Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2015 User manual

154C-926-AA
ALFA ROMEO 4C
Third Edition
User Guide
2015 USER GUIDE
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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. 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 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. Replacement USB kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
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, or 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) —
AIRBAGS .................... 13
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............... 15
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS ..... 17
FRONTSEATS .................. 17
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN .... 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .... 20
TURN SIGNALS/HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS
LEVER ...................... 21
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ............. 22
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .. 23
HEATING AND VENTILATION ........... 26
PARKING SENSORS — IF EQUIPPED ...... 27
ALFA TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION .. 28
ALFA DNA SYSTEM (DYNAMIC CAR
CONTROL SYSTEM) ............... 32
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....... 36
AUDIO SYSTEM ................. 38
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ................. 68
POWER OUTLETS ................ 73
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..... 74
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ......... 74
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............. 75
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . . 75
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 79
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......... 80
TIRE SERVICE KIT ................ 80
JUMP-STARTING ................ 83
FRONTTOWEYEUSAGE ............ 85
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM . . . 87
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE DECKLID ............. 88
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............ 90
FLUID CAPACITIES ................ 92
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS ... 92
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .......... 93
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........... 93
FUSES ...................... 99
TIRE PRESSURES ............... 101
ADDING FUEL/SMART FUEL .......... 102
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ......... 103
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ........ 105
REPLACEMENT BULBS ............ 105
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
ALFA CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 106
ALFA CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ...... 106
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ... 106
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......... 106
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ................ 107
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....... 108
INDEX .....................109
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. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication SpA, used
under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 Chrysler Group LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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USB CONTENTS:
Owner’s Manual 154C-126-AB
Roadside Assistance 15RA-026-GA
U.S. Vehicle Warranty 15GENA-026-AA
Canada Vehicle Warranty/Maintenance Logbook SV154C-B-030A
Pirelli Tire Warranty F90-007-7.5.1.8 REVB
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• Windows Server® 2003, Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2), Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) or
Windows 8
• 1 GB of RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB of RAM (64-bit)
Macintosh®
•Intel® Core™ Duo or faster processor
• Mac OS® v10.8 or v10.9
• 2 GB of RAM
Additional Requirements for Windows/PC or Macintosh
•USB 1.1/2.0 port
• Sound card and speakers
• Screen resolution 1024 x 768
An internet connection is required to access helpful links referenced on this USB card.
Some information on this USB card requires Adobe® Reader to view.
You may find it necessary to open Adobe Reader after installation, accept the Adobe License
Agreement and configure the OS to view PDF files.
If you have Acrobat® Standard or Pro and need to install a later version of Adobe Reader to view PDF
files on this disc, you will need to choose the Adobe Reader as the default program.
PC users:
Locate the Click_Here_To_Start.exe file then double click to launch the computer application.
MAC users:
Locate the Click_Here_To_Start.app file then double click to launch the computer application.
IMPORTANT: The User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your
vehicle. The USB card enclosed contains your Owner’s 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. Replacement USB
card kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 68
2. Shift Paddles pg. 28
3. Turn Signal/Headlight Lever pg. 21
4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 68
5. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 22
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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6. Ignition Key Removal pg. 8
7. Audio System pg. 38
8. Door Handles
9. Switch Bank
• Mirror Defroster Switch pg. 26
• Door Lock Switch
• A/C Switch pg. 26
10. Climate Controls pg. 26
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
2. Engine Temperature Gauge
3. Tachometer
(See page 75 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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4. Speedometer
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Alfa DNA System
(See page 79 for Indicator Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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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.
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) posi-
tion and engage the parking brake. Release
the brake pedal.
Key Fob
1 — Lock Button
2 — Key Access Button
3 — Unlock Button
Transmission Gear Selector
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3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
WARNING!
• Before exiting the vehicle, always apply the parking brake, and remove the Key Fob from the
ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always 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 and
do not leave the key in the ignition of a vehicle in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. 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
OFF/LOCK, sounds a signal to remove the key.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and decklid for unauthorized entry and the ignition
for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will prevent
the vehicle from starting. It will also emit an acoustic signal and 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. Wrongful operation of the ignition switch (key turned to MAR-ON);
3. Cutting of the battery leads;
4. Movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
5. Anomalous lifting/tilting of the car.
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and 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 acoustic/visual cycles. When this is reached the system returns to
normal operation.
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 and the ignition key either turned to STOP (OFF) or removed,
point the key towards the vehicle then push and release the button.
The system emits an acoustic and 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 acoustic signal is emitted and/or a visual signal (Vehicle
Security Light in the instrument panel), 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 an acoustic and 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.
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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 acoustic and
visual signal cycle when activated, it is possible to push the button or turn the ignition key
to MAR-ON 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.
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.
Volumetric/Anti-lift Protection
The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the doors and decklid for unauthorized entry and the
ignition switch for unauthorized operation.The system also includes an intrusion sensor and vehicle tilt
sensor.The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle interior for motion.The vehicle tilt sensor monitors the
vehicle for any tilting actions (tow away, tire removal, ferry transport, etc). A siren with battery backup
which senses interruptions of power and communications is also included.
If a perimeter violation triggers the security system, the siren will sound for 30 seconds and the
exterior lights will flash followed by approximately five seconds of no activity. This will continue for
eight cycles if no action is taken to disarm the system.
The alarm takes approximately 20 seconds to arm once the doors are locked with the key fob and
once armed, the LED indicator on the dash will blink whenever the system is armed. If motion is
detected during the arming period, the motion detection system is disabled.
To ensure the correct operation of the protection, completely close the side windows.
If a perimeter violation triggers the security system, the siren will sound and the exterior lights will flash.
To disable the volumetric protection, turn the ignition key from STOP to MAR-ON twice in a row, then
activate the alarm within 15 seconds, pushing the lock button on the remote control. When the
function is deactivated, this is indicated by the vehicle security light in the instrument panel
flashing for several seconds.
To disable the anti-lift protection, the ignition key must be turned from STOP to MAR-ON three times in
a row, followed by activating the alarm within 15 seconds, pushing the lock button on the remote control.
When the function is deactivated, this is indicated by the vehicle security light in the instrument
panel flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift protection must be repeated each time the instrument panel
is switched off.
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SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
• 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.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
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
deceleration.
• 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.
• 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.
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• 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 ON/RUN 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.
• The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or
in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
• 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 ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, 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.
• 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.
• 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 Card 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.
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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.
•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.
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.
• Your 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.
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.
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/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are 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.
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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.
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.
Tether Anchorage Installation
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether
anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether
anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint
to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
2. Route the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint to the tether anchorages.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the
diagram.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position 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.
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 of an
infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufac-
turer’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.
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NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS
The non-adjustable head restraints are form fitted into the upper structure of the seatback and are
designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.The
seatback should be properly adjusted to an upright position where the head restraint is positioned
as close as possible to the back of your head.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for passengers. An improperly latched seatback could cause serious injury.
FRONT SEATS
Forward/Rearward
Lift up on the drivers seat adjusting bar located
at the front of the seat near the floor and release
it when the seat is at the desired position. Then,
using body pressure, move forward and back-
ward on the seat to be sure that the seat
adjusters have latched.
Seat Height Adjustment
In order to achieve the ideal driving position, the
height of the seats can also be adjusted. Tools
are required to make this height adjustment.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Adjusting Bar
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Recliner
Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard
side of the seat, lean back and release at the
desired position.
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.
• 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.
Recliner Lever
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