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NOTE:
Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear doors,
check for effective engagement by trying to open
a door with the internal handle. Once the
Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be sure
to check that there is no one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
C
OLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to
lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column. Steering Wheel AdjustmentTo unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telescoping control handle down to the open
position. To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward as
desired. To lock the steering column in position,
push the tilt/telescoping control handle to the
closed position.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors can
only be opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
1 — Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
2 — Closed
3 — Open
4 — Tilt Movement
5 — Telescoping Movement
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel (e.g. permanently fixed covers) which
could interfere with the hand detection
sensor on the steering wheel of the Active
Blind Spot Assist (ABSA), Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), or
Highway Assist systems (HAS) (if equipped).
WARNING!

It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering system
or steering column modifications (e.g. installa -
tion of anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance. Doing so could void the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, cause SERIOUS
SAFETY PROBLEMS INCLUDING INJURY, and
could result in the vehicle not meeting applica -
ble government safety regulations.

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
I
F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in
cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel may not turn on when
it is already warm.
The heated steering wheel button is located on
the instrument panel.
Push the heated steering wheel button once to
turn the heating element on.
Push the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
When the function is enabled, the indicator on
the button will illuminate.
Heated Steering Wheel Button

NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see

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DRIVER MEMORY
SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to three
different memory profiles for easy recall through
a memory switch. Each memory profile saves
desired position settings for the following
features:
Driver seat
Side mirrors
The memory setting switch is located on the
driver’s side door trim panel, near the door
handle. The switch consists of three buttons, one
for each memory profile. Memory Setting Switch Location
PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ACC posi
-
tion (do not start the engine), and make sure
the driver’s door is closed.

NOTE:
A memory profile can also be set for three
minutes after the driver’s door has been opened.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences, driver’s seat and mirror posi -
tions.
3. Push and hold the memory button you want to program for 1.5 seconds. A chime will
sound to indicate that the memory profile has
been saved successfully.

NOTE:
When a new profile as been set, the previously
set profile for that button will be overwritten.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when
using the steering wheel heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type
and material. This may cause the steering
wheel heater to overheat.
5 — Driver Memory Settings Buttons
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MEMORY POSITION RECALL
To recall a previously set position, push and
release the memory profile button assigned to
the desired positions.

NOTE:
Memory position recall can be done for approxi-
mately three minutes after the doors have been
opened, and for approximately one minute after
the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.
SPARCO RACING SEATS (QUADRIFOGLIO
V
EHICLES) — 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 collision, 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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SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT
The rear seat is a 40/20/40 seat that allows the
luggage compartment to be partially or totally
extended.Split Folding Rear Seat
Central Backrest Section Tilting
Before tilting the backrest, make sure that the
rear center seat belt is not fastened and that
there are no objects on the seat itself (if there are
any, remove them).
Pull the release strap upward to release the
central part of the backrest from its housing and
tilt it forward using the head restraint. Center Backrest Section Tilting
Central Backrest Section Repositioning
Using the head restraint, lift the central portion
upwards, manually guiding it back into place.
Lightly push to make sure that it is properly
latched. Make sure that the armrest is properly
latched by gently trying to move it. If it is not
latched, repeat the operation.
Repositioning The Backrests
Move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted. Also
make sure that they are not caught on anything
behind the backrests of the seats. Then, lift the
backrests by pushing them rearward until you
hear the lock click into place on both attachment
mechanisms.
Extending The Luggage Compartment
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
provide an additional storage area.
Extending the right side of the luggage
compartment 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.
Proceed as follows:
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2. Place the seat belt so that it doesn't impede the movement of the backrest while tilting it.

3. Pull the left-hand seatback release lever (inside the luggage compartment or the release
at the base of the rear seat accessible from the
rear doors) to fold down the left side, or the
right-hand seatback release lever to fold down
the right side of the backrest. It will fold
forwards automatically. If necessary, assist the
backrest during the initial stage of tilting.

Seatback Release Lever In Luggage Compartment
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.
1 — Seatback Release Lever
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NOTE:

Pull both seatback release levers to fold down
both backrests. Tilting the rear seat completely
forward allows for maximum loading volume.
You may need to move the front seats forward
in order for the rear seats to fold forward
completely.Seatback Release Lever Below Rear Seat
It is also possible to disengage the sections of the
rear seat from inside the luggage compartment or
by using one of the two levers located below the
rear seat. Each lever folds down the section of the
backrest on the same side.
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, and rearward, or to recline the
seatback. 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 directions.
Lift or push the front part of seat switch to move
the front part of the seat in the corresponding
direction. Release the seat switch when the seat
has reached the desired position.
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
4 — Power Adjustable Bolster Buttons
(If Equipped) 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.
Easy Entry Function
The Easy Entry function is designed to move the
driver side seat forward automatically by
2.36 inches (6 cm) 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
information.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see
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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 Informa -
tion and Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information.
You can select three heating levels:
Maximum — three LED indicators illuminated
on the buttons
Average — two LED indicators illuminated on
the buttons
Minimum — one LED indicator illuminated on
the buttons
Heated Seat Buttons
6 — Adjustment Lever
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback 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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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.
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.
Front Head Restraints

NOTE:
For Quadrifoglio vehicles equipped with Sparco
Racing Seats, the head restraints are not adjust -
able or removable.
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
adjustment button and lower the head restraint
to the desired height while holding the button.
Then, release the adjustment 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 occupant
compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled
in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the reinstallation
instructions 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 operation 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 improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
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Front Head Restraint

NOTE:
To allow for maximum visibility for the driver, if a
seat is not occupied by a passenger, the head
restraint can be lowered to the fully lowered posi-
tion.
Rear Head Restraint Adjustments
The height of the outboard head restraints can be
adjusted. The head restraint of the center seat, if
equipped, cannot be adjusted, only removed.
For upward adjustment, pull upward on the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
For downward adjustment, push in the
adjustment button and lower the head restraint
at the same time to the desired height.
Rear Head Restraint

NOTE:
To allow for maximum visibility for the driver, if a
seat is not occupied by a passenger, the head
restraint should be lowered to the fully lowered
position.
Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraints, proceed as
follows:
1. Recline the seatback to allow clearance of the head restraint from the vehicle’s roof. 2. Raise the head restraints to their maximum
height.
3. Push the adjustment button and the release button at the side of the two supports at the
same time.
4. Pull upward on the head restraint to fully remove it.
To reinstall the head restraints, proceed as
follows:
1. Hold down both the adjustment button and release button while placing the head
restraint posts into the holes.
2. Then, reposition the head restraint to the appropriate height for the passengers.
3. Replace the seatback to the appropriate position for passengers.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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 improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
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 occupant
compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled
in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the reinstallation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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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
VANITY MIRROR
On the driver and passenger sun visor, there is a
light which illuminates the sun visor mirror when
folded down.
Lift For Vanity 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 passenger 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
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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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OUTSIDE POWER MIRRORS
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 accidental
movements.
The power mirrors can be adjusted with the
ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.Power Mirror Control
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 position.
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 movement direction
is reversed. Folding Mirror 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
M
IRRORS — 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
Push the rear defrost button, located within
the climate controls, to activate the heated
mirrors.
1 — Power Mirror Control Knob
A — Left
B — Right
C — Power Folding Position
D — Neutral
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.
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