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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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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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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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Front Map Reading Lights
The front map/reading and overhead lights
are mounted in the overhead console. Each
light can be turned on by pushing the corre-
sponding switch on the console. These
switches are backlit for night time visibility. To
turn the lights off, push the switch a second
time.
Overhead Console

NOTE:

Before getting out of the vehicle, ensure that
the overhead lights are off. This will prevent
the battery level from being drained once the doors are closed. If a light is left on acciden
-
tally, the overhead lights turn off automatically
approximately 15 minutes after the engine
has been turned off.
Overhead Light Timing
To assist getting in and out of the vehicle at
night or in poorly-lit areas, two timed modes
are available to keep the interior lighting on
after the engine is turned off.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle
The overhead lights will illuminate as follows:
For a few seconds when the doors are
unlocked.
For approximately three minutes when one
of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the doors are
locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
Exiting Overhead Light Timing
The overhead lights will turn off as follows:
After all doors are closed upon entering the
vehicle, the three minute timer will stop and
a second timer will start for the overhead
lights. This timing will end when the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
When the doors are locked.
After 15 minutes to preserve the battery. Timing While Getting Out Of The Vehicle
After placing the ignition in the OFF position,
the overhead lights will turn on as follows:
For a few seconds after the engine stops.
For approximately three minutes when one
of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the last door is
closed.
The timing ends automatically when the doors
are locked.
Interior Ambient Lighting
The brightness of the interior passenger
compartment lights can be adjusted through
the radio system.
To access the adjustment function, on the
main menu select the following items in
sequence:
1. "Settings."
2. "Lights."
3. "Interior Ambient Lighting."
The lights can be adjusted to seven different
levels of brightness.
1 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light Switch
2 — Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3 — Overhead Lights Switch
4 — Front Map Reading Lights Switch
5 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light Switch
6 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
7 — Center Reading/Map Light
8 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light
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Center Console
The center console storage compartment is
located between the front seats.
To access the center console storage, lift the
upper part of the center console.Center Console
Power Outlet

Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (15 Amp)
power outlet that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlet is
labeled with either a “key” symbol to indicate
how the outlet is powered. Power outlets labeled
with a “key” are powered when the ignition is in
the ON/RUN or ACC position.

NOTE:

All accessories connected to the “battery”
powered outlets should be removed or turned
off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the
battery against discharge.
115 Volt Power Inverter — If Equipped
The Power Inverter is located inside of the
center console. It can be used for small
battery-powered electrical appliances with
powers up to 150 W (e.g. cameras, video
camera, tablets, razors, etc.)

NOTE:

Do not connect devices with powers higher
than 150 W to the socket. Do not damage the
socket by using unsuitable adapters. Center Console Power Outlet
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove
compartment in the open position. Driving
with the glove compartment open may
result in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position.
Driving with the console compartment lid
open may result in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:

Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted into any
12 Volt outlet.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
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Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray — If Equipped
If equipped, the cigar lighter is located on the
bottom of the center stack, in front of the
cupholders.
To activate the cigar lighter, push in and wait a
few seconds. Once the cigar lighter has
returned to its original position, it is ready for
use.

NOTE:

Always ensure the cigar lighter is turned off
when not in use.1 — Cigar Lighter
If equipped, the ash tray is a removable plastic
container located inside the cupholder.
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
Wireless Charging Pad
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A
Qi wireless charging pad located inside of the
center console. This charging pad is designed
to wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile
phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic
induction to transfer power to your mobile
device.
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi
wireless charging.
CAUTION!
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object
in the power outlets as this will damage
the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use
of the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones,
etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
After the use of high power draw accesso -
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with accessories still
plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's
battery.
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100 to 300 miles (160 to 483 km):
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid accelera-
tion in lower gears (FIRST to THIRD gears).
Avoid aggressive braking.

Drive with the engine speed less than
5,000 RPM.

Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
Exercise the full engine RPM range, shifting
manually (paddles or gear shift) at higher
RPM when possible.
Do not perform sustained operation with
the accelerator pedal at wide open throttle.
Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km):
Do not participate in track events, sport
driving schools, or similar activities during
the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km).

NOTE:

Monitor engine oil with every refueling and add
if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher through the first oil change interval.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
The EPB features a switch located on the
center console, a caliper with motor for each
rear wheel, and an electronic control module.
Electric Park Brake Switch
The EPB can be engaged in two ways:
Manually, by pulling the switch on the
center console.
Automatically, in “Safe Hold” or “Auto Park
Brake” conditions.

NOTE:

Normally, the EPB is engaged automatically
when the engine is stopped. This function can
be deactivated/activated on the Information
and Entertainment system by selecting the
following items in sequence on the main
menu: “Settings”, “Driver Assistance” and
“Automatic Parking Brake”. In addition to engaging the EPB, along with
steering and positioning chocks in front of the
wheels (when on a steep slope), you must
always place the vehicle in the PARK (P) mode
before leaving.

Should the vehicle battery be faulty, the battery
must be replaced in order to unlock the EPB.

Engaging The EPB Manually
Briefly pull the switch located on the center
console to manually engage the EPB when the
vehicle is stationary.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle when engaging the EPB.
A slight movement of the brake pedal may be
detected when engaging the EPB with the
brake pedal pressed.
With the EPB engaged, the BRAKE warning
light on the instrument panel and the switch
will illuminate. CAUTION!
With the EPB failure warning light on, some
functions of the EPB are deactivated. In this
case the driver is responsible for brake
activation and vehicle parking in complete
safety conditions.
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If, under exceptional circumstances, the use of
the brake is required with the vehicle in motion,
keep the switch on the center console pulled as
long as the brake action is necessary.

The BRAKE warning light may turn on with the
hydraulic system temporarily unavailable; in
this case braking is controlled by the motors.
The brake lights will also automatically turn on
in the same way as for normal braking with the
use of the brake pedal.
Release the switch on the center console to
stop the braking action with the vehicle in
motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle is
braked until a speed below 1.9 mph (3 km/h)
is reached and the switch is kept pulled, the
parking brake will definitively engage.

NOTE:

Driving the vehicle with the EPB engaged, or
using it several times to slow down the vehicle,
may cause severe damage to the braking
system.Disengaging The EPB Manually
In order to manually release the parking brake,
the ignition should be in the ACC mode. Press
the brake pedal, and then push the switch on
the center console briefly.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle, and a slight movement of the brake
pedal may be detected during disengagement.
After disengaging the Electric Park Brake, the
BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel
and the light on the switch will turn off.
If the BRAKE warning light on the instrument
panel remains on with the EPB disengaged,
this indicates a fault: in this case, contact an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
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.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle or in a location accessible to chil -
dren. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

Be sure the parking brake is fully disen -
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
Never use gear position PARK (P) instead of
the EPB. Always engage the EPB when
parking the vehicle to prevent injury or
damage caused by the unexpected
movement of the vehicle.
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Electric Park Brake (EPB) Operating Modes
The EPB may operate as follows:
“Dynamic Operating Mode”: this mode is
activated by pulling the switch repeatedly
while driving.
“Static Engagement and Release Mode”:
with the vehicle stationary, the EPB can be
activated by pulling the switch on the center
console once. Push the switch and the
brake pedal at the same time to disengage
the brake.
“Drive Away Release”: the EPB will automat-
ically disengage with the driver side seat
belt fastened and the detection of an action
performed by the driver to move the vehicle
(forward gear or reverse gear). This feature
can be turned on or off in the Information
and Entertainment System.

NOTE:

If the car is equipped with carbon-ceramic
brake discs, it is necessary to fasten the seat
belts or turn off the EPB before starting to
avoid damages to the ceramic brake discs.
“Safe Hold”: if the vehicle speed is lower
than 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the gear selector is
not in PARK (P) position and the driver's
intention of leaving the vehicle is detected,
the EPB will automatically engage to hold
the vehicle in safety conditions.
“Auto Park Brake”: if the vehicle speed is
below 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the EPB will auto -
matically engage when the gear selector is
in PARK (P) position. The light on the switch
located on the center console switches on
together with the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel when the parking
brake is engaged and applied to the wheels.
Each automatic parking brake engagement
can be canceled by pressing the switch on
the center console and at the same time
moving the gear selector for the transmis -
sion to position PARK (P).
Safe Hold
Safe Hold is a safety function that automati -
cally engages the Electric Park Brake in the
event of a dangerous condition for the vehicle.
The Electric Park Brake engages automatically
to prevent vehicle movement if:
The vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h).
A transmission operating mode different
from PARK (P) is activated.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
The driver side door is open.
No attempts to apply pressure on the brake
pedal have been detected.
The vehicle is parked on roads with a slope
of more than 4%. The “Safe Hold” function can be temporarily
disabled by pushing the switch located on the
center console and the brake pedal at the
same time, with the vehicle stationary and the
driver side door open.
Once disabled, the function will activate again
when the vehicle speed reaches 12 mph
(20 km/h) or the ignition is cycled to OFF and
then to ACC.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled 8-speed automatic transmission
where gear shifting automatically takes place,
depending on the vehicle usage instanta
-
neous parameters (vehicle speed, grade, and
accelerator pedal position).
Manual gear shifting can still occur thanks to
the “sequential mode” position for the gear
selector.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle
could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit someone or something.
Only shift into gear when the engine is
idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.
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Gear Selector
The gear functioning is controlled by the gear
selector, which can assume the following posi-
tions:
P = PARK
R = REVERSE
N = NEUTRAL
D = DRIVE (automatic forward speed)
AutoStick : using + manually shift to higher
gear; – to manually shift to lower gear
The positions diagram is illustrated on the top
of the gear selector.
Gear Selector Center Console
The letter corresponding to the mode selected
on the gear selector lights up and appears on
the instrument cluster display. To select a mode, move the gear selector
forward or backwards, together with pressing
the brake pedal and gear selector button to
engage REVERSE (R).
Gear Selector
The gear selector is a joystick style shifting
mechanism which returns to the center posi -
tion automatically. It can be pushed forward
twice and rearward twice, based on the
starting condition.
The PARK (P) mode can be enabled/disabled
by pushing the PARK (P) button.
To transition the vehicle into REVERSE (R)
mode from DRIVE (D) mode, or into DRIVE (D)
mode from REVERSE (R) mode, it is necessary
to move the gear selector by pushing the gear
selector button. When using AutoStick to change gears, move
the gear selector left from DRIVE (D) and then
forward toward the - symbol or backward
toward the + symbol and the gear is changed.
To shift out of PARK (P), or to pass from posi
-
tion NEUTRAL (N) to position DRIVE (D) or
REVERSE (R), the vehicle must be moving at a
low speed or stopped, and the brake pedal
must also be pressed.

NOTE:
DO NOT accelerate while shifting from posi -
tion PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to another
position.
After selecting a gear, wait a few seconds
before accelerating. This precaution is
particularly important with a engine cold.
Transmission Operating Modes
PARK (P)
The transmission is locked in this mode. The
engine can be started in this mode.

NOTE:

Never try to engage PARK (P) mode when the
vehicle is moving. Before leaving the vehicle,
make sure this mode is engaged (letter P
shown on the display and gear selector) and
that the parking brake is engaged.
When parking on a flat surface, first engage
the PARK (P) mode and then engage the Elec -
tric Park Brake.
1 — Gear Selector
2 — PARK (P) Button
3 — Gear Selector Button
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