2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio ignition

System Activation/Deactivation
The Passive Entry system can be
activated or deactivated using the
Information and Entertainment System.
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.
Power Lock
The power lock is a safety device that
prevents the operation of the interior
door handles and the door lock and
unlock buttons. The power lock also
prevent opening of the doors from inside
the passenger compartment.
It is recommended to lock the vehicle
doors each time the vehicle is parked.
Activating The Power Lock
The power lock is enabled on all the doors
by quickly pushing the lock button on the
key fob twice.
The turn signals will flash to let you know
that the power lock is active.
If one or more of the doors are not closed
correctly, the power lock will not activate,
preventing a person from getting stuck
inside the passenger compartment by
entering the vehicle, and then closing, the
open door.
Deactivating The Power Lock
The power lock disengages
automatically:
When the doors are unlocked, pushing
the unlock button on the key fob.
When the keyless ignition is placed in
the ON position.
Child Safety Locks
To provide a safer environment for small
children riding in the rear seats, the rear
doors are equipped with a
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
This device can only be engaged with the
doors open.
Lock position: device locked (door
opened from exterior only)
Unlock position: device unlocked (door
may be opened from the inside)
The Child Safety Locks remain locked
even if the doors are unlocked.
Note: The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the Child Safety
Lock is engaged.
04056S0007EMChild Safety Lock Positions
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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.
04306V0011EMSeat Cushion Extension
6 — Adjustment Lever
0403132208USDriver Memory Seat Buttons Location
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Heated Steering Wheel
With the ignition in the ON position, push
the heated steering wheelbutton on
the instrument panel.
The indicator on the button will illuminate
when this feature is enabled.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when
using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type
and material. This may cause the steering
wheel heater to overheat.
MIRRORS
Electrochromic Mirror
This mirror automatically adjusts for
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
The electrochromic mirror has a power
button to activate/deactivate the
automatic dimming/anti-glare function.
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the
automatic dimming feature is
deactivated.
Outside Power Mirrors
Power Adjustment
The power mirrors can only be adjusted
with the ignition ON.
Select the desired mirror by rotating the
power mirror control knob to the left (L)
or right (R) position.
To adjust the selected mirror, push the
knob in the direction desired.
Note: Once adjustment is complete,
rotate the knob to the neutral position to
prevent accidental movements.
0403132205USHeated Steering Wheel Button
04106S0002EMElectrochromic Mirror Power Button
04106S0004EMPower Mirror Control
1 — Power Mirror Control Knob
A — Left
B — Right
C — Power Folding Position
D — Neutral
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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.
04126S0020EMMultifunction Lever
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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.
0403132211USLift For Sun Visor Mirror
04136V0003EMGlove Compartment Light
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Interior Ambient Lighting
The brightness of the interior passenger
compartment lights can be adjusted
through the Information and
Entertainment System.
To access the adjustment function, on the
main menu select the following items in
sequence:
1. "Settings."
2. "Interior Ambient Lighting."
3. "Lights."
The lights can be adjusted to seven
different levels of brightness.
Door Light
This vehicle is equipped with courtesy
door light that illuminate the entry for the
driver or passenger when the door is
opened, and turns off when it is closed.
The light turns on and off regardless of
the ignition status.On vehicles equipped with a "Passive
Entry" system, another light can be found
under each exterior door handle.
Rear Overhead Light
The rear overhead lights are activated or
deactivated by on/off switches located
on the front overhead console or within
the rear overhead lights themselves.
The light turns on when a door is opened.
Note:
The light will turn off
automatically after a few minutes if a
door is left open. To turn it on again, open
another door or close and reopen the
same door.
04136V0007EMCourtesy Door Light
04136S0005EMExterior Door Handle Light
04136S0004EMRear Overhead Light
1 — Right Side Rear Overhead Light
2 — Left Side Rear Overhead Light
3 — Left Side Rear Overhead Light
Switch
4 — Right Side Rear Overhead Light
Switch
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Luggage Compartment Courtesy Lights
The luggage compartment features two
courtesy lights.
These courtesy lights turn on
automatically when the liftgate is opened
and turn off when it is closed.
The courtesy lights will turn on and off
regardless of the ignition position.
Note:If the liftgate is left open, the
lights will automatically turn off after
15 minutes to prevent discharging of the
battery.
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
With the daytime running lights or
headlights on, rotate the dimmer control
upward to increase the instrument panel
brightness and the control button icons.
Rotate the dimmer control downward to
decrease brightness.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Windshield Wiper Stalk
The windshield wiper stalk is located on
the right side of the steering wheel.
The windshield wipers will only operate
with the ignition cycled to ON.
Caution!
Turn the windshield wipers off when
driving through an automatic car wash.
Damage to the windshield wipers may result
if the wiper control is left in any position
other than off.
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the
“Park” position before turning off the
engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the
wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to
the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle
is restarted.
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the
windshield wiper control is turned off and
the blades cannot return to the off position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.
04136V0006EMLuggage Compartment Courtesy Lights04126V0055EMDimmer Control
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