2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio engine

Starting With A Discharged Key Fob
Battery
If the key fob battery is discharged,
proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
1. Lift the front armrest.
2. Lay the key fob on the key fob outline
found on the floor of the armrest
compartment while pushing the
START/STOP button to start the ignition.
Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
passive electronic steering wheel lock.
The steering wheel lock is engaged when
the driver door is opened with the ignition
OFF. The steering wheel lock releases
when the ignition is cycled ON.
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all radio frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER
Engine Immobilizer Operation
The Engine Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorized use of the vehicle by
disabling engine starting.
The system does not need to be enabled
or activated. Operation of the
immobilizer is automatic whether the
vehicle's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition is set to ON, the Engine
Immobilizer system identifies the code
transmitted by the key. If the code is
recognized as valid, the Engine
Immobilizer system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition is brought back to
STOP, the Engine Immobilizer system
deactivates the engine control unit,
disabling engine starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, refer to “Starting The
Engine” in “Starting And Operating.”
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Irregular Operation
If the key code is not recognized during
starting, the Engine Immobilizer
Failure/Break-in Attempt
icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (refer
to "Warning Lights And Messages" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel"). This condition leads to the engine
turning off after two seconds. In this
case, switch the ignition to STOP and
then to ON; if it is still blocked, try with
the other keys provided. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact an
authorized dealer.
If the Engine Immobilizer Failure/
Break-in Attempt
icon is displayed
while driving, this means that the system
is running a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a
voltage drop). If the display persists,
contact an authorized dealer. Note:
Do not tamper with the Engine
Immobilizer system. Any modifications
or alterations could cause the protection
function to be deactivated.
The Engine Immobilizer system is not
compatible with certain aftermarket
remote starting systems. The use of
these devices could cause problems
when starting, as well as the
deactivation of the protection function.
All keys provided with the vehicle
have been programmed in accordance
with the electronics on the vehicle itself.
Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system's control unit.
Contact an authorized dealer to have
new keys (up to eight) stored with a
code.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
Alarm Activation
The vehicle security alarm monitors the
vehicle doors and ignition for
unauthorized operation. When the vehicle
security alarm is activated, interior
switches for door locks are disabled. The
system provides both audible and visible
signals.
While armed, the alarm will sound in the
following scenarios:
Opening of doors/hood/liftgate
(perimeter protection)
Operation of ignition with a key which
is not validated
Cutting of the battery cables
Movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection — if
equipped)
Unexpected lifting/tilting of the
vehicle (anti-lift protection — if
equipped)
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the turn signals.
Note: The alarm system is activated by
the Engine Immobilizer system, which is
automatically activated when you get out
of the vehicle with the key fob and lock
the doors.
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When the function is disabled, this is
indicated by the light on the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection button
flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection must be repeated each time
the ignition is cycled off.
To Disarm The Alarm Using Passive
Entry
To completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of vehicle inactivity),
insert the blade of the emergency key,
found inside the key fob, into the door
handle lock cylinder and turn the
emergency key to the right (clockwise) to
lock the door(s).
DOORS
Locking And Unlocking Doors From The
Inside
If all doors are closed properly, they will
automatically lock once the vehicle has
exceeded approximately 12 MPH
(20 km/h) (“Auto Relock” function active).
Push the interior lock button on the driver
or passenger side door panel trim to lock
the doors.
Push the interior lock button on the rear
door panel trim to lock the rear doors
only.
With doors locked, push the unlock
button on the interior trim panel to
unlock the doors.
Warning!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
For personal security and safety in the
event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors as
you drive as well as when you park and leave
the vehicle.
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK, apply
the parking brake, turn the engine OFF,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
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 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.
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Height Adjustment
The height of the seats can be adjusted
up or down. Pull upward or push
downward on the seat switch, and the
seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Seat Angle Adjustment (Tilting) — If
Equipped
The seat angle can be adjusted in four
directions. Lift or push the front part of
seat switch to move the front part of the
seat in the corresponding direction.
Release the seat switch when the seat
has reached the desired position.
Power Bolster Adjustment — If
Equipped
Push the power bolster adjustment
buttons to regulate the width of the
backrest through the lateral padding.
Seat Cushion Extension — If Equipped
Lift the adjustment lever and push the
front of the cushion forward or rearward
to extend the cushion by a few inches
(centimeters).Driver Memory Seat
The driver memory seat buttons can
store and recall three different driver’s
seat positions, as well as outside power
mirror positions. Storing and recalling
can be done with the ignition in the ON
mode, vehicle speed at 0 mph (0 km/h),
and the driver’s side door closed, or for
3 minutes after having opened the
driver's side door. An audible chime is
heard to confirm a memory profile is set
or recalled. To set a memory profile, first
adjust your seat (and power mirror
position if desired) until you are in the
desired position. Then, push the memory
button you want to assign the set
position to for 1.5 seconds. When a new
seat position is memorized, the
previously memorized position on the
same button is automatically
overwritten. Recalling a memorizedposition can also be done for
approximately 3 minutes after the doors
are opened and for approximately
1 minute after the engine is stopped. To
recall a memorized position, push the
assigned button briefly.
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Warning!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could
cause a collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while the
vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat
belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt, which could result
in serious injury or death.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Front Heated Seats
With the engine in the ON position, push
the driver or passenger heated seat
button
located on the instrument
panel. You can select three heating levels:
Maximum — Three orange indicators
illuminated on the buttons
Average — Two orange indicators
illuminated on the buttons
Minimum — One orange indicator
illuminated on the buttons
After selecting a heating level, heat will
be felt within a few minutes.
A quick push of the heated seat button
will select the heat levels in order of
highest to lowest. A fourth push of the
button will turn the heated seat off.
The “Minimum” setting is automatically
deactivated once a certain period of time
has elapsed. This varies on a
case-by-case basis, in accordance with
the specific operating conditions. Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
If equipped with rear heated seats, the
controls can be found on the rear of the
center console and will function the same
as the front heated seat controls.
Note:
To preserve the battery charge,
these functions cannot be activated
when the engine is OFF.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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The exterior lights can be activated only
when the ignition is in the ON mode,
except for the parking lights. Refer to
"Parking Lights" in this section for more
information.
The instrument panel and the various
controls on the dashboard will be
illuminated when the exterior lights are
turned on.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to ambient
light levels.
Function Activation
From the O (off) position, rotate the light
switch to the
(auto) position.
Note: The function can only operate with
the ignition position cycled to ON.
Function Deactivation
To deactivate the function, rotate the
light switch to a position other than the
(auto) position.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
With the ignition cycled to ON, and the
light switch turned to theposition, if
the dusk sensor detects sufficient
external light, the Daytime Running
Lights will turn on automatically while the
other lights remain off.
If the turn signals are operated, the
brightness of the corresponding Daytime
Running Lights will be decreased for as
long as the turn signals are on.
If equipped, the DRL can be
activated/deactivated from the
Information and Entertainment System,
by selecting the following functions in
sequence on the main MENU:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Daytime Lights.”
Note: The Daytime Running Lights
cannot be deactivated in Canadian
markets.
Rear Fog Lights
The rear fog light switch is located within
the headlight switch.
Push the
button, located in the center
of the headlight switch, to turn the rear
fog lights on/off. The rear fog lights turn on only when the
headlights or parking lights are also
turned on. The lights can be turned off by
pushing the
button again or by turning
the headlight switch to the O (off)
position.
When the engine is stopped with the rear
fog lights on, they will be off the next
time the engine is started.
Parking Lights
With the ignition in STOP mode, rotate
the headlight switch to theposition to
turn the parking lights on. All of the
parking lights will turn on for eight
minutes, and opening the door activates
an audible warning.
To leave only the lights on one side
(right/left) illuminated, you must move
the multifunction lever (located on the
left side of the steering wheel) to the side
that you want to remain on. With the
parking lights on, the
warning light on
the instrument panel will illuminate.
Note: Cycling the ignition to ON mode
turns off the parking lights, which were
only illuminated on one side.
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Headlight Off Delay
The “Headlight Off Delay” function delays
the turning off of the headlights after the
vehicle’s engine has been stopped.
The function can be activated from the
Information and Entertainment System
by selecting the following functions in
sequence on the main menu:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Headlight Off Delay.”
The side lights and the headlights stay on
for a time that can be set between 30,
60, and 90 seconds.
Function Activation
With the headlights on, cycle the ignition
to STOP mode and the timer will start.
Note:To activate this function, the
headlights must be deactivated within
two minutes after the ignition has been
cycled to the STOP mode.
Function Deactivation
This function is deactivated by turning on
the headlights, the side lights, or by
cycling the ignition to ON mode.
Adaptive Headlight System (AFS)
This is a system combined with Xenon
headlights (Bi-Xenon 35 W headlamp if
equipped) which directs the headlights
horizontally, and continuously and
automatically adapts them to the driving
conditions around bends or when
cornering.
The system directs the headlights to light
up the road in the best way, taking into
account the speed of the vehicle and the
bend or corner angle, as well as the speed
of steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically
activated when the vehicle is started.
High Beam Headlights
To activate the fixed high beam
headlights, push the multifunction lever,
located on the left side of the steering
wheel, towards the instrument panel. The
headlight switch must first be turned to
the
(auto) or(on) position.
With high beam headlights on, the
High Beam Indicator on the
instrument panel will illuminate. The high beam headlights are turned off
by pulling the multifunction lever
rearward to its original position. The
warning light/icon
will turn off in the
instrument panel when the high beams
are turned off.
Flashing The Headlights
Pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel will activate the high
beam headlights manually. The lights will
remain on as long as the lever is held.
Once the lever is released, the lights will
resume the previous setting.
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Note:Before exiting the vehicle, ensure
that the overhead lights are off. This will
prevent the battery from discharging
once the doors are closed. If a light is left
on accidently, the overhead lights will
turn off automatically approximately
15 minutes after the engine has been
cycled OFF.
Overhead Light Timing
On certain models, to assist getting in
and out of the vehicle at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle
— The overhead lights turn on according
to the following modes:
Will illuminate for a few seconds when
the doors are unlocked.
Will illuminate for approximately three
minutes when one of the doors is opened.
Will illuminate for a few seconds when
the doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is
cycled to ON mode.
Three Modes Are Available For Turning
Off Overhead Lighting:
When all doors are closed after
entering the vehicle, the three-minute
timer will stop and a seconds timer will
start for the interior lights. This timing
will stop when the ignition is cycled to ON
mode.
When doors are locked (either with key
fob or with key inserted on driver side
door), the overhead light turns off.
The interior lights will turn off after
15 minutes to preserve the battery.
Timing While Getting Out Of The
Vehicle — After cycling the ignition to
STOP mode, the overhead lights will turn
on as follows:
For a few seconds after the engine
stops.
For approximately three minutes when
one of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the last door
is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the
doors are locked.
Vanity Mirror Lights — If Equipped
On the driver and passenger sun visor,
there is a light that illuminates the sun
visor mirror when the sun visor is folded
down and the mirror cover is lifted. The courtesy light turns on automatically
by lifting the cover.Glove Compartment Light
This light turns on automatically when the
glove compartment is opened and turns
off when it is closed.
The light turns on and off regardless of
the ignition status.
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