oil temperature Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
Inside the tachometer there is a light
sensor capable of detecting ambient light
conditions and adjusting the operating
mode (night/day) and the brightness of the instrument panel and the Information
and Entertainment System display.
2. Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
The digital bar indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine oil and starts
supplying indications when the fluid
temperature reaches approximately
122°F (50°C).
Under normal usage, the digital scale
should hover around the middle of the
scale according to the working
conditions.
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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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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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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
LIFTGATE OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale turns on when the liftgate is not properly
closed, along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with an
open liftgate appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the liftgate is open and the vehicle
is moving.Close the liftgate.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The telltale illuminates, together with a buzzer warning, to
indicate that the automatic transmission is faulty.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Caution!
Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with hot
engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
Warning Light
What It Means What To Do
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING
LIGHTS
This telltale, along with the related message, signals a
failure in the electronic throttle control system (ETC).
If a failure is detected, the telltale illuminates while the
engine is running.
If the telltale flashes with the engine running, immediate
intervention is required. A loss of performance,
irregular/high idling speed or engine stopping might take
place and the vehicle may need to be towed.Place the gear selector in the park position and turn the
vehicle off: the telltale should switch off. Start the
vehicle. If the telltale remains solid (the telltale does not
flash) with engine running, the vehicle can still be driven
until proper maintenance can be performed. If the telltale
flashes with the engine running, do not drive the vehicle.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have
the failure eliminated.
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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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Warning LightsWhat It Means What To Do
ENGINE OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — IF EQUIPPED
The telltale is illuminated only for a limited time.
Note:After the first indication, each time the engine is started
the symbol will continue to illuminate as described above
until the oil is changed.
If the telltale flashes, this does not mean that there is a
fault on the vehicle, rather it simply reports that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of
the vehicle. The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated
by using the vehicle for short drives, preventing the
engine from reaching operating temperature.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Caution!
Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the symbol is switched on, and never more than 500 miles (805 km) after it
first switches on. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When
this symbol comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.
Warning Light
What It Means What To Do
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of engine oil
pressure sensor failure.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of engine oil level
sensor failure.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pressed).
Battery at an acceptable charge level.
PANIC button not pushed.
System not disabled from previous
remote start event.
Vehicle alarm system indicator
flashing.
Ignition in the OFF mode (if equipped
with keyless ignition system).
Fuel level meets minimum
requirement.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If
Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the
heated steering wheel and driver heated
seat features will automatically turn on in
cold weather.
These features will stay on through the
duration of remote start until the ignition
is cycled to the ON/RUN mode.
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped
When remote start is active and the
outside ambient temperature is less than
39°F (4°C), the Windshield Wiper De-Icer
will be enabled. Exiting remote start will
resume previous operation, except if the
Windshield Wiper De-Icer is active.
The Windshield Wiper De-Icer timer and
operation will continue.
Cold Weather Operation
To prevent possible engine damage while
starting at low temperatures, this vehicle
will inhibit engine cranking when the
ambient temperature is less than –22° F
(–30° C) and the oil temperature sensor
reading indicates an engine block heater
has not been used. An externally-
powered electric engine block heater is
available as optional equipment or from
your authorized dealer.
The message “plug in engine heater” will
be displayed in the instrument cluster
when the ambient temperature is below
5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is
shut off as a reminder to avoid possible
crank delays at the next cold start.
Caution!
Use of the recommended oil and adhering to
the prescribed oil change intervals is
important to prevent engine damage and
ensure satisfactory starting in cold
conditions.
Extended Park Starting
If the vehicle has not been started or
driven for at least 90 days, it is advisable
to follow the indications below. To start the engine, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the ignition button
2. If the engine does not start, wait five
seconds and let the starter cool down and
then repeat the starting procedure
3. If the engine does not start after eight
attempts, let the starter cool down for at
least 10 seconds, and then repeat the
starting procedure
If the problem persists, contact your
authorized dealer.
Note:
After prolonged vehicle inactivity,
very difficult starting, that can be noticed
through rapid fatigue of the starter,
might also be due to a partially flat
battery. In this case, refer to "Jump
Starting" in "In Case Of Emergency".
If Engine Fails To Start
Starting the Engine with Key Fob
Battery Run Down or Drained
If the ignition does not respond when the
button is pushed, the key fob battery
might be run down or drained. Therefore,
the system does not detect the presence
of the key fob in the vehicle, and will
display a dedicated message.
In this case, follow the instructions
outlined in "Starting With A Discharged
Key Fob Battery" in the "Getting To Know
Your Vehicle" chapter, and start the
engine normally.
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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.
After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine
Proceed as follows:
Travel slowly, letting the engine run at
a reduced RPM, without accelerating
suddenly.
It is recommended to wait until the
digital engine coolant temperature
indicator starts to rise for maximum
performance.
Stopping The Engine
To stop the engine, proceed as follows:
1. Park the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic.
2. Engage the PARK (P) mode.
3. With engine idling, push the
START/STOP button on the steering
wheel to STOP the engine.
Note: Do not leave the ignition in ON
mode when the engine is off.
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must
push and hold the ignition or push the
START/STOP button three times
consecutively within a few seconds. The
engine will shut down, and the ignition will
be placed in the ON mode
With the keyless ignition system, it is
possible to go away from the vehicle
taking the key fob with you, without the
engine switching off. The vehicle will inform about the absence of the key on
board, only if the doors are closed.
Stopping the engine (cycling from the ON
to the STOP position) the accessories are
still powered for about three minutes, or
until a door is opened.
When the ignition is in the STOP/OFF
mode, the window switches remain active
for three minutes. Opening a front door
will cancel this function.
After severe driving, idle the engine to
allow the temperature inside the engine
compartment to cool before shutting off
the engine.
Turbocharger Cool Down
It is recommended before switching the
vehicle off, to keep the engine idling for a
few minutes so that the turbocharger can
be suitably lubricated. This procedure is
particularly recommended after severe
driving.
After a full load operation, keep the
engine idling for three to five minutes
before switching it off.
This time allows the lubricating oil and
the engine coolant to eliminate the
excessive heat from combustion
chamber, bearings, inner components and
turbocharger.
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The automatic activation of PARK (P)
when the engine is stopped can also be
deactivated on the Information and
Entertainment system by selecting the
following functions on the main menu:
"Settings", "Driver Assistance" and
"Automatic Parking Brake".
Important Notes
Failure to comply with what is reported
below may damage the transmission:
Shift into PARK (P) mode only with the
vehicle at a standstill.
Select REVERSE (R) mode, or pass
from REVERSE to another mode only
with the vehicle at a standstill and engine
idling.
Do not change between PARK (P),
REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N) or DRIVE (D)
modes with engine running at a speed
above idling.
Before activating any transmission
operating mode, fully depress the brake
pedal.
Note: The unexpected movement of the
vehicle can injure the occupants or
people nearby. Do not leave the vehicle
with engine running: before getting out of
the passenger compartment always
engage the electric park brake, select the
PARK (P) mode, stop the engine.
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all
vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always apply the park brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the
ignition STOP/OFF. When the ignition is in
the STOP/OFF mode, the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against
unwanted movement.
When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the STOP/OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the 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), and do not leave the ignition in the
AVV or ON mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Caution!
Only engage the gear with engine at idling
while fully depressing the brake pedal. If the
transmission temperature exceeds the
normal operating limits, the transmission
control unit may change the gear
engagement order and reduce the drive
torque. If the transmission overheats, it
could operate incorrectly until it cools down.
When using the vehicle with extremely
low external temperatures, the
transmission operation may change
depending on the engine and transmission
temperature, as well as vehicle speed.
Activation of the torque converter clutch
and of the eighth gear is inhibited until the
transmission oil is correctly warmed up.
Complete operation of the transmission will
be enabled as soon as the fluid temperature
reaches the predefined value.
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