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ENGINE RESTARTING CONDITIONS
Due to comfort, emission control, and safety
reasons, the engine can restart automatically
without any action by the driver, under special
conditions, such as:
Battery not sufficiently charged.
Reduced braking system vacuum (e.g. if the
brake pedal is pressed repeatedly).
Vehicle moving (e.g. when driving on roads
with a grade).
Engine stopping by the Stop/Start system for
more than approximately three minutes.
With the automatic climate control active, an
adjustment in cabin heating or cooling is made
or with MAX-DEF function active.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped through the Stop/
Start system, if the driver releases their seat belt,
opens the driver's or passenger's door, or opens
the hood from inside the vehicle, the engine can
be restarted only by using the ignition.
This condition is indicated to the driver both
through a buzzer and a message on the
instrument cluster display.
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
If the driver does not carry out any action for more
than three minutes after the automatic engine
restart, the Stop/Start system will switch off the
engine in order to prevent fuel consumption.
In this situation, the engine can only be restarted
using the ignition device.

NOTE:
It is possible to keep the engine running by deac-
tivating the system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the Stop/Start
system is deactivated.
For failure indications

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VEHICLE INACTIVITY
In the event of vehicle inactivity (or if the battery
is replaced), special attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power supply.
Proceed as follows:
Remove connector from socket to disconnect
sensor (battery status monitoring) installed on
the negative pole of the battery. This sensor
should never be disconnected from the pole
except if the battery is replaced.
Battery Power Supply

NOTE:
After setting the ignition to OFF 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 OFF position and the driver side door
is closed.
SPEED LIMITER
DESCRIPTION
This feature allows the driver to program the
maximum speed of the vehicle.

NOTE:
The maximum set speed can be exceeded by
continuing to press the accelerator pedal.
The maximum speed can be set with the vehicle
stationary or in motion. The minimum speed that
can be set is 18 mph (30 km/h).
When this feature is active, the vehicle speed
depends on the pressing of the accelerator pedal
until the programmed speed limit is reached

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ACTIVATION
The feature can be activated/deactivated
through the radio system.
Activating The Device
To access this feature, select the “Driver
Assistance” widget in the radio system, then
select the following items in sequence:
1. Speed Limiter
2. ON
1 — Socket
2 — Sensor
3 — Connector
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Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The minimum set speed for the ACC system is
19 mph (30 km/h) and the maximum is 110 mph
(180 km/h).
The system cannot be activated:
When pressing the brake pedal.
When the brakes are overheated.
When the Electric Park Brake has been
operated.
When either PARK, REVERSE or NEUTRAL is
engaged.
When the engine RPM is above a maximum
threshold.
When the vehicle speed is not within the
operational speed range.
When the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(or Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) or other
stability control systems) are operating or
have just operated.
When the ESC system is off.
When the Forward Collision Warning system
(if equipped) is braking automatically.
In the event of a system failure.
When the engine is off.
In case of obstruction of the radar sensor (in
this case the bumper area where it is located
must be cleaned).
If the system is set, the conditions described
above also cause a cancellation or deactivation
of the system. These situations may vary
according to the conditions.

NOTE:
The system will not be deactivated when speeds
higher than those set are reached by pressing the
accelerator pedal above 110 mph (180 km/h). In
these situations, the system may not work
correctly and it is recommended to deactivate it.
The driver should always obey traffic laws and
speed limits. Never drive above applicable speed
limit restrictions.
To Activate/Deactivate
The system has four operating states:
Enabled (speed not set)
Activated (speed set)
Paused


Deactivated
To Activate
To enable the system, push and release the on/
off button located on the left side on the steering
wheel.
On/Off Button
The ACC system:• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming
vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather
conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not always fully recognize complex
dri ving conditions, whi c
h can result in
wrong or missing distance warnings.
• Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop
while following a vehicle ahead and holdthe vehicle for approximately twominutes in the stop position. If thevehicle ahead does not start movingwithin two minutes, the parking brakewill be activated and the ACC system will be canceled.
You should switch off the ACC system:
When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,
sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving
situations (i.e., in highway construction
zones).
When entering a turn lane or highway
off-ramp; when driving on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have
steep uphill or downhill slopes.
While towing a trailer.
When circumstances do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
WARNING!
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When the system is enabled and ready to
operate, the display shows the white ACC icon
above dashes in place of the speed.Enabled Icons
Setting a speed activates the system. The display
shows the icon in green with the set speed.
To Pause/Deactivate
With the feature enabled (speed not set), push
the on/off button to disable.
With the feature active (speed set), push the
on/off button to pause. The display will show the
icon in white with the speed in brackets. To
deactivate the feature, push the on/off button a
second time.To Set A Desired Speed
When the vehicle reaches the desired speed,
push the RES/SET switch downward and release
it to activate the system. When the accelerator is
released, the vehicle will maintain the set speed
automatically.
SET Switch
While the accelerator pedal is pressed, the
system will not be able to control the distance
between the vehicle and the one ahead. In this
case, the speed will be determined only by the
position of the accelerator pedal.
The system will return to normal operation as
soon as the accelerator pedal is released.
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
Once the system has been activated, you can
increase the speed by pushing the RES/SET
switch upward or decrease the speed by pushing
the RES/SET switch downward. Each time the
switch is pushed, the speed is adjusted by 1 mph. Pushing and holding the switch upward or
downward will cause the set speed to adjust in
5 mph increments until the button is released.
The new set speed is reflected in the instrument
cluster display.

NOTE:

Moving the RES/SET switch downward allows
you to adjust the speed according to the
selected unit of measurement (U.S. or Metric)
set on the radio system. Refer to the
Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual for more information.
When the unit of measurement is set to Metric,
pushing and holding the RES/SET switch will
adjust the speed in 10 km/h increments.
By keeping the accelerator pedal pressed, the
vehicle can continue to accelerate beyond the
set speed. In this case, use the RES/SET
switch to set the speed to the vehicle’s current
speed.
When you push the RES/SET button to reduce
the speed, the braking system intervenes
automatically if the engine brake does not slow
the vehicle down sufficiently to reach the set
speed. The device holds the set speed uphill
and downhill; however a slight variation is
entirely normal, particularly on slight inclines.
The transmission could shift to a lower gear
when driving downhill, or when accelerating.
This is normal and necessary to maintain the
set speed.
The system will disable while driving if the
brakes overheat.
WARNING!
Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to
go faster than you want. You could lose control
and have a collision. Always leave the system
off when you are not using it.
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ENABLING AND DISABLING PARKSENSE
For vehicles only equipped with rear sensors, to
turn the system off, push the ParkSense button
located to the left of the headlight switch. The
indicator light within the button will illuminate
when the system is turned off. Pushing the button
a second time will turn the system back on, and
the indicator light will turn off.ParkSense System On/Off Button
For vehicles equipped with front and rear
sensors, to turn the front parking sensors off,
push the ParkSense button located to the left of
the headlight switch. The indicator light within the
switch will illuminate when the system is turned
off. Pushing the button a second time will turn the
front sensors back on, and the indicator light will
turn off.

NOTE:
Deactivation of both the front and rear parking
sensors can only be done through the radio
system. The indicator light within the ParkSense system
switch will also be on in case of system failure. If
the switch is pushed with a system failure, the
indicator light will flash for approximately five
seconds. The light will then stay on constantly.

NOTE:
When the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN posi
-
tion, the ParkSense system keeps the last state
when the engine was stopped (activated or deac -
tivated) in its memory.
PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY
Parking sensor faults, if any, will be indicated
when REVERSE is engaged by a message on the
instrument cluster display

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In case of system failure, a dedicated message
appears on the instrument cluster for about
five seconds.
Cleaning The Front Or Rear Sensors : If the
display shows a message requiring the
sensors to be cleaned, make sure that the
outer surface and the underside of the front
and rear bumpers are free of debris (e.g. snow,
mud, ice, etc.). Once these areas are clear,
place the ignition in the OFF position, then
return it to ON/RUN. If the message is still
displayed, contact an authorized dealer.
Audio System Not Available : If the display
shows a message that the audio system is not
available, it means that the acoustic signal will
be emitted by the instrument panel, and not
through the vehicle’s speakers.
OPERATION WITH A TRAILER
The operation of the ParkSense system is
automatically deactivated when a trailer’s
electrical connector is plugged into the vehicle.
The sensors are automatically reactivated when
the electrical connector is removed.
WARNING!
Before using the ParkSense system, it is
strongly recommended that the ball mount
and hitch ball assembly be disconnected
from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used
for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury
or damage to vehicles or obstacles because
the hitch ball will be much closer to the
obstacle than the rear fascia when the
vehicle sounds the continuous tone. Also, the
sensors could detect the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly, depending on its size
and shape, giving a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using the ParkSense system.
Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
look behind you, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for safety
and must continue to pay attention to your
surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
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TURNING LANE KEEPING ASSIST ON OR
O
FF
The system is activated/deactivated by pressing
the button at the end of the multifunction lever.
Each time the engine is started, the system
maintains the operating mode that was selected
when it was previously turned off.
Activation/Deactivation Button
Activation Conditions
Once the activation button is pushed, the system
becomes active only if the following conditions
are met:

The car speed is higher than 37 mph (60 km/h)
(the system is deactivated at speeds equal to or
higher than 110 mph (180 km/h))

The lane limit lines are visible at least on one side

There are suitable visibility conditions
The road is straight or with wide radius bends
A suitable distance is kept from the vehicle
in front
The turn signal (to indicate leaving the lane) is
not active
LANE KEEPING ASSIST WARNING
M
ESSAGE
The Lane Keeping Assist system also advises the
driver when the car changes lanes by showing
symbols and messages on the instrument cluster
display.
The message at the top of the display remains
active only until the main reconfigurable area of
the display is activated by pressing the TRIP
button located on the end of the windshield wiper
lever

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After activating the main reconfigurable area, the
Lane Keeping Assist system messages will be
shown in the instrument cluster display.
When the system is active and the lane markings
have not been detected, the display shows two
grey lane lines.
Lane Markings Not Detected
Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected
When the system is active and only, for
example, the left lane marking has been
detected, the detected lane lights up in white
on the display. The system is then ready to provide visual warnings on the display in the
event of unintentional exiting of the lane (turn
signal indicator not activated) to the left.
Left Lane Marking Detected
When the system detects that the vehicle has
approached the lane marking and is about to
pass it, the left line on the display lights up in
yellow.
Left Lane Marking Approached

NOTE:
The system operates in the same way, but
mirrored, in the event of exiting the right lane
when only the right lane marking has been
detected.
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When enabled in the radio settings, active
guidelines are overlaid on the image to illustrate
the width of the vehicle and its projected back up
path based on the steering wheel position. A
dashed center line overlay indicates the center of
the vehicle to assist in rear parking maneuvers or
trailer hitch alignment. Different colored zones
indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the approximate
distances for each zone:
Messages On The Display
If the liftgate is opened, the camera will not detect
any obstacle behind the vehicle. The display will
show a dedicated warning message.
Make sure the liftgate is closed by pushing next to
the lock until it clicks.Important Notes
Ice, snow or mud on the surface of the camera
may reduce its sensitivity. It is important to
keep the camera surface clean, and free from
debris.
When parking, be aware of obstacles that may
be above or below the camera range.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
Before refueling, make sure that the fuel type is
correct
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Also, stop the engine before refueling.

NOTE:
An inefficient catalytic converter leads to
harmful exhaust emissions, thus contributing to
air pollution.
REFUELING CAPACITY
To ensure that you fill the tank completely, top off
twice after the first click of the fuel nozzle.
Further top-off could cause faults in the fuel
feeding system.
AreaDistance From The
Rear Of The Vehicle
Red 0–11.8 inches
(0–30 cm)
Yellow 11.8 inches to 3.3 feet
(30 cm–1 m)
Green 3.3 feet or more
(1 m or more)
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the Rear Back Up Camera. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for the safety
of your surroundings and must continue to pay
attention while backing up. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!

To avoid vehicle damage, Rear Back Up
Camera should only be used as a parking aid.
The Rear Back Up Camera is unable to view
every obstacle or object in your drive path.

To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must
be driven slowly when using the Rear Back
Up Camera to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is seen. It is recommended that the
driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using the Rear Back Up Camera.
CAUTION!
Never introduce leaded fuel to the tank,
even in small amounts in an emergency, as
this would damage the catalytic converter
beyond repair.
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Models Without Compact Spare Tire
1. Open the liftgate and lift up the load floor.Load Floor
2. Lift up the cover to reach the emergency opening cable on the side of the fuel door.
Cargo Box 3. Pull the cable to release the fuel door lock.
Cargo Box Opened
4. Open the fuel door by pushing it.

NOTE:
If the filler compartment is washed with a pres -
sure washer, keep it at a distance of at least
8 inches (20 cm).
1 — Cover
2 — Release Cable
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open
or the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to turn on.
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place gas
containers on the ground while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not
“top off” the fuel tank after filling.
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TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION
The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in
selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Trailer towing is not permissible with the 2.9L engine.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
ClassMax. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lb (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lb (4,535 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your
given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Engine/TransmissionMaximum GTWMaximum Trailer TW (See Note)
2.0L Engine 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) 300 lb (136 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.

NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on
the Tire and Loading Information placard.
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