check engine Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018 Owner's Manual
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Refueling
Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital components
of the supply system.For further details on the use of the correct fuel, refer to "Fuel Requirements" in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.
Starting The Engine
Make sure that the electric park brake is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Next, press the brake pedal, and then push
the engine START/STOP button.
Parking On Flammable Material
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material, as doing so is a fire hazard.
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.
Electrical Accessories
If you decide to add electrical accessories after purchasing the vehicle (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an authorized dealer.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
Scheduled Servicing
Correctly performed maintenance procedures are essential for ensuring that your vehicle continuously maintains its quality in performance and
safety features, environmental friendliness, and low running costs.
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HOOD
Opening The Hood
To open the hood, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the release lever located on the
driver’s side kick panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and
position yourself in front of the grille.
3. Lift the hood slightly.
4. Move the under-hood latch from right
to left to release the hood.5. Raise the hood completely. The
operation is assisted by the addition of
two gas props which hold it in the open
position.
Note:
Use both hands to lift the hood.
Before lifting, check that the windshield
wiper arms are not raised from the
windshield or in operation. Also, ensure
that the vehicle is stationary and that
the electric park brake is engaged.
Do not tamper with the props.
Assist the hood while lifting it.
Closing The Hood
To close, lower the hood to
approximately 16 inches (40 cm) from
the engine compartment then let it drop.
Make sure that the hood is completely
closed and fully latched. Do this by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do
not try to push the hood lid down, but
open it and repeat the procedure.
Note: Always check that the hood is
closed correctly to prevent it from
opening while the vehicle is travelling.
Since the hood is equipped with a double
locking system, one for each side, you
must check that it is closed on each side.
Warning!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
0403132207USHood Release Lever
0403132304USHood Latch Location
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Warning!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to
call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under
the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
Caution!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer
for service.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display
features a driver-interactive display.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
4. Fuel Gauge
The digital bar gauge shows the
amount of fuel in the tank.
Thewarning light turns on, a
message is displayed and there is an
acoustic signal when about 2.4 gallons
(9 liters) of fuel are left in the tank.
The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door is
located.
Note: If the low fuel warning light
switches on, refuel at the earliest
opportunity.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Note: The hard telltales will illuminate
for a bulb check when the ignition is first
cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Instrument Cluster Display Description
This vehicle is equipped with a
driver-interactive display that is located
in the instrument cluster.
When one or more of the doors have been
opened or closed and the ignition is in the
OFF position, the instrument cluster will
display the vehicle mileage for a few
seconds.
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Red Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID/ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE
ON
This light monitors various brake functions, including
brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the
brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake
is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is
a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the
Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has
been corrected. If the problem is related to the Brake
Booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake,
and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for
approximately four seconds. The light should then turn
off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position.
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It
does not show the degree of brake application.
For low brake fluid level, go to an authorized dealer to
have the system checked as soon as possible.
Release the electric park brake, then check that the
warning light has turned off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an authorized dealer.
ELECTRONIC BRAKING FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
FAILURE
The simultaneous turning on of the BRAKE (red) and
(amber) warning lights with the engine on indicates
either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is
not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly
lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking abruptly. Drive very carefully to the nearest authorized dealer to
have the system inspected immediately.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb
check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. This light will
illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air
Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until
the fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately.If the problem persists, contact an authorized dealer.
SEAT BELT REMINDER WARNING LIGHT
When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position,
if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound
and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or
front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat
Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously
and a chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Safety” for further information.
Always wear your seat belt when operating the vehicle.
OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. If the problem persists, contact an authorized
dealer.
Warning!
The fault of the warning light is signaled by the turning on of the icon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may not indicate any
faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked immediately.
If the warning light does not turn on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on the
display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the air bags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or, in a
lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked immediately.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
REAR FOG LIGHT
The indicator illuminates when the rear fog light is
activated.
ENGINE CHECK/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL)
In normal conditions, when the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but it should turn off as soon as
the engine is started.
The operation of the indicator light may be checked by the
traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the laws
and regulations of the country where you are driving.Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling
at moderate speed but without demanding excessive
effort from the engine or high speed. Prolonged use of the
vehicle with the indicator light on constantly may cause
damage. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Caution!
If, turning the ignition device to ON, the warning lightdoes not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some versions
together with the message on the display), contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Blue Telltale Indicator Light
Indicator LightWhat It Means What To Do
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on.
Push the multifunction control lever away from you to
switch the headlights to high beam. Push the lever a
second time to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on,
“flash to pass” scenario.
Red Symbols
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If the
telltale turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut
off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound
when this telltale turns on. Do not operate the vehicle
until the cause is corrected. This telltale does not indicate
how much oil is in the engine.
Note:Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved.
The illumination of the telltale does not indicate the
amount of oil in the engine: the oil level can be checked on
the display upon entering the vehicle and also by
activating the "Oil level" function on the Information and
Entertainment System.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Caution!
If the LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE symbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an authorized dealer.
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
This telltale warns of an overheated engine condition. If
the engine coolant temperature is too high, this indicator
will illuminate and a single chime will sound. If the
temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime
will be sound for four minutes or until the engine is
allowed to cool whichever comes first.In normal driving conditions
: stop the vehicle, shut off the
engine and check that the coolant level in the reservoir is
not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine
to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top
offwith coolant and check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself. Also check
visually for any fluid leaks. Contact an authorized dealer if
the telltale comes on when the engine is started again.
If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g. in
high-performance driving): slow down and, if the telltale
stays on, stop the vehicle. Stop for two or three minutes
with the engine running and slightly accelerated to
facilitate better coolant circulation, then turn the engine
off. Check that the coolant level is correct as described
above.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
This telltale appears on the panel when the engine oil level
falls below the minimum recommended value.
OIL OVER MAXIMUM LEVEL
The telltale turns on, along with the respective message
on the instrument cluster display, to indicate that the
engine oil level is too high.Contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked.
Run the engine under 3000 RPM during this time.
ALFA STEERING TORQUE (AST) FAILURE
The illumination of the telltale signals a failure in the
automatic steering correction system.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked.
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The illumination of the telltale with engine on
corresponds to an alternator failure.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
BRAKE DISC TEMPERATURE
When the telltale illuminates, it indicates an excessive
temperature of the brake discs.Avoid aggressive brake maneuvers, hovering over the
brake pedal, and reduce vehicle speed to allow brake
systems to cool down.
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Amber Symbols
Warning LightsWhat It Means What To Do
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
Engine Immobilizer System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the Engine
Immobilizer system. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Break-In Attempt
The telltale will illuminate when the ignition is cycled to
ON position, to indicate a possible break-in attempt
detected by the alarm system.
Electronic Key Not Recognized
The telltale will illuminate when the engine is started and
the electronic key is not recognized by the system.
Alarm System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to report an alarm system
failure.
FUEL CUT-OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale will illuminate after an accident has occurred
and the system has shut the fuel off. For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to
“Enhanced Accident Response System” in “Occupant
Restraint Systems" in "Safety” for further information. If it
is not possible to restore the fuel supply, contact an
authorized dealer.
PARK SENSORS SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate when the system has failed or is
not available.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The telltale will illuminate when the outside temperature
falls to or below 37°F (3°C).Drive carefully during icy conditions.
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