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system on a door is engaged, that door can only
be opened by using the outside door handle even
if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.Child Safety Lock Positions

NOTE:

When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using
the outside door handle even though the
inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the unlocked
position.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the locked position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
pull up on the door lock knob (unlocked
position), roll down the window, and open the
door with the outside door handle.

NOTE:
Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear doors,
check for effective engagement by trying to open
a door with the internal handle. Once the
Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be sure
to check that there is no one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
C
OLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to
lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column. Steering Wheel Adjustment
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a colli
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sion. Remember that the rear doors can only
be opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
1 — Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
A — Open
B — Closed
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To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telescoping control handle down to the open
position. To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward as
desired. To lock the steering column in position,
push the tilt/telescoping control handle to the
closed position.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED

The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in
cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel may not turn on when
it is already warm.

NOTE:
Quadrifoglio vehicles equipped with Sparco
Racing Seats will not be equipped with the heated
steering wheel feature.
The heated steering wheel button is located on
the instrument panel.
Push the heated steering wheel button once to
turn the heating element on.
Push the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
When the function is enabled, the indicator on the
button will illuminate. Heated Steering Wheel Button

NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see

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page 23.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel (e.g. permanently fixed covers of any
type or material) which could interfere with
the capacitive hand detection sensor on the
steering wheel of the Active Blind Spot Assist
(ABSA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Traffic
Jam Assist (TJA) or Highway Assist (HAS)
systems (if equipped).
WARNING!
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering sys -
tem or steering column modifications (e.g.
installation of anti-theft device) that could
adversely affect performance. Doing so could
void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, cause
SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS INCLUDING
INJURY, and could result in the vehicle not
meeting applicable government
safety regulations.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when
using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type
and material. This may cause the steering
wheel heater to overheat.
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DRIVER MEMORY
SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to three
different memory profiles for easy recall through
a memory switch. Each memory profile saves
desired position settings for the following
features:
Driver seat
Side mirrors
The memory setting switch is located on the
outboard side of the driver’s seat. The switch
consists of three buttons, one for each memory
profile.
Seatback Width Adjustment
PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ACC posi -
tion (do not start the engine), and make sure
the driver’s door is closed.

NOTE:
A memory profile can also be set for three
minutes after the driver’s door has been opened.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences, driver’s seat and mirror posi -
tions.
3. Push and hold the memory button you want to program for 1.5 seconds. A chime will
sound to indicate that the memory profile has
been saved successfully.

NOTE:
When a new profile as been set, the previously
set profile for that button will be overwritten.
MEMORY POSITION RECALL
To recall a previously set position, push and
release the memory profile button assigned to
the desired positions.

NOTE:
Memory position recall can be done for approxi -
mately three minutes after the doors have been
opened, and for approximately one minute after
the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
system of the vehicle.
4 — Power Adjustable Bolster Buttons
5 — Driver Memory Settings Buttons
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
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SPARCO RACING SEATS
(QUADRIFOGLIO VEHICLES) — IF EQUIPPED

Manual Seat Adjustment
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The adjustment lever is at the front of the seat,
near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the
seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once
the seat is in the desired position. Using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
Push the height adjustment button upward or
downward to obtain your desired height.
Reclining The Seatback
To adjust the seatback, lift the recline lever
located on the outboard side of the seat, lean
back to the desired position and release the
lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean
forward and release the lever.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
The rear seats allow for three passengers.

NOTE:
The rear seat is designed as a 4+1 seat vehicle.
The middle seat is of limited use. It is recom-
mended that this seat only be used by a person
who can use the backrest as a substitute for the
head restraint.
Rear Seat
1 — Adjustment Lever
2 — Height Adjustment Button
3 — Recline Lever
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide
under the seat belt, which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair visibility
or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden
stop or collision.
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Center Seatback Lowering
The center seatback can be folded forward for a
“Ski Pass-Through” feature from the trunk. Before
lowering the center seatback, make sure that the
rear center seat belt is not fastened and that
there are not any objects in the middle part of the
cushion.
Using the release strap, pull upward to release
the seatback and lower the center seatback
forward.Center Seatback Lowering Center Seatback Repositioning
Using the head restraint, raise the center
seatback, and lightly push to make sure that it is
properly locked into place. If the seatback is not
locked, repeat the operation.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS)

NOTE:
The seat layout may vary according to the vehicle
options.
The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use
these switches to move the driver's seat up,
down, forward, rearward, or to recline the
seatback.
Power Seat AdjustmentAdjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the seat adjustment switch.
The seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat
switch, and the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats and/or pas -
sengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
1 — Seat Adjustment
2 — Recline Adjustment
3 — Lumbar Adjustment
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Tilting The Seat Up Or Down — If Equipped
The seat angle can be adjusted in four directions.
Lift or push the front part of seat switch to move
the front part of the seat in the corresponding
direction. Release the seat switch when the seat
has reached the desired position.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted
forward or rearward by using the recline switch.
The seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position is
reached.
Power Lumbar
The power lumbar switch is located on the
outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch
forward or rearward to increase or decrease the
lumbar support. Push the switch upward or
downward to raise or lower the lumbar support.
Seat Cushion Extension — If Equipped
Lift the adjustment lever and push the front of the
cushion forward or rearward to extend the
cushion by a few inches (centimeters).Seat Cushion Extension
Power Bolster Adjustment — If Equipped
Push the power bolster adjustment buttons to
regulate the width of the backrest through the
lateral padding.
Seatback Width Adjustment
Easy Entry Function
The Easy Entry function is designed to move the
driver side seat forward automatically by
2.36 inches (60 mm) to make it easier for the
driver to get in and out of the car.
The movement is activated only if the seat is set
to a driving position which is in front of the B-pillar
of the vehicle.
The function is associated with power driver
seats for each of the three stored positions.
The Easy Entry function can be activated/
deactivated through the radio system. Refer to
the Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual Supplement for further
information.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide
under the seat belt, which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
6 — Adjustment Lever
4 — Power Adjustable Bolster Buttons
5 — Driver Memory Settings Buttons
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HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see
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page 23.
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped

NOTE:
Quadrifoglio vehicles equipped with Sparco
Racing Seats will not be equipped with the heated
seat feature.A push of the heated seat buttons
located on the instrument panel, near
the climate controls, will select the heat
levels in order of highest to lowest. A
fourth push of the button will turn the heated seat
off.

NOTE:
The heated seat function can also be activated
through the radio system. Refer to the Informa -
tion and Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information.
You can select three heating levels:
Maximum — three LED indicators illuminated
on the buttons
Average — two LED indicators illuminated on
the buttons
Minimum — one LED indicator illuminated on
the buttons
Heated Seat Buttons

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.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that
has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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 occupant compartment.

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Sparco Racing Seat Head Restraints
(Quadrifoglio Vehicles) — If Equipped
Head restraints on Sparco Racing Seats (front
seats) are non-adjustable and non-removable.
The non-adjustable head restraints consist of a
trimmed foam covering over the upper structure
of the seatbacks and are intended to help protect
you and the passenger from neck injury.
Adjust the seatbacks to their upright, on-road
positions so that the head restraint is positioned
as close as possible to the back of your head.
Front Head Restraints
The front head restraints may be
height-adjustable.
To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
To lower the head restraint, push in the
adjustment button and lower the head restraint
to the desired height while holding the button.
Then, release the adjustment button.

NOTE:
To allow maximum visibility for the driver, if the
head restraints are not in use, lower the head
restraint all the way.
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment
The height of the outboard head restraints can be
adjusted. The head restraint of the center seat
can only be removed. The height cannot be
adjusted.
For upward adjustment, pull up on the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
For downward adjustment, push in the
adjustment button and lower the head restraint
while holding the button to the desired height.Rear Head Restraint

NOTE:
To allow maximum visibility for the driver, if the
head restraints are not in use, lower the head
restraint all the way.

ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled
in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the preceding reinstal -
lation instructions 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 operation 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.
WARNING!
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
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 improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
WARNING!
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
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