2023 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO key

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IGNITION SWITCH
KEYLESS PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as long
as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The START/STOP ignition button has several
operating modes. These modes are OFF, ACC,
and ON/RUN.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 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 situation, a backup
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 position, 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
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
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
children, and do not leave the Keyless Push
Button Ignition in the ON/RUN position. 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
buildup may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves.
Always remove key fob from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
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REMOTE START —
IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security.

NOTE:
Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob
may reduce this range
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HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, the turn signals will flash twice, and the horn
will chirp twice. Pushing the Remote Start button
a third time shuts the engine off.

NOTE:

With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,
the vehicle will start and then shut down in
10 seconds.
The parking lights will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power sunroof
(if equipped) operation is disabled when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ACC position
before the Remote Start sequence can be
repeated for a third cycle.
All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Panic button not pushed
System not disabled from previous Remote
Start event
Vehicle Security system indicator flashing
Ignition in OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle Security system is not signaling an
intrusion
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not
illuminated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote
Start system, either push and release the unlock
button on the key fob to unlock the doors, or
unlock the vehicle using Passive Entry via the
door handles, and disarm the Vehicle Security
system (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the
15 minute cycle, push and release the START/
STOP ignition button while pressing the brake
pedal.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off
if the Remote Start button is pushed again, or if
the engine is allowed to run for the entire
15 minute cycle.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
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F 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 Entertain -
ment System Owner’s Manual Supplement for
further information.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation
of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.
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VEHICLE SECURITY
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle
doors, hood, liftgate, and the keyless push button
ignition for unauthorized operation. It also
monitors movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection — 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
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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
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security system.

NOTE:
The alarm does not disarm when the doors are
unlocked by inserting the blade of the emergency
key (found inside the key fob) into the door
handle lock cylinder.
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VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION —
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F EQUIPPED
To ensure the correct operation of the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection system,
completely close the side windows.
To disable the function, push the Volumetric/
Anti-Lift Protection button before activating the
alarm.
When the function is disabled, the light on the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection button flashes for
several seconds.
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection Button
Any disabling of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection must be repeated each time the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
DOORS
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock switches are located on each
front door panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock
the doors.
Push the interior lock button on the rear door
panel trim to lock the rear doors only.
Door Lock And Unlock Switch Panel
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
buildup may cause serious injury or death.
For personal security and safety in the event
of a collision, lock the vehicle doors as you
drive as well as when you park and leave the
vehicle.
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK, apply the
parking brake, turn the engine OFF, 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
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
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
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves.
Always remove the key fob from the vehicle
and lock all of the doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
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LOCKING THE DOORS WITH A DEPLETED
B
ATTERY
Proceed as follows to lock the doors if the vehicle
battery is depleted:
1. With the doors unlocked insert the emer -
gency key from the key fob or a flat head
screwdriver into the manual release lock
cylinder.
Door Lock Manual Release Lock Cylinder
2. Turn the manual release lock cylinder clock -
wise for the right door locks or counterclock -
wise for the left door locks.
3. Remove the key/screwdriver from the manual release lock. Proceed in one of the following ways to realign
the door lock device (only when the battery
charge has been restored):Push the lock button on the key fob
Push the unlock button on the door panel
Unlock the driver’s door lock with the
emergency key
Operate the interior door handle

NOTE:
For the rear doors, if the Child-Protection Door
Lock system is engaged, and the previously
described manual locking procedure is carried
out, operating the interior handle will not open
the door. To open the door, the outside handle
must be used. The door central locking/unlocking
buttons are not deactivated when the
Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged.
PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to
the vehicle’s key fob. This feature allows you to
lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and liftgate
without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons.

NOTE:

Passive Entry may be programmed on/off
through the radio screen. Refer to the
Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual Supplement for Passive Entry
settings.
The key fob may not be able to be detected by
the vehicle Passive Entry system if it is located
next to a mobile phone, laptop, or other
electronic device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the
Passive Entry system from locking/unlocking
the vehicle.
If wearing gloves, or if it has been raining/
snowing on the Passive Entry door handle, the
unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in
a slower response time.
If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and (if equipped) will arm
the Vehicle Security system.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob close to the
door handle, grab the handle to unlock the
vehicle. Grabbing the driver’s door handle will
unlock the driver door automatically. Grabbing
the passenger door handle will unlock all doors
and the liftgate automatically.
Passive Entry Door Handle Button
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NOTE:

Either the driver door only or all doors will
unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s
door handle, depending on the selected
setting in the radio. Refer to the Information
and Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for Passive Entry settings.
All doors will unlock when the front passenger
door handle is grabbed regardless of the
driver’s door unlock preference setting.External Liftgate Release Button (Vehicles With Passive Entry)
Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBIK-Safe)
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally
locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your
vehicle, the Passive Entry system is equipped
with an automatic door unlock feature which will
function if the ignition switch is in the OFF
position. The vehicle will
not unlock the doors if an
unauthorized key fob has been detected close to
the outside of the vehicle.
If the Passive Entry function is disabled through
the radio screen, the protections to avoid
accidentally leaving the key fob inside the vehicle
are deactivated.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs
close to either front door handle, pushing the
Passive Entry lock button will lock the vehicle.
Passive Entry Door Handle Button

NOTE:
DO NOT grab the door handle when pushing the
door handle lock button. This could unlock the
door(s). Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

NOTE:

After pushing the Passive Entry lock button,
you must wait two seconds before you can lock
or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry
door handle. This is done to allow you to check
if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door
handle without the vehicle unlocking.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if
the key fob battery is depleted.
The vehicle doors and liftgate can also be
locked by pushing the lock button on the
key fob or on the interior door lock.
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To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs
close to the liftgate, push the liftgate release
button.External Liftgate Release Button

NOTE:

If the key fob is inadvertently forgotten inside
of the cargo area, and an attempt is made to
close it from outside, the liftgate will not lock.
With the doors locked, the liftgate unlocked,
and the key fob detected inside the vehicle,
the liftgate will unlock again and the lights
flash twice.
Before driving, make sure the liftgate is closed
correctly. To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob close to the
vehicle, push the Passive Entry button located as
part of the liftgate release button switch. All doors
and the liftgate will lock. Door locking will activate
the alarm as well.
External Liftgate Release Switch (Vehicles With Passive Entry)

NOTE:
The liftgate may still be locked by pushing the
lock button on the key fob, pushing the door lock
button on the door handles, or pushing the lock
button on the interior door panel of the vehicle

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POWER LOCK SAFETY DEVICE
The Power Lock Safety Device prevents the
operation of the interior door handles and the
door lock and unlock buttons. The power lock
also prevents 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 Safety Device 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 Safety Device 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 Safety Device disengages
automatically:
When the doors are unlocked by pushing the
unlock button on the key fob.
When the keyless ignition is placed in the
ON position.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS — IF EQUIPPED
The auto door lock feature default condition is
enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds
12 mph (20 km/h). The auto door lock feature is
enabled/disabled through the radio screen.
Refer to the Information and Entertainment
System Owner’s Manual Supplement for further
information.
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CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
S
YSTEM — REAR DOORS
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.
To use the system, open each rear door, use the
emergency key from the key fob or a flat
screwdriver 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
C
OLUMN
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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