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Refueling
Gas engines: 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.
Diesel engines: Do not use other products or mixtures as they may cause damage to the engine beyond repair and consequently invali -
date the warranty. For further details on the use of the correct fuel, see
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Starting The Engine
Make sure that the electric park 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 (if equipped).
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 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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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 .......................... 87
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 ..................................................... 91 Safe Hold ................................................ 91
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION....................92
Display .................................................... 93
Gear Selector ......................................... 93
Transmission Operating Modes ............ 94
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode....................................................... 96 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) System ......................................... 96 Important Notes ..................................... 97
ALFA DNA SELECTOR ...............................98
Alfa DNA System .................................... 98
Driving Modes ........................................ 98
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 101 STOP/START SYSTEM............................ 101
Operating Mode ................................... 101
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation ......................................... 102 Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ........................................ 102 Engine Restarting Conditions ............. 102
Safety Functions .................................. 102
Energy Saving Function....................... 102
Irregular Operation .............................. 103
Vehicle Inactivity .................................. 103
SPEED LIMITER ...................................... 103
Description ........................................... 103
Activation ............................................. 103
Speed Limit Programming .................. 103
Exceeding The Programmed Speed ... 104
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing ..... 104
Deactivation ......................................... 104
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 104
Cruise Control — If Equipped .............. 104
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .......................................... 106
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 114
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 114
Operation ............................................. 114
Indications On The Display ................. 115
System Status...................................... 115
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 116
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 117
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 117
Operation ............................................. 118 Indications On The Display ................. 118
System Status ..................................... 119
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 119
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 120
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 120
Indications On The Display ................. 121
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 121
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 122
Indications On The Display ................. 122
Acceptance/Rejection Of The
Suggested Speed ................................ 122
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 123
ParkSense Sensors............................. 123
ParkSense Display .............................. 124
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .... 124
ParkSense Warning Display ............... 125
Operation With A Trailer...................... 125
ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ......................................... 126
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM.................................................. 126
Lane Departure Warning Operation... 126
Turning Lane Departure Warning On
Or Off .................................................... 127 Lane Departure Warning Message .... 127
Changing Lane Departure Warning
Status................................................... 128
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Blue Warning 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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Door Open

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Power Steering Failure

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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Warning Light
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Too High

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Hood Cap Not Properly Shut
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Insufficient Engine Oil Level

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Low Engine Oil Pressure

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Trunk Lid Not
Properly Shut
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Amber Symbols
Engine Immobilizer
Failure/Break-In Attempt

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Fuel Cut-Off
Indicator Light
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Park Sensors
System Failure
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Red Symbols
Engine Oil Change
Required— If Equipped

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Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure
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Engine Oil Level Sensor Failure
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System Failure — If Equipped

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Stop/Start System Failure

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Rain Sensor Failure
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Dusk Sensor Failure
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Blind Spot
Monitoring System Failure — If Equipped

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Amber Symbols
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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 (ACC) 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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Programming And Requesting Additional
Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by
an authorized dealer.

NOTE:

Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle,
it cannot be re-purposed and repro-
grammed to another vehicle.
Only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is
programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at
an authorized dealer. This procedure consists
of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key fob is one that has
never been programmed
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NOTE:

When having the Engine Immobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle keys with
you to an authorized dealer.
For Quadrifoglio models, if you need a
replacement key fob, contact an authorized
dealer.
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The Engine Immobilizer system prevents unau-
thorized use of the vehicle by disabling engine
starting. The system does not need to be
enabled or activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or
unlocked.
The system uses a key fob, keyless push
button ignition and a Radio Frequency (RF)
receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle oper
-
ation. Therefore, only key fobs that are
programmed to the vehicle can be used to
start and operate the vehicle. The system will
shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid
key fob is used to start the engine.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON/RUN
position, the vehicle security light will turn on
for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates
that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the
bulb check, it indicates that someone used an
invalid key fob to start the engine. Either of
these conditions will result in the engine being
shut off after two seconds. If the vehicle security light turns on during
normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for
longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that
there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.
All of the key fobs provided with your new
vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle
electronics.

NOTE:

A key fob that has not been programmed is
also considered an invalid key
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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.
WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
Always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF mode.
CAUTION!
The Engine Immobilizer system is not
compatible with some aftermarket remote
starting systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and loss
of security protection.
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Keyless Ignition START/STOP 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 stopped, the keyless
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.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil -
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
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REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start
the engine conveniently from
outside the vehicle while still main-
taining security.

NOTE:

Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob
may reduce this range
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How To Use Remote Start
Push the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the turn signals will flash twice, and
the horn will chirp twice. Pushing the Remote
Start button a third time shuts the engine off.

NOTE:

With Remote Start, the engine will only run
for 15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote
Start mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ACC posi
-
tion before the Remote Start sequence can
be repeated for a third cycle.
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will Remote Start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle Security system indicator flashing
Ignition in OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle Security system is not signaling an
intrusion
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illumi -
nated
To Exit Remote Start Mode
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote
Start system, either push and release the
unlock button on the key fob to unlock the
doors, or unlock the vehicle using Passive
Entry via the door handles, and disarm the
vehicle security system (if equipped). Then,
prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, push
and release the START/STOP ignition button
while pressing the brake pedal.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine
off with another push and release of the
Remote Start button on the key fob, or if the
engine is allowed to run for the entire
15 minute cycle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera -
tion of the Remote Start system, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
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NOTE:

If the indicator light stays on constantly,
programming is complete and the garage
door/device should activate when the
HomeLink® button is pressed.
To program the two remaining HomeLink®
buttons, repeat each step for each
remaining button. DO NOT erase the chan-
nels.
If you unplugged the garage door opener/
device for programming, plug it back in at this
time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
(Canadian/Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been previ -
ously trained, follow these steps:
1. Place the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until the indicator light begins to
flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the
button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming”
step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The headlight switch controls the oper
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ation of the headlights, parking lights, instru -
ment panel lights, instrument panel light
dimming, interior lights and rear fog lights.
In addition, there are buttons for the Park -
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Headlight Switch
The instrument panel and the various controls
on the dashboard will be illuminated when the
exterior lights are turned on.
To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is
on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate
light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate
the headlight switch back to the O (off) posi
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tion.
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) (low inten -
sity) come on automatically whenever the igni -
tion is placed in the ON/RUN position, and the
headlight switch is turned to the position,
and the dusk sensor detects sufficient
external light.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one
side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is acti -
vated on that side), or on both sides of the
vehicle (when the hazard warning lights are
activated).
If equipped, the DRLs can be activated/deac -
tivated from the radio system, by selecting the
following functions in sequence on the main
MENU:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Daytime Running Lights.”

NOTE:

The Daytime Running Lights cannot be deacti -
vated in Canadian markets.
1 — ParkSense Button
2 — Parking Lights, Daytime Running Lights,
Headlight Switch
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
4 — Rear Fog Light Button
5 — Engine Stop/Start Button
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Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instrument
panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clock-
wise to the position. All of the parking lights
will turn on for eight minutes, and opening the
door activates an audible warning.
To leave only the lights on one side (right/left)
illuminated, move the multifunction lever
(located on the left side of the steering wheel)
to the side that you want to remain on. With
the parking lights on, the indicator light on
the instrument panel will illuminate.
To turn off the parking lights, rotate the head -
light switch back to the O (off) position.
Headlight Off Delay
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the “Head -
light Off Delay” feature will leave the head -
lights on for up to 90 seconds. This delay is
initiated when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is on, and
then the headlight switch is cycled off. Head -
light delay can be canceled by either turning
on the headlights or side lights, or by placing
the ignition in the ON position.
The function can be activated from the radio
system by selecting the following functions in
sequence on the main menu:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Headlight Off Delay.”
Rear Fog Lights
The rear fog light switch is located within the
headlight switch.
Push the button, located in the center of
the headlight switch, to turn the rear fog lights
on/off.
The rear fog lights turn on only when the head -
lights or parking lights are also turned on. The
lights can be turned off by pushing the
button again or by turning the headlight switch
to the O (off) position.
When the engine is stopped with the rear fog
lights on, they will be off the next time the
engine is started.
Adaptive Headlight System (AFS) — If
Equipped
This is a system combined with Xenon head -
lights (Bi-Xenon 35 W headlamp, if equipped)
which directs the headlights horizontally, and
continuously and automatically adapts them
to the driving conditions around bends or
when cornering.
The system directs the headlights to light up
the road in the best way, taking into account
the speed of the vehicle and the bend or
corner angle, as well as the speed at which the
steering wheel is turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated
when the vehicle is started.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down to
activate the turn signals. The arrows on each
side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation.
The or turn signal will blink on the instru -
ment panel.
Lane Change Assist
Lightly push the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal
will flash five times then automatically turn off.
To turn off the flashing before the end of the
cycle, move the lever in the opposite direction
until the first click (about half way).
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened or when the dimmer control
is rotated to its farthest upward position. The
glove compartment light turns on automati -
cally when the glove compartment is opened
and turn off when it is closed. The door cour -
tesy lights illuminate when one of the front
doors is opened, and turn off when it is closed.
The liftgate courtesy lights turn on automati -
cally when the liftgate is opened and turn off
when it is closed. All of these lights turn on and
off regardless of the ignition status.
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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 exiting the vehicle, ensure that the
overhead lights are off. This will prevent the
battery from discharging once the doors are
closed. If a light is left on accidentally, the
overhead lights will turn off automatically
approximately 15 minutes after the ignition
has been placed in the OFF position.
Overhead Light Timing
On certain models, to assist getting in and out
of the vehicle at night or in poorly-lit areas, two
timed modes have been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle
— The
overhead lights turn on according to the
following modes:
Will illuminate for a few seconds when the
doors are unlocked.
Will illuminate for approximately three
minutes when one of the doors is opened.
Will illuminate for a few seconds when the
doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
Three Modes Are Available For Turning Off
Overhead Lighting:
When all doors are closed after entering the
vehicle, the three-minute timer will stop and
a seconds timer will start for the interior
lights. This timing will stop when the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
When doors are locked (either with key fob
or with key inserted on driver side door), the
overhead light turns off.
The interior lights will turn off 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 stops 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 — Overhead Lights On/Off When Doors Open
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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