ECT Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018 Owner's Guide

System Activation/Deactivation
The Passive Entry system can be
activated or deactivated using the
Information and Entertainment System.
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all radio frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Power Lock
The power lock is a safety device that
prevents the operation of the interior
door handles and the door lock and
unlock buttons. The power lock also
prevent 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 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 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 disengages
automatically:
When the doors are unlocked, pushing
the unlock button on the key fob.
When the keyless ignition is placed in
the ON position.
Child Safety Locks
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.
This device can only be engaged with the
doors open.
Lock position: device locked (door
opened from exterior only)
Unlock position: device unlocked (door
may be opened from the inside)
The Child Safety Locks remain locked
even if the doors are unlocked.
Note: The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the Child Safety
Lock is engaged.
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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.
04056S0008EMDoor Lock Manual Release Lock Cylinder
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Sparco Racing Seats — If Equipped
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The adjustment lever is at the front of the
seat, near the floor. Pull the lever upward
to move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the lever once the seat is in the
desired position. Using body pressure,
move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Height Adjustment
Pull upward on the height adjustment
lever to raise the seat height, or push
downward on the lever to lower the seat
height.Seatback Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the recline
lever located on the outboard side of the
seat, lean back to the desired position
and release the lever. To return the
seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and
release the lever.
Power Front Seats
The power seat switch is located on the
outboard side of the seat near the floor.
Use this switch to move the driver's seat
up, down, forward, and rearward, or to
recline the seatback.
Caution!
Do not place any article under a power seat
or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel
may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat's path.
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Push the seat switch forward or rearward
to adjust to your desired position.
Seatback Recline
The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward. Push the
seatback switch forward or rearward,
and the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or
passenger seats may also be equipped
with power lumbar. The power lumbar
switch is located on the outboard side of
the power seat. Push the switch forward
or rearward to increase or decrease the
lumbar support. Push the switch upward
or downward to raise or lower the lumbar
support.
04306V0013EMManual Seat Adjustment
1 — Adjustment Lever
2 — Height Adjustment Lever
3 — Recline Lever04306V0005EMPower Seat Adjustment
1 — Seat Switch (For/Rear/Height Ad-
justment)
2 — Seatback Switch
3 — Lumbar Adjustment
4 — Power Adjustable Bolster Buttons
— If Equipped
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Height Adjustment
The height of the seats can be adjusted
up or down. Pull upward or push
downward on the seat switch, and the
seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Seat Angle Adjustment (Tilting) — If
Equipped
The seat angle can be adjusted in four
directions. Lift or push the front part of
seat switch to move the front part of the
seat in the corresponding direction.
Release the seat switch when the seat
has reached the desired position.
Power Bolster Adjustment — If
Equipped
Push the power bolster adjustment
buttons to regulate the width of the
backrest through the lateral padding.
Seat Cushion Extension — If Equipped
Lift the adjustment lever and push the
front of the cushion forward or rearward
to extend the cushion by a few inches
(centimeters).Driver Memory Seat
The driver memory seat buttons can
store and recall three different driver’s
seat positions, as well as outside power
mirror positions. Storing and recalling
can be done with the ignition in the ON
mode, vehicle speed at 0 mph (0 km/h),
and the driver’s side door closed, or for
3 minutes after having opened the
driver's side door. An audible chime is
heard to confirm a memory profile is set
or recalled. To set a memory profile, first
adjust your seat (and power mirror
position if desired) until you are in the
desired position. Then, push the memory
button you want to assign the set
position to for 1.5 seconds. When a new
seat position is memorized, the
previously memorized position on the
same button is automatically
overwritten. Recalling a memorizedposition can also be done for
approximately 3 minutes after the doors
are opened and for approximately
1 minute after the engine is stopped. To
recall a memorized position, push the
assigned button briefly.
04306V0011EMSeat Cushion Extension
6 — Adjustment Lever
0403132208USDriver Memory Seat Buttons Location
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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.
0403132204USHeated Seat Buttons
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Rear Seats
The rear seats allow three passengers.
The seats and the seat belts are
considered as components of the
protection system for the vehicle's
occupants.
Note:Refer to the "Seat Belt Systems"
in "Safety" for further information.
Split Folding Rear Seat
The rear seat allows the luggage
compartment to be partially (40/20/40)
or totally extended.
Partial Extension Of The Luggage
Compartment (40/20/40)
Extending the right side of the luggage
compartment allows you to carry two
passengers on the left part of the rear
seat, while extending the left side allows
you to carry one passenger.
Proceed as follows:
1. Completely lower the rear seat head
restraints.
2. Place the seat belt so that it doesn't
impede the movement of the backrest
while tilting it. 3. Pull the left-hand seat back release
lever (inside the luggage compartment or
the release at the base of the rear seat
accessible from the rear doors) to fold
down the left side, or the right-hand seat
back release lever to fold down the right
side of the backrest. It will fold forwards
automatically. If necessary, assist the
backrest during the initial stage of tilting.
Full Expansion Of The Luggage
Compartment
Tilting the rear seat completely forward
allows for maximum loading volume.
Proceed as follows:
1. Completely lower the rear seat head
restraints.
0403132224USRear Seat
0403132218USSplit Folding Rear Seat
0403132222USSeat Back Release Lever In Luggage
Compartment
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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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