Alfa Romeo 4C 2016 User manual

164C-926-AA
ALFA ROMEO 4C
Second Edition Rev. 1
User Guide
2016 USER GUIDE
© 2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Alfa Romeo and FIAT are registered trademarks, used under license by FCA US LLC.
USB CONTENTS
Owner's Manual .........................................................164C-126-AB
Roadside Assistance......................................................16RA-026-GA
U.S. Vehicle Warranty....................................................16GENA-026-AA
Canada Vehicle Warranty/Maintenance Logbook ...............................SV164C-B-030A
Pirelli Tire Warranty ................................................F90-007-7.5.1.8 REVB
Alpine Owner's Manual Supplement ........................................ 16ALFA-526-AA
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If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual
or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-844-253-2872 (U.S.),
1-800-465-2001 (Canada English), 1-800-387-9983 (Canada
French) or by contacting your dealer.
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. FCA US 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 vehicle is moving. If you nd yourself
unable to devote your full 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.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The USB enclosed
contains your Owner’s Manual, Radio Manual,Warranty Booklets,Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance
(new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada)
in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits
by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by
calling 1-800-387-1143.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new
Alfa Romeo and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions.
However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important
safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Radio Manual and other
Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For
additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit
https://4c.alfaromeo.com or your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM ALFA ROMEO .......... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ................. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ............. 6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ..................... 8
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED .................... 10
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS .............. 12
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR
BAGS ...................... 13
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............... 17
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS ..... 20
FRONTSEATS .................. 21
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN .... 22
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .... 23
TURN SIGNALS/HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS
LEVER ...................... 24
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ............. 25
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . 26
HEATING AND VENTILATION ........... 29
PARKING SENSORS — IF EQUIPPED ...... 30
ALFA TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION .. 31
ALFA DNA SYSTEM (DYNAMIC VEHICLE CONTROL
SYSTEM) .................... 35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....... 40
CYBERSECURITY ................. 42
AUDIO SYSTEM ................. 43
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ................. 96
POWER OUTLETS ................ 102
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS) .............. 103
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .............. 103
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............ 104
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . . 104
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 108
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......... 109
TIRE SERVICE KIT ............... 110
JUMP-STARTING ................ 113
FRONTTOWEYEUSAGE ............ 116
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ..................... 119
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........ 119
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DECKLID ...... 120
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1750 TURBO . . . 122
FLUID CAPACITIES ............... 124
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS . 125
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......... 126
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........... 126
FUSES .................... 134
ADDING FUEL/SMART FUEL .......... 136
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ....... 137
REPLACEMENT BULBS ............ 140
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
ALFA CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 141
ALFA CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ...... 141
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED . . 141
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......... 141
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES ..................... 142
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....... 143
INDEX .....................144
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM ALFA ROMEO
Congratulations on selecting your new Alfa Romeo vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship,distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Alfa Romeo 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. FCA US 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.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the USB card in the Owner’s
information kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the
information contained on the USB card may also be printed and saved for future reference.The USB
card includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information and videos which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. Additional USB card operational
information is located at the end of this section.
We are committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper
to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly
reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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. 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.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has
factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Shift Paddles pg. 31
2. Turn Signal/Headlight Lever pg. 24
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 96
4. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 25
5. Ignition Key Removal pg. 9
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6. Audio System pg. 43
7. Door Handles
8. Switch Bank
• Mirror Defroster Switch
• Door Lock Switch
• A/C Switch
9. Climate Controls pg. 29
10. Transmission Gear Selector pg. 31
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
5

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Engine Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
(See page 104 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
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4. Alfa DNA Indicator
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel Gauge
(See page 108 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
7

KEY FOB
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with an integrated key. To use the
mechanical key, simply push the mechanical key release button.
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
1. Push the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to lock
all the doors.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to un-
lock both doors.
Key Fob
1 — Lock Button
2 — Key Access Button
3 — Unlock Button
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Ignition Key Removal
1. Push the brake pedal and place the transmission into FIRST (1st) or REVERSE (R) gear by
selecting/pushing the buttons on the console.
2. Rotate the key to the STOP (OFF/LOCK)
position and engage the parking brake. Re-
lease the brake pedal.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock
cylinder.
Transmission Gear Selector
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
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WARNING!
• Before exiting the vehicle, always shift the vehicle into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the
parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition 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 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 transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.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.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up.To lock the door, turn the key to the left.To unlock the door,
turn the key to the right.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is in the
STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, sounds a signal to remove the key.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and decklid for unauthorized entry. If something
triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will flash the park lights and taillights.
Operation
The alarm activates in the following cases:
1. Wrongful opening of one of the doors or the decklid (perimeter protection);
2. Cutting of the battery leads;
3. Anomalous lifting/tilting of the car.
Operation of the alarm is indicated by a visual signal (flashing of the direction indicators for several
seconds). The alarm activation modes may vary according to the market. There is a maximum
number of visual cycles. When this is reached, the system returns to normal operation.
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NOTE:
• The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE, which is automatically
activated when the key is extracted from the ignition switch.
• The alarm is adapted to meet requirements in various countries.
To Arm The System
With the doors and decklid closed, point the key towards the vehicle then push and release the
button.
The system emits a visual signal and activates door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage lasting approximately 30 seconds precedes the activation of the alarm.
During the self-diagnosis, the Vehicle Security Light flashes in the instrument panel at a frequency
of about one flash per second.
After the self-diagnosis stage, the Vehicle Security Light flashes at a lower frequency (approximately
one flash every three seconds).
If, after the alarm is activated, a second visual signal (Vehicle Security Light in the instrument
panel) is emitted, wait about four seconds and deactivate the alarm by pushing the button,
check that the doors and decklid are closed correctly and then reactivate the system by pushing
the button.
If the alarm emits a visual signal even when the doors and decklid are closed correctly, a system
malfunction has occurred: in this case, contact an authorized dealer.
To Disarm The System
Deactivation
Push the button.
The following operations are performed:
• Two brief flashes of the turn signal indicators.
• Unlocking of the doors.
NOTE:
• If the central door locking system is unlocked using the metal insert of the key, the alarm is not
disabled.
• In the event of accidental activation of the alarm, or in any case to interrupt the visual signal
cycle when activated, it is possible to push the button or turn the ignition key to MAR
(ON/RUN) for at least five seconds, after which the system will deactivate.
Disarming
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy period of car inactivity), lock the car by
turning the metal insert of the key in the door lock.
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NOTE:
If the batteries of the key fob discharge or there is a fault in the system, the alarm can be
switched off by inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR (ON/RUN).
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen.To remove
slack in the lap belt portion, pull up 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 seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat
belt in a collision.
Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck.The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices 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
properly buckled up. 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.
• 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 seat 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 seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the seat 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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR
BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement
to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of
collision.
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat
belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions.
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may
produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and
angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may
deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial decelera-
tion.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by
themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you
in position, away from an inflating air bag.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
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.
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If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized
dealer.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the USB for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel
below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection
during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front
Air Bags.
WARNING!
• 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.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering
wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs). The SABICs are located in the door trim below the side windows. The trim covering the
SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through
side windows in certain side impact events.
SABICs are designed to activate in certain side impacts.The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the SABIC in a particular impact event is appropriate,based
on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or
not SABICs should have deployed.
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WARNING!
• Relying on the SABICs alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The SABICs
work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, SABICs won’t deploy at
all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have SABICs.
• SABICs 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 SABICs during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block
the deployment of the SABICs. The door trim below the side windows where the SABIC and
its deployment path are located, should remain free from any obstructions.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is pushed.
The hazard lights can be deactivated by pushing the hazard light button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or for 15 minutes
from the intervention of the Enhanced Accident Response System.
• Unlock the power door locks.
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Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
After the event occurs, when the system is active, a message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed.Turn
the ignition switch from ignition AVV or MAR to ignition STOP. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel
leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank
before resetting the system and starting the engine.
Depending on the nature of the event the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument
panel, may both be blinking and will continue to blink. In order to move your vehicle to the side of
the road, you must follow the system reset procedure.
Customer Action Customer Will See
1. Turn Ignition STOP. (Turn Signal Switch Must
Be Placed In Neutral State).
2. Turn Ignition MAR. Left Turn Light Is OFF. Right Turn Light BLINKS.
3. Turn Right Turn Signal Switch ON. Right Turn Light Is ON SOLID. Left Turn Light
BLINKS.
4. Turn Left Turn Signal Switch ON. Left Turn Light Is ON SOLID. Right Turn Signal
Light BLINKS.
5. Turn Right Turn Signal Switch ON. Right Turn Light Is ON SOLID. Left Turn Light
BLINKS.
6. Turn Left Turn Signal Switch ON. Left Turn Light Is ON SOLID. Right Turn Light Is
ON SOLID.
7. Turn Left Turn Signal Switch OFF. (Turn Signal
Switch Must Be Placed In Neutral State). Left Turn light Is OFF. Right Turn Light is OFF.
8. Turn Ignition STOP.
9. Turn Hazard Flashers OFF (Manually). System is now reset and the engine may be
started.
If a reset procedure step is not completed within 60 seconds, then the turn signal lights will blink
and the reset procedure must be performed again in order to be successful.
Air Bag Warning Light
The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag
system electrical components.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition
switch is in the AVV or MAR position. If the ignition switch is in the STOP position the air bag system
is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight
seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR position. After the
self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the
system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will
sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
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If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds when
the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR position, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer (if equipped), or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not
be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system
immediately.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender,
age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.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 in
proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
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NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• The front passenger seating position is equipped with a Switchable Automatic 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.
• There is a tether strap anchor located behind the front passenger seat, either on the seatback
near the floor or on the floor behind the seat.
Tether Weight Limit
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.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint 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.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the
belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap With The Vehicle Seat Belt:
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether
anchor weight limit, when the child restraint is installed with the vehicle seat belt.
GETTING STARTED
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