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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 operation of the
headlights, parking lights, instrument panel
lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights and rear fog lights. In addition, there are buttons for the ParkSense
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) position.DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) (low intensity)
come on automatically whenever the ignition 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 activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
The DRL can be activated/deactivated 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.
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Push the multifunction lever towards the
instrument panel to switch the headlights to high
beams. The headlight switch must be turned to
the (AUTO) or (on) position.
The High Beam Indicator on the instrument
panel will illuminate when the high beams are on.
WARNING!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in
the garage while programming the
transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious
injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as
required by Federal safety standards. This
includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
garage door opener without these safety
features.
1 — ParkSense Button
2 — Parking Light, Daylight Running Lights,
Headlight Switch
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
4 — Rear Fog Light Button
5 — Engine Stop/Start Button
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HEADLIGHT OFF DELAY
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the “Headlight
Off Delay” feature will leave the headlights 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. Headlight 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 LIGHT
The rear fog lights may be operated as desired
when visibility is poor due to fog. The rear fog light
button is integrated with the headlight switch.
Push the button to turn the rear fog lights on/
off.
The lights can be turned off by pushing the
button again or by turning the headlight switch to
the O (off) position and holding it there for a few
seconds.
NOTE:
The headlight switch must first be turned to the
parking lights or headlights position before the
rear fog light button can be pushed.
When the engine is stopped with the rear fog
lights on, they will remain off the next time the
engine is started.
ADAPTIVE FRONTLIGHT SYSTEM
(AFS F
UNCTION) — IF EQUIPPED
This is a system combined with Xenon headlights
(Bi-Xenon 35 W headlamp if equipped) which
directs the headlights horizontally, and contin -
uously 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
instrument 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).
STATIC BENDING LIGHT FUNCTION
(SBL) — I
F EQUIPPED
The SBL function utilizes Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) in order to better illuminate the street and
increase the light angle while turning. This
function is enabled by rotating the light switch to
position (on) or (auto). The SBL LEDs
activate when the speed is below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the steering radius is below
0.3 miles (500 m).
This function can be activated/deactivated on
the radio system by selecting the following
functions in sequence on the main menu:
1. Settings
2. Lights
3. Cornering Lights
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 automatically when
the glove compartment is opened and turn off
when it is closed. The door courtesy lights
illuminate when one of the front doors is opened,
and turn off when it is closed. The trunk courtesy
lights turn on automatically when the trunk 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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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 corresponding 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 getting out of the vehicle, ensure that the
overhead lights are off. This will prevent the
battery level from being drained once the doors
are closed. If a light is left on accidentally, the
overhead lights turn off automatically approxi -
mately 15 minutes after the engine has been
turned off.
Overhead Light Timing
To assist getting in and out of the vehicle at night
or in poorly-lit areas, two timed modes are
available to keep the interior lighting on after the
engine is turned off.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle
The overhead lights will illuminate as follows:
For a few seconds when the doors are
unlocked.
For approximately three minutes when one of
the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position.
Exiting Overhead Light Timing
The overhead lights will turn off as follows:
After all doors are closed upon entering the
vehicle, the three minute timer will stop and a
second timer will start for the overhead lights.
This timing will end when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position.
When the doors are locked.
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 ends 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.
REAR OVERHEAD LIGHT
The rear overhead lights are activated or
deactivated by two on/off switches located within
the lights on the ceiling above the rear seats.
1 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light Switch
2 — Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3 — Overhead Lights Switch
4 — Front Map Reading Lights Switch
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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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 function
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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
windshield 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 lever 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 replacement,
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 continuous 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.
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.
With the windshield wiper lever in the Low
Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (4) or High
Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (3), wiping
operates automatically and is disabled when
the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind
-
shield 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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Air Recirculation And Air Quality System (AQS)Air Recirculation is managed according
to the following operating mode:
Automatic engagement: indicator is
illuminated above the “A” on the Air Recircu -
lation Button
Forced activation (air circulation always
activated): indicator illuminated above the
icon on the Air Recirculation Button
Forced deactivation (air recirculation always
off with intake of outside air): both indicators
not illuminated on the Air Recirculation Button
The three operating conditions are obtained by
pushing the Air Recirculation Button in
sequence.
Enabling The Air Quality System (AQS) Function —
If Equipped
When the automatic recirculation function is
selected, the AQS function automatically
activates internal air recirculation when the
outside air is polluted (e.g. in heavy traffic and
tunnels).
At low external temperatures or in high humidity,
the automatic function turns off to avoid fogging
up the windows. The user can select the function
again by pushing the Air Recirculation Button.
In automatic operation, air recirculation will be
controlled by the system according to outside
environmental conditions.
NOTE:
With the AQS function active and after the
internal air recirculation system has been
functioning for a set amount of time, the
Climate Control System enables air intake to
cycle the air in the passenger compartment for
a set time. The AQS function is disabled during
the air changes.
The engagement of the recirculation system
makes it possible to reach the required
heating or cooling conditions faster. It is,
however, inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold
days as it can increase the possibility of the
windows fogging. When the outside
temperature is low, recirculation is forced off
to prevent the windows from fogging up.
Front Defrost Air comes from the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature
settings for best windshield and side
window defrosting and defogging.
Rear Defrost
Push the Rear Defrost button to activate
(indicator illuminated) the Rear Defrost.
The Rear Defrost will turn off after 20 minutes or
once the engine is turned off.
NOTE:
To avoid damage, do not apply stickers over the
interior heating filaments of the Rear Defrost. Front Defrost And MAX-DEF Function
Push the MAX-DEF button (indicator
illuminated) to defrost the windshield
and side windows.
While in MAX-DEF function, the air conditioner
will:
Activate the air conditioner compressor when
the weather allows
Turn air recirculation off
Set the maximum air temperature (HI) on both
the driver and passenger side
Activate a blower speed based on the
temperature of the engine coolant
Adjust the air flow towards the windshield and
front side windows
Activate the Rear Window Defrost
Display the fan speed (indicators illuminated)
and current air distribution setting
NOTE:
The MAX-DEF function remains active for approx -
imately three minutes once the engine coolant
reaches the proper temperature.
When the function is on, AUTO mode will
deactivate. The only manual operations possible
are adjusting blower speed and turning off the
Rear Window Defrost.
Pushing the button switches off the MAX-DEF
function.
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Until the temperature drastically changes within
the cabin, the climate control system will
continue to maintain the temperature while the
engine is off. By deactivating the Stop/Start
system with the button (located by the
headlight switch), the climate control system
operates normally according to the settings.
NOTE:
In harsh climate conditions, limit the use of the
Stop/Start system to prevent the compressor
from continuously switching on and off. This
will prevent rapid misting of the windows and
the accumulation of humidity in the passenger
compartment.
When the Stop/Start system is on, the climate
control system will always take air in from
outside, reducing the probability of the
windows fogging up.
System Maintenance
In winter months, the Climate Control system
must be turned on at least once a month for
approximately ten minutes.
Have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer before the summer.
INTERIOR STORAGE AND
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.Opening The Glove Compartment
Pull the release handle to open the glove
compartment.
When the glove compartment is opened, a light
turns on to illuminate the inside of the
compartment.
NOTE:
If equipped with a lock, unlock the glove
compartment by placing the emergency key in
the lock on the handle.
Do not insert large objects that will prevent the
glove compartment from closing completely.
CENTER CONSOLE
The center console storage compartment is
located between the front seats.
To access the center console storage, lift the
upper part of the center console.
Center Console
POWER OUTLET
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (15 Amp)
power outlet that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlet is labeled
with a key symbol to indicate how the outlet is
powered. Power outlets labeled with a key are
powered when the ignition is in the ON/RUN or
ACC position.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove
compartment in the open position. Driving
with the glove compartment open may result
in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
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CLOSING THE HOOD
To close, lower the hood to approximately
16 inches (40 cm) from the engine compartment
then let it drop. Make sure that the hood is
completely closed and fully latched.
NOTE:
Since the hood is equipped with a double locking
system, one for each side, check that it is closed
on both its side ends.
TRUNK
The trunk unlocking is electrically operated and is
deactivated when the vehicle is in motion.
OPENING
Opening From The Outside
When unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened from
outside the vehicle using the exterior trunk lid
release button located between the plate lights.
Push the button until you hear a “click.” The trunk
lid can also be opened by quickly pushing the
exterior trunk lid release button on the key fob
twice.Exterior Trunk Lid Release Button
The turn signal indicators will blink and the
interior lights will turn on when the trunk lid is
opened. They turn off automatically when the
trunk lid is closed.
The lights turn off automatically after a few
minutes if the trunk lid is left open.
Opening From The Inside
When unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened from
inside the vehicle using the interior trunk lid
release button, located under the dashboard
near the engine hood opening lever. Push the
trunk lid release button until you hear a “click.” Interior Trunk Lid Release Button
Trunk Lid Emergency Opening
A lever can be found in the trunk lid over the lock
to allow opening from the inside.
Emergency Release Button
Pull the lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow to open the trunk lid. The lever can be seen
in the dark.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
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CLOSING
Grip one of the handles and lower the trunk lid
until it clicks.Trunk Lid Interior Handles
NOTE:
It will not be possible to open the trunk lid with a
key or by pushing the button in the passenger
compartment when the battery is disconnected.
Always position the manual trunk lid opening
strap on the trunk lid lock before disconnecting
the battery
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TRUNK INITIALIZATION
NOTE:
If the battery is disconnected or the protection
fuse blows, the trunk lid opening/closing mecha -
nism must be re-initialized as follows:
1. Close all the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Push the lock button on the remote control.
3. Push the unlock button on the remote control.
TRUNK SPECIFICATIONS
Access To The Tire Service Kit
(Quadrifoglio Models)
To access the Tire Service Kit, lift the carpet in the
trunk
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Cargo Area (Quadrifoglio Models) Rear Cargo Tie–Downs — If Equipped
There are four hooks inside the trunk for
attaching the cargo net or cables which can
safely secure the cargo.
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
NOTE:
Do not apply a load greater than 22 lb (10 kg) on
a single hook.
Cargo Net — If Equipped
This is useful for correctly arranging the cargo
and/or for transporting light materials.
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