2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio open hood

Warning!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can
make you unconscious and can eventually
poison you.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if
you park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do
not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact
anything that can burn.
Cooling System
Warning!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry
away from the radiator cooling fan when the
hood is raised. The fan starts automatically
and may start at any time, whether the
engine is running or not.
When working near the radiator cooling
fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn
the ignition to the OFF mode. The fan is
temperature controlled and can start at any
time the ignition is in the ON mode.
Coolant Check
Your vehicle has two cooling systems and
they both need to be checked to ensure
they are at proper fill levels. Refer to the
“Engine Compartment” section for the
locations.
Check the engine coolant and intercooler
coolant level every oil change or before
long trips.
If there are impurities in the engine
coolant, the system must be drained,
flushed and refilled: contact an
authorized dealer.
Check the front part of the condenser to
check for any build-up of insects, leaves
or other debris. Should it be dirty, clean it
by spraying delicately with water.
Check the hoses of the engine/
intercooler cooling system to ensure that
the rubber has not deteriorated and that
there are no cracks, tears, cuts or
obstructions in the expansion tank side
and radiator side connectors. Should
there be any doubt regarding leaks from
the system (e.g. if frequent top ups are
required), have the seal checked at an
authorized dealer. With the engine off and at normal
operating temperature, check that the
cooling system radiator cap is closed
properly.Warning!
Do not open hot engine cooling system.
Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when
the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated
engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in
the cooling system. To prevent scalding or
injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
Do not use a pressure cap other than the
one specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.
Note: Before removing the coolant
reservoir cap, wait for the system to cool
down.
Topping Up / Draining / Flushing The
Engine/Intercooler Coolant
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty,
have cleaning and flushing carried out at
an authorized dealer.
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals.
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Note:
For topping up, refer to "Fluids And
Lubricants" in "Technical Specifications"
for proper coolant specifications.
Do not use pure water, alcohol-based
coolants, corrosions inhibitors or
additional anti-rust products because
they may be incompatible with the
engine coolant and cause the clogging
of the radiator. The use of propylene
glycol-based coolant is also not
recommended.
Engine Cooling/Intercooler System Cap
To prevent loss of engine coolant, make
sure that the expansion tank cap is
closed. If it is open, screw it completely
until you reach/hear the click.
Periodically check the cap and clean it
from any foreign bodies that may have
deposited on the external surface.
Warning!
Never add coolant with the engine hot or
overheated.
Do not attempt to cool an overheated
engine by loosening or removing the cap. The
heat causes a considerable increase in
pressure in the cooling system.
To prevent damage to the engine, only
use the engine cooling circuit caps provided.
Disposal of Used Coolant
Disposal of engine/intercooler coolant is
subject to legal requirements. Contact
the appropriate body to determine local
regulations.
Note:
To prevent the fluid from being
ingested by children or animals, do not
keep it in open containers or pour it on
the ground. If ingested, contact a doctor
immediately. Eliminate any traces of
fluid from the ground immediately.
When the vehicle stops after a short
trip, steam may be seen coming out
from front of the hood. This is a normal
phenomenon which is due to the
presence of rain, snow or a lot of
moisture on the surface of the radiator.
With engine and system cold, do not
top up with coolant beyond the
maximum level indicated on the
reservoir in the engine compartment.
Braking System
In order to guarantee the efficiency of
the braking system, periodically check its
components; for this operation, contact
an authorized dealer.
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals.
Note: Driving with your foot resting on
the brake pedal may compromise its
efficiency, increasing the risk of accidents. When driving, never keep your
foot on the brake pedal and don’t put
unnecessary strain on it to prevent the
brakes from overheating. Excess pad
wear may cause damage to the braking
system.
When an insufficient oil level is
detected, contact an authorized dealer
to have the system checked.
Always keep the cap of the brake
fluid reservoir (in the engine
compartment) completely closed.
Warning!
Use only manufacturer's recommended
brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants”
in “Technical Specifications” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake
fluid can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is
also identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
To avoid contamination from foreign matter
or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid
that has been in a tightly closed container.
Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured
at all times. Brake fluid in a open container
absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a
lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged braking,
resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

IDENTIFICATION DATA
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is stamped on a plate on the front left
corner of the dashboard trim, which can
be seen from outside the vehicle, through
the windshield.This number is also stamped on the
chassis near the front left shock
absorber and can be seen by opening the
engine compartment hood.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate
The plates are located on the left side A
pillar and contain the data about:
Chassis number (VIN).
Vehicle type (USA and Canada only).
Color code.
Place of manufacturing of the vehicle
(USA and Mexico only).
Vehicle manufacturing date.
Maximum permitted weights.
Permitted tire inflation pressure (USA
and Canada only).
10016V0001EMVehicle Identification Number
10016V0002EMVehicle Identification Number
246
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Fuse Boxes............... .195
Fuses (Replacement) ..........193
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ....63
Gasoline, Clean Air ............255
Gasoline, Reformulated .........255
General Information ........109,114
Glove Compartment ............63
Glove Compartment Light ........42
Glove Compartment Light (Bulb Replacement) .............192
GVWR .................. .182
Hazard Warning Flasher .........188
Head Restraints ..............34
Head Rests .................34
Headlights Switch ............... .38,40
Headlights (Cleaning) ..........243
Heated Mirrors ...............38
Heater, Engine Block ...........149
High Beam Headlights ...........40
Automatic High Beam Headlights .......................41
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System .....106
Hood .....................57
Hood Release ................57
Identification Data ............246
Ignition ....................19 Installing Electrical/Electronic
Devices ...................4
Instrument Cluster .............70
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ......71
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster Display .............72
Instrument Panel Features Instrument Panel Features ......70
Interior Ambient Lighting .........43
Interior Lights ................41
Interiors (Cleaning) ............244
Internal Equipment ............63
Jack Operation ............. .225
Jump Starting ............201,202
Key Fob Remote Keyless Entry .........16
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ..............17
Key, Replacement .............18
Keyless Enter-N-Go Passive Entry ..............24
K

eyless Entry System/Immobilizer System ..................20
Lane Change ................41
Lane Change And Turn Signals ......41
Lane Departure Warning System . . .176
LaneSense ................ .176Lap/Shoulder Belts
...........118
Latches .................. .143
Leaks, Fluid ............... .143
Life Of Tires ............... .236
Liftgate ...................58
Lifting The Vehicle ............225
Light Bulbs ................ .143
Types Of Bulbs ............189
Light Switch .................38
Lights ................... .143
AirBag ..............123,142
Automatic Headlights .........39
Courtesy/Reading .........41,43
Daytime Running ............39
Exterior ............... .143
Hazard Warning Flasher .......188
Headlight Switch ..........38,40
Headlights .............38,40
High Beam ................40
Instrument Cluster ........38,40
Intensity Control ............44
Interior ..................43
Map Reading ..............41
Park ...................39
Reading .................41
Turn Signal ............41,143
Loading Vehicle ..............182
Tires .................. .230

Replacement.............236
Safety ............. .226,233
Sizes ................. .227
Snow Tires .............. .239
Spare Tire .............. .237
Spare Tires ............237,238
Spinning ............... .235
Tread Wear Indicators ........236
To Open Hood ................57
Towing Disabled Vehicle ...........204
Towing Eyes ............... .206
Towing The Vehicle ............206
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ................ .114
Traction Control System (TCS) .....105Transmission
.............. .249
Transporting Pets ............141
Tread Wear Indicators ..........236
Turn Signals .................41
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......241
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt. . . .120
Use Of The Owner’s Manual ........6
Vehicle Changes/Alterations .......4
Vehicle Identification Number .....246
Vehicle Loading ...........182,230
Vent Operation ...............47
Warning Flasher, Hazard ........188
Warning, Roll Over ..............3 Warranty Information
..........264
Washer Fluid For Windshield/Headlights ........217
Washers, Windshield ............44
Weights ................. .254
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care .......238
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim .......238
Wheels And Tires .............226
Windows (Cleaning) ...........243
Windshield Defroster ..........142
Windshield

Wiper .............44
Replacing Blades ...........222
Windshield Wiper/Washer Smart Washing Function .......45
Windshield Wipers .............44
Wrecker Towing ..............204
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