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LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA)
SYSTEM —IF EQUIPPED......................... 128
Turning Lane Keeping Assist On Or
Off ......................................................... 129 Lane Keeping Assist Warning
Message ...............................................129
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................. 132 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 133
Refueling The Vehicle ..........................133
Refueling Capacity ............................... 133
Refueling Procedure ...........................133
VEHICLE LOADING ................................. 135
Certification Label................................ 135
TRAILER TOWING................................... 136
Common Towing Definitions ...............137
Trailer Hitch Classification .................. 137
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) .....................138 Trailer And Tongue Weight ................. 138
Towing Requirements..........................139
Towing Tips ..........................................141
Installing The Receiver ........................ 141
Connecting The Electrical System ......141
Removing The Receiver ....................... 142
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING................ 142
Saving Fuel ...........................................142
Driving Style .........................................142
Conditions Of Use ................................ 142
Performance — Quadrifoglio ...............143
SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS...................... 145
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 145
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)
System — If Equipped .......................... 145 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
System ................................................. 146 Drive Train Control (DTC) System ....... 146
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ................................................. 146 Hill Descent Control (HDC) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 147 Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ............. 148
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ....... 149
Traction Control System (TCS) ............ 149
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 149
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ......................................... 150 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)
System — If Equipped ......................... 152 Driver Attention Assist (DAA)
System — If Equipped .......................... 155 Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+)
System — If Equipped ......................... 156 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .................................................. 161
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ........ 163
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features .............................................. 163 Important Safety Precautions ............ 163
Seat Belt Systems .............................. 164
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS) .................................................... 169 Child Restraints ................................. 178
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 188
Transporting Passengers .................... 188
Transporting Pets ............................. 189
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 189 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .................. 190 Exhaust Gas ..................................... 190
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............. 191
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............. 192
SOS — EMERGENCY CALL ..................... 192
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING............. 195
General Instructions ........................... 195
Jack Information And Usage
Precautions ......................................... 195 Changing Procedure ........................... 196
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ........ 198
Description .......................................... 198
Inflation Procedure ............................. 199
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure............................................... 201
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JUMP STARTING .................................... 201
Remote Battery Connection Posts......202
Jump Starting Procedure.....................203
Bump Starting ..................................204
ENGINE OVERHEATING ......................... 204 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ...................... 205TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 205
Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models .........206
TOW EYES .............................................. 206
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ..................................... 207EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 207
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 208
Periodic Checks ...................................208
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ...............208
Maintenance Plan (2.0L Engine) ........209
Maintenance Plan (2.9L Engine) ........212
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 214
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine .......... 214
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .......... 215
Engine Oil ............................................. 215
Engine Coolant Fluid............................216
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................ 217 Brake Fluid ...........................................217
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 217 Useful Advice For Extending The Life Of
Your Battery..........................................217 Battery ..................................................217
Pressure Washing ................................ 218
BATTERY RECHARGING ......................... 218
Important Notes .................................. 218
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ........................ 219
Engine Oil ............................................. 219
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 220
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ..................... 220
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance........................................ 220 Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ............................................. 220 Windshield Wiper................................. 221
Exhaust System ................................... 222
Cooling System .................................... 223
Braking System.................................... 224
Automatic Transmission ..................... 225
Replacing The Battery ......................... 225
Fuses .................................................... 225
Bulb Replacement ............................... 229
TIRES ...................................................... 233
Tire Safety Information .................... 233
Tires — General Information .............. 239
Spare Tires — If Equipped .................. 244
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............ 245
Tire Types ............................................. 246
Tire Chains and Traction Devices ....... 247
Tire Rotation Recommendations........ 247
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ......... 248
Treadwear ............................................ 248
Traction Grades ................................... 248
Temperature Grades ........................... 248
STORING THE VEHICLE ......................... 249 BODYWORK ........................................... 249
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 249 Corrosion Warranty ............................. 250
Preserving The Bodywork .................. 250
INTERIORS ............................................. 251
Seats And Fabric Parts ....................... 251
Leather Seats ...................................... 251
Plastic And Coated Parts .................... 251
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped ............ 251
Genuine Leather Parts........................ 251
Carbon Fiber Parts .............................. 252
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) ....................................... 253
Vehicle Identification Number............ 253
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) Plate ............................................ 253
ENGINE .................................................. 254
POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 255 TRANSMISSION ..................................... 255BRAKES.................................................. 255
SUSPENSION ......................................... 256
STEERING .............................................. 256
DIMENSIONS ......................................... 257
Luggage Compartment Volume ......... 259
WEIGHTS ................................................ 259
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NOTE:

After selecting a heating level, heat will be
felt within a few minutes.
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
The “minimum” setting is automatically
deactivated once a certain period of time
has elapsed.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
If equipped with rear heated seats, the
controls can be found on the rear of the center
console and will function the same as the front
heated seat controls.Rear Heated Seat Buttons
NOTE:

To preserve the battery charge, this function
cannot be activated when the engine is off.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the
risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear impact. Head restraints
should be adjusted so that the top of the head
restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Front Head Restraints

NOTE:

For Quadrifoglio vehicles equipped with
Sparco Racing Seats, the head restraints are
not adjustable or removable.
The front head restraints may be
height-adjustable.
To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occu
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pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
Do not place items over the top of the
Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players.
These items may interfere with the opera -
tion of the Reactive Head Restraint in the
event of a collision and could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improp -
erly adjusted or removed could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
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3. Push the adjustment button and therelease button at the side of the two
supports at the same time.
4. Pull upward on the head restraint to fully remove it.
To reinstall the head restraints, proceed as
follows:
1. Hold down both the adjustment button and release button while placing the head
restraint posts into the holes.
2. Then, reposition the head restraint to the appropriate height for the passengers.
3. Replace the seat back to the appropriate position for passengers.MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Mirror
The rearview mirror can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right. The mirror should be adjusted
to center on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you.
You can turn the feature on or off by pushing
the button at the base of the mirror.
Electrochromic Mirror Power Button
Vanity Mirror
On the driver and passenger sun visor, there is
a light which illuminates the sun visor mirror
when folded down. Lift For Vanity Mirror
The courtesy light turns on automatically by
lifting the cover.
Sun Visors
The sun visors are located at the sides of the
interior rearview mirror. They can be adjusted
forward and toward the side window.
To direct the visor toward the passenger side
window, detach the visor from the interior rear -
view mirror side hook and turn it towards the
side window.
From this position, the sun visor can also be
extended toward the rear of the vehicle for
additional blockage of sunlight.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occu -
pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution
directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution
onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror
clean.
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There are courtesy mirrors with lights on the
back of the sun visors.Rotate Sun Visor Toward Passenger Window

NOTE:

A rear facing child restraint system should
never be fitted in the front passenger seat.
Always comply with the instructions on the sun
visor
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Outside Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the
driver’s side door trim panel.
To adjust the power mirrors, first select the
desired mirror using the power mirror control.
To adjust the selected mirror, push the knob in
the direction desired.

NOTE:

Once adjustment is complete, rotate the
knob to the neutral position to prevent acci -
dental movements.
The power mirrors can be adjusted with the
ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Power Mirror ControlPower Folding Outside Mirrors
To fold the door mirrors in using the Power
Folding Mirror function, make sure the power
mirror control knob is in the neutral position,
and move the knob to the power folding posi -
tion. Move the knob again to return the mirrors
to the driving position.
If the power mirror control knob is moved
again during door mirror folding (from closed
to open position and vice versa), the move -
ment direction is reversed.
Folding Mirror
Automatic Power Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors will fold in when exiting
the vehicle (the ignition is OFF, all doors are
closed, and the doors are locked). The mirrors
return to the driving position when the vehicle
is then unlocked.
1 — Power Mirror Control Knob
A — Left
B — Right
C — Power Folding Position
D — Neutral
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an
outside convex mirror will look smaller and
farther away than they really are. Relying
too much on side convex mirrors could
cause you to collide with another vehicle or
other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in a side convex mirror.
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High Beam Headlights
Push the multifunction lever towards the
instrument panel to switch the headlights to
high beams. The headlight switch must first be
turned to the (auto) or (on) position.
With high beam headlights on, the High
Beam Indicator on the instrument panel will
illuminate.Multifunction Lever
Pulling the multifunction lever back will turn
the low beams on.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights
on or off according to ambient light levels. To
turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch
to the (AUTO) position.

NOTE:

The function can only operate with the ignition
position cycled to ON/RUN. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the
headlight switch out of the (AUTO) position.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your head
-
lights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever
toward you. This will cause the high beam
headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the
lever is released.
Automatic High Beam Headlights — If
Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlights system
provides increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control through the use
of a camera mounted on the windshield. This
camera detects vehicle specific light and auto -
matically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of
view.
This function is enabled with the radio system,
and can only be activated with the light switch
turned to (auto).
If the high beam headlights are on, the blue
icon/warning light will illuminate in the
instrument panel.
When the speed is higher than 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the function is active, the lights
will turn off if the multifunction lever is pushed
again.
When the speed is lower than 15 mph
(25 km/h) and the function is active, the func -
tion switches the high beam headlights off. If the high beam headlights are operated
quickly again (pushing the multifunction lever
towards the instrument panel), the warning
light/icon will illuminate in the instrument
panel, and the high beam headlights will turn
on constantly until the speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h).
When the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) is
exceeded again, the automatic functioning is
reactivated.
If the multifunction lever is pushed again with
the Automatic High Beam Headlights acti
-
vated, the Automatic High Beam Headlights
function deactivates.
To deactivate the automatic headlight func -
tion, rotate the headlight switch to the posi -
tion.

NOTE:

If the system recognizes heavy traffic areas,
the automatic functions remain disabled
independently of the vehicle’s speed.
The Automatic High Beam functionality may
also be influenced by:
• Reflections on road signs
• Dim headlights from oncoming traffic
• Poor weather conditions
• Presence of dirt or other obstructions on
the sensor
• Damage to the windshield
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Windshield Wiper Stalk
Rain Sensors
Rotating the switch to the Low Sensitivity Rain
Sensing position (4), activates the first, less
sensitive level of the Rain Sensing function.
Rotating the switch to the High Sensitivity Rain
Sensing position (3), activates the second,
more sensitive level of the Rain Sensing func -
tion
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Windshield Washer
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper
lever toward the steering wheel and hold.
Both the windshield washer jet and the wind -
shield wiper will be activated. The wipers and
washers will continue to operate until you let
go of the lever. The windshield wiper stops working three
strokes after the stalk is released, followed by
a final stroke six seconds later to complete the
cycle.
Mist
Push the lever upward to the MIST position
and release for a single wiping cycle.

NOTE:

The Mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function
must be used in order to spray the windshield
with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replace
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ment, see
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Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the
windshield and automatically activates the
wipers. The Rain Sensor is located behind the
interior rearview mirror. Rain Sensor
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to
one of four settings to activate this feature.
The sensor has an adjustment range that
varies progressively from wiper still (no stroke)
when the windshield is dry, to wiper at contin -
uous speed (fast operation) with intense rain.
Activation
Rotating the wiper switch to the Low Sensitivity
Rain Sensing position (4) or High Sensitivity
Rain Sensing position (3) activates the rain
sensor.
The activation of the rain sensor system is
done by tapping the wiper stalk upwards while
the switch is in the Low Sensitivity Rain
Sensing position (4) or High Sensitivity Rain
Sensing position (3).
The variation in sensitivity during rain sensor
operation is also signaled by a stroke of the
wiper.
1 — High Continuous Wiper Speed
2 — Low Continuous Wiper Speed
3 — High Sensitivity Rain Sensing
4 — Low Sensitivity Rain Sensing
5 — Windshield Wiper Off
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other
obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
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If the windshield washer is used with the rain
sensor activated, the normal washing cycle is
performed, and then the rain sensor resumes
its normal automatic operation.

NOTE:

Keep the glass in the sensor area clean.
Deactivation
To turn off the Rain Sensing Wipers, use the
wiper switch or place the ignition in the OFF
position.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor
while it is active, the windshield wiper oper-
ates intermittently at a speed consistent with
the sensitivity setting of the rain sensor,
whether or not there is rain on the glass for as
long as the sensor failure is indicated on the
display.
The sensor continues to operate and it is
possible to set the windshield wiper to contin -
uous mode (1 or 2). The failure indication
remains on for as long as the sensor is active. The rain sensor is able to recognize and auto
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matically adjust itself in the presence of the
following conditions:
Presence of dirt on the controlled surface
(e.g. salt, dirt, etc.).
Presence of streaks of water caused by the
worn window wiper blades.
Difference between day and night.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Push the windshield wiper lever downward to
activate/deactivate continuous rear wiper
operation.
Push the windshield wiper lever towards the
instrument panel to activate the rear window
washer (a brief push activates one washing
cycle, keeping the stalk pushed washes
continuously until the stalk is released).
Shifting the vehicle into REVERSE with the
windshield wiper operating activates a single
cycle of the rear window wiper.
Headlamp Washers — If Equipped
The windshield wiper lever operates the head -
light washers when the ignition is in the ON
position and the headlights are turned on. To
use the headlight washers, pull the lever
toward you and release it. The headlight
washers will spray a timed high-pressure spray
of washer fluid onto each headlight lens. In
addition, the windshield washers will spray the
windshield and the windshield wipers will
cycle.

NOTE:

The headlight washers work on every tenth
wash cycle request.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regu -
late the temperature, air flow, and direction of
air circulating throughout the vehicle. The
controls are located on the touchscreen and
on the instrument panel below the radio.
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