2023 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO engine

This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this
vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the
right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactur\
ed.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used
in substitution therefore. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
resulting in an accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any
device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable
radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident.
Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your
full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Alfa Romeo
brand vehicle and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For add\
itional information, visit www.alfaromeousa.com (USA),
www.alfaromeo.ca (Canada) or your local Alfa Romeo brand dealer.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty
Booklet by calling 844-253-2872 or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the War -
ranty Booklet or purchase a replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,
and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and\
birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more informa\
tion go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle .DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels \
far
below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with \
a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a rideshare, a friend, or
use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE.
CALL 1-855-299-1368 OR VISIT ALFAROMEO.RSAHELP.COM (USA)
SERVICES: Flat Tire Service, Out Of Gas/Fuel Delivery, Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Service
Please see the Customer Assistance chapter in this Owner’s Manual for further information.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or discontinue the Roadside Assistance Program at any time. The Roadside Assistance Program is subject to restrictions and conditions of use, that are
determined solely by FCA US LLC.

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Warnings And Cautions
While reading this Owner’s Manual you will find a series of WARNINGS that must be carefully followed.
WARNINGS are statements against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death.
While reading this Owner's Manual, you will also find a series of CAUTIONS that must also be followed.
CAUTIONS are statements against operating procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are called out in the text of this manual with the following symbols:
WARNINGS that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death if disregarded.
CAUTIONS that could result in vehicle damage if disregarded.

NOTE:
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Optional equipment meant for specific markets or particular trim levels, engines and versions
of this vehcile are not always identified in the text. Therefor should only consider the information related to the trim level, engine, and version of the vehcile
you have aquired. Any content in this manual that may apply to optional equipment which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle will be identified by
the indicator: “If Equipped”.The data contained in this publication is intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. Alfa Romeo and
FCA US LLC aim for constant improvement of their vehicles. For this reason, they reserve the right to make changes to the model described for technical
and/or commercial reasons.For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
Respecting The Environment
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment (if equipped).
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Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using the component. It is important to read
the entire Owner's Manual so that you do not miss important information. Observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. See below for a brief description of
each symbol.READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL DO NOT TOUCH WITH HANDSCOMPONENT CAN START
AUTOMATICALLY ALSO WHEN
ENGINE IS OFF
PROTECT YOUR EYES DO NOT OPEN THE CAP WHEN THE
ENGINE IS HOT DO NOT OPEN: HIGH PRESSURE GAS
KEEP CHILDREN AT A DISTANCE BURSTINGMOVING PARTS KEEP PARTS OF
YOUR BODY AND CLOTHES AWAY
DO NOT APPROACH FLAMES CORROSIVE LIQUIDHIGH VOLTAGE
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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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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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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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