warning Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018 User Guide

To Arm The Alarm
With the doors, hood, and liftgate closed
and the keyless ignition system placed in
the STOP position, push and release the
lock button on the key fob. The alarm can
also be armed by pushing the Passive
Entry door handle button, located on the
exterior door handle. Refer to "Doors" in
"Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for
further information.
When the alarm is armed, the warning
lights on the door handle trim remain on.
The activation of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is
detected, the system emits a further
acoustic signal.If a second acoustic signal is emitted
after the alarm is already armed, wait
about four seconds and disarm the alarm
by pushing the unlock switch. Verify that
the doors, hood, and liftgate are closed
correctly. Then, reactivate the system by
pushing the lock switch.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even
when the doors, hood, and liftgate are
correctly closed, a fault has occurred in
system operation. In this case, contact an
authorized dealer.
To Disarm The Alarm
Push the unlock button on the key fob to
disarm the alarm. While disarming, the
following operations are performed:
Two brief flashes of the turn signals (if
programmed).
Two brief acoustic signals (if
programmed).
Doors are unlocked.
The alarm can also be disarmed using the
Passive Entry System, by grasping one of
the Passive Entry front door handles with
a valid key fob in hand to unlock. For
further information refer to "Passive
Entry" in "Doors."
Note: The alarm does not disarm when
the doors are unlocked by inserting the
blade of the emergency key into the door
handle lock cylinder.
Anti-Lift Protection — If Equipped
The vehicle security alarm system
monitors the doors and liftgate for
unauthorized entry and the ignition
switch for unauthorized operation.
To ensure the correct operation of the
protection, completely close the side
windows. If a perimeter violation triggers
the security system, the alarm will sound
and the exterior lights will flash.
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.
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When the function is disabled, this is
indicated by the light on the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection button
flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection must be repeated each time
the ignition is cycled off.
To Disarm The Alarm Using Passive
Entry
To completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of vehicle inactivity),
insert the blade of the emergency key,
found inside the key fob, into the door
handle lock cylinder and turn the
emergency key to the right (clockwise) to
lock the door(s).
DOORS
Locking And Unlocking Doors From The
Inside
If all doors are closed properly, they will
automatically lock once the vehicle has
exceeded approximately 12 MPH
(20 km/h) (“Auto Relock” function active).
Push the interior lock button on the driver
or passenger side door panel trim to lock
the doors.
Push the interior lock button on the rear
door panel trim to lock the rear doors
only.
With doors locked, push the unlock
button on the interior trim panel to
unlock the doors.
Warning!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up 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.
04046S0002EMVolumetric/Anti-Lift Protection Button
0101132136USDoor Lock And Unlock Switch Panel
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Unlocking The Doors With A Discharged
Battery
Proceed as follows to unlock the doors if
the vehicle battery is discharged.
1. With the doors unlocked insert the
emergency key from the key fob into the
door lock manual release lock cylinder.
2. Turn the manual release lock cylinder
clockwise for the right door locks or
counterclockwise 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 electronic
key
Push the unlock button on the door
panel
Unlock driver’s door lock with the
emergency key
Operate the internal door handle
Note: For the rear doors, if the Child
Safety Locks are engaged, and the
previously described locking procedure is
carried out, operating the internal handle
will not open the door. Instead, it will only
realign the lock release device. To open
the door, the outside handle must be
used. The door central locking/unlocking
buttons are not deactivated when the
emergency lock is engaged.
SEATS
The front seats can be adjusted to ensure
maximum comfort for the occupants.
When adjusting the driver’s seat, keep
the shoulders resting firmly against the
backrest, the wrists within reach of the
top of the steering wheel, and the seat
close enough to allow the driver to fully
depress the brake pedal.
Warning!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Warning!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could
cause a collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while the
vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat
belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt, which could result
in serious injury or death.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Front Heated Seats
With the engine in the ON position, push
the driver or passenger heated seat
button
located on the instrument
panel. You can select three heating levels:
Maximum — Three orange indicators
illuminated on the buttons
Average — Two orange indicators
illuminated on the buttons
Minimum — One orange indicator
illuminated on the buttons
After selecting a heating level, heat will
be felt within a few minutes.
A quick push of the heated seat button
will select the heat levels in order of
highest to lowest. A fourth push of the
button will turn the heated seat off.
The “Minimum” setting is automatically
deactivated once a certain period of time
has elapsed. This varies on a
case-by-case basis, in accordance with
the specific operating conditions. Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
If equipped with rear heated seats, the
controls can be found on the rear of the
center console and will function the same
as the front heated seat controls.
Note:
To preserve the battery charge,
these functions cannot be activated
when the engine is OFF.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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2. Place the seat belt so that it doesn't
impede the movement of the backrest
while tilting it.
3. Pull both seat back release levers to
fold down the backrests. They will fold
forward automatically. If necessary,
assist the backrests during the initial
stage of tilting.
It is also possible to disengage the
sections of the rear seat from inside the
luggage compartment or by using one of
the two levers located below the rear
seat. Each lever folds down the section of
the backrest on the same side.Repositioning The Backrests
Move the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended and
not twisted. Also make sure that they are
not caught on anything behind the
backrests of the seats. Then, lift the
backrests by pushing them rearward until
you hear the lock click into place on both
attachment mechanisms.
Warning!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
Central Backrest Section Tilting
Before tilting the backrest, make sure
that the rear center seat belt is not
fastened and that there aren't any
objects on the seat itself (if there are any,
remove them).
Pull the release strap upward to release
the central part of the backrest from its
housing and tilt it forward using the head
restraint.Central Backrest Section Repositioning
Using the head restraint, lift the central
portion upwards, manually guiding it back
into place. Lightly push to make sure that
it is properly latched. Make sure that the
armrest is properly latched by gently
trying to move it. If it is not latched,
repeat the operation.
0403132223USSeat Back Release Lever Below Rear
Seat
0403132219USCenter Backrest Section Tilting
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce
the risk of injury by restricting head
movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so
that the top of the head restraint is
located above the top of your ear.
Warning!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be
reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
Do not place items over the top of the
Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These
items may interfere with the operation of
the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of
a collision and could result in serious injury
or death.
Front Head Restraints (Adjustments)
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with
Sparco Racing Seats, the head restraints
are not adjustable or removable.
The front head restraints may be
height-adjustable. To adjust them,
operate as follows:
Upward adjustment: Pull upward on
the head restraint until it clicks into
place.
Downward adjustment: Push the
adjustment button and lower the head
restraint at the same time.
Warning!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat
until the head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
Note: To allow for maximum visibility for
the driver, if a seat is not occupied by a
passenger, the head restraint can be
lowered to the fully lowered position.
Rear Head Restraints (Adjustments)
Warning!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat
until the head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
0403132220USFront Head Restraint
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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The height of the outboard head
restraints can be adjusted. The head
restraint of the center seat, if equipped,
cannot be adjusted, only removed.
For upward adjustment, pull upward on
the head restraint until it clicks into
place.
For downward adjustment, push in the
adjustment button and lower the head
restraint at the same time to the desired
height.
Note:To allow for maximum visibility for
the driver, if a seat is not occupied by a
passenger, the head restraint should be
lowered to the fully lowered position.Head Restraints (Removal)
To remove the head restraints, proceed
as follows:
1. Recline the seat back to allow
clearance of the head restraint from the
vehicle’s roof.
2. Raise the head restraints to their
maximum height.
3. Push the adjustment button and the
release button at the side of the two
supports at the same time.
4. Pull upward on the head restraint to
fully remove it.
To reinstall the head restraints, proceed
as follows:
1. Hold down both the adjustment
button and release button while placing
the head restraint posts into the holes.
2. Then, reposition the head restraint to
the appropriate height for the
passengers.
3. Replace the seat back to the
appropriate position for passengers.Warning!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be
reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
0403132221USRear Head Restraint
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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STEERING WHEEL
Steering Wheel Adjustments
The steering column is able to be tilted
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.
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.
To Adjust The Position:
1. Pull the Tilt/Telescoping Control
Handle down to the open position.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. Lock the desired position by pushing
the Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle to
the closed position.
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.
0403132225USSteering Wheel Adjustment
1 — Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
2 — Closed
3 — Open
0403132226USSteering Wheel Adjustment
4 — Tilt Movement
5 — Telescoping Movement
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Heated Steering Wheel
With the ignition in the ON position, push
the heated steering wheelbutton on
the instrument panel.
The indicator on the button will illuminate
when this feature is enabled.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when
using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
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.
MIRRORS
Electrochromic Mirror
This mirror automatically adjusts for
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
The electrochromic mirror has a power
button to activate/deactivate the
automatic dimming/anti-glare function.
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the
automatic dimming feature is
deactivated.
Outside Power Mirrors
Power Adjustment
The power mirrors can only be adjusted
with the ignition ON.
Select the desired mirror by rotating the
power mirror control knob to the left (L)
or right (R) position.
To adjust the selected mirror, push the
knob in the direction desired.
Note: Once adjustment is complete,
rotate the knob to the neutral position to
prevent accidental movements.
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04106S0002EMElectrochromic Mirror Power Button
04106S0004EMPower Mirror Control
1 — Power Mirror Control Knob
A — Left
B — Right
C — Power Folding Position
D — Neutral
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Power Folding
With the power mirror control knob in the
neutral position, rotate it to the power
folding position. Rotate the knob back to
the neutral position to return the mirrors
to the driving position.
If the power mirror control knob is moved
again during door mirror folding (from
closed to open position and vice versa),
the movement direction is reversed.
Automatic Activation
Activating the central door locking
system from outside the vehicle
automatically folds the mirrors. The
mirrors return to the driving position
when the vehicle is then unlocked.
If the door mirrors were folded using the
power mirror control knob, they can only
be returned to the driving position by
rotating the knob again.Note:
The power folding operation can
be enabled only when the vehicle speed is
lower than 31 mph (50 km/h).
Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If
Equipped
Like the electrochromic mirror, an
automatic dimming feature is also
available on the outside rear view mirrors
to prevent glare. The automatic dimming
button for these mirrors is the same as
the electrochromic mirror.
Warning!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside
convex mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they really are. Relying too much
on side convex mirrors could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object.
Use your inside mirror when judging the size
or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex
mirror.
Heated Mirrors
Push the rear defrostbutton, located
within the climate controls, to activate
the heated mirrors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located to the left
of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel. This switch controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel
light dimming, interior lights and rear fog
lights.
In addition, there are buttons for parking
sensors deactivation and stop/start.
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
04106S0005EMFolding Mirror
04126V0001NAHeadlight Switch
1 — Parking Sensors Deactivation But-
ton
2 — Parking Light, Daylight Running
Lights, Headlight Switch
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
4 — Rear Fog Light Button
5 — Stop/Start Button
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