2021 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO steering

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DEAR CUSTOMER
READ THIS CAREFULLY
Refueling..................................................... 2
Starting The Engine .................................... 2
Parking On Flammable Material ............... 2
Respecting The Environment .................... 2
Electrical Accessories ................................ 2
Scheduled Servicing .................................. 2
Rollover Warning ........................................ 3
VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
Accessories Purchased By The Owner ...... 4
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices .... 4
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ... 5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS..........................................................18
Key Fob................................................... 18
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ..............20
IGNITION SWITCH ...................................20
Keyless Push Button Ignition ................ 20
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............22
How To Use Remote Start ..................... 22
To Exit Remote Start Mode ................... 22
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ............................................. 23
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 23
To Arm The System................................ 23
To Disarm The System .......................... 23
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection —
If Equipped ............................................. 24
DOORS ...................................................... 24
Power Door Locks.................................. 24
Locking The Doors With A Depleted
Battery .................................................... 25 Passive Entry System ........................... 25
Power Lock Safety Device..................... 27
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .. 27
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ...................................................... 27
STEERING WHEEL.................................... 28
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ................................................. 28 Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped ............................................ 29
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 30
Programming The Memory Feature ..... 30
Memory Position Recall ........................ 30
SEATS ...................................................... 30
Sparco Racing Seats (Quadrifoglio
Vehicles) — If Equipped ......................... 30 Split Folding Rear Seat ......................... 31
Power Adjustment (Front Seats)........... 33
Heated Seats — If Equipped ................ 34
Head Restraints .................................. 35
MIRRORS ..................................................37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................37
Vanity Mirror ...........................................37
Outside Power Mirrors .........................38
Power Folding Outside Mirrors ..............38
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped .............................................39 Heated Mirrors .....................................39
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) ..........................................39
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® ............................................39 Erasing All The HomeLink®
Channels ................................................. 39 Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling
Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device .........40 Programming HomeLink® To A
Garage Door Opener ..............................40 Programming HomeLink® To A
Miscellaneous Device ............................ 41 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button .....................................................41 Canadian/Gate Operator
Programming .......................................... 41
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ....................................42
Headlight Switch ..................................42
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) .........42
High Beam Headlights ..........................43
Automatic Headlights ...........................43
Flash-To-Pass .........................................43
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LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA)
SYSTEM —IF EQUIPPED......................... 128
Turning Lane Keeping Assist On Or
Off ......................................................... 129 Lane Keeping Assist Warning
Message ...............................................129
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................. 132 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 133
Refueling The Vehicle ..........................133
Refueling Capacity ............................... 133
Refueling Procedure ...........................133
VEHICLE LOADING ................................. 135
Certification Label................................ 135
TRAILER TOWING................................... 136
Common Towing Definitions ...............137
Trailer Hitch Classification .................. 137
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) .....................138 Trailer And Tongue Weight ................. 138
Towing Requirements..........................139
Towing Tips ..........................................141
Installing The Receiver ........................ 141
Connecting The Electrical System ......141
Removing The Receiver ....................... 142
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING................ 142
Saving Fuel ...........................................142
Driving Style .........................................142
Conditions Of Use ................................ 142
Performance — Quadrifoglio ...............143
SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS...................... 145
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 145
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)
System — If Equipped .......................... 145 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
System ................................................. 146 Drive Train Control (DTC) System ....... 146
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ................................................. 146 Hill Descent Control (HDC) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 147 Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ............. 148
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ....... 149
Traction Control System (TCS) ............ 149
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 149
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ......................................... 150 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)
System — If Equipped ......................... 152 Driver Attention Assist (DAA)
System — If Equipped .......................... 155 Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+)
System — If Equipped ......................... 156 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .................................................. 161
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ........ 163
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features .............................................. 163 Important Safety Precautions ............ 163
Seat Belt Systems .............................. 164
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS) .................................................... 169 Child Restraints ................................. 178
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 188
Transporting Passengers .................... 188
Transporting Pets ............................. 189
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 189 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .................. 190 Exhaust Gas ..................................... 190
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............. 191
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............. 192
SOS — EMERGENCY CALL ..................... 192
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING............. 195
General Instructions ........................... 195
Jack Information And Usage
Precautions ......................................... 195 Changing Procedure ........................... 196
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ........ 198
Description .......................................... 198
Inflation Procedure ............................. 199
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure............................................... 201
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JUMP STARTING .................................... 201
Remote Battery Connection Posts......202
Jump Starting Procedure.....................203
Bump Starting ..................................204
ENGINE OVERHEATING ......................... 204 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ...................... 205TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 205
Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models .........206
TOW EYES .............................................. 206
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ..................................... 207EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 207
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 208
Periodic Checks ...................................208
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ...............208
Maintenance Plan (2.0L Engine) ........209
Maintenance Plan (2.9L Engine) ........212
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 214
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine .......... 214
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .......... 215
Engine Oil ............................................. 215
Engine Coolant Fluid............................216
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................ 217 Brake Fluid ...........................................217
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 217 Useful Advice For Extending The Life Of
Your Battery..........................................217 Battery ..................................................217
Pressure Washing ................................ 218
BATTERY RECHARGING ......................... 218
Important Notes .................................. 218
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ........................ 219
Engine Oil ............................................. 219
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 220
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ..................... 220
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance........................................ 220 Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ............................................. 220 Windshield Wiper................................. 221
Exhaust System ................................... 222
Cooling System .................................... 223
Braking System.................................... 224
Automatic Transmission ..................... 225
Replacing The Battery ......................... 225
Fuses .................................................... 225
Bulb Replacement ............................... 229
TIRES ...................................................... 233
Tire Safety Information .................... 233
Tires — General Information .............. 239
Spare Tires — If Equipped .................. 244
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............ 245
Tire Types ............................................. 246
Tire Chains and Traction Devices ....... 247
Tire Rotation Recommendations........ 247
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ......... 248
Treadwear ............................................ 248
Traction Grades ................................... 248
Temperature Grades ........................... 248
STORING THE VEHICLE ......................... 249 BODYWORK ........................................... 249
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 249 Corrosion Warranty ............................. 250
Preserving The Bodywork .................. 250
INTERIORS ............................................. 251
Seats And Fabric Parts ....................... 251
Leather Seats ...................................... 251
Plastic And Coated Parts .................... 251
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped ............ 251
Genuine Leather Parts........................ 251
Carbon Fiber Parts .............................. 252
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) ....................................... 253
Vehicle Identification Number............ 253
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) Plate ............................................ 253
ENGINE .................................................. 254
POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 255 TRANSMISSION ..................................... 255BRAKES.................................................. 255
SUSPENSION ......................................... 256
STEERING .............................................. 256
DIMENSIONS ......................................... 257
Luggage Compartment Volume ......... 259
WEIGHTS ................................................ 259
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Blue Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped

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Red Symbols
Alfa Steering Torque
(AST) Failure
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Alternator Failure
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Automatic
Transmission Failure
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Driver Attention
Assist (DAA) System Activation

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Door Open

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Power Steering Failure

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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Warning Light
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Too High

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Hood Cap Not Properly Shut
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Insufficient Engine Oil Level

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Low Engine Oil Pressure

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Trunk Lid Not
Properly Shut
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Amber Symbols
Engine Immobilizer
Failure/Break-In Attempt

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Fuel Cut-Off
Indicator Light
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Park Sensors
System Failure
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Red Symbols
Engine Oil Change
Required— If Equipped

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Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure
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Engine Oil Level Sensor Failure
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System Failure — If Equipped

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Stop/Start System Failure

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Rain Sensor Failure
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Dusk Sensor Failure
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Blind Spot
Monitoring System Failure — If Equipped

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Amber Symbols
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Keyless Ignition START/STOP Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped
Steering is locked
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
locking, alarm, etc.) are still available
ACC
Engine is not started
Some electrical devices are available (e.g.
power windows)
ON/RUN
The engine will start (when foot is on the
brake pedal)
All the electrical devices are available (e.g.
climate controls, etc.)
If the ignition switch does not change the
mode by pushing the button, the key fob may
have a low or depleted battery. In this situa -tion, a back up method can be used to operate
the ignition switch. Proceed as follows:
1. Lift the front armrest.
2. Lay the key fob on the indicated spot in the
bottom of the center console, positioning
the key fob as shown in the following
image, while pushing the START/STOP
ignition button to start the ignition.
Key Fob Placement Location

NOTE:

For more information on proper engine
starting procedures, see
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With the keyless ignition in the ACC position,
if 30 minutes pass with the gear selector in
PARK and the engine stopped, the keyless
ignition will automatically reset to the OFF
position.
When opening the driver's door with the
ignition in the ACC position (engine not
running), a chime will sound to remind you
to place the ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the chime, the message will
display “Ignition Or Accessory On” in the
cluster
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WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
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 unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously 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 chil -
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the 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.
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Remote Start Comfort Systems — If
Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the heated
steering wheel and front heated seat features
will automatically activate when ambient
temperature is less than 39°F (4°C). These
features will stay on through the duration of
Remote Start.

NOTE:

This feature can be activated through the
radio system. Refer to the Information and
Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the
vehicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the keyless
push button ignition for unauthorized opera-
tion. It also monitors movement inside the
passenger compartment (volumetric protec -
tion — if equipped), cutting of battery cables,
and unexpected lifting/tilting of the vehicle
(anti-lift protection — if equipped).
While the Vehicle Security system is armed,
interior switches for door locks are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle
Security system will provide the following
audible and visible signals:
The horn will pulse
The turn signals will flash
The vehicle security light in the instrument
cluster will flash

NOTE:

The Vehicle Security system is activated by the
Engine Immobilizer system, which is automati -
cally activated when you get out of the vehicle
with the key fob and lock the doors.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
system:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF position.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior
power door lock switch with the driver
and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry door handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone
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• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors (or liftgate) are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle to
unlock the door
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Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to
disarm the system.

NOTE:

The driver's door key cylinder and liftgate
button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm
the Vehicle Security system. Use of the door
key cylinder when the system is armed will
sound the alarm when the door is opened.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security system will arm, regardless of
whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you
remain in the vehicle and open a door, the
alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security system will remain armed when the
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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To use the system, open each rear door, use a
flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and
rotate the dial to the lock or unlock position.Child Safety Lock Positions

NOTE:

When the Child-Protection Door Lock
system is engaged, the door can be opened
only by using the outside door handle even
though the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the unlocked
position.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the locked
position.
For emergency exit with the system
engaged, pull up on the door lock knob (unlocked position), roll down the window,
and open the door with the outside door
handle.

NOTE:

Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear
doors, check for effective engagement by
trying to open a door with the internal handle.
Once the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, it is impossible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. Before getting out of
the vehicle, be sure to check that there is no
one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering
column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column. Steering Wheel Adjustment
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors
can only be opened from the outside when
the Child-Protection locks are engaged
(locked).
1 — Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
2 — Closed
3 — Open
4 — Tilt Movement
5 — Telescoping Movement
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To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telescoping control handle down to the open
position. To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, push the tilt/telescoping
control handle to the closed position.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only one
temperature setting. The heated steering
wheel may not turn on when it is already warm.
The heated steering wheel button is located
on the instrument panel.
Push the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
Push the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
When the function is enabled, the indicator on
the button will illuminate. Heated Steering Wheel Button

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel (e.g. permanently fixed covers)
which could interfere with the hand detec -
tion sensor on the steering wheel of the
Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA), Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA), Traffic Jam Assist
(TJA), or Highway Assist systems (HAS) (if
equipped).
WARNING!
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance. Doing
so could void the New Vehicle Limited
Warrant, cause SERIOUS SAFETY
PROBLEMS INCLUDING INJURY, and also
result in the vehicle not meeting
type-approval requirements.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi -
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It
may cause burns even at low tempera -
tures, 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.
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