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SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 141
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 141
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) —
If Equipped ...........................................142 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) .........142
Drive Train Control (DTC) System —
If Equipped ...........................................142 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........142
Hill Start Assist (HSA)...........................143
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) .....................143
Traction Control System (TCS) ............144
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 144
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ..........................................145 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) System —
If Equipped ..........................................147 Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System —
If Equipped ...........................................150 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System ..................................................151 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ..................................... 156
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 159
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ..............................................159 Important Safety Precautions .............159
Seat Belt Systems ............................... 159
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)...................................... 165 Child Restraints....................................174
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 187
Transporting Passengers .................... 187
Transporting Pets ............................... 187
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 187 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .................. 188 Exhaust Gas ......................................... 189
Carbon Monoxide Warnings................ 189
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............. 190SOS - EMERGENCY CALL ...................... 190
TIRE SERVICE KIT .................................. 194
Description ........................................... 194
Inflation Procedure .............................. 195
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ............................................... 197 Sealant Cartridge Replacement ......... 197
JUMP STARTING .................................... 198
Remote Battery Connection Posts ..... 198
Jump Starting....................................... 199
Bump Starting...................................... 200
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............... 200
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ....................... 201
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 201
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models........ 202
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............ 202
TOW EYES............................................... 202ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) .................. 203EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 203 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 204
Periodic Checks................................... 204
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle............... 204
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Engine ...... 205
Maintenance Plan — 2.9L Engine ...... 208
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 211
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine ......... 211
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine ........ 212
Engine Oil............................................. 213
Engine Coolant .................................... 214
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights............................................ 214 Brake Fluid .......................................... 214
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 214 Useful Advice For Extending
The Life Of Your Battery ...................... 214 Battery ................................................. 215
Pressure Washing ............................... 215
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 215
Important Notes .................................. 215
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................... 217
Engine Oil............................................. 217
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 217
Engine Air Cleaner............................... 217
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance ....................................... 217 Lubricating Moving Parts Of
The Bodywork ...................................... 218 Windshield Wiper ................................ 218
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Engine Coolant
If the level is too low, remove the cap of reser-
voir and add the fluid described on

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Washer Fluid For Windshield/Headlights
The windshield and headlights washer fluid
reservoir has a telescopic filler.
If the level is too low, remove reservoir cap and
lift the filler. Then, add the fluid described on

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NOTE:

The headlight washing system will not work if
the liquid level is low (as indicated by the
symbol on the instrument cluster display). On
vehicles equipped with headlight washers,
there is a reference notch on the dipstick:
ONLY the windshield/rear window washer
operates with the level below this reference.
Brake Fluid
Check that the fluid is at the maximum level. If
the fluid level in the tank is low, contact an
authorized dealer to have the system checked.

Automatic Transmission Activation System Oil

The transmission control oil level should only
be checked at an authorized dealer.
Useful Advice For Extending The Life Of
Your Battery
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
When you park the car, ensure that the
doors and trunk are closed properly to
prevent any lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment.
Do not keep accessories (e.g. radio, hazard
warning lights, etc.) switched on for a long
time when the engine is not running.
Before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the negative
battery cable.
If you wish to install electrical accessories
after purchasing the car that require perma -
nent electrical supply (e.g. alarm, etc.), or
accessories which influence the electrical
supply requirements, contact an authorized
dealer, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING!
If the engine oil is being topped up, wait for
the engine to cool down before loosening
the filler cap, particularly for vehicles with
aluminum cap (if equipped). WARNING: risk
of burns!
CAUTION!
The oil level must never exceed the MAX
mark.
If the MAX mark is exceeded (last notch on
the right turns red) after the fill-up, go to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the oil in excess removed.
Do not add oil with specifications different
from those of the oil already in the engine.
Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact an authorized
dealer.
CAUTION!
If the charge level remains under 50% for a
long time, the battery may be damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency during a vehicle start. The battery
is also more prone to the risk of freezing (at
temperatures as high as 14°F (-10°C).
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Braking System
In order to guarantee the efficiency of the
braking system, periodically check its compo-
nents; for this operation, contact an autho -
rized dealer.
For the correct servicing intervals

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NOTE:

Driving with your foot resting on the brake
pedal may compromise its efficiency,
increasing the risk of accidents. When driving,
never keep your foot on the brake pedal and
don’t put unnecessary strain on it to prevent
the brakes from overheating: excess pad wear
may cause damage to the braking system.
When an insufficient oil level is detected,
contact an authorized dealer to have the
system checked.
Always keep the cap of the brake fluid reser-
voir (in the engine compartment)
completely closed.
Automatic Transmission
Use only a transmission oil with the same char -
acteristics as those indicated on
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Special Additives
Do not use any type of additive with the auto -
matic transmission oil. The automatic trans -
mission oil is a product designed specially for
this vehicle and its performance may be
compromised through the use of further addi -
tives.
Frequency Of Oil Changes
In normal vehicle operating conditions, it is not
necessary to change the transmission oil.
WARNING!
Use only FCA US LLC recommended brake
fluid
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page 268. Using the wrong type of
brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its perfor -
mance. The proper type of brake fluid for
your vehicle is also identified on the orig -
inal factory installed hydraulic master
cylinder reservoir.
To avoid contamination from foreign
matter or moisture, use only new brake
fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly
closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a lower
boiling point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
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.
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.
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.
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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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