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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficul-
ties, FCA US LLC has installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf)
equipment at its customer center. Any hearing
or speech impaired customer, who has access
to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY)
in the United States, can communicate with
FCA US LLC by dialing 1-800-380-2479.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties
that require assistance can use the special
needs relay service offered by Bell Canada.
For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect
with a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for
a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost
of unexpected repairs after FCA US LLC's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The Mopar
Vehicle Protection plans are the ONLY vehicle
extended protection plans authorized,
endorsed and backed by FCA US LLC to
provide additional protection beyond your
vehicle’s warranty. If you purchased a Mopar
Vehicle Protection Plan, 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 FCA US LLC’s
Service Contract National Customer Hotline at
1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call
1-877-230-0563 English / 1-877-515-9112
French). FCA US LLC is not responsible for any service
contract you may have purchased from
another manufacturer. If you require service
after the FCA US LLC 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.
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.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information available online,
for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC
and FCA Canada Inc. warranties applicable to
this vehicle and market.
Use this QR code to access
your digital experience.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or
cause injury or death, you should imme-
diately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying FCA US LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, an authorized dealer or FCA
US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
or go to

http://www.safercar.gov
; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Wash -
ington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle
safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
.

In Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department immedi -
ately. Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport
Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investiga -
tions and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or
go to
wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP
.

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use
either the website or the phone numbers listed
below.
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals
provide a complete working knowledge of the
vehicle, system, and/or components and is
written in straightforward language with illus -
trations, diagrams, and charts. Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with
diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations.
These manuals make it easy to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle
systems and features. They show exactly how
to find and correct problems, using
step-by-step troubleshooting and drivability
procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a
complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner's Manuals
These Owner's Manuals have been prepared
with the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with specific FCA
US LLC vehicles.
To access your Owner's Information online,
visit

alfaromeousa.com/owners/
owners-service-manual

(US)

alfaromeo.ca/fr/owners/
owners-service-manual
(Canada)

To order a hard copy of your Owner’s Information,
visit:


www.techauthority.com
(US)
Or
Call Tech Authority toll free at:
1-800-890-4038 (US)
1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to
all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in
this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Develop -
ment applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil -
lage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom -
ettre le fonctionnement. La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the device must be installed
and operated to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons.
This equipment complies with Canada radia -
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncon -
trolled environment. This equipment should
be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équi
-
pement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps
REMARQUE:
Des changements ou des modifications
n’ayant pas été expressément approuvés par
la partie responsable de la conformité pour -
raient révoquer l’autorisation d’utilisation de
l’équipement.
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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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INDEX
Instrument PanelFeatures ................................................... 66
Interior And Instrument Lights ............. 45, 46
Interior Lights ...................................... 44, 232
Interiors (Cleaning)..................................... 253
Internal Equipment ...................................... 55
J
Jump Starting ............................................. 198
K
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................................... 24 Passive Entry ............................................ 24
Keys .............................................................. 16
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals ................... 44
Lane Change Assist...................................... 44
LaneSense ..................................................128
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................................160
Latches .......................................................188
Leaks, Fluid ................................................188
Life Of Tires.................................................245
Light Bulbs ..................................................188 Types Of Bulbs ....................................... 229
Lights .......................................................... 188 Air Bag ...........................................165, 187
Ambient .................................................... 45
Brake Warning .................................. 73, 74Courtesy/Reading ............................. 45, 46Daytime Running ..................................... 42
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ............................................... 78 Exterior ............................................ 42, 188
Fog ............................................................ 44
Hazard Warning Flasher........................ 190
High Beam/Low Beam Select................. 42
Interior ...................................................... 44
Low Fuel ................................................... 79
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).... 77
Park ....................................................43, 77
Seat Belt Reminder ................................. 75
Turn Signals ..............................44, 77, 188
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...................................77, 78
Loading Vehicle .......................................... 136 Tires ........................................................ 237
Locks Automatic Door ........................................ 26
Child Protection ....................................... 26
M
Maintenance ................................................ 61
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ............................................. 77
Manual Service.................................................... 272
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ............... 28
Memory Seat ................................................ 28
Methanol .................................................... 263
Mirrors Automatic Dimming ................................. 36
Electric Powered ...................................... 37
Exterior Folding ........................................ 37
Heated...................................................... 38
Rearview................................................... 36
Vanity ...................................................... 232 O
Occupant Restraints.................................. 159
Oil Pressure Light .........................................79
Oil, Engine
Pressure Warning Light............................ 79
Onboard Diagnostic System ........................84
Opener, Garage Door (Homelink) ................38
Operator Manual Owner's Manual..................................... 272
P
Paintwork
(Cleaning And Maintenance) .................... 252
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ............. 143
ParkSense System .................................... 125
Passive Entry ................................................24
Performance (Top Speed) ......................... 269
Pets ............................................................ 187
Pinch Protection ...........................................61
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .... 237
Power Deck Lid Release .....................................63
Seats .........................................................32
Sunroof .....................................................60
Power Seats Forward .............................................. 29, 32
Rearward ........................................... 29, 32
Recline ............................................... 29, 32
Power Supply ............................................. 257
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ............. 163
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................................. 164
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ...................... 250
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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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