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Locking The Doors With A Depleted Battery
Proceed as follows to lock the doors if the
vehicle battery is depleted.
Rear Doors And Passenger Door
1. With the doors unlocked insert the emer-
gency key from the key fob or a flat bladed
screwdriver into the door lock manual
release lock cylinder.
Door Lock Manual Release Lock Cylinder
2. Turn the manual release lock cylinder clockwise for the right door locks or coun -
terclockwise for the left door locks.
3. Remove the key/screwdriver from the manual release lock. Proceed in one of the following ways to realign
the door lock device (only when the battery
charge has been restored):
Push the lock button on the key fob
Push the unlock button on the door panel
Unlock the driver’s door lock cylinder with
the emergency key
Operate the internal door handle

NOTE:

For the rear doors, if the Child Safety Locks are
engaged, and the previously described locking
procedure is carried out, operating the internal
handle will not open the door. Instead, it will
only realign the lock release device. To open
the door, the outside handle must be used.
The door central locking/unlocking buttons
are not deactivated when the emergency lock
is engaged.
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK, apply
the parking brake, turn the engine OFF,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil -
dren. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock
all of the doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
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To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Trunk Lid

With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs
close to either front door handle, pushing the
Passive Entry lock button will lock the vehicle.
Passive Entry Lock Button

NOTE:

DO NOT grab the door handle when pushing
the door handle lock button. This could unlock
the door(s).
Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
NOTE:

After pushing the Passive Entry lock button,
wait two seconds before you can lock or
unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry
door handle. This is done to allow you to
check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the
door handle without the vehicle unlocking.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if
the key fob battery is depleted.
The vehicle doors and trunk lid can also be
locked by pushing the lock button on the
key fob or on the interior door lock.
To Unlock/Enter The Trunk
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key
fobs close to the trunk, push the trunk lid
release button.
Trunk Lid Release Button
NOTE:

If the key fob is left inside of the trunk, and an
attempt is made to close it from outside, the
trunk lid will not lock. With the doors locked,
the trunk lid unlocked, and the key fob
detected inside the vehicle, the trunk lid will
unlock again and the lights will flash twice.

Before driving, make sure the trunk lid is
closed correctly.
To Lock The Trunk
With a valid Passive Entry key fob close to the
vehicle, push the Passive Entry trunk lid
button, which is located next to the exterior
trunk lid release button. All doors and the
trunk lid will lock. Door locking will activate the
alarm as well.

NOTE:

The trunk lid may still be locked by pushing the
lock button on the key fob, pushing a Passive
Entry lock button on the front door handles, or
pushing the lock button on the interior door
panel of the vehicle
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Center Console
The center console storage compartment is
located between the front seats.
To access the center console storage, lift the
upper part of the center console.Center Console
Power Outlet

Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (15 Amp)
power outlet that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlet is
labeled with either a “key” symbol to indicate
how the outlet is powered. Power outlets labeled
with a “key” are powered when the ignition is in
the ON/RUN or ACC position.

NOTE:

All accessories connected to the “battery”
powered outlets should be removed or turned
off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the
battery against discharge.
115 Volt Power Inverter — If Equipped
The Power Inverter is located inside of the
center console. It can be used for small
battery-powered electrical appliances with
powers up to 150 W (e.g. cameras, video
camera, tablets, razors, etc.)

NOTE:

Do not connect devices with powers higher
than 150 W to the socket. Do not damage the
socket by using unsuitable adapters. Center Console Power Outlet
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove
compartment in the open position. Driving
with the glove compartment open may
result in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position.
Driving with the console compartment lid
open may result in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:

Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted into any
12 Volt outlet.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
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NOTE:

Do not place the key fob or any other type of
metal/magnetized object inside the mobile
phone housing or near the wireless
charging pad.
Be sure to place the mobile device correctly
(display facing upward) on the wireless
charging pad.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position
in order for the phone to charge.
To avoid interference with the key fob
search, the wireless charging pad will stop
charging when any door is opened.The following messages will display in the
radio system:
“Your Phone Is Being Charged” — The phone
has begun to charge.
“Phone Fully Charged” — The phone has
completed charging its battery.
“Foreign Object Detected” — The phone is
not enabled for wireless charging or an
object that is not permitted has been placed
on the wireless charging pad.
“Unavailable System” — There is a malfunc
-
tion with the wireless charging pad.
The driver can deactivate these messages
through the radio system. Refer to the Infor -
mation and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for further information.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Controls
The power window switches work with the igni -
tion in the ACC or ON/RUN position and for
three minutes after the ignition has been
placed in the OFF position. When one of the
front doors is opened, this operation is
disabled.
The window controls on the driver's door
control all the door windows.
Power Window Switches
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 15 cm (150 mm) of
it. Doing so can cause excessive heat
buildup and damage to the fob. Placing the
fob in close proximity of the charging pad
blocks the fob from being detected by the
vehicle and prevents the vehicle from
starting.
1 — Front Left Window Switch
2 — Front Right Window Switch
3 — Rear Right Window Switch
4 — Window Lockout Switch
5 — Rear Left Window Switch
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Closing
Grip one of the handles and lower the trunk lid
until it clicks.Trunk Lid Interior Handles

NOTE:

It will not be possible to open the trunk lid
with a key or by pushing the button in the
passenger compartment when the battery
is disconnected. So, always position the
manual trunk lid opening strap on the trunk
lid lock before disconnecting the battery

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Trunk Initialization

NOTE:

If the battery is disconnected or the protection
fuse blows, the trunk lid opening/closing
mechanism must be re-initialized as follows:
1. Close all the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Push the lock button on the remote
control.
3. Push the unlock button on the remote control.
Trunk Specifications
Access To The Tire Service Kit (Quadrifoglio
Models)
To access the Tire Service Kit, lift the carpet in
the trunk
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Cargo Area (Quadrifoglio Models) Rear Cargo Tie–Downs — If Equipped
There are four hooks inside the trunk for
attaching the cargo net or cables which can
safely secure the cargo.
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs

NOTE:

Do not apply a load greater than 22 lbs (10 kg)
on a single hook.
Cargo Net — If Equipped
This is useful for correctly arranging the cargo
and/or for transporting light materials.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure to adjust
the seat, the interior rear view mirror, and the
door mirrors, and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal before
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the starting
procedure will be shown in the display.
Starting Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Apply the Electric Park Brake and set thegear selector to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
2. Fully press the brake pedal without touching the accelerator.
3. Briefly push the ignition button.
4. If the engine doesn't start within a few seconds, you need to repeat the proce -
dure.
If the problem persists, contact an authorized
dealer.
Remote Starting System
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the vehicle
while still maintaining security. The system
has a range of at least 300 feet (91 meters).
The remote starting system also activates the
climate control, the heated seats (if
equipped), and the heated steering wheel (if
equipped), depending on temperatures
outside and inside of the vehicle.

NOTE:

Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob
may reduce this range.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil -
dren. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in
an attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious
personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle.

If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start
from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle

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start can be dangerous if done improperly.

CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more
than 25 seconds at a time. Wait 60
seconds before trying again.
WARNING! (Continued)
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If Engine Fails To Start
Starting the Engine with Key Fob Battery Run
Down or Drained
If the ignition does not respond when the
button is pushed, the key fob battery might be
run down or drained. Therefore, the system
does not detect the presence of the key fob in
the vehicle, and will display a dedicated
message.
For more information on starting with a
discharged key fob battery
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After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
Proceed as follows:

Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a
reduced RPM, without accelerating suddenly.

It is recommended to wait until the digital
engine coolant temperature indicator starts
to rise for maximum performance.
Stopping The Engine
To stop the engine, proceed as follows:
1. Park the vehicle in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic.
2. Engage the PARK (P) mode.
3. With engine idling, push the ENGINE START/STOP button on the steering wheel
to STOP the engine.

NOTE:

Do not leave the ignition in ACC mode when
the engine is off.
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must push
and hold the ignition or push the ENGINE
START/STOP button three times consecutively within a few seconds. The engine will shut
down, and the ignition will be placed in the
ACC mode
With the keyless ignition system, it is possible
to leave the vehicle taking the key fob with you
without the engine switching off. The vehicle
will inform the absence of the key on board,
only if the doors are closed.
Stopping the engine (cycling from the ACC to
the OFF position), the accessories are still
powered for about three minutes, or until a
door is opened.
When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the
window switches remain active for three
minutes. Opening a front door will cancel this
function.
After severe driving, idle the engine to allow
the temperature inside the engine compart
-
ment to cool before shutting off the engine.
Turbocharger Cool Down
It is recommended before switching the
vehicle off, to keep the engine idling for a few
minutes so that the turbocharger can be suit -
ably lubricated. This procedure is particularly
recommended after severe driving.

After a full load operation, keep the engine idling
for three to five minutes before switching it off.

This time allows the lubricating oil and the
engine coolant to eliminate the excessive heat
from combustion chamber, bearings, inner
components and turbocharger.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in
an attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious
personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle.

If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start
from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle

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start can be dangerous if done improperly.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than
25 seconds at a time. Wait 60 seconds before
trying again.

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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communica-
tion network remains intact, and the power
remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
will determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the
following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)
Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if
equipped)
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery
has power
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on
as long as the battery has power or for
15 minutes from the intervention of the
Enhanced Accident Response System
Unlock the power door locks
Your vehicle may also be designed to perform
any of these other functions in response to the
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the
HVAC Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circula -
tion Door
Cut off battery power to the:
• Engine
• Electric Motor (if equipped)
• Electric power steering
• Brake booster
• Electric park brake
• Automatic transmission gear selector
• Horn
• Front wiper
• Headlamp washer pump

NOTE:

After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the OFF position and remove the key from the
ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the
engine compartment and on the ground near the
engine compartment and fuel tank before reset -
ting the system and starting the engine. If there
are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle elec -
trical devices (e.g. headlights) after an accident,
reset the system by following the procedure
described below. If you have any doubt, contact
an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System
Reset Procedure

After the event occurs, when the system is active,
a message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed.
Turn the ignition switch from ignition ACC or ON/
RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle
for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on
the ground near the engine compartment and
fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine.

Depending on the nature of the event the left
and right turn signal lights, located in the
instrument panel, may both be blinking and
will continue to blink. In order to move your
vehicle to the side of the road, you must follow
the system reset procedure.
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