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Thoroughly clean the components, eliminating
every trace of dirt and dust. After lubricating,
eliminate excess oil and grease. Also pay
particular attention to the hood closing
devices, to ensure correct operation. Opera-
tions of the hood are to be carried out with the
engine cold. Remember to check, clean and
lubricate the locking, release and safety
devices.
Lubricate the external lock barrels twice a
year. Apply a small amount of high-quality
lubricant directly into the lock barrel.
If necessary, contact an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Windshield Wiper
Periodically clean the windshield, rear window
and rubber profile of the windshield wiper
blades, using a sponge or a soft cloth and a
non-abrasive detergent. This eliminates the
salt or impurities accumulated when driving.
Prolonged operation of the windshield window
wipers with dry glass may cause the deteriora -
tion of the blades, in addition to abrasion of
the surface of the glass. To eliminate the impu -
rities on the dry glass, always operate the
windshield washers.
In the event of very low outdoor temperatures,
below 0°F (-17.8°C), ensure that the move -
ment of the rubber part in contact with the
glass is not obstructed. Use a suitable deicing
product to release it if required. Avoid using the windshield wipers to remove
frost or ice.
Also avoid contact of the rubber profile of the
blades with petroleum derivatives such as
engine oil, gas, etc.

NOTE:

The life of the windshield wiper blades varies
according to the usage frequency. It is advised
to replace the blades approximately once a
year. When the blades are worn, noise, marks
on the glass or streaks of water may be
noticed. In the presence of these conditions,
clean the windshield wiper blades or, if neces
-
sary, replace them.
Raising The Windshield Wiper Blades
(“Service Position” Function)
The “service position” function allows the
driver to replace the windshield wiper blades
easily. It is also recommended to activate this
function when it is snowing and to make it
easier to remove any dirt deposits in the area
where the blades are normally positioned,
while washing.

NOTE:

If the windshield wipers are raised while not in
the “service position,” it is possible to damage
the hood. Activation Of The Function
To activate this function, disable the wind
-
shield wiper before placing the ignition in the
OFF position.
This function can only be activated within two
minutes of placing the ignition in the OFF posi -
tion.
To activate this function, move the lever
upward for at least three seconds.
Windshield Wiper Stalk
Function Deactivation
The function is deactivated if:
More than two minutes has passed before
placing the ignition in the OFF position after
raising the lever and placing the wipers in
service position.
The ignition is placed in the ACC position
and the windshield wiper control is used.
If, after using the function, the ignition is set
back to ACC with the blades in a position other
WARNING!
Driving with worn windshield wiper blades
is a serious hazard, because visibility is
reduced in bad weather conditions.
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To minimize the risk of damaging the catalytic
converter, proceed as follows:
Do not stop the engine or deactivate the
ignition with gear engaged and vehicle in
motion.
Do not attempt to start the engine by bump
starting.
Do not use the vehicle if irregular idling or
operating conditions are experienced.
Cooling System
Coolant Check
Your vehicle has two cooling systems and both
need to be checked to ensure they are at
proper fill levels
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page 214.
Check the engine coolant and intercooler
coolant level every oil change or before long
trips.
If there are impurities in the engine coolant,
the system must be drained, flushed and
refilled: contact an authorized dealer. Check the front part of the condenser for any
build-up of insects, leaves or other debris.
Should it be dirty, clean by spraying delicately
with water.
Check the hoses of the engine/intercooler
cooling system to ensure that the rubber has
not deteriorated and that there are no cracks,
tears, cuts or obstructions in the expansion
tank side and radiator side connectors. Should
there be any doubt regarding leaks from the
system (e.g. if frequent top ups are required),
have the seal checked at an authorized
dealer.
With the engine off and at normal operating
temperature, check that the cooling system
radiator cap is closed properly.

NOTE:

Before removing the coolant reservoir cap,
wait for the system to cool down.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
contain Carbon Monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can
make you unconscious and can eventually
poison you.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do
not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact
anything that can burn.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never open a cooling system pres
-
sure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry
away from the radiator cooling fan when
the hood is raised. The fan starts automat -
ically and may start at any time, whether
the engine is running or not.
When working near the radiator cooling
fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn
the ignition to the OFF mode. The fan is
temperature controlled and can start at
any time the ignition is in the ON mode. WARNING!
Do not open hot engine cooling system.
Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not
loosen or remove the cap to cool an over -
heated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent
scalding or injury, do not remove the pres -
sure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
Do not use a pressure cap other than the
one specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.
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J-CASE Fuse
Fuse Extracting Pliers
To replace a fuse, use the pliers hooked to the
fuse box.
Fuse Box Grab the pliers from the upper tabs, press
them, and extract the pliers pulling upwards.
The pliers have two different ends, both of
which are specifically designed to remove the
different types of fuses present in the vehicle:
Fuse Extracting Pliers
After use, return the pliers to their proper posi -
tion by following the below procedures:
Grasp the pliers from the upper tabs and
insert them into their housing.
Push downward on the pliers into their
housing until they click into place.
1 — Electrical Circuit
2 — Case Fuse With Good Electrical Circuit
3 — Case Fuse With Bad Electrical Circuit
1 — MINI fuse
2 — J-CASE fuse
WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use
an appropriate replacement fuse with the
same amp rating as the original fuse.
Never replace a fuse with another fuse of
higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other mate
-
rial. Do not place a fuse inside a circuit
breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to use
proper fuses may result in serious
personal injury, fire and/or property
damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition is off and that all the other
services are switched off and/or disen -
gaged.
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact
an authorized dealer.
If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system, trans -
mission system) or steering system blows,
contact an authorized dealer.
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test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-
sponds to a level of performance, which
all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be
observed:
Park the vehicle in an area that is covered
and dry, and well-ventilated if possible.
Slightly open the windows.
Check that the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is
not activated.
Carry out the “Liftgate Emergency Opening”
procedure
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page 62.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
and check the battery charge. Repeat this
check once every three months during
storage.
If the battery is not disconnected from the
electrical system, check its state of charge
every 30 days.
Clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax.

Clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially.

Sprinkle talcum powder on the windshield
wiper rubber blades, and lift them off the
glass.
Cover the vehicle with a fabric or perforated
plastic sheet, paying particular care not to
damage the painted surface by dragging
any dust that may have accumulated on it.
Do not use compact plastic sheets, as they
do not allow humidity to evaporate from the
surface of the vehicle.
Inflate tires to +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar) above
the standard prescribed pressure and
check it periodically.
Do not drain the engine cooling system.
Any time the vehicle is left inactive for two
weeks or more, operate the air conditioning
system with engine idling for at least five minutes, setting external air and with fan
set to maximum speed. This operation will
ensure appropriate lubrication for the
system, thus minimizing the possibility of
damage to the compressor when the
system is operated again.

NOTE:

After cycling the ignition to STOP and having
closed the driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the electrical
supply from the battery. When reconnecting
the electrical supply to the battery, make sure
that the ignition is in the STOP position and the
driver’s side door is closed.
BODYWORK
Protection Against Atmospheric Agents
The vehicle is equipped with the best available
technological solutions to protect the body -
work against corrosion.
These include:
Painting products and systems which give
the vehicle resistance to corrosion and
abrasion.
Use of galvanized (or pre-treated) steel
sheets, with high resistance to corrosion.
Spraying of plastic parts, with a protective
function in the more exposed points: under
door, inner wing, edges, etc.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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NOTE:

Never use aromatic substances (e.g. gaso-
line) or ketones (e.g. acetone) for cleaning
the plastic lenses of the headlights.
When cleaning with a pressure washer,
keep the pressure washer at least eight
inches (20 cm) away from the headlights.
Engine Compartment
At the end of every Winter, wash the engine
compartment thoroughly, taking care not to
aim the jet of water directly at the electronic
control units or at the windshield wiper
motors. Have this operation performed at a
specialized workshop
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page 218.

NOTE:

The washing should take place with the engine
cold and the ignition device in the STOP posi -
tion. After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps
and guards) have not been removed or
damaged.
INTERIORS
Periodically check the cleanliness of the inte -
rior, beneath the mats, which could cause
oxidation of the sheet metal.
Seats And Fabric Parts
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum
cleaner. It is advised to use a moist brush on
velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water and neutral
detergent. Cleaning heat press images on seats — if
equipped:
Due to the color, opacity and wear-resistant
protection with which the heat press images
on some seats are made, they may be subject
to temporary scratching if they are touched by
finger nails, keys, or other hard objects. In
such cases, the visible signs do not impair the
profiled images, and can easily be removed by
wiping the affected area with a microfiber
cloth moistened with water (not dry) to restore
the seat to its original condition. The micro
-
fiber cloth must not have been previously
soaked in other substances or detergents.
Leather Seats
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or slightly
damp cloth, without exerting too much pres -
sure.
Remove any liquid or grease stains using an
absorbent dry cloth, without rubbing. Then
clean with a soft cloth or buckskin cloth damp -
ened with water and mild soap. If the stain
persists, use specific products and observe
the instructions carefully.

NOTE:

Never use alcohol. Make sure that the
cleaning products used contain no alcohol or
alcohol derivatives, even in small quantities.
Plastic And Coated Parts
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cloth (if
possible made from microfiber), and a solution
of water and neutral, non-abrasive detergent. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specific
products free from solvents and designed to
maintain the original appearance and color of
the components.
Remove any dust using a microfiber cloth, if
necessary moistened with water. The use of
paper tissues is not recommended as these
may leave residues.
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped
Alcantara parts maintenance procedure:
Treat the surface with a microfiber cloth
moistened with mild marseille soap and
water, taking care to apply a uniform light
pressure over the entire area (do not rub
vigorously).
Rinse and wring out the microfiber cloth,
and pass it over the entire area again.
Let it dry, and then brush gently with a soft
brush.
Genuine Leather Parts
Use only water and mild soap to clean these
parts. Never use alcohol or alcohol-based
products.
CAUTION!
Precautions have been taken to safeguard
all parts and connections however, the
pressures generated by these machines is
such that complete protection against
water ingress cannot be guaranteed.
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CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
Modifications that allow the engine to run on
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid
Propane (LP) may result in damage to the
engine, emissions, and fuel system compo-
nents. Problems that result from running CNG
or LP are not the responsibility of the manufac -
turer and may void or not be covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricar -
bonyl (MMT) is a manganese-containing
metallic additive that is blended into some
gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended
with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT
reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions
system performance in some vehicles. The
manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT
content of gasoline may not be indicated on
the gasoline pump; therefore, you should ask
your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline
contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the
proper octane rating, gasolines that contain
detergents, corrosion and stability additives
are recommended. Using gasolines that have these additives will help improve fuel
economy, reduce emissions, and maintain
vehicle performance.
Designated TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline contains a higher level of
detergents to further aide in mini -
mizing engine and fuel system
deposits. When available, the usage of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended.
Visit
www.toptiergas.com
for a list of TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline Retailers.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning
agents should be avoided. Many of these
materials intended for gum and varnish
removal may contain active solvents or similar
ingredients. These can harm fuel system
gasket and diaphragm materials.
Fuel System Cautions

NOTE:

Intentional tampering with the emissions
control system can result in civil penalties
being assessed against you.
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your
vehicle’s performance:
The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by
Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can
impair engine performance and damage
the emissions control system.
An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or
ignition malfunctions can cause the cata -
lytic converter to overheat. If you notice a
pungent burning odor or some light
smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require imme -
diate service. Contact an authorized
dealer for service assistance.
The use of fuel additives, which are now
being sold as octane enhancers, is not
recommended. Most of these products
contain high concentrations of methanol.
Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor -
mance problems resulting from the use of
such fuels or additives is not the responsi -
bility of the manufacturer and may void or
not be covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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INDEX
Door Opener, Garage ................................... 39
Doors............................................................. 24
Drive Train Control (DTC) System ..............146
Driving Modes .............................................. 98
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ... 146
E
Electric Park Brake....................................... 90
Electric Remote Mirrors ............................... 38
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) .......................................................104
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ........................................................146
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light... 79
Emergency In Case Of ......................................192, 198
SOS Emergency Call .............................. 192
Emergency, In Case Of Jump Starting .........................................201
Overheating ............................................ 204
Towing.....................................................206
Emission Control System Maintenance...... 85
Engine ......................................................... 254 Block Heater............................................. 89
Engine Coolant Level .............................216
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................190, 191
Fuel Requirements ................................ 260Oil ............................................................262
Oil Selection ...........................................262
Overheating ............................................ 204
Starting ................................................... 204
Engine Compartment .................................214
Engine Compartment (Washing) ...............250
Engine Oil Level Check ............................................ 215 Enhanced Accident Response
Feature .............................................. 175, 207
Ethanol ....................................................... 260
Exhaust Gas Cautions ...................... 190, 191
Exhaust System ......................................... 190
Exterior Lighting .....................................42, 43
Exterior Lights ..................................... 42, 190
F
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................................... 192
Turn Signals ..............................44, 78, 190
Fluid Capacities ......................................... 262
Fluid Leaks ................................................. 190
Fluids And Lubricants ................................ 263
Fog Lights, Rear ........................................... 44
Forward Collision Warning ........................ 156
Fuel Additives................................................. 261
Clean Air ................................................. 260
Ethanol ................................................... 260
Light .......................................................... 80
Materials Added .................................... 261
Methanol ................................................ 260
Tank Capacity ........................................ 262
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............... 39
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................... 260
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................ 260
Gross Axle Weight Rating .......................... 137
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................... 137
GVWR .......................................................... 136 H
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 192
Head Restraints............................................35
Head Rests ...................................................35
Headlights
Switch ................................................ 42, 43
Headlights (Cleaning) ................................ 250
Heated Mirrors..............................................39
Heated Seats ................................................34
Heated Steering Wheel ................................29
Heater, Engine Block.................................... 89
Hill Decent Control (HDC) System ............ 147
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ................... 148
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................................ 137
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................39
Hood Closing ......................................................61Opening.....................................................61
I
Identification Data ..................................... 253
Ignition ..........................................................20 Switch .......................................................20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..............................20
In Case Of Emergency ............................... 192
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices......... 4
Instrument Cluster .......................................67 Descriptions..............................................78
Display ......................................................69
Instrument Panel Features....................................................67
Interior Lights................................................44
Interiors (Cleaning) .................................... 251
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