brake ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2021 Owners Manual

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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
We have written this Owner’s Manual to help you get to know all of the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. Please take the
necessary time to familiarize yourself with all the dynamic features of your vehicle.
Here you will find important information and warnings regarding the use of your vehicle, and how to achieve the best performance from the
technical features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read through the Owner’s Manual before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become familiar with the
controls of your vehicle, especially with sections concerning the brakes, handling, transmission, and vehicle behavior on different road surfaces.
This Owner’s Manual also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care, and
maintenance of your Alfa Romeo over time.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate both your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at Alfa Romeo.
For questions or comments pertaining to your vehicle, please contact:
Alfa Romeo Customer Care Center:
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI
48321–8004
Phone: 1-844-Alfa-USA
(1-844-253-2872)
Alfa Romeo Customer Care (Canada):
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1-877-230-0563 (English)
Phone: 1-877-515-9112 (French)
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Refueling
Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital
components of the supply system.For
further details on the use of the correct fuel, see
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Starting The Engine
Make sure that the electric parking brake is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Next, press the brake
pedal, and then push the engine START/STOP button.
Parking On Flammable Material
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on potential fire hazards such as: grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flammable material.
Respecting The Environment
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
Electrical Accessories
If you decide to add electrical accessories after purchasing the vehicle, with the risk of gradually draining the battery, contact an autho -
rized Alfa Romeo dealer. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support
the required load.
Scheduled Servicing
Correctly performed maintenance procedures are essential for ensuring that your vehicle continuously maintains its quality in perfor -
mance and safety features, environmental friendliness, and low running costs.
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Accessories Purchased By The Owner

If you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case drain the electrical supply after purchasing the vehicle, contact an authorized dealer. Dealer personnel will check whether the vehicle's electrical
system is able to withstand the load required or whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.

NOTE:

Use caution when adding additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims, or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes and affect
efficiency under sharp and repeated braking, or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedals (mats, etc.).

FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices
FCA US LLC authorizes the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialized center, in compliance with
manufacturer's specifications.

NOTE:

Local authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices that modify the features of the vehicle have been installed. This also may void
the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it.
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
WARNING!
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road handling, thus causing accidents, in which the occupants could
even be fatally injured.
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Adaptive Frontlight System
(AFS Function) — If Equipped ................ 44 Turn Signals ........................................... 44
Lane Change Assist ............................... 44
Static Bending Light Function (SBL) —
If Equipped ............................................. 44
INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................................44
Front Map Reading Lights ..................... 45
Interior Ambient Lighting ....................... 45
Rear Overhead Light .............................. 46
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ....... 46
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS....46
Windshield Wiper Operation ................ 47
Rain Sensing Wipers.............................. 47
CLIMATE CONTROL .................................48
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate
Control System ...................................... 49
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT....55
Glove Compartment .............................. 55
Center Console ...................................... 56
Power Outlet........................................... 56
Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray —
If Equipped ............................................. 57
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ... 57

POWER WINDOWS ...................................58
Power Window Controls......................... 58
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........60
Power Sunroof........................................ 60
Opening And Closing The Sunroof ........ 60
Venting Sunroof ..................................... 61
Sun Shade Operation ............................ 61
Pinch Protect Feature ............................ 61
Re-Initialization Procedure .................... 61
Sunroof Maintenance ............................ 61
HOOD ........................................................ 62
Opening .................................................. 62
Closing.................................................... 62
TRUNK ...................................................... 63
Opening .................................................. 63
Closing.................................................... 64
Trunk Initialization ................................. 64
Trunk Specifications ............................. 64
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SYSTEMS .................................................. 65
ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC SPOILER
(QUADRIFOGLIO VEHICLES) .................... 65
Carbon Fiber Active Aero Front
Spoiler .................................................... 65
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES............. 66
Instrument Cluster ................................ 66
Tachometer............................................ 67
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge ............ 67
Fuel Level Gauge ................................... 68
Speedometer ......................................... 68
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY............ 68
Instrument Cluster Display
Description ............................................. 68 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Display.................................................... 68 Reconfigurable Display Items ............... 68
Customer Programmable Settings ....... 72
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ................. 73
Red Warning Lights ............................... 73
Amber Warning Lights ........................... 75 Green Indicator Lights ...........................77
Blue Indicator Lights ..............................77
Red Symbols...........................................78
Amber Symbols ......................................79
Green Symbols .......................................83
Blue Symbols .......................................... 83
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ...........84
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity .......................................... 84
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ....................85
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ............................86
Starting Procedure .................................86
Remote Starting System ........................86
Cold Weather Operation ........................87
Extended Park Starting ..........................87
If Engine Fails To Start ...........................88
After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine .....................................................88 Stopping The Engine ..............................88
Turbocharger Cool Down .......................88
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —
IF EQUIPPED ............................................89
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................89
Engine Break-In ......................................89
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) .................90
Electric Park Brake (EPB) Operating
Modes .....................................................92 Safe Hold ................................................92
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION....................92
Display .................................................... 93
Gear Selector ......................................... 94
Transmission Operating Modes ............ 94
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode....................................................... 97 Brake/Transmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI) System ......................... 97 Important Notes ..................................... 97
ALFA DNA / PRO SELECTOR ....................99
Alfa DNA System .................................... 99
Driving Modes ........................................ 99
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 102STOP/START SYSTEM ........................... 102
Stop/Start System ............................... 102
Operating Mode ...................................102
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation .........................................103 Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ........................................103 Engine Restarting Conditions .............103
Safety Functions ..................................103
Irregular Operation .............................. 104
Vehicle Inactivity ..................................104
SPEED LIMITER ..................................... 104
Description ...........................................104
Activation..............................................104
Speed Limit Programming...................105
Exceeding The Programmed Speed ... 105
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing .....105
Deactivation .........................................105
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS ................. 105
Cruise Control — If Equipped .............. 105
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped ........................................... 107
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 115
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 116
Operation ............................................. 116
Indications On The Display ................. 117
System Status...................................... 117
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 118
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 119
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 119
Operation ............................................. 120
Indications On The Display ................. 121
System Status...................................... 121
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 122
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................ 123
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 123
Indications On The Display ................. 123
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................ 124
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 124
Indications On The Display ................. 124
Acceptance/Rejection Of The
Suggested Speed ................................ 125
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................ 125
ParkSense Sensors ............................. 126
ParkSense Display............................... 126 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .... 127
ParkSense Warning Display ............... 127
ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ......................................... 128
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 128
Lane Departure Warning
Operation ............................................. 128 Turning Lane Departure Warning On
Or Off .................................................... 129 Lane Departure Warning Message .... 129
Changing Lane Departure Warning
Status................................................... 130
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 130
Turning Lane Keeping Assist On
Or Off .................................................... 131 Lane Keeping Assist Warning
Message .............................................. 131
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................. 134 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 135
Refueling The Vehicle ......................... 135
Refueling Procedure .......................... 135
VEHICLE LOADING ................................ 136
Certification Label ............................... 136
TRAILER TOWING .................................. 138 SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING ............... 138
Saving Fuel .......................................... 138
Driving Style......................................... 138
Conditions Of Use................................ 138
Transporting Passengers .................... 139
Transporting Animals .......................... 139
Exhaust Gas......................................... 139
Performance — Quadrifoglio............... 139
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SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 141
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 141
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) —
If Equipped ...........................................142 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) .........142
Drive Train Control (DTC) System —
If Equipped ...........................................142 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........142
Hill Start Assist (HSA)...........................143
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) .....................143
Traction Control System (TCS) ............144
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 144
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ..........................................145 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) System —
If Equipped ..........................................147 Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System —
If Equipped ...........................................150 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System ..................................................151 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ..................................... 156
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 159
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ..............................................159 Important Safety Precautions .............159
Seat Belt Systems ............................... 159
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)...................................... 165 Child Restraints....................................174
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 187
Transporting Passengers .................... 187
Transporting Pets ............................... 187
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 187 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .................. 188 Exhaust Gas ......................................... 189
Carbon Monoxide Warnings................ 189
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............. 190SOS - EMERGENCY CALL ...................... 190
TIRE SERVICE KIT .................................. 194
Description ........................................... 194
Inflation Procedure .............................. 195
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ............................................... 197 Sealant Cartridge Replacement ......... 197
JUMP STARTING .................................... 198
Remote Battery Connection Posts ..... 198
Jump Starting....................................... 199
Bump Starting...................................... 200
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............... 200
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ....................... 201
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 201
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models........ 202
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............ 202
TOW EYES............................................... 202ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) .................. 203EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 203 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 204
Periodic Checks................................... 204
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle............... 204
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Engine ...... 205
Maintenance Plan — 2.9L Engine ...... 208
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 211
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine ......... 211
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine ........ 212
Engine Oil............................................. 213
Engine Coolant .................................... 214
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights............................................ 214 Brake Fluid .......................................... 214
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 214 Useful Advice For Extending
The Life Of Your Battery ...................... 214 Battery ................................................. 215
Pressure Washing ............................... 215
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 215
Important Notes .................................. 215
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................... 217
Engine Oil............................................. 217
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 217
Engine Air Cleaner............................... 217
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance ....................................... 217 Lubricating Moving Parts Of
The Bodywork ...................................... 218 Windshield Wiper ................................ 218
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Exhaust System ...................................220
Engine Cooling System ........................ 220
Braking System ....................................222
Automatic Transmission ......................222
Replacing The Battery ......................... 223
FUSES ..................................................223
BULB REPLACEMENT ..........................228
TIRES ...................................................... 234
Tire Safety Information ....................... 234
Tires — General Information ...............241
Spare Tires — If Equipped .................. 246
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...............246
Tire Types ............................................. 247
Snow Traction Devices ........................ 248
Tire Rotation Recommendations ........249
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ........ 250
Treadwear ............................................ 250
Traction Grades ...................................250
Temperature Grades ...........................250
STORING THE VEHICLE ........................ 250
BODYWORK ........................................... 252
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents ................................................... 252 Corrosion Warranty .............................. 252
Preserving The Bodywork ....................252
INTERIORS ............................................. 253
Seats And Fabric Parts ........................ 253
Leather Seats....................................... 254
Plastic And Coated Parts .....................254
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped.............254
Genuine Leather Surfaces —
If Equipped ...........................................254 Carbon Fiber Parts ............................... 254
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)........................................ 255
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate ..................................................... 255
ENGINE ................................................... 256
POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 257
TRANSMISSION...................................... 258 BRAKES .................................................. 258SUSPENSION.......................................... 259
STEERING SYSTEM ................................ 259
DIMENSIONS — 2.0L ENGINE ............... 260
DIMENSIONS — 2.9L Engine ................. 261
WEIGHTS — 2.0L ENGINE ...................... 262
WEIGHTS — 2.9L ENGINE ...................... 262
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........................... 263
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... 263
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............... 263
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 263 Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ............ 263 Materials Added To Fuel ..................... 264
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 264
FLUID CAPACITIES.................................. 265
2.0L Engine.......................................... 265
2.9L V6 Engine .................................... 266
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ....... 267CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..... 268
PERFORMANCE — 2.0L ENGINE ........... 269
PERFORMANCE — 2.9L ENGINE ........... 269 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 270
Prepare For The Appointment ............ 270
Prepare A List ...................................... 270
Be Reasonable With Requests........... 270
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................... 270
Alfa Romeo Customer Center............. 270
Alfa Romeo Customer Care
(Canada) .............................................. 270 Customer Assistance For The Hearing
Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .......... 271 Service Contract ................................. 271
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................. 272
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ............. 272
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ................................. 272 In Canada ............................................ 272
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .............. 272General Information .............................. 273
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Some car components have colored labels
with symbols indicating precautions to be
observed when using this component. It is
important to follow all warnings when oper-
ating your vehicle. See below for the definition
of each symbol
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Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light

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Brake Warning Light
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Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) Failure
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Oil Temperature Warning Light

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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

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Amber Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped

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Tire Pressure Low Warning Light

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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Warning Light
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Rear Fog Lights
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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
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Fuel Reserve/Limited Range
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Green Indicator Lights
Automatic High Beam
Indicator Light — If Equipped
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Amber Warning Lights
Left Turn Signal Indicator
Light

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Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
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Right Turn Signal Indicator Light

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Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
— If Equipped
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Red Symbols
Alfa Steering Torque (AST)
Failure

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Alternator Failure
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Automatic Transmission Failure

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Driver Attention Assist
(DAA) System Activation
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Green Indicator Lights
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Speed Limiter System Failure

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap
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Electric Park Brake Failure
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Low Coolant Level — If Equipped
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Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System
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Wear On Brake Pads
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Dynamic Drive Control System Failure
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Windshield Wiper Failure
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Generic Indication
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All Wheel Drive Failure
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Amber Symbols
Temporary All Wheel Drive
Failure — If Equipped
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ABS Activation
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Adaptive Front Lighting System Failure
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Soft Suspension Calibration Insertion — If Equipped
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Shock Absorbers Failure
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Windshield Washer Liquid Level

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Wear ON Carbon Ceramic
Material (CCM) Brake Discs — If Equipped
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Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System Failure
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Highway Assist System
(HAS)/Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) System Failure
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Amber SymbolsGreen Symbols
Headlights

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Automatic Headlights
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Stop/Start Operation
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Cruise Control Activated
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Adaptive Cruise Control System — If Equipped
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Blue Indicator Lights
Automatic High Beam
Headlights — If Equipped
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High Beam Headlights
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IGNITION SWITCH
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as
long as the key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
The START/STOP ignition button has several
operating modes. These modes are OFF, ACC,
and ON/RUN.START/STOP Ignition Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped
Steering is locked
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
locking, alarm, etc.) are still available ACC

Engine is not started
Some electrical devices are available (e.g.
power windows)
ON/RUN
The engine will start (when foot is on the
brake pedal)
All the electrical devices are available (e.g.
climate controls, etc.)
If the ignition switch does not change the
mode by pushing the button, the key fob may
have a low or depleted battery. In this situa -
tion, a back up method can be used to operate
the ignition switch. Proceed as follows:
1. Lift the front armrest.
2. Lay the key fob on the indicated spot in the bottom of the center console, positioning
the key fob as shown in the following
image, while pushing the START/STOP
ignition button to start the ignition.
Key Fob Placement Location
NOTE:

For more information on proper engine
starting procedures, see
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With the keyless ignition in the ACC position,
if 30 minutes pass with the gear selector in
PARK and the engine off, the ignition will
automatically reset to the OFF position.
When opening the driver's door with the
ignition in the ACC position (engine not
running), a chime will sound to remind you
to place the ignition in the OFF position. In
addition to the chime, the message will
display “Ignition Or Accessory On” in the
cluster
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WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
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