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Remote Start Comfort Systems — If
Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the heated
steering wheel and front heated seat features
will automatically activate when ambient
temperature is less than 39°F (4°C). These
features will stay on through the duration of
Remote Start.

NOTE:

This feature can be activated through the
radio system. Refer to the Information and
Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the
vehicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the keyless
push button ignition for unauthorized opera-
tion. It also monitors movement inside the
passenger compartment (volumetric protec -
tion — if equipped), cutting of battery cables,
and unexpected lifting/tilting of the vehicle
(anti-lift protection — if equipped).
While the Vehicle Security system is armed,
interior switches for door locks are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle
Security system will provide the following
audible and visible signals:
The horn will pulse
The turn signals will flash
The vehicle security light in the instrument
cluster will flash

NOTE:

The Vehicle Security system is activated by the
Engine Immobilizer system, which is automati -
cally activated when you get out of the vehicle
with the key fob and lock the doors.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
system:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF position.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior
power door lock switch with the driver
and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry door handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone
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• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors (or liftgate) are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle to
unlock the door
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Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to
disarm the system.

NOTE:

The driver's door key cylinder and liftgate
button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm
the Vehicle Security system. Use of the door
key cylinder when the system is armed will
sound the alarm when the door is opened.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security system will arm, regardless of
whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you
remain in the vehicle and open a door, the
alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security system will remain armed when the
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battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security system.

NOTE:

The alarm does not disarm when the doors are
unlocked by inserting the blade of the emer-
gency key (found inside the key fob) into the
door handle lock cylinder.
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection — If
Equipped
To ensure the correct operation of the Volu -
metric/Anti-Lift Protection system, completely
close the side windows.
To disable the function, push the Volumetric/
Anti-Lift Protection button before activating
the alarm.
When the function is disabled, the light on the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection button flashes
for several seconds.
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection Button Any disabling of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection must be repeated each time the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
DOORS
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on
each front door panel. Push the switch to lock
or unlock the doors.
Push the interior lock button on the rear door
panel trim to lock the rear doors only.
Door Lock And Unlock Switch Panel
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
For personal security and safety in the
event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and
leave the vehicle.
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.
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Locking The Doors With A Depleted Battery
Proceed as follows to lock the doors if the
vehicle battery is depleted:
1. With the doors unlocked insert the emer-
gency key from the key fob or a 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 with the emer -
gency 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.
Passive Entry System
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement
to the vehicle’s key fob. This feature allows you
to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and
liftgate without having to push the key fob lock
or unlock buttons.

NOTE:

Passive Entry may be programmed on/off
through the radio screen. Refer to the Infor -
mation and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for Passive Entry
settings.
The key fob may not be able to be detected
by the vehicle Passive Entry system if it is
located next to a mobile phone, laptop, or
other electronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal and
prevent the Passive Entry system from
locking/unlocking the vehicle.
If wearing gloves, or if it has been raining/
snowing on the Passive Entry door handle,
the unlock sensitivity can be affected,
resulting in a slower response time.
If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry
and no door is opened within 60 seconds,
the vehicle will re-lock and (if equipped) will
arm the Vehicle Security system.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob close to the
door handle, grab the handle to unlock the
vehicle. Grabbing the driver’s door handle will
unlock the driver door automatically. Grabbing
the passenger door handle will unlock all
doors and the liftgate automatically.
Passive Entry Door Handle Button
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NOTE:

If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is
programmed all doors will unlock when you
grab hold of the front driver’s door handle.
You can select between “Unlock Driver Door
1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”
through the radio screen. Refer to the Infor-
mation and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for Passive Entry
settings.
All doors will unlock when the front
passenger door handle is grabbed regard -
less of the driver’s door unlock preference
setting.
External Liftgate Release Button (Vehicles With Passive Entry)
Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBIK-Safe)
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally
locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your
vehicle, the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which
will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
The vehicle will
not unlock the doors if an
unauthorized key fob has been detected close
to the outside of the vehicle.
If the Passive Entry function is disabled
through the radio screen, the protections to
avoid accidentally leaving the key fob inside
the vehicle are deactivated.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate
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 Door Handle 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,
you must 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 liftgate can also be
locked by pushing the lock button on the
key fob or on the interior door lock.
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key
fobs close to the liftgate, push the liftgate
release button.
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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
-
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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If the door mirrors were folded using the power
mirror control knob, they can only be returned
to the driving position by moving the knob to
the power folding position again.

NOTE:

The power folding operation can be enabled
only when the vehicle speed is lower than
31 mph (50 km/h).
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If
Equipped
The outside mirrors will automatically dim for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is
controlled by the inside automatic dimming
mirror. The mirrors will automatically adjust for
headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts.
Heated Mirrors
Push the rear defrost button, located within
the climate controls, to activate the heated
mirrors.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR
OPENER (HOMELINK®)
HomeLink® Buttons
HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held
transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates,
lighting, or home security systems. The
HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehi-
cles 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink® buttons that are located in
the overhead console or sun visor designate
the three different HomeLink® channels.
To operate HomeLink®, push and release
any of the programmed HomeLink®
buttons. These buttons will activate the devices they are programmed to with each
press of the corresponding HomeLink®
button.
The HomeLink® indicator light is located
above the center button
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Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®
For efficient programming and accurate trans -
mission of the radio-frequency signal, it is
recommended that a new battery be placed in
the hand-held transmitter of the device that is
being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Make sure your hand-held transmitter is
programmed to activate the device you are
trying to program your HomeLink® button to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of
the garage before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the chan -
nels of your HomeLink® before you use it for
the first time.
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels
To erase the channels, follow this procedure:
1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position.
2. Push and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds, or
until the HomeLink® indicator light
flashes.
1 — Homelink® Button 1
2 — Homelink® Button 2
3 — Homelink® Button 3
4 — Homelink® Indicator
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Front Map Reading Lights
The front map/reading and overhead lights
are mounted in the overhead console. Each
light can be turned on by pushing the corre-
sponding switch on the console. These
switches are backlit for night time visibility. To
turn the lights off, push the switch a second
time.
Overhead Console
NOTE:

Before exiting the vehicle, ensure that the
overhead lights are off. This will prevent the
battery from discharging once the doors are
closed. If a light is left on accidentally, the
overhead lights will turn off automatically
approximately 15 minutes after the ignition
has been placed in the OFF position.
Overhead Light Timing
On certain models, to assist getting in and out
of the vehicle at night or in poorly-lit areas, two
timed modes have been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle
— The
overhead lights turn on according to the
following modes:
Will illuminate for a few seconds when the
doors are unlocked.
Will illuminate for approximately three
minutes when one of the doors is opened.
Will illuminate for a few seconds when the
doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
Three Modes Are Available For Turning Off
Overhead Lighting:
When all doors are closed after entering the
vehicle, the three-minute timer will stop and
a seconds timer will start for the interior
lights. This timing will stop when the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
When doors are locked (either with key fob
or with key inserted on driver side door), the
overhead light turns off.
The interior lights will turn off after
15 minutes to preserve the battery.
Timing While Getting Out Of The Vehicle —
After placing the ignition in the OFF position,
the overhead lights will turn on as follows:
For a few seconds after the engine stops.
For approximately three minutes when one
of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the last door is
closed.
The timing stops automatically when the doors
are locked.
Interior Ambient Lighting
The brightness of the interior passenger
compartment lights can be adjusted through
the radio system.
To access the adjustment function, on the
main menu select the following items in
sequence:
1. "Settings"
2. "Lights"
3. "Interior Ambient Lighting"
The lights can be adjusted to seven different
levels of brightness.
1 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light Switch
2 — Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3 — Overhead Lights Switch
4 — Overhead Lights On/Off When Doors Open
5 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light Switch
6 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
7 — Center Reading/Map Light
8 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light
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Luggage Compartment Power Outlet

NOTE:

Do not connect devices with powers higher
than 150 W to the socket. Do not damage the
outlet by using unsuitable adapters.
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. Power Inverter
Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray — If Equipped
If equipped, the cigar lighter is located on the
bottom of the center stack, in front of the
cupholders.
To activate the cigar lighter, push in and wait a
few seconds. Once the cigar lighter has
returned to its original position, it is ready for
use.

NOTE:

Always ensure the cigar lighter is turned off
when not in use.
1 — Cigar Lighter
If equipped, the ash tray is a removable plastic
container located inside the cupholder.
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15 W (3 A)
Qi wireless charging pad located inside of the
center console. This charging pad is designed
to wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile
phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic
induction to transfer power to your mobile
device.

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