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NOTE:

If the indicator light stays on constantly,
programming is complete and the garage
door/device should activate when the
HomeLink® button is pressed.
To program the two remaining HomeLink®
buttons, repeat each step for each
remaining button. DO NOT erase the chan-
nels.
If you unplugged the garage door opener/
device for programming, plug it back in at this
time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
(Canadian/Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been previ -
ously trained, follow these steps:
1. Place the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until the indicator light begins to
flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the
button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming”
step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The headlight switch controls the oper
-
ation of the headlights, parking lights, instru -
ment panel lights, instrument panel light
dimming, interior lights and rear fog lights.
In addition, there are buttons for the Park -
Sense system and Engine Stop/Start

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Headlight Switch
The instrument panel and the various controls
on the dashboard will be illuminated when the
exterior lights are turned on.
To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is
on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate
light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate
the headlight switch back to the O (off) posi
-
tion.
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) (low inten -
sity) come on automatically whenever the igni -
tion is placed in the ON/RUN position, and the
headlight switch is turned to the position,
and the dusk sensor detects sufficient
external light.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one
side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is acti -
vated on that side), or on both sides of the
vehicle (when the hazard warning lights are
activated).
If equipped, the DRLs can be activated/deac -
tivated from the radio system, by selecting the
following functions in sequence on the main
MENU:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Daytime Running Lights.”

NOTE:

The Daytime Running Lights cannot be deacti -
vated in Canadian markets.
1 — ParkSense Button
2 — Parking Lights, Daytime Running Lights,
Headlight Switch
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
4 — Rear Fog Light Button
5 — Engine Stop/Start Button
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Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instrument
panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clock-
wise to the position. All of the parking lights
will turn on for eight minutes, and opening the
door activates an audible warning.
To leave only the lights on one side (right/left)
illuminated, move the multifunction lever
(located on the left side of the steering wheel)
to the side that you want to remain on. With
the parking lights on, the indicator light on
the instrument panel will illuminate.
To turn off the parking lights, rotate the head -
light switch back to the O (off) position.
Headlight Off Delay
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the “Head -
light Off Delay” feature will leave the head -
lights on for up to 90 seconds. This delay is
initiated when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is on, and
then the headlight switch is cycled off. Head -
light delay can be canceled by either turning
on the headlights or side lights, or by placing
the ignition in the ON position.
The function can be activated from the radio
system by selecting the following functions in
sequence on the main menu:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Headlight Off Delay.”
Rear Fog Lights
The rear fog light switch is located within the
headlight switch.
Push the button, located in the center of
the headlight switch, to turn the rear fog lights
on/off.
The rear fog lights turn on only when the head -
lights or parking lights are also turned on. The
lights can be turned off by pushing the
button again or by turning the headlight switch
to the O (off) position.
When the engine is stopped with the rear fog
lights on, they will be off the next time the
engine is started.
Adaptive Headlight System (AFS) — If
Equipped
This is a system combined with Xenon head -
lights (Bi-Xenon 35 W headlamp, if equipped)
which directs the headlights horizontally, and
continuously and automatically adapts them
to the driving conditions around bends or
when cornering.
The system directs the headlights to light up
the road in the best way, taking into account
the speed of the vehicle and the bend or
corner angle, as well as the speed at which the
steering wheel is turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated
when the vehicle is started.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down to
activate the turn signals. The arrows on each
side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation.
The or turn signal will blink on the instru -
ment panel.
Lane Change Assist
Lightly push the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal
will flash five times then automatically turn off.
To turn off the flashing before the end of the
cycle, move the lever in the opposite direction
until the first click (about half way).
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened or when the dimmer control
is rotated to its farthest upward position. The
glove compartment light turns on automati -
cally when the glove compartment is opened
and turn off when it is closed. The door cour -
tesy lights illuminate when one of the front
doors is opened, and turn off when it is closed.
The liftgate courtesy lights turn on automati -
cally when the liftgate is opened and turn off
when it is closed. All of these lights turn on and
off regardless of the ignition status.
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Rear Overhead Light
The rear overhead lights are activated or deac-
tivated by on/off switches located on the front
overhead console or within the rear overhead
lights themselves.
Rear Overhead Light
The light turns on when a door is opened.

NOTE:

The light will turn off automatically after a few
minutes if a door is left open. To turn it on
again, open another door or close and reopen
the same door.
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
With the daytime running lights or headlights
on, rotate the dimmer control upward to
increase the instrument panel brightness and
the control button icons. Rotate the dimmer
control downward to decrease brightness.
Dimmer Control
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHERS
The windshield wiper stalk is located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
The windshield wipers will only operate with
the ignition is placed in the ACC or ON/RUN
position.Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotating the switch to the Low Continuous
Wiper Speed position (2) activates the first
(low) level continuous speed of the windshield
wipers in manual mode.
Rotating the switch to the High Continuous
Wiper Speed position (1) activates the second
(high) level continuous speed of the wind -
shield wipers in manual mode.
1 — Passenger Rear Overhead Light
2 — Driver Side Rear Overhead Light
3 — Driver Side Rear Overhead Light Switch
4 — Passenger Side Rear Overhead Light
Switch
CAUTION!
Turn the windshield wipers off when
driving through an automatic car wash.
Damage to the windshield wipers may
result if the wiper control is left in any posi
-
tion other than off.
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to
the “Park” position before turning off the
engine. If the wiper switch is left on and
the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur
when the vehicle is restarted.
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the wind -
shield wiper control is turned off and the
blades cannot return to the off position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.
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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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Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control System
Automatic Climate Control System
1 — Driver Temperature Adjustment Knob 9 — Passenger Temperature Adjustment Knob
2 — Driver Side AUTO Button (Automatic Operation) 10 — SYNC Button (Set Temperature Alignment) Driver/Passenger Side
3 — Driver Side Air Distribution Selection Button 11 — Passenger Heated Seat Button — If Equipped
4 — Max Defrost Button 12 — Air Conditioning Button
5 — Blower Speed Adjustment Knob 13 — Steering Wheel Heater Button — If Equipped
6 — Rear Defrost Button 14 — Driver Heated Seat Button — If Equipped
7 — Passenger Side Air Distribution Selection Button 15 — Air Recirculation Button
8 — Passenger Side AUTO Button (Automatic Operation)
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required. However, the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally if the
brake indicator light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should
be serviced as soon as possible to restore the
benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light
does not turn on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected
by an authorized dealer.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Light — If Equipped
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but
should turn off as soon as the engine
is started.
ESC System Intervention : Intervention by the
system is indicated by the flashing of the indi -
cator light: it indicates that the vehicle is in crit -
ical stability and grip conditions.
ESC System Failure : If the indicator light does
not turn off, or if it stays on with the engine
running, a failure was found in the ESC
system.
Hill Start Assist System Failure : The illumina-
tion of the indicator light indicates a Hill Start
Assist system failure.
In these cases, contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but
should turn off as soon as the engine
is started.
The indicator light illuminates to indicate that
some active safety systems have been
partially or totally deactivated
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When the active safety systems are reacti -
vated, the indicator light turns off.
Tire Pressure Low Warning Light
The indicator light will illuminate to
indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value
and/or that slow pressure loss is
occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration
and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
In any situation in which the message on the
display is “See Manual”
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate
that the tire pressure is lower than
the recommended value and/or that
slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption
may not be guaranteed. Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom
-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
If your vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly underinflated. Accord -
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi -
nates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under inflation
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tires as handling may be compromised.
Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking
and steering. If a tire puncture occurs,
repair immediately using the dedicated tire
repair kit and contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
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Green Indicator Lights
Automatic High Beam Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate
when the automatic high beam
headlights are activated.
Left Turn Signal Indicator Light
The instrument cluster directional
arrow will flash independently for the
left turn signal as selected, as well
as the exterior turn signal lamp(s)
(front and rear) as selected when the multi -
function lever is moved down (left). This direc -
tional arrow will flash in conjunction with the
right directional arrow when the hazard
warning light button is pushed.
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when
the park lights or headlights are
turned on. Headlight Off Delay
This function allows the headlights to remain
on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition
was placed in the OFF position.
Right Turn Signal Indicator Light
The instrument cluster directional
arrow will flash independently for the
right turn signal as selected, as well
as the exterior turn signal lamp(s)
(front and rear) as selected when the multi -
function lever is moved up (right). This direc -
tional arrow will flash in conjunction with the
left directional arrow when the hazard warning
light button is pushed.
Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the high
beam headlights are on. Push the
multifunction control lever away
from you to switch the headlights to
high beam. Push the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull
the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on, “flash to pass” scenario.
Red Symbols
Alfa Steering Torque (AST) Failure
The switching on of the telltale
signals a failure in the automatic
steering correction system. Contact an authorized dealer to have the
system checked.
Alternator Failure
The switching on of the telltale with
engine on corresponds to an alter
-
nator failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Automatic Transmission Failure
The telltale turns on, together with a
buzzer warning, to indicate that the
automatic transmission is faulty.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System
Activation
The symbol appears, together with a
message on the display, in case of
activation of the DAA system.
Stop to pause while driving, pulling the car
over in safe conditions.
WARNING!
If the warning light (or the icon on the
display) flashes while driving, contact an
authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may
severely damage the gearbox, with resulting
breakage. The oil may also overheat:
contact with hot engine or with exhaust
components at high temperature could
cause fires.
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Door Open
The telltale turns on when one or
more doors are not completely shut.
An acoustic signal is activated with
the doors open and the car moving.
Close the doors properly.
Power Steering Failure
If the telltale remains on, you may
not have steering assistance and the
effort required to operate the
steering wheel may be increased;
steering is, however, possible.

NOTE:

After the battery is disconnected, the steering
wheel must be initialized. The Power Steering
Failure light on the instrument panel will illumi -
nate to indicate this. To carry out this proce -
dure, simply turn the steering wheel all the way
from one end to the other, and then turn it
back to the central position.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning
Light
This warning light, along with the
related message, signals a failure in
the ETC.
If a failure is detected, the warning light turns
on while the engine is running. Place the gear selector in the Park (P) position
and the ignition in the off position: the warning
light should switch off. If the warning light
stays on with engine running, the vehicle can
still be driven.
If the warning light flashes with the engine
running, immediate intervention is required. A
loss of performance, irregular/high idling
speed or engine stopping might take place
and the vehicle may need to be towed.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Engine Coolant Temperature Too High
The telltale lights up when the
engine has overheated.
In normal driving conditions
: stop
the car, turn off the engine and check that the
coolant level in the reservoir is not below the
MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to
cool down, then slowly and carefully open the
cap, fill with coolant and check that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the reser -
voir itself. Also check visually for any fluid
leaks. Contact an authorized dealer if the tell -
tale comes on when the engine is started
again.
If the vehicle is used under demanding condi -
tions (e.g. in high-performance driving): slow
down and, if the warning light stays on, stop
the vehicle. Stop for two or three minutes with
the engine running and slightly accelerated to
facilitate better coolant circulation, then turn the engine off. Check that the coolant level is
correct as described above.
Hood Cap Not Properly Shut
The telltale turns on when the hood
cap is not properly closed, along with
the icon, an image of the vehicle with
an open hood cap appears on the
display.
A buzzer is heard when the hood cap is open
and the vehicle is moving.
Close the hood properly.
Insufficient Engine Oil Level
The telltale turns on, along with the
related message on the display, to
indicate low engine oil level.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the
system checked.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
This telltale indicates low engine oil
pressure. If the telltale turns on
while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as
possible. A chime will sound when this telltale
turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the
cause is corrected. This telltale does not indi -
cate how much oil is in the engine.

NOTE:

Do not use the vehicle until the failure has
been solved. The turning on of the telltale does
not indicate the amount of oil in the engine:
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