2023 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTING AND OPERATING SAFETY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX
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READ THIS CAREFULLY
Warnings And Cautions.............................. 2
Respecting The Environment .................... 2
Rollover Warning ........................................ 3
VEHICLE CHANGES /
ALTERATIONS
Accessories Purchased By The Owner ...... 4
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices .... 4
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ... 4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Using This Manual ...................................... 5
Symbols Key ............................................... 5
Symbols ..................................................... 6
Symbol Glossary .......................................14
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
KEYS..........................................................19
Key Fob................................................... 19
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ..............21
IGNITION SWITCH .....................................22
Keyless Push Button Ignition ................ 22
REMOTE START —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 23
How To Use Remote Start ..................... 23
To Exit Remote Start Mode ................... 23
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ............................................. 23
VEHICLE SECURITY
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 24
To Arm The System................................ 24
To Disarm The System .......................... 24
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection —
If Equipped ............................................. 25
DOORS ...................................................... 25
Power Door Locks.................................. 25
Locking The Doors With A Depleted
Battery .................................................... 26 Passive Entry System ........................... 26
Power Lock Safety Device..................... 28
Automatic Door Locks —
If Equipped ............................................ 28 Child-Protection Door Lock
System — Rear Doors ............................ 29
STEERING WHEEL.................................... 29
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ................................................... 29 Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped ............................................ 30
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS —
IF EQUIPPED ............................................ 30
Programming The Memory Feature ..... 31
Memory Position Recall ........................ 31
SEATS .......................................................31
Sparco Racing Seats (Quadrifoglio
Vehicles) — If Equipped .........................31 Split Folding Rear Seat ..........................32
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) ...........34
Heated Seats — If Equipped .................35
Head Restraints .................................... 36
MIRRORS .................................................38
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................38
Vanity Mirror ...........................................38
Outside Power Mirrors ...........................38
Power Folding Outside Mirrors ..............39
Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirrors — If Equipped............................. 39 Heated Mirrors .......................................39
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®)
b.....................................40
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® ............................................40 Erasing All The HomeLink®
Channels ................................................. 40 Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling
Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device .........40 Programming HomeLink® To A Garage
Door Opener ...........................................41 Programming HomeLink® To A
Miscellaneous Device ............................ 41 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button .....................................................42 Canadian/Gate Operator
Programming .......................................... 42 Security ...................................................42
Troubleshooting Tips..............................43
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...................................43
Headlight Switch .................................... 43
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ............ 43
High Beam Headlights .......................... 44
Automatic Headlights ............................ 44
Flash-To-Pass ......................................... 44
Automatic High Beam Headlights —
If Equipped ............................................. 44 Parking Lights ....................................... 45
Headlight Off Delay ................................ 45
Rear Fog Lights ...................................... 45
Adaptive Headlight System —
If Equipped ............................................. 45 Turn Signals .......................................... 45
Lane Change Assist ............................... 45
INTERIOR LIGHTS ....................................45
Front Map Reading Lights ..................... 46
Interior Ambient Lighting ...................... 46
Rear Overhead Light ............................. 47
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ........ 47
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS....47
Windshield Wiper Operation ................. 48
Rain Sensing Wipers.............................. 48
Rear Window Wiper/Washer................. 49
Headlamp Washers — If Equipped ....... 49
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...............................49
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate
Control System ...................................... 50
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ... 56
Glove Compartment ...............................56
Center Console .......................................56
Rear Armrest ..........................................56
Power Outlets ........................................ 57
Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray —
If Equipped .............................................58 Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped .............................................58
POWER WINDOWS................................... 59
Power Window Controls .........................59
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection ............................................... 59 Power Window System Initialization .....59
Wind Buffeting .......................................59
POWER SUNROOF —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................... 60
Power Sunroof ........................................ 60
Opening And Closing The Sunroof ........60
Venting Sunroof......................................61
Sunshade Operation ..............................61
Pinch Protect Feature ............................61
Re-Initialization Procedure ....................61
Sunroof Maintenance ............................61
HOOD ...................................................... 62
Opening The Hood ................................. 62
Closing The Hood ...................................62
POWER LIFTGATE ................................... 62
Opening...................................................62
Closing ....................................................64
Re-Initialization Procedure ....................65
Cargo Area Features ..............................66
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ........... 68
Instrument Cluster ............................... 68
Instrument Cluster Descriptions .......... 69
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........... 70
Instrument Cluster Display
Description ............................................. 70 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Display .................................................... 70 Reconfigurable Display Items ............... 70
Customer Programmable Settings ....... 73
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................... 74
Red Warning Lights ............................... 75
Amber Warning Lights ........................... 76
Green Indicator Lights........................... 78
Blue Indicator Lights ............................. 79
Red Symbols .......................................... 79
Amber Symbols ...................................... 80
Green Symbols ...................................... 83
Blue Symbols ......................................... 84
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ............ 84
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ......................................... 84
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .................... 85
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ............................86
Starting Procedure................................. 86
Remote Starting System ....................... 86
Cold Weather Operation ........................ 87
Extended Park Starting.......................... 87
If Engine Fails To Start .......................... 87
After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine ..................................................... 88 Stopping The Engine.............................. 88
Turbocharger Cool Down ....................... 88
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —
IF EQUIPPED ............................................88
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................89
Engine Break-In...................................... 89
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) .................89
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
Operating Modes ................................... 91 Safe Hold ................................................ 91
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION....................91
Display .................................................... 92
Gear Selector ......................................... 92
Transmission Operating Modes ............ 93
Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode ............................................ 95 Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI) System ......................... 95 Important Notes ..................................... 96
ALFA DNA SELECTOR ...............................97
Alfa DNA System .................................... 97
Driving Modes ........................................ 97
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 99
STOP/START SYSTEM............................ 100
Operating Mode ................................... 100
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation ......................................... 100 Possible Reasons The Engine
Does Not Autostop .............................. 100 Engine Restarting Conditions ............. 101
Safety Functions .................................. 101
Energy Saving Function....................... 101
Irregular Operation .............................. 101
Vehicle Inactivity .................................. 101
SPEED LIMITER ...................................... 101
Description ........................................... 101
Activation ............................................. 101
Speed Limit Programming .................. 102
Exceeding The Programmed Speed ... 102
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing ..... 102
Deactivation ......................................... 102
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 102
Cruise Control ...................................... 103
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 105
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 111
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 111
Operation ............................................. 112
Indications On The Display ................. 112
System Status...................................... 113
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 114
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 114
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 115
Operation ............................................. 115
Indications On The Display ................. 116
System Status ..................................... 116
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 117
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 117
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 118
Indications On The Display ................. 118
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 119
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 119
Indications On The Display ................. 119
Acceptance/Rejection Of
The Suggested Speed ......................... 119
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 120
ParkSense Sensors............................. 121
ParkSense Display .............................. 121
Enabling And Disabling
ParkSense ........................................... 122 ParkSense Warning Display ............... 122
Operation With A Trailer...................... 122
ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ......................................... 123
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM ................................................. 123
Lane Departure Warning
Operation ..............................................123 Turning Lane Departure Warning On
Or Off .................................................... 124 Lane Departure Warning Message.....124
Changing Lane Departure Warning
Status ................................................... 125
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 125
Turning Lane Keeping
Assist On Or Off ....................................126 Lane Keeping Assist Warning
Message ...............................................126
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................ 128
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 129
Refueling Capacity ............................... 129
Refueling Procedure ...........................130
VEHICLE LOADING ................................ 132
Certification Label................................ 132
TRAILER TOWING................................... 133
Common Towing Definitions ...............133
Trailer Hitch Classification .................. 134
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .....134 Trailer And Tongue Weight ................. 135
Towing Requirements..........................135
Towing Tips ......................................... 137
Installing The Receiver ....................... 137
Connecting The Electrical System...... 138
Removing The Receiver ...................... 138
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING................ 138
Saving Fuel .......................................... 138
Driving Style......................................... 139
Conditions Of Use................................ 139
Performance — Quadrifoglio ............... 139
SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 140
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 140
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)
System — If Equipped ......................... 140 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
System ................................................. 141 Drive Train Control (DTC) System....... 141
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ................................................. 141 Hill Descent Control (HDC) System —
If Equipped .......................................... 142 Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ............ 143
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ....... 143
Traction Control System (TCS)............ 144
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 144
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 144 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)
System — If Equipped ......................... 146 Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 149 Forward Collision Warning
Plus (FCW+) System —
If Equipped .......................................... 151 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .................................... 155
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 157
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features .............................................. 157 Important Safety Precautions............. 157
Seat Belt Systems .............................. 158
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS) ..................................... 162 Child Restraints ................................... 170
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 180
Transporting Passengers .................... 180
Transporting Pets ............................... 180
Connected Vehicles ............................. 180
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 180 Periodic Safety Checks You
Should Make Outside The Vehicle ..... 182 Exhaust Gas ......................................... 182
Carbon Monoxide Warnings................ 182
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............ 183
SOS EMERGENCY CALL —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 183
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING............. 186
General Instructions ............................186
Jack Information And Usage
Precautions ..........................................186 Changing Procedure ............................186
TIRE SERVICE KIT —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 189
Description ...........................................189
Inflation Procedure .............................. 190
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ...............................................191
JUMP STARTING ................................... 192
Remote Battery Connection Posts......192
Jump Starting Procedure.....................194
Bump Starting ...................................... 195
ENGINE OVERHEATING ......................... 195
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ....................... 196
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............ 196
Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ........ 197
TOW EYES .............................................. 197
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ..................................... 198
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 198
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 199
Periodic Checks ................................... 199
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ............... 199
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Engine ...... 200
Maintenance Plan — 2.9L Engine ...... 202
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....................... 204
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine .......... 204
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .......... 205
Engine Oil ............................................. 205
Engine Coolant Fluid ........................... 206
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................ 206 Brake Fluid ........................................... 207 Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 207 Useful Advice For Extending The
Life Of Your Battery ............................. 207 Battery ................................................. 207
Pressure Washing ............................... 208
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 208
Important Notes .................................. 208
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................... 209
Engine Oil............................................. 209
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 209
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ..................... 209
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance ....................................... 209 Lubricating Moving Parts Of
The Bodywork ...................................... 210 Windshield Wiper ................................ 210
Exhaust System ................................... 212
Cooling System.................................... 212
Braking System ................................... 213
Automatic Transmission ..................... 214
Replacing The Battery......................... 214
Fuses ................................................... 214
Bulb Replacement .............................. 220
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TIRES ..................................................... 224
Tire Safety Information ....................... 224
Tires — General Information................ 230
Spare Tires — If Equipped ...................234
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............235
Tire Types ............................................. 236
Tire Chains and Traction Devices .......236
Tire Rotation Recommendations ........237
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....... 238
Treadwear ............................................ 238
Traction Grades ...................................238
Temperature Grades ...........................238
STORING THE VEHICLE ........................ 238
BODYWORK ........................................... 239
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents ................................................... 239 Corrosion Warranty .............................. 239
Preserving The Bodywork ....................239
INTERIORS ............................................. 240
Seats And Fabric Parts ........................ 240
Leather Seats....................................... 241
Plastic And Coated Parts .....................241
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped.............241
Genuine Leather Parts ........................ 241
Carbon Fiber Parts ............................... 241
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) ....................................... 242
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate ..................................................... 242
ENGINE .................................................. 242 POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 243
TRANSMISSION ..................................... 244
BRAKES .................................................. 244SUSPENSION ......................................... 245
STEERING .............................................. 245
DIMENSIONS ......................................... 246
Luggage Compartment Volume ......... 247
WEIGHTS ................................................ 248FUEL REQUIREMENTS........................... 249
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... 249
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............... 249
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 250 MMT In Gasoline ................................. 250
Materials Added To Fuel ..................... 250
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 250
FLUID CAPACITIES ................................ 251
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 252
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..... 253 PERFORMANCE ..................................... 254
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING
SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE .............. 255
Prepare For The Appointment ............ 255
Prepare A List ...................................... 255
Be Reasonable With Requests ........... 255
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .................... 255
Roadside Assistance ........................... 255
Alfa Romeo Customer Center ............. 256
Alfa Romeo Customer
Care (Canada) ...................................... 256 Customer Assistance For
The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ............... 256 Service Contract ................................. 257
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................... 257REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .............. 258
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ................................. 258 In Canada ............................................. 258
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .............. 258
GENERAL INFORMATION....................... 259
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition
of each symbol

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NOTE:
Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options
and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
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Brake Warning Light


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Electronic Braking Force Distribution (EBD) Failure

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Oil Temperature Warning Light

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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

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Amber Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light

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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System

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Fuel Reserve/Limited Range

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Rear Fog Lights

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Tire Pressure Low Warning Light

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light

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Amber Warning Lights
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