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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
System of the vehicle.
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.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, 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.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.

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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
recommended that this seat only be used by a
person who can use the backrest as a substi-
tute for the head restraint.
Rear Seat
Split Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
provide an additional storage area.
Extending the right side of the trunk allows you
to carry two passengers on the left part of the
rear seat, while extending the left side allows
you to carry one passenger.
Center Backrest Section Tilting
The center backrest can be tilted forward for a
“Ski-Pass Through” feature from the trunk.
Before tilting the backrest, 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, release the center
part of the backrest from its housing and tilt it
using the head restraint.Center Backrest Section Tilting Center Backrest Section Repositioning
Using the head restraint, lift the center portion
upwards, accompanying it during its move
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ment, and lightly push to make sure that it is
properly attached. Make sure that the armrest
is properly attached by attempting to move it.
If it is not attached, repeat the operation.
To Lower Rear Seat
Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to
allow for extended cargo space and still main -
tain some rear seating room.

NOTE:

Be sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward. This will allow the rear
seatback to fold down easily.
1. Completely lower the rear seat head restraints
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2. Place the seat belt so that it doesn't impede the movement of the backrest
while tilting it.
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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3. From inside the luggage compartment,operate lever 1 to tilt the left part or lever
2 to tilt the right part of the backrest: it will
automatically tilt forward. If necessary,
assist the backrest during the initial stage
of tilting.
Seat Release Levers

NOTE:

You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and by simply opening the seats
to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place.
If interference from the cargo area prevents
the seatback from fully locking, you will have
difficulty returning the seat to its proper posi -
tion.

NOTE:

Make sure the seat belts are in the front of the
seatback, and that they are not twisted, or
trapped behind the seatbacks.
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 seat -
back, and lightly push to make sure that it is
properly locked into place. If the seatback is
not locked, repeat the operation.
1 — Left Side Seat Release Lever
2 — Right Side Seat Release Lever
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 passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.

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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 seat-
back.
Power Seat Adjustment
Adjusting 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.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down — If Equipped
The seat angle can be adjusted in four direc -
tions. Lift or push the front part of seat switch
to move the front part of the seat in the corre -
sponding direction. Release the seat switch
when the seat has reached the desired posi -
tion.
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.
1 — Seat Adjustment
2 — Recline Adjustment
3 — Lumbar Adjustment
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.

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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 infor
-
mation.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see
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6 — Adjustment Lever
4 — Power Adjustable Bolster Buttons
5 — Driver Memory Settings Buttons
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi
-
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, espe -
cially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back 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.
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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 Infor-
mation and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for further information.
You can select three heating levels:
Maximum — three LED indicators illumi -
nated 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.
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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.
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 posi-
tioned 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 adjust
-
ment 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.
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 occu -
pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above 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 opera -
tion 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.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improp -
erly 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 improp -
erly adjusted or removed could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
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For upward adjustment, pull up on the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
For downward adjustment, push in the adjust-
ment 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.
Head Restraint Removal
To remove adjustable head restraints,
proceed as follows:
1. Raise the head restraints to their maximum height. 2. Push the adjustment button and the
release button at the side of the two
supports.
3. Remove the head restraints by pulling them upwards.
To reinstall the head restraints, proceed as
follows:
1. Hold down both the adjustment button and release button while placing the head
restraint post into the holes.
2. Then, reposition the head restraint to the appropriate height for the passengers.
MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Mirror
The rearview mirror can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right. The mirror should be adjusted
to center on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you.
You can turn the feature on or off by pushing
the button at the base of the mirror.
Electrochromic Mirror Power Button
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
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 occu
-
pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat. CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution
directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution
onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.

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Vanity Mirror
On the driver and passenger sun visor, there is
a light which illuminates the sun visor mirror
when folded down.Sun Visor Mirror
The courtesy light turns on automatically by
lifting the cover.
Sun Visors
The sun visors are located at the sides of the
interior rearview mirror. They can be adjusted
forward and toward the side window.
To direct the visor toward the side window,
detach the visor from the interior rearview
mirror side hook and turn it towards the side
window. From this position, the sun visor can also be
extended toward the rear of the vehicle for
additional blockage of sunlight.
There are courtesy mirrors with lights on the
back of the sun visors.
Rotate Sun Visor Toward Passenger Window

NOTE:

A rear facing child restraint system should
never be fitted in the front passenger seat.
Always comply with the instructions on the sun
visor
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The power mirror switch is located on the
driver’s side door trim panel.
To adjust the power mirrors, first select the
desired mirror using the power mirror control. To adjust the selected mirror, push the knob in
the direction desired.

NOTE:

Once adjustment is complete, rotate the
knob to the neutral position to prevent acci
-
dental movements.
The power mirrors can be adjusted with the
ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Power Mirror Control
1 — Sun Visor Mirror Cover
1 — Power Mirror Control Knob
A — Left
B — Right
C — Power Folding Position
D — Neutral
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Power Folding Outside Mirrors
To fold the door mirrors in using the Power
Folding Mirror function, make sure the power
mirror control knob is in the neutral position,
and move the knob to the power folding posi-
tion. Move the knob again to return the mirrors
to the driving position.
If the power mirror control knob is moved
again during door mirror folding (from closed
to open position and vice versa), the move -
ment direction is reversed. Automatic Power Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors will fold in when exiting
the vehicle (the ignition is OFF, all doors are
closed, and the doors are locked). The mirrors
return to the driving position when the vehicle
is then unlocked.
If the door mirrors were folded using the power
mirror control knob, they can only be returned
to the driving position by moving the knob to
the power folding position again.

NOTE:

The power folding operation can be enabled
only when the vehicle speed is lower than
31 mph (50 km/h).
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If
Equipped
The outside mirrors will automatically dim for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is
controlled by the inside automatic dimming
mirror. The mirrors will automatically adjust for
headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts.
Heated Mirrors
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature will be activated whenever you
push the rear defrost button in the climate
controls.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR
OPENER (HOMELINK®)
HomeLink® Buttons
HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held
transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates,
lighting, or home security systems. The
HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehi
-
cles 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink® buttons that are located in
the overhead console or sun visor designate
the three different HomeLink® channels.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an
outside convex mirror will look smaller and
farther away than they really are. Relying
too much on side convex mirrors could
cause you to collide with another vehicle or
other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in a side convex mirror.
1 — Homelink® Button 1
2 — Homelink® Button 2
3 — Homelink® Button 3
4 — Homelink® Indicator
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