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Pull to release the lock.Manual Lock Release Cord
The liftgate can now be opened manually.
Closing
It is possible to close the liftgate by pushing:
The power liftgate switch.
The power lock switch located on the lift -
gate (all the doors, including the liftgate, will
be locked).
The liftgate button on the key fob twice.
The power liftgate switch on the liftgate.
The power liftgate switch on the driver’s
door panel trim and hold until the operation
is complete. Power Liftgate/Lock Switches

NOTE:

It is possible to stop the liftgate from moving
with any of the Power Liftgate switches.
Customizing The Liftgate Opening Height
To avoid difficulties in tight spaces, you can set
the height at which the liftgate opens to.
To customize the liftgate opening position,
follow the steps below:
1. Open the liftgate manually and move it to the position that you want the liftgate to
open to.
2. Press and hold one of the closing buttons for at least five seconds (successful
programming is indicated by the turn
signals flashing three times).
The liftgate is now programmed to open to the
set position. This function can be selected on the radio
system.

To set the liftgate opening height, refer to the
Information and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for further information.

Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped
To operate the Hands-Free Liftgate system:
1. If the doors are locked, the system must
detect the electronic key near the liftgate.
2. If the doors are unlocked, the system does not have to detect the electronic key near
the liftgate.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle, in the center and about 3 feet (1 m) from the liftgate.
4. Move your foot under the bumper, simu -
lating a kick. When you have completed
this movement, withdraw your leg. To acti -
vate the liftgate, both sensors must detect
your leg.
Hands Free Liftgate Activation Zone
1 — Power Liftgate Switch
2 — Power Door Lock Switch
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If it is closed, the Hands-Free Liftgate unlocks
and opens completely, and with another
movement of the foot, it stops. A further move-
ment of the foot reverses the direction and
closes the liftgate completely, if you do not
stop it again.
If it is open, with a movement of the foot, the
Hands-Free Liftgate closes completely, and
with another movement of the foot, it stops. If
the liftgate is stopped, another movement of
the foot will reverse the direction and open it
completely.

NOTE:

To conserve the battery charge, avoid
performing this operation repeatedly with the
engine off.
You can activate/deactivate the Hands-Free
Liftgate on the radio system by pushing the
MENU button to select the Main menu, and
selecting the following items:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Doors And Locks.”
3. “Automatic Liftgate Opening.”
Liftgate Initialization

NOTE:

Automatic operation of the liftgate must be
initialized again in case of faulty liftgate opera -
tion. Proceed as follows:
1. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
2. Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Cargo Area Features
Retractable Cargo Area Cover
The Retractable Cargo Area Cover can be
rolled up and removed.
To Use The Cargo Area Cover:
1. From the rolled up (retracted) position, hold the handle and pull the cover outward
toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Then assist the cover pins into the slots located just inside the liftgate opening.
Retractable Cargo Area Cover
Removing The Cover:
1. Retract the cover by pulling the handle slightly rearward to release the cover pins.
2. Guide the cover forward until it is fully retracted.
WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.

If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are
closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the lift -
gate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before
driving away.
CAUTION!
The Hands-Free Liftgate can be turned off
manually in the radio system to avoid
unintentional activation. For further
information refer to the Information and
Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement.
WARNING! (Continued)
1 — Handle
2 — Cover Pins
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3. Pull the two cover hooks (one on eachside) towards the inside of the cargo area.
Then lift the cover up and remove it.
Cover AttachedRear Cargo Anchors
The cargo area floor may be equipped with
fixed or mobile anchoring loops that allows you
to anchor and secure luggage safely.
The fixed anchor loops are located in the four
corners of the cargo floor. Anchor Loops
Cargo Area Adjustable Rail — If Equipped
The mobile loops (if equipped), slide on two
guides secured to the cargo area floor.
To position a loop, push down the center
button while sliding the loop along the guide to
the desired position. Release the button and
move the loop slightly to the next fixed position
in the notches on the guide. Adjustable Anchor Loop — If Equipped
Lift the loop to fasten the load.
Lift Adjustable Anchor Loop To Use
Cargo Net — If Equipped
Cargo nets can be used to contain lightweight
materials during transport.
The cargo net is included in the optional
“Convenience Package” and is available from
an authorized dealer.
3 — Cover Hook
WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the
vehicle could cause injury. It could fly
around in a sudden stop and strike
someone in the vehicle. Do not store the
cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the
passenger compartment. Remove the cover
from the vehicle when taken from its
mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle.
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Grocery Hooks
Two hooks (one on the left side and one on the
right side) are also available on the side
panels to fix loads that are not excessively
heavy (e.g. bags).Grocery Hook

NOTE:

Do not apply a load greater than 22 lbs (10 kg)
on a single hook.
Accessing The Tire Service Kit — If Equipped
To access the Tire Service Kit
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up the load floor by the handle.
Load Floor
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section gives you all the information you need to understand and use the instrument panel correctly.
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
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Quadrifoglio Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute (RPM x 1000).
• Inside the tachometer there is a light
sensor capable of detecting ambient
light conditions and adjusting the oper-
ating mode (night/day) and the bright-
ness of the instrument panel and the
Information and Entertainment System display. 2. Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
•The digital bar indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine oil and starts
supplying indic ations when the fluid
temperature reaches approximately
122°F (

50°C).
• Under normal usage, the digital scale
should hover around the middle of the
scale according to the working condi-
tions.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. It is
recommended to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats

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3. Instrument Cluster Display•The instrument cluster display features
a driver interactive display
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4. Fuel Gauge •The digital bar gauge shows the amount
of fuel in the tank.
• The fuel reserve/limited range
warning light turns on, a message is
displayed and there is an acoustic
signal when about 2.4 gallons (9 liters)
of fuel are left in the tank.
• The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door is
located.
• P
roceeding further, the second white
notch will go off and the last one will become red, together with the indica-
tion "E" present at the bottom of the
tank. Fuel

Level Gauge

NOTE:

If the low fuel warning light switches on, refuel
at the earliest opportunity.
5. Speedometer •Indicates vehicle speed.

NOTE:

The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb
check when the ignition is first cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Instrument Cluster Display Description
This vehicle is equipped with a driver interac -
tive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.
When one or more of the doors have been
opened or closed and the ignition is in the OFF
position, the instrument cluster will display the
vehicle mileage for a few seconds.
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster Display
During operation, the instrument cluster
display is divided into multiple sections which
show driving data, warnings, and failure indi -
cations.
Instrument Cluster Display
Reconfigurable Display Items
1. External Lights (Low Beam/High Beam)Display
2. Front, Side Anti-Collision Systems, Cruise Control Change Information
3. Speed Limiter Display
4. Driving Assistance Systems (FCW, LDW, HAS) Information Display
5. Active Cruise Control (ACC) / Cruise Control (CC) Information Display
6. Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) / Speed Limiter Information Display
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine
off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.
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7. Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) InformationDisplay
8. Time
9. External Temperature
10. Main Display: Vehicle Speed Display, Trip Computer Information, etc...
The screens can be selected, on rotation,
by pushing the MENU selection button on
the windshield wiper stalk.
MENU Selection Button
Depending on the driving mode chosen us -
ing the Alfa DNA (Dynamic, Natural, and
Advanced Efficiency) the screens can be
graphically different. Navigation instruc -
tions and call information can be set and
displayed in the Information and Entertain -
ment System. Home
The parameters shown on the display, for
the modes: Dynamic, Normal and Ad
-
vanced Efficiency are:
• Time
• Outside Temperature
• Current speed (shown only if the repeat
mode of the “Navigation” and “Phone”
functions have not been previously acti-
vated).
• Range
In RACE mode (if equipped) the consump -
tion indication index is not active and a
sports gearshift indicator is displayed.
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display
Trip A And B
For all driving modes (Dynamic, Natural,
and Advanced Efficiency) and with the igni -
tion device ON, the “Trip computer” can be
used to display the measurements regard -
ing the operating state of the vehicle. This
function is characterized by two separate
records, called “Trip A” and “Trip B” (the
latter can be deactivated by Information
and Entertainment System), where the
“complete missions” (journeys) are record -
ed in a reciprocally independent manner.
“Trip A” and “Trip B” are used to display
the values relating to:
• Distance traveled
• Average fuel consumption
• Average speed
• Active trip
• Fuel consumption indicator
1 — Time
2 — Temperature
3 — Distance To Empty
4 — Speed
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