Abarth 500 2014 User Manual
2014 USER GUIDE
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of
vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury.
Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use
extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as
cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or
other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the
attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location
and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use
of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
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with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT ...............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ..................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...............6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB .......................8
SECURITY ALARM .................10
POWER DOOR LOCKS ..............10
SEAT BELT ......................11
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIR BAGS ..................12
CHILD RESTRAINTS ................13
FRONT SEATS ....................16
REAR SEATS .....................19
TILT STEERING ...................19
HEATED SEATS ...................20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...21
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..............24
SPEED CONTROL..................25
POWER WINDOWS ................27
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .........28
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ........................29
REAR PARK ASSIST .................29
SPORT MODE ....................30
MANUAL TRANSMISSION ............30
POWER SUNROOF .................31
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP............32
WIND BUFFETING .................35
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER .............35
....22
ELECTRONICS
YOU R V EH ICLE'S SOU ND SYSTEM .......36
AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ............38
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION .....40
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ............45
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................46
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...........46
TRIP BUTTON ....................47
POWER OUTLET ..................48
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ....49
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........49
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE........50
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .......................50
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..........55
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .........56
TIREFIT KIT......................62
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE ..........68
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ..............70
TOWING A DISA BL ED V EH ICL E .........70
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM .......................71
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............73
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .........74
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..............75
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .............76
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .............78
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........80
FUSES .........................84
TIRE PRESSURES ..................86
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ........87
EXTERIOR BULBS .................87
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER .............88
FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ......88
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...........88
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ...................89
...88
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
....90
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........91
INDEX
.......................92
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT
Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to
our vehicles.
Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some
driving conditions.These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive
driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player. Additional DVD opera-
tional information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the
information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Use Of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Remote
Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try
disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms
persist, please see an authorized dealer.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication
SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2013 Chrysler Group LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22
2. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
4. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 24
5. Audio System pg. 36
6. Defroster
7. Glove Compartment
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
8. Climate Controls pg. 28
9. Power Windows pg. 27
10. Shifter
11. Speed Control pg. 25
12. BLUE & ME™ Hands-Free Communication pg. 40
13. Power Mirror Switch
14. Hood Release pg. 75
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Speedometer
2. Fuel Gauge
3. Fuel Filler Door Location
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Engine Temperature
Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
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- Power Steering System
Warning Light
- Generic Warning Light
BRAKE
- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Light
- Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC) Light
- Automatic Gearbox Failure If Equipped
4. Tachometer
5. Temperature Gauge
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control
SET Indicator
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Ac tivation/Malfunction
Indicator
(See page 50 for more information.)
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GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to
lock all the doors and the liftgate.
• Press the UNLOCK button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors and liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in
this guide.
Open Power Top Remote Function
The remote keyless power top function
can only be used wit h the engine off.
NOTE:
The remote control can be used to open
the power top to the spoiler position.
Open Power Top Remote Function:
• OPEN — Push and hold the unlock button down on the key fob for a minimum of
three seconds to initiate Power Top Open. The roof will stop opening whenever the
unlock button on the key fob is released, or when it reaches the spoiler position.
1 — Unlock Doors/Open Power Top —
If Equipped
2 — Key Release
3 — Lock Doors
4 — Liftgate
Key Fob
NOTE:
If your power convertible top does not open with the remote, please refer to the
"Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure” in “Operating Your Vehicle” in this guide
for additional information.
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GETTING STARTED
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you:
• Before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the convert-
ible top can injure a person or animal.
• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the convertible top compo-
nents, the upper windshield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or the
convertible top stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on RKE transmitter, if potential danger exists
while lowering the top, release the button immediately to interrupt the operation.
• Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top completely closed and latched or
fully lowered into its stowage compartment.
• Do not operate the power top when the vehicle is in motion.
Opening The Liftgate
• To open the liftgate, press the LIFTGATE release handle located on the underside of
the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
• Press the LIFGATE button located on the key fob.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the shif t lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
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GETTING STARTED
SECURITY ALARM
To Arm:
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button.
To Disarm The System:
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/START position.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
• If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the
Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected.
The exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
• The vehicles power door locks are activa ted by moving the inside door handles.
• Push or pull the driver’s door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when
the doors are closed.
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GETTING STARTED
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the
lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding
under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on
your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged
parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat
belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices
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that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
buckled up properly.You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle
are buckled up properly.
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GETTING STARTED
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger
as a supplement to t he seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will
not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplement-
ing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect
the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide
enhanced protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
during a frontal impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS).
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
WARNING!
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Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front
Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need
room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering
wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window.
Sit upright in the center of the seat.
Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-
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Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if avail-
able. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride
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in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT-CHECK
(1–866–732–8243).
• Canadian residents, s hould refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.
• You may use the LATCH anchorage sys-
tem until the combined weight of the
child and the child restraint is 65 lbs
(29.5 kg). Use the sea t belt and tether
anchor instead of the LATCH system
once the combined weight is more than
65 lbs (29.5 kg).
The lower anchorages are round
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bars that are found at the rear of the
seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on
the seatback. They are just visible when
you lean into the rear seat to install the
child restraint.You will easily feel them if
you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
1 — Lower Anchors
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GETTING STARTED
• In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position
located on the back of the seat.
1 — Tether Anchors
WARNING!
This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower
LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so
that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages
in the selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into
the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
5.
at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
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GETTING STARTED
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back
into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to
pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint
6.
while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
8.
at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
• When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap,
up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with t he
lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the
anchor and the child seat.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint,
and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the
two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around
the outboard side of the head restraint.
Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and re-
3.
move slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside
the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become
so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The
child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle
should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with
a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or
death to infants in this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure
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of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does
not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
FRONT SEATS
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and release
at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the
seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
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Recliner
• To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, located on the inboard side of the seat,
lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever.
Seat Height
• Both front seat heights can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out-
board side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the
lever downward to lower the seat height.
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EZ Entry Seats
• Pull forward on the lever, located on the
side of the seatback, to dump the seatback forward and slide the seat forward.
This allows for easier access to the rear
seat.
• Both front seats have a memory feature.
After using the EZ Entry function, the
seat back and adjuster will re-lock into
the original position at which the seat
was previously adjusted to.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement
of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly
adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the
vehicle is parked.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing forward. Do not
stand or lean in front of the seatback while actuating the handle. The seatback
may swing forward and strike you, causing injury. To avoid possible injury, place
your hand on the seatback while actuating the recliner handle.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be
severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• To fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper outboard
side of the seat and fold the seatback flat.
NOTE:
Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.This will allow
the rear seatback to fold down easily.
TILT STEERING
• The tilt lever is located on the steering
column, below the turn signal lever.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or
down as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the
column firmly in place.
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. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.
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GETTING STARTED
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for the front heated seats
are located on the center instrument
panel area.
• Press the switch once to turn on the
heated seat. Press the switch a second
time to turn off the heated seat.
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 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 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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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
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speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving
type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality
grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in t he engine or damage may
result.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the
turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off.
Headlights/Parking Lights
• The ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position for the headlights to
operate.
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first
detent for parking lights and headlight
operation.
High Beams
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on
until the lever is released.
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Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
• Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or
the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel.
• Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination
period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
• To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for
more than two seconds.
NOTE:
Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and the steps outlined
above must be repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
• Push the FOG LIGHT button, located on
the climate controls once to turn on the
fog lights.
• Push the button a second time to turn
the fog lights off.
• A fog lamp indicator will illuminate in the
instrument cluster to indicate the fog
lamps are on.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Move the lever downward to the first
detent for intermittent wiper operation,
the second detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high
wiper operation.
Mist
• Move the lever upward and release
when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the
washer pump; no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield.The wash
function must be activated to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rear Wiper
Rear Wiper Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to activate the rear wiper.
Rear Washer Operation
• Push the lever forward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
NOTE:
The rear wiper will automatically operate if the front wipers are on and the vehicle is
placed in reverse.
1 — Pull (Front Washer)
2 — Push (Rear Washer)
3 — Up/Down (Front Wiper)
4 — Rotate (Rear Wiper)
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SPEED CONTROL
• The Speed Control switches are located
on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.
• CRUISE READY will appear on the in-
strument cluster to indicate the Speed
Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time
to turn the system off.
• Speed Control will be disabled if the
front tires lose traction. To restore, press
the Cruise ON/OFF button.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and
release the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the
RES + button.
• The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric
(km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
1 — Push ON/OFF
2 — Push Resume +/Accel
3 — Push Set –/Decel
4 — Push Cancel
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To Decrease Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the
SET - button.
• The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric
(km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and
release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, apply the brakes, or depress the clutch to cancel the set
speed and maintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control.A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
POWER WINDOWS
• Power windows can be operated with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position for
two minutes after the key has been
removed before any door is opened.
• The controls for the power windows are
located on either side of the gear lever.
• Both windows have an Auto Down fea-
ture. Push the switch down for approximately one second and release to fully
lower the window.
• Pull the switch upward to close the
window.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
• – Air intake from outside
•
– Internal air recirculation
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
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