2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio maintenance

do not keep accessories (e.g. Connect
system, hazard warning lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
cable from the negative battery terminal.
If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose qualified staff will
evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
IMPORTANT If the battery was
disconnected, do not start the engine
immediately after reconnecting the
terminals, but press the start button,
without operating the pedals, to turn on
the instrument panel and then start the
engine.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (already at 14 °F / -10°C).
Replacing the battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the samespecifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
WARNING
165)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
166)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is hot:
you may get burned. Do not get too close to
the radiator cooling fan: the electric fan may
start; danger of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
167)If the engine oil is being topped up, wait
for the engine to cool down before loosening
the filler cap, particularly for vehicles with
aluminium cap (where provided). WARNING:
risk of burns!
168)The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding yourself.
169)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation of
the system without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some system
components.
170)Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable. The
engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.171)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
172)Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
173)If the vehicle must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature, remove
the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
174)When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your eyes
with special goggles.
IMPORTANT
63)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are not
compatible with each other! Topping up with
an unsuitable fluid could severely damage
your vehicle.
64)The oil level must never exceed the MAX
mark.
65)If the MAX mark is exceeded (last notch
on the right turns red) after the top-up, go to
an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the oil in excess removed.
66)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already in the engine.
67)Use a fluid of the same type as that
already present in the reservoir for any
topping up of the engine cooling system. The
fluid cannot be mixed with other types of
antifreeze fluids. In the event of topping up
with an unsuitable product, under no
circumstances start the engine and contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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The vehicle is equipped with an IBS
(Intelligent Battery Sensor), which is able
to measure the charge and discharge
voltage and calculate the charge level
and the general condition of the battery.
The sensor is placed next to the negative
terminal (-) of the battery.
For a correct charge/discharge
procedure, the charge voltage must go
through the IBS sensor.
Turn the charger on and follow the
instructions on the user's manual to
completely recharge the battery;
when the battery is charged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
first disconnect the black cable
terminal of the battery charger and then
the red cable terminal;
refit the protective cover of the
positive terminal of the battery and the
access cover to the battery
compartment.
IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted on
the vehicle, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
WARNING
175)The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a flammable
gas that can explode and cause serious
injury.
176)When charging or recharging the
battery, always follow the precautions
listed.
SERVICING PROCEDURES
177) 178) 179)
68) 69) 70) 71) 72) 73) 74)
AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
74) 75)
To ensure the best possible performance,
the air conditioning system must be
checked and undergo maintenance at an
Alfa Romeo Dealership at the beginning
of the summer.
WINDSCREEN WIPER
Raising the windscreen wiper blades
("Service position" function)
The "Service position" function allows the
driver to replace the windscreen wiper
blades more easily. It is also
recommended to activate this function
when it is snowing and to make it easier
to remove any dirt deposits in the area
where the blades are normally
positioned, when washing.
Activation of the function
To activate this function disable the
windscreen wiper (ring nut fig. 180 in
positionO) before setting the ignition
device to STOP.
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BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
77)7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Some parts of the car may be covered
with a matt paint which, in order to be
maintained intact, requires special care:
see the instructions in the warning at the
end of this paragraph.
78)
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, hold at least
16 in [40 cm] away from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration. Build up of
water could cause damage to the car in
the long term;
to make it easier to remove any dirt
deposits in the area where the blades are
normally located it is recommended to
position the windscreen wipers vertically
(service position), for more information
consult the “Maintenance procedures”
paragraph in this chapter.If you want to wash a car with automatic
transmission in a car wash that moves it,
you must do the following:
make sure that the car is on a flat
surface and that automatic engagement
of the parking brake when the engine is
switched off is disabled (for how to
disable it, refer to the “Electric parking
brake” section in the “Starting and
driving” chapter);
with the car stationary, the gear in N
(Neutral) and the brake pedal up: press
the start button. The car will remain in N
(Neutral) for 15 minutes, after which P
(Park) mode will be activated.
IMPORTANT
77)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.78)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the car
only by hand using neutral pH detergents; dry
it with a wet chamois leather. Abrasive
products and/or polishes should not be used
for cleaning the car. Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive. Avoid (if at all possible) parking
the vehicle under trees; remove vegetable
resins immediately as, when dried, it may
only be possible to remove them with
abrasive products and/or polishes, which is
highly inadvisable as they could alter the
typical opaqueness of the paint. Do not use
pure windscreen washer fluid for cleaning
the front windscreen and rear window; dilute
it min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.IMPORTANT
7)Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
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2.0 T4 MAir 2.2 JTDPrescribed fuels and original
lubricants
AWD System FAD transfer case
(UK gal / litres)0.11 / 0.5 0.11 / 0.5TUTELA TRANSMISSION
HYPOIDE GEAR OIL
AWD System TRANSFER CASE
(UK gal / litres)0.15 / 0.7 0.15 / 0.7TUTELA TRANSMISSION
TRANSFER CASE
IMPORTANT
80)Only use AdBlue®(UREA) compliant with DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1. Other fluids may cause damage to the system: also exhaust emissions
would no longer comply with the law.
81)The distribution companies are responsible for the compliance of their product. Observe the precautions of storage and maintenance, in order
to preserve the initial qualities. The manufacturer will not recognise any guarantee in case of malfunctions and damage caused to the car due to
the use of AdBlue
®not in accordance with regulations.
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TECHNICAL DATA

This chapter describes the main functions of the Connect system
(6.5” and 8.8” displays) that can be fitted on the vehicle.
MULTIMEDIA
ROAD SAFETY...............................212
RECEPTION CONDITIONS........................212
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.......................212
ANTITHEFT PROTECTION........................213
IMPORTANT NOTES............................213
CONTROLS.................................214
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS.....................217
INTRODUCTION..............................219
RADIO MODE................................219
MEDIA MODE................................220
Bluetooth® SOURCE ............................220
USB/iPod/AUX SUPPORT........................220
PHONE MODE . ..............................221
NAVIGATION MODE............................222
CAR......................................222
SETTINGS..................................224
VOICE COMMANDS . . ..........................227
OFFICIAL TYPE APPROVALS......................228
ALFA CONNECT..............................228

ROAD SAFETY
184) 185)
Learn how to use the various system
functions before setting off.
Read the instructions for the system
carefully before setting off.
RECEPTION CONDITIONS
(where provided)
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving. Reception may be
interfered with by the presence of
mountains, buildings or bridges,
especially when you are far away from
the broadcaster.
IMPORTANT The volume may be
adjusted when receiving traffic
information and news.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
83) 84)
Observe the following precautions to
ensure the system is fully operational:
avoid hitting the display lens with
pointed or hard objects that could
damage its surface;
clean with a damp cloth (microfibre if
possible). If necessary, you can use a
delicate mild soap and water solution,
then dry with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
apply pressure to the display lens while
cleaning;
do not use alcohol, benzines and their
derivatives, ammonia, solvents or other
surfactants to clean the display lens;
prevent any liquid from entering the
system: this could damage it beyond
repair.
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MULTIMEDIA

system to intervene. The options
available are:
“Sensitivity": allows you to select the
intervention readiness for the system
(high, low).
Blind Spot Monitoring
This function can be used to set the
warning linked to the presence of objects
in the door mirror blind spot.
The options available are:
"Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in the
car) and visual (on the instrument panel)
warnings;
"Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present through
acoustic indications only, via the
speakers in the car;
"Off": system disengaged.
Passenger's airbag
(where provided)
Lets you activate/deactivate the front
passenger airbag function. When the
function is accessed, the system will
detect the activation/deactivation status
of the airbags and confirm change of
status. Press the Rotary Pad to continue.
The air bag status is visible through the
LED next to the status icon on the
dashboard.
Passenger protection activated: the ON
LED switches on with a steady light.Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF LED switches on with a steady light.
Seat belt reminder
This function appears only if the seat belt
reminder was deactivated and allows to
reactivate it.
Driver assistance
To access the “Driver assistance”
function, select it by turning the Rotary
Pad and press the Rotary Pad to activate.
This function can be used to carry out the
following adjustments:
ParkSense
This function can be used to select the
type of warning provided by the
ParkSense system.
The options available are:“Mode”: the following options are
available in this function: “Sound”, the
system notifies the driver of the
presence of an obstacle by means of
auditory signals only, by means of the
speakers in the car or “Sound and
Display”, the system notifies the driver of
the presence of an obstacle by means of
auditory signals (by means of the
speakers in the vehicle) and visual
signals, on the instrument panel display.
"Audio": allows to select the volume of
the acoustic warnings provided by the
ParkSense system, the available options
are: "High", "Medium" or "Low".Rear view camera
(where provided)
This function can be used to carry out the
following adjustments:
"View": lets you activate viewing the
video camera on the display;
"Cam Delay": allows you to delay
switching off the camera by a few
seconds when reverse gear is
disengaged.
“Camera Guidelines”: Allows you to
enable the dynamic guidelines on the
display to indicate the vehicle’s path.
Automatic parking brake
This function allows you to
activate/deactivate the automatic
parking brake engagement upon
switching off the engine.
Brake service
(where provided)
This function permits the activation of
the procedure to carry out braking
system maintenance.
(where provided)
This function can be used to
activate/deactivate front seat retraction
(Easy Entry function). The default setting
is “Off”.
Automatic mirror closing
(where provided)
This function activates/deactivates
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Easy Entry

INDEX
ABS (system)................72
Active Cruise Control..........120
Active safety systems...........72
Additive for diesel emissions
AdBlue (UREA)............136
AFS function................28
Airbag
Front airbags.............103
Side airbags..............107
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)...........103
Alarm.....................15
Alfa Connect...............228
Alfa DNA system.............116
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............33
Automatic high beam headlights....29
Automatic transmission.........114
Automatic transmission gear lever
unlocking................165
Battery..................182
Battery recharging............184
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............189
Bonnet....................38
Brakes
Brake fluid level............182
Broken-down vehicle towing......166
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring).......76
Carrying children safely.........91
Changing a bulb..............146
Checking levels..............177
Child protection systems.........91
Child safety device.............17
Climate control system..........33
CO2 emissions..............209
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............44
Controls..................214
Controls on steering wheel
summary table............217
Tunnel control summary table . . .214
Cruise Control...............119
Cybersecurity devices...........3
Daytime running lights (DRL)......27
Dimensions................199
Dipped headlights.............27
Dipped headlights (changing a bulb)......................149
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)...................150
Display....................46
Doors.....................15
Driving assistance systems.......76
DTC (system)................72
Dusk sensor.................27
Electric parking brake..........111
Electric steering wheel heating.....24
Electric sunroof..............36Electric windows..............35
Engine...................193
Engine coolant level .........182
Engine compartment..........177
Engine Immobilizer (system).......14
Engine oil
Consumption.............181
Level check..............181
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................72
External lights...............26
Fluids and lubricants..........205
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....150
Forward Collision Warning (system).......................78
Front ceiling light..............31
Front fog lights . . .............27
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen
headlights (bulb replacement) . . .149
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights (bulb
replacement). .............150
Front seats (electric adjustment)....20
Front seats (manual adjustments)....19
Fuel consumption............209
Fuel cut-off system . ..........165
Fuse boxes................151
Fuses (replacement) . ..........151
Hazard warning lights..........146