SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
238
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by
the tire's manufacturer in each
category is shown on the sidewall of
the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
TREADWEAR
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION GRADES
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement, as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat,
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory 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
corresponds 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
Ú
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.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 238
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
244
TRANSMISSION
BRAKES
VersionTransmissionTraction
2.0L EngineEight Forward Gears Plus ReverseAll-Wheel Drive
2.0L Engine Eight Forward Gears Plus ReverseRear-Wheel Drive
VersionTransmissionTraction
2.9L Engine Eight Forward Gears Plus ReverseAll-Wheel Drive
VersionFront brakesRear brakesParking brake
2.0L Engine and 2.9L Engine DiscDiscElectric
CAUTION!
Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
To obtain the maximum efficiency of the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 300 miles (500 km) is needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 244
245
SUSPENSION
STEERING
VersionFrontRear
2.0L EngineIndependent wheel
double-wishbone suspension Independent wheel with
multilink system
VersionFrontRear
2.9L Engine Independent wheel
double-wishbone suspension Independent wheel with
multilink system
VersionCurb-to-curb turning circleType
2.0L Engine 38.55 ft (11.75 m)Rack and pinion with
electric power steering
VersionCurb-to-curb turning circleType
2.9L Engine 37.10 ft (11.30 m)Rack and pinion with
electric power steering
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 245
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
246
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle unladen.
Small variations with respect to the reported values are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.
A
Front
OverhangB
WheelbaseC
Rear
OverhangD
Overall LengthE
Overall HeightF
Front TrackG
Rear Track
H
Overall
Width (Incl. Mirrors)I
Overall Width
(Excl. Mirrors)
33.9 inches (862 mm) 111 inches
(2,818 mm) 39.7 inches
(1,008 mm) 184.6 inches
(4,688 mm) 66 inches
(1,677 mm) 63.5 inches
(1,612 mm) 65 inches
(1,650 mm) 85.2 inches
(2,163 mm) 74.9 inches
(1,903 mm)
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 246
260
INDEX
A
Accessories Purchased By The Owner.......... 4
Active Blind Spot Assist .............................146
Active Safety Systems ................................ 140
Active Speed Limiter ..................................101
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ......140
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) .................................102, 105Off ........................................................... 106
On............................................................106
Additives, Fuel ............................................ 250
Adjust Forward.............................................. 31, 34
Rearward ........................................... 31, 34
Air Bag......................................................... 163 Air Bag Operation ...................................165Air Bag Warning Light ............................162
Driver Knee Air Bag................................ 165Enhanced Accident Response .....168, 198
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...................198
Front Air Bag...........................................163
If Deployment Occurs ............................167
Knee Impact Bolsters ............................165
Maintaining Your Air Bag System.......... 170
Maintenance ..........................................170
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.........163
Side Air Bags ..........................................165
Transporting Pets...................................180
Air Bag Light ......................................162, 180
Air Pressure Tires ........................................................230
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS)....................... 99
Alfa DNA System .......................................... 97
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....................... 251
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ................ 140 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............................76
Automatic Climate Controls .........................50
Automatic Dimming Mirror...........................38
Automatic Door Locks ..................................28
Automatic Headlights ...................................44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ........50
Automatic Transmission ..............................91
Auxiliary Driving Systems .......................... 144
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................................57
B
Battery ..................................................79, 207 Charging System Light .............................79
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................20
Battery Recharging .................................... 208
Belts, Seat .................................................. 180
Blind Spot Monitoring ............................... 144
Bodywork (Cleaning And Maintenance) ... 239
B-Pillar Location......................................... 227
Brake System Warning Light .................................... 75, 76
Brakes ........................................................ 244 Brake Fluid Level................................... 207
Brightness, Interior Lights............................47
Bulbs, Light ................................................ 182
C
Camera, Rear ............................................. 128
Capacities, Fluid ........................................ 251
Carbon Monoxide Warning ....................... 182
Cargo Compartment .....................................66
Certification Label ..................................... 132
Chart, Tire Sizing........................................ 225
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .......................85 Checking Levels ................................ 204, 205
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 180
Checks, Safety ........................................... 180
Child Restraint ........................................... 170
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................................ 173
Child Seat Installation ........................... 178
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ..................................... 176
Infant And Child Restraints ................... 172
LATCH Positions ..................................... 174
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ....................................... 174
Older Children And Child Restraints ..... 172
Seating Positions ................................... 173
Clean Air Gasoline ..................................... 249
Cleaning Wheels.................................................... 235
Climate Control ......................................49, 55 Automatic ................................................. 50
Compact Spare Tire ................................... 234
Contract, Service........................................ 257
Cooling System Cooling Capacity .................................... 251
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 251
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ........ 102, 105
Customer Assistance ................................. 255
D
Daytime Running Lights .............................. 43
Defroster, Windshield ................................ 180
Dimensions ................................................ 246
Disabled Vehicle Towing............................ 196
Door Ajar.................................................79, 80
Door Ajar Light .......................................79, 80
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 260
261
Door Locks .................................................... 28Automatic ................................................. 28
Door Opener, Garage ................................... 40
Doors............................................................. 25
Drive Train Control (DTC) System ..............141
Driving Modes .............................................. 97
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ... 141
E
Electric Park Brake....................................... 89
Electric Remote Mirrors ............................... 38
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..........................................102
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ........................................................141
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light .............................................................. 79
Emergency In Case Of ......................................183, 189
SOS Emergency Call .............................. 183
Emergency, In Case Of Jump Starting .........................................192
Overheating ............................................ 195
Towing.....................................................197
Emission Control System Maintenance...... 85
Engine ......................................................... 242 Block Heater............................................. 88
Engine Coolant Level .............................206
Exhaust Gas Caution .............................182
Fuel Requirements ................................ 249Jump Starting .........................................194
Oil ............................................................251
Oil Selection ...........................................251
Overheating ............................................ 195
Starting ................................................... 195 Engine Compartment ................................ 204
Engine Compartment (Washing) .............. 239
Engine Oil
Level Check ........................................... 205
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature .............................................. 168, 198
Ethanol ....................................................... 249
Exhaust Gas Cautions ............................... 182
Exhaust System ......................................... 182
Exterior Lighting ..................................... 43, 44
Exterior Lights ...................................... 43, 182
F
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................................... 183
Turn Signals .............................. 45, 78, 182
Fluid Capacities ......................................... 251
Fluid Leaks ................................................. 182
Fluids And Lubricants................................ 252
Fog Lights, Rear ............................................45
Forward Collision Warning ........................ 151
Fuel Additives ................................................ 250
Clean Air................................................. 249
Ethanol ................................................... 249
Light ..........................................................82
Materials Added .................................... 250
Methanol................................................ 249
Tank Capacity ........................................ 251
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................40
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................... 249
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................ 249
Gross Axle Weight Rating .......................... 133 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................... 133
GVWR .......................................................... 132
H
Hands-Free Liftgate ..................................... 64
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 183
Head Restraints ........................................... 36
Head Rests ................................................... 36
Headlights
Switch .................................................43, 44
Headlights (Cleaning) ................................ 239
Heated Mirrors ............................................. 39
Heated Seats ............................................... 35
Heated Steering Wheel ............................... 30
Heater, Engine Block ................................... 88
Highway Assist System .............................. 111
Hill Decent Control (HDC) System............. 142
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ................... 143
Hitches Trailer Towing......................................... 134
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ............... 40
Hood Closing ...................................................... 62Opening .................................................... 62
I
Ignition .......................................................... 22 Switch ....................................................... 22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ............................. 21
In Case Of Emergency ............................... 183
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices ......... 4
Instrument Cluster ....................................... 68 Descriptions ................................ 69, 70, 78
Display ...................................................... 70Reconfigurable Display ........................... 70
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 261
263
PowerMirrors ...................................................... 38
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........... 57
Seats......................................................... 34
Sunroof ..................................................... 60
Windows ................................................... 59
Power Seats Forward.............................................. 31, 34
Rearward ........................................... 31, 34
Recline ............................................... 32, 34
Power Supply ..............................................243
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............161
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................................161
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ......................238
R
Radial Ply Tires ...........................................232
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ....... 4
Rear Camera ..............................................128
Rear Cross Path .........................................144
Reformulated Gasoline .............................. 249
Refueling Procedure ..................................130
Refueling The Vehicle ................................ 129
Reminder, Seat Belt ...................................158
Remote Control Starting System........................................ 23
Remote Keyless Entry .................................. 19
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .......................... 23
Remote Starting System ....................... 23, 86
Replacement Tires ..................................... 234
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................258
Restraints, Child .........................................170
Restraints, Head .......................................... 36 Rims And Tires ........................................... 224
Roll Over Warning ........................................... 3
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................... 180
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................. 182
Safety Defects, Reporting ......................... 258
Safety Information, Tire............................. 224
Safety Tips ................................................. 180
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................................. 182
Saving Fuel ................................................ 138
Scheduled Servicing .................................. 199
Scheduled Servicing Program
(2.0L T4 MAir Engine Versions) ................ 200
Scheduled Servicing Program
(2.9L V6 Gasoline Engine Versions) ......... 202
Seat Belt Reminder ......................................76
Seat Belts.......................................... 158, 180
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................... 160Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.......................................... 160
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.......................................... 160
Child Restraints ..................................... 170
Energy Management Feature ............... 161
Front Seat .............................................. 158
Inspection .............................................. 180
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .............. 160
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............................... 158
Pregnant Women................................... 161
Pretensioners ........................................ 161
Rear Seat ............................................... 158
Reminder ............................................... 158
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......................... 161
Untwisting Procedure ............................ 160 Seats.......................................................31, 34
Adjustment .........................................31, 34
Head Restraints ....................................... 36
Heated...................................................... 35Height Adjustment ................................... 34
Power........................................................ 34
Tilting ........................................................ 34
Security Alarm .............................................. 24
Service Assistance ..................................... 255
Service Contract......................................... 257
Service Manuals ........................................ 258
Servicing Procedures ................................. 209
Shoulder Belts............................................ 158
Signals, Turn .................................45, 78, 182
Snow Chains .............................................. 236
Snow Tires .................................................. 236
Spare Tires ........................................ 234, 235
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............................................ 104
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......................... 107
Cancel..................................................... 104Distance Setting (ACC Only) .................. 108
Resume .................................................. 104
Set .......................................................... 103
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................. 102
Starting ....................................................... 195 Button....................................................... 22Cold Weather ........................................... 87
Remote ..................................................... 23
Starting And Operating .............................. 195
Starting Procedures ................................... 195
Starting The Engine ..................................... 86
Steering ...................................................... 245 Wheel, Heated ......................................... 30
Wheel, Tilt ................................................ 29
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 263
264
INDEX
Stop/Start System ..................................... 100
StorageConsole ..................................................... 56
Suggestions For Driving .............................138
Sun Roof ................................................ 60, 61
Supplemental Restraint System –
Air Bag......................................................... 163
Suspension .................................................245
Symbol Glossary ........................................... 14
Symbols .......................................................... 6
System, Remote Starting ............................. 23
T
Telescoping Steering Column...................... 29
Tilt Steering Column..................................... 29
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......227
Tire Markings..............................................224
Tire Safety Information .............................. 224
Tire Service Kit ...........................................189
Tires .................................182, 230, 234, 238 Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................ 233Air Pressure ............................................ 230
Changing.................................................189
Compact Spare ...................................... 234
General Information......................230, 234
High Speed ............................................. 231
Inflation Pressure...................................230Life Of Tires ............................................ 233
Load Capacity................................227, 228Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 77
Quality Grading....................................... 238
Radial......................................................232
Replacement ..........................................234 Safety ............................................ 224, 230
Sizes ....................................................... 225
Snow Tires ............................................. 236
Spare Tires.................................... 234, 235
Spinning ................................................. 233
Trailer Towing ........................................ 136
Tread Wear Indicators........................... 233
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................. 135
Towing ............................................... 133, 134 Disabled Vehicle.................................... 196
Towing Eyes ............................................... 197
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ...................................................... 155
Traction Control System (TCS) .................. 144
Traffic Jam Assist System ......................... 114
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............... 117
Trailer Towing............................................. 133 Hitches ................................................... 134
Minimum Requirements ....................... 135Tips ......................................................... 137
Trailer And Tongue Weight........... 134, 135
Wiring ..................................................... 136
Trailer Towing Guide.................................. 134
Trailer Weight............................................. 134
Transmission ............................................. 244
Transporting Pets ...................................... 180
Tread Wear Indicators ............................... 233
Turn Signals ........................................... 45, 78
U
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features.........26
Passive Entry Programming.....................26
Uniform Tire Quality Grades...................... 238 Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®)
b.......................................... 40
Universal Transmitter .................................. 40
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ............... 160
Use Of The Owner’s Manual........................... 5
V
Vehicle Changes/Alterations ......................... 4
Vehicle Identification Number .................. 242
Vehicle Loading ................................. 132, 228
W
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Descriptions) .............. 76
Warnings, Roll Over ........................................ 3
Warranty Information ................................ 257
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights .................................................. 206
Washers, Windshield .............................47, 48
Weights ....................................................... 248
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care....................... 235
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ....................... 235
Wheels And Tires ....................................... 224
Wind Buffeting ............................................. 59
Windows Power........................................................ 59
Windows (Cleaning) ................................... 239
Windshield Defroster ................................. 180
Windshield Washers .................................... 48
Windshield Wiper Replacing Blades ................................... 211
Windshield Wipers ....................................... 47
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................................. 48
Wireless Charging Pad ................................ 58
23_GU_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 264