key fob battery Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018 Owner's Manual

Door And Liftgate Locking
Briefly pushing the lock button on the key
fob will lock the doors and liftgate, switch
off the internal lights, and flash the turn
signals (if activated in the Information
and Entertainment System).
If one or more doors are open, these
doors will also lock, and this is indicated
by a rapid flashing of the turn signals. The
doors will unlock again only if the key fob
is detected inside the passenger
compartment.
The doors can be locked by using the
emergency key in the driver’s side door
lock.
Opening The Liftgate
Rapidly push the button on the key fob
twice to open the liftgate. The turn
signals will flash to indicate that the
liftgate has been opened.
Remote StartThe remote start
button on the key fob
enables engine starting
(push the remote start
button on the key fob
twice to enable engine
starting). Car Finder
The Car Finder feature will temporarily
activate the turn signals and headlights
to assist with locating the vehicle in a
crowded area.
To activate, push the lock or unlock
button to remotely and temporarily
activate the turn signals and headlights.
Pushing the lock or unlock button again
will reactivate the lights switch on timer
(if the parking lights function was already
active, it will remain active).
This function is available only if the doors
are closed.Replacing The Electronic Key Fob
Battery
To replace the battery, proceed as
follows:
1. Push the sides of the key fob inward
and extract the cover pulling downwards.
2. Remove the emergency key from its
housing.
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04016S0002EMKey Fob Cover Removal
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3. Remove the battery plug by rotating it
counter clockwise.
4. Remove the battery from its slot and
replace it with a new one of the same
type.Proceed in reverse order to reassemble
the key.
Caution!
The battery replacement operation must be
done with care, in order not to damage the
electronic key.
Request For Additional Keys
The system can recognize up to eight key
fobs with remote control.
To guarantee that the engine starts and
the vehicle operates correctly, use only
electronic key fobs specifically coded for
the vehicle’s electronics.
If an electronic key fob is coded for a
vehicle, it cannot be used on any other
vehicle.
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.
04016S0004EMRemoving Battery Plug
04016S0005EMBattery Location
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Starting With A Discharged Key Fob
Battery
If the key fob battery is discharged,
proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
1. Lift the front armrest.
2. Lay the key fob on the key fob outline
found on the floor of the armrest
compartment while pushing the
START/STOP button to start the ignition.
Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
passive electronic steering wheel lock.
The steering wheel lock is engaged when
the driver door is opened with the ignition
OFF. The steering wheel lock releases
when the ignition is cycled ON.
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.
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER
Engine Immobilizer Operation
The Engine Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorized use of the vehicle by
disabling engine starting.
The system does not need to be enabled
or activated. Operation of the
immobilizer is automatic whether the
vehicle's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition is set to ON, the Engine
Immobilizer system identifies the code
transmitted by the key. If the code is
recognized as valid, the Engine
Immobilizer system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition is brought back to
STOP, the Engine Immobilizer system
deactivates the engine control unit,
disabling engine starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, refer to “Starting The
Engine” in “Starting And Operating.”
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Irregular Operation
If the key code is not recognized during
starting, the Engine Immobilizer
Failure/Break-in Attempt
icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (refer
to "Warning Lights And Messages" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel"). This condition leads to the engine
turning off after two seconds. In this
case, switch the ignition to STOP and
then to ON; if it is still blocked, try with
the other keys provided. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact an
authorized dealer.
If the Engine Immobilizer Failure/
Break-in Attempt
icon is displayed
while driving, this means that the system
is running a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a
voltage drop). If the display persists,
contact an authorized dealer. Note:
Do not tamper with the Engine
Immobilizer system. Any modifications
or alterations could cause the protection
function to be deactivated.
The Engine Immobilizer system is not
compatible with certain aftermarket
remote starting systems. The use of
these devices could cause problems
when starting, as well as the
deactivation of the protection function.
All keys provided with the vehicle
have been programmed in accordance
with the electronics on the vehicle itself.
Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system's control unit.
Contact an authorized dealer to have
new keys (up to eight) stored with a
code.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
Alarm Activation
The vehicle security alarm monitors the
vehicle doors and ignition for
unauthorized operation. When the vehicle
security alarm is activated, interior
switches for door locks are disabled. The
system provides both audible and visible
signals.
While armed, the alarm will sound in the
following scenarios:
Opening of doors/hood/liftgate
(perimeter protection)
Operation of ignition with a key which
is not validated
Cutting of the battery cables
Movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection — if
equipped)
Unexpected lifting/tilting of the
vehicle (anti-lift protection — if
equipped)
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the turn signals.
Note: The alarm system is activated by
the Engine Immobilizer system, which is
automatically activated when you get out
of the vehicle with the key fob and lock
the doors.
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Caution!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all
of the doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The
Outside
When locking the doors from the outside
with the doors closed, push the lock
button on the key fob.
The door lock can be activated with all
doors locked and the liftgate open. When
the lock button on the key fob is pushed,
all locks are activated, including the
liftgate if it is open. The liftgate will be
locked when it is closed.
When unlocking the doors from the
outside, push the unlock button on the
key fob.
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The
Outside In An Emergency
If the battery is discharged or the key fob
is inoperable, you can lock or unlock the
doors from the outside by inserting the
blade of the emergency key, found inside
the key fob, into the door handle lock
cylinder and turn the emergency key as
follows.
Lock — Turn the emergency key to the
right (clockwise)
Unlock — Turn the emergency key to
the left (counter clockwise)
Passive Entry
The Passive Entry system can identify
the presence of a key fob near the doors
and liftgate.
The system enables the doors and
liftgate to be locked or unlocked without
pushing any button on the key fob.
The key fob is detected only after the
system recognizes the presence of a
hand on one of the front door handles. If
the detected key fob is valid, the doors
and the liftgate are unlocked (refer to the
Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual Supplement for Passive
Entry Settings).
Note: The key fob may not be able to be
detected by the vehicle keyless-go
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
keyless-go system from starting the
vehicle.
Grasping the handle of the driver's door
unlocks the driver's side door, or all doors
depending on the mode set using the
Information and Entertainment System
(refer to the Information and
Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for Passive Entry Settings). Note:
If wearing gloves, or if it has rained
and the door handle is wet, the activation
sensitivity of the Passive Entry function
may be reduced, resulting in a longer
reaction time.
Door Locking
To lock the doors, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that you have the key fob
and are close to the driver’s or
passenger’s side door handle.
2. Push the Passive Entry door handle
button or the Passive Entry liftgate
button, which is located next to the
external liftgate release button. This will
lock all doors and the liftgate. Door
locking will activate the alarm as well.
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Note:After pushing the Passive Entry
door handle button, you must wait two
seconds before the doors can be
unlocked again using the passive entry
door handle button. This feature makes it
possible to check whether the vehicle has
been locked correctly by pulling the door
handle within two seconds. The doors will
not be unlocked again.
The vehicle doors and liftgate can be
locked by pushing the lock button on the
key fob or on the interior door lock.
Driver Side Door Emergency Opening
If the key fob does not work, e.g. because
its battery is discharged or the vehicle
battery is discharged, the emergency key
can be used to unlock the driver side
door. To remove the emergency key from the
key fob, proceed as follows:
1. Push the sides of the key fob inward
and extract the cover pulling downwards.
2. Remove the emergency key from the
key fob housing.
3. Insert the emergency key in the driver
side door lock cylinder and turn it to the
left (counter clockwise) to unlock the
door.
Note:
The emergency key blade is not
directional and can be inserted
indifferently into the lock.
To avoid leaving the key fob inside
the vehicle accidentally, the Passive
Entry function features an automatic
door unlocking function.
Once all of the vehicle doors are
closed and locked, the vehicle will
attempt to locate the key fob inside or
outside of the vehicle.
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04016S0003EMEmergency Key
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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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Note:Before exiting the vehicle, ensure
that the overhead lights are off. This will
prevent the battery from discharging
once the doors are closed. If a light is left
on accidently, the overhead lights will
turn off automatically approximately
15 minutes after the engine has been
cycled OFF.
Overhead Light Timing
On certain models, to assist getting in
and out of the vehicle at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle
— The overhead lights turn on according
to the following modes:
Will illuminate for a few seconds when
the doors are unlocked.
Will illuminate for approximately three
minutes when one of the doors is opened.
Will illuminate for a few seconds when
the doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is
cycled to ON mode.
Three Modes Are Available For Turning
Off Overhead Lighting:
When all doors are closed after
entering the vehicle, the three-minute
timer will stop and a seconds timer will
start for the interior lights. This timing
will stop when the ignition is cycled to ON
mode.
When doors are locked (either with key
fob or with key inserted on driver side
door), the overhead light turns off.
The interior lights will turn off after
15 minutes to preserve the battery.
Timing While Getting Out Of The
Vehicle — After cycling the ignition to
STOP mode, the overhead lights will turn
on as follows:
For a few seconds after the engine
stops.
For approximately three minutes when
one of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the last door
is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the
doors are locked.
Vanity Mirror Lights — If Equipped
On the driver and passenger sun visor,
there is a light that illuminates the sun
visor mirror when the sun visor is folded
down and the mirror cover is lifted. The courtesy light turns on automatically
by lifting the cover.Glove Compartment Light
This light turns on automatically when the
glove compartment is opened and turns
off when it is closed.
The light turns on and off regardless of
the ignition status.
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Hands Free Liftgate — If Equipped
To operate the Hands Free Liftgate
System:
1. If the doors are locked, the system
must detect the electronic key near the
liftgate.
2. If the doors are unlocked, the system
does not have to detect the electronic
key near the liftgate.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle, in the
center and about 3 feet (1 m) from the
liftgate.
4. Move your foot under the bumper,
simulating a kick. When you have
completed this movement, withdraw your
leg. To activate the liftgate, both sensors
must detect your leg.If it is closed, the Hands Free Liftgate
unlocks and opens completely, and with
another movement of the foot, it stops. A
further movement of the foot reverses
the direction and closes the liftgate
completely, if you do not stop it again.
If it is open, with a movement of the foot,
the Hands Free Liftgate closes
completely, and with another movement
of the foot, it stops. If the liftgate is
stopped, another movement of the foot
will reverse the direction and open it
completely.
Note:
To conserve the battery charge,
avoid performing this operation
repeatedly with the engine off.
You can activate/deactivate the Hands
Free Liftgate on the Information and
Entertainment System by pushing the
MENU button to select the Main menu,
and selecting the following items:
1. Settings
2. Doors And Locks
3. Automatic Liftgate Opening Select
them by turning the Rotary Pad and
pushing it.Warning!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the
liftgate open, make sure that all windows
are closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
Warning!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the
liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before driving
away.
Liftgate Initialization
Note: Automatic operation of the
liftgate must be initialized again in case
of faulty liftgate operation. Proceed as
follows:
1. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
2. Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. Push the unlock button on the key fob.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure to
adjust the seat, the interior rear view
mirrors, and the door mirrors, and fasten
the seat belt correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal before
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown in the
display.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always 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 transmission 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.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Starting Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Apply the electric park brake and set
the gear selector to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N).
2. Fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator.
3. Briefly push the ignition button.
4. If the engine doesn't start within a few
seconds, you need to repeat the
procedure.
If the problem persists, contact an
authorized dealer.
Warning!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your
vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission cannot be
started this way. Unburned fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “In Case Of Emergency”
for further information.
Caution!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than
25 seconds at a time. Wait 60 seconds
before trying again.
Remote Starting System
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security.
The system has a range of at least 300
feet (91 meters).
The remote starting system also
activates the climate control (if
equipped), the heated seats (if equipped),
and the heated steering wheel (if
equipped), depending on temperatures
outside and inside of the vehicle.
Note:
Obstructions between the vehicle
and key fob may reduce this range.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be
met before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK (P).
Doors closed.
Hood closed.
Liftgate closed.
Hazard switch off.
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