions................................... 178
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ......... 186
Clean Air Gasoline ..................................... 263
Cleaning Wheels ................................................... 246
Climate Control ...................................... 48, 54
Contract, Service ....................................... 271
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................. 105
Customer Assistance ................................ 270
D
Daytime Running Lights ...............................42
Deck Lid Power Release.......................................... 63
Defroster, Windshield ............................... 187
Dimmer Switch Headlight ..................................................46
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Door Ajar ................................................ 78, 79
Door Ajar Light ....................................... 78, 79
Door LocksAutomatic ................................................. 26
Door Opener, Garage ................................... 38
Drive Train Control (DTC) System ..............142
Driving Modes .............................................. 99
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ... 142
E
Electric Park Brake....................................... 90
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..........................................105
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ........................................................142
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light .............................................................. 78
Emergency In Case Of ......................................190, 194
SOS Emergency Call .............................. 190
Emergency, In Case Of Jump Starting .........................................198
Overheating ............................................ 200
Tow Hooks ..............................................202
Towing.....................................................201
Emission Control System Maintenance...... 85
Engine ......................................................... 256 Block Heater............................................. 89
Engine Coolant Level .............................214
Exhaust Gas Caution .............................189
Fuel Requirements ................................ 263Jump Starting .........................................199
Overheating ............................................ 200
Engine Compartment .................................211
Engine Compartment (Washing) ...............253 Engine Oil
Level Check............................................ 213
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature .............................................. 172, 203
Ethanol ....................................................... 263
Exhaust Gas Cautions ............................... 189
Exhaust System ......................................... 189
Exterior Lights ............................ 42, 188, 231
F
Flashers Turn Signals .................................... 77, 188
Fluid Leaks ................................................. 188
Fog Lights, Rear ........................................... 44
Forward Collision Warning ........................ 151
Fuel Additives................................................. 264
Clean Air ................................................. 263
Ethanol ................................................... 263
Light .......................................................... 79
Materials Added .................................... 264
Methanol ................................................ 263
Fuses ................................................. 223, 224
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............... 38
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................... 263
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................ 263
Gauges Engine Oil Temperature .......................... 67
Fuel ........................................................... 68
Speedometer ........................................... 68
Tachometer .............................................. 67 Glove Compartment Storage .......................55
GVWR ......................................................... 137
H
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 190
Head Restraints............................................35
Head Rests ...................................................35
Headlights .....................................................42 Automatic..................................................42
Delay .........................................................43
High Beam ................................................42
Switch .......................................................42
Headlights (Cleaning) ................................ 253
Heated Mirrors..............................................38
Heated Seats ......................................... 33, 34
Heated Steering Wheel ................................27
Heater, Engine Block.................................... 89
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ................... 143
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................38
Hood Closing ......................................................62Opening.....................................................62
Hood Release ...............................................62
I
Ignition ..........................................................19 Switch .......................................................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..............................18
In Case Of Emergency ............................... 190
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices......... 3
Instrument Cluster Descriptions..............................................77
Display ......................................................68
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R
Radial Ply Tires ...........................................244
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ....... 4
Rear Camera ..............................................134
Rear Cross Path .........................................145
Reformulated Gasoline .............................. 263
Refueling Procedure ..................................135
Refueling The Vehicle ................................ 135
Refuelling.................................................... 265
Reminder, Seat Belt ...................................160
Remote ControlStarting System........................................ 20
Remote Keyless Entry .................................. 16
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .......................... 21
Remote Starting System ....................... 20, 86
Remote Trunk Release ................................ 63
Replacement Bulbs..................228, 231, 232
Replacement Tires ..................................... 245
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................272
Restraints, Child .........................................174
Rims And Tires ...........................................234
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....................187
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................. 188
Safety Defects, Reporting ..........................272
Safety Information, Tire .............................234
Safety Tips ..................................................187
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...................................189
Saving Fuel .................................................138
Scheduled Servicing ..................................204 Scheduled Servicing Program
(2.0 T4 MAir Engine Versions) .................. 205
Scheduled Servicing Program
(2.9 V6 Gasoline Engine Versions) ........... 208
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................... 75
Seat Belts .......................................... 159, 187
Child Restraints ..................................... 174
Energy Management Feature ............... 164
Front Seat ..................................... 159, 160
Inspection .............................................. 187
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting............... 162
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............................... 160
Pregnant Women ................................... 163
Pretensioners......................................... 164
Rear Seat ............................................... 160
Reminder................................................ 160
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......................... 164Untwisting Procedure ............................ 162
Seats.......................................................29, 32 Adjustment .........................................29, 32
Head Restraints ....................................... 35
Heated................................................33, 34
Power........................................................ 32
Security Alarm .............................................. 21
Service Assistance ..................................... 270
Service Contract......................................... 271
Service Manuals ........................................ 272
Servicing Procedures ................................. 217
Shoulder Belts............................................ 160
Signals, Turn ....................................... 77, 188
Snow Chains .............................................. 248
Snow Tires .................................................. 247 Spare Tires ................................................. 246
Speed Control
Accel/Decel .................................. 106, 107
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......................... 110
Cancel .................................................... 107Distance Setting (ACC Only).................. 111
Resume.................................................. 107
Set .......................................................... 106
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................. 105
Starting Button .......................................................19Cold Weather ............................................87
Remote .....................................................20
Starting The Engine ......................................86
Steering Tilt Column................................................26
Wheel, Heated .......................................... 27
Wheel, Tilt ................................................. 26
Steering System ........................................ 259
Stop/Start System ..................................... 102
Storage Console .....................................................56
Glove Compartment .................................55
Suggestions For Driving ............................ 138
Sun Roof ................................................ 60, 61
Sun Visor .......................................................37
Supplemental Restraint System –
Air Bag ........................................................ 166
Suspension ................................................ 259
System, Remote Starting ............................. 20
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INDEX
T
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................................ 64
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......237
Tire Markings..............................................234
Tire Safety Information .............................. 234
Tire Service Kit ...........................................194
Tires .................................188, 241, 246, 250Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................ 245Air Pressure ............................................ 241
Flat Changing .........................................194
General Information......................241, 246
High Speed ............................................. 242
Inflation Pressure...................................241Life Of Tires ............................................ 245
Load Capacity................................237, 238Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .............................. 75, 76
Quality Grading....................................... 250
Radial......................................................244
Replacement ..........................................245
Safety .............................................234, 241
Sizes .......................................................234
Snow Tires ..............................................247
Spare Tires ............................................. 246
Spinning..................................................244
Tread Wear Indicators ...........................244
Tow Hooks ..................................................202 Towing
Disabled Vehicle .................................... 201
Towing Trailers ........................................... 138
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ....................................................... 156
Traction Control System (TCS) .................. 144
Transmission .............................................. 258
Transporting Animals................................. 139
Transporting Passengers .......................... 139
Transporting Pets....................................... 187
Tread Wear Indicators ............................... 244
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ..................................... 63
Turn Signals ...........................................44, 77
U
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ........ 24
Passive Entry Programming .................... 24
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ...................... 250
Universal Transmitter .................................. 38
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ............... 162
Use Of The Owner’s Manual........................... 5
V
Vehicle Changes/Alterations ......................... 3
Vehicle Identification Number .................. 255
Vehicle Loading ................................. 136, 238 W
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)................................................. 75
Warranty Information ................................ 272
WARRANTY INFORMATION
.................. 272
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights .................................................. 214
Washers, Windshield.................................... 47
Weights ...................................................... 262
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ...................... 246
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim....................... 246
Wheels And Tires ....................................... 234
Wind Buffeting ..............................................59
Windows (Cleaning) ................................... 253
Windshield Defroster ................................ 187
Windshield Washers.....................................47
Windshield Wiper Replacing Blades .................................. 219
Windshield Wipers ........................................46
Wipers, Intermittent .....................................47
Wipers, Rain Sensitive .................................47
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