warning ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2023 Owner's Manual

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To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telescoping control handle down to the open
position. To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward as
desired. To lock the steering column in position,
push the tilt/telescoping control handle to the
closed position.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
I
F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in
cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel may not turn on when
it is already warm.
The heated steering wheel button is located on
the instrument panel and within the Comfort
screen of the radio system.
Press the heated steering wheel button once
to turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
When the function is enabled, the indicator on
the button will illuminate.
Heated Steering Wheel Button

NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate. For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see

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DRIVER MEMORY
SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to three
different memory profiles for easy recall through
a memory switch. Each memory profile saves
desired position settings for the following
features:
Driver seat
Side mirrors
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.
Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel (e.g. permanently fixed covers) which
could interfere with the hand detection
sensor on the steering wheel of the Active
Blind Spot Assist (ABSA), Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), or
Highway Assist System (HAS) (if equipped).
WARNING!
Do not install any aftermarket accessory to the
steering column or wheel such as a steering
wheel anti-theft locking device. Such device
may damage the steering wheel or adversely
affect steering system performance. This may
void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or lead
to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
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.
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The memory setting switch is located on the
driver’s side door trim panel, near the door
handle. The switch consists of three buttons, one
for each memory profile.Memory Setting Switch Location
PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ACC posi -
tion (do not start the engine), and make sure
the driver’s door is closed.

NOTE:
A memory profile can also be set for three
minutes after the driver’s door has been opened.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences, driver’s seat and mirror posi -
tions.
3. Push and hold the memory button you want to program for 1.5 seconds. A chime will
sound to indicate that the memory profile has
been saved successfully.

NOTE:
When a new profile as been set, the previously set
profile for that button will be overwritten.
MEMORY POSITION RECALL
To recall a previously set position, push and
release the memory profile button assigned to
the desired positions.

NOTE:
Memory position recall can be done for approxi -
mately three minutes after the doors have been
opened, and for approximately one minute after
the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.
SPARCO RACING SEATS (QUADRIFOGLIO
V
EHICLES) — IF EQUIPPED
Manual Seat Adjustment
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The adjustment lever is at the front of the seat,
near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the
seat forward or rearward. Release the bar 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.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
Push the height adjustment button upward or
downward to obtain your desired height.
5 — Driver Memory Settings Buttons
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.
1 — Adjustment Lever
2 — Height Adjustment Button
3 — Recline Lever
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Reclining The Seatback
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.
SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT
The rear seat is a 40/20/40 seat that allows the
luggage compartment to be partially or totally
extended.Split Folding Rear Seat
Central Seatback Section Tilting
Before tilting the seatback, make sure that the
rear center seat belt is not fastened and that
there are no objects on the seat itself (if there are
any, remove them).
Pull the release strap upward to release the
central part of the seatback from its housing and
tilt it forward using the head restraint. Center Seatback Section Tilting
Central Seatback 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.
Repositioning The Seatbacks
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 seatbacks of the seats. Then, lift the
seatbacks by pushing them rearward until you
hear the lock click into place on both attachment
mechanisms.
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.
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.
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Extending The Luggage Compartment
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
provide an additional storage area.
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:
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2. Place the seat belt so that it doesn't impede the movement of the seatback while tilting it. 3. Pull the left-hand seatback release lever
(inside the luggage compartment or the
release at the base of the rear seat acces -
sible from the rear doors) to fold down the left
side, or the right-hand seatback release lever
to fold down the right side of the seatback. It
will fold forwards automatically. If necessary,
assist the seatback during the initial stage of
tilting.
Seatback Release Lever In Luggage Compartment

NOTE:

Pull both seatback release levers to fold down
both seatbacks. Tilting the rear seat
completely forward allows for maximum
loading volume.
You may need to move the front seats forward
in order for the rear seats to fold forward
completely.
Seatback Release Lever Below Rear Seat
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
seatback on the same side.
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. In the event of a collision,
an improperly latched seatback could result in
serious injury or death.
1 — Seatback Release Lever
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair visibility
or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden
stop or collision.
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POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS)

NOTE:
The seat layout may vary according to the vehicle
options.
The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use
these switches to move the driver's seat up,
down, forward, and rearward, or to recline the
seatback.Power Seat Adjustment
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the seat adjustment switch.
The seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
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.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down — 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.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted
forward or rearward by using the recline switch.
The seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position
is reached.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.
1 — Seat Adjustment
2 — Recline Adjustment
3 — Lumbar Adjustment
4 — Power Adjustable Bolster Buttons
(If Equipped)
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.
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.
WARNING!
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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).Seat Cushion Extension
Power Bolster Adjustment — If Equipped
Push the power bolster adjustment buttons to
regulate the width of the seatback through the
lateral padding.
Easy Entry Function
The Easy Entry function is designed to move the
driver side seat forward automatically by
2.36 inches (6 cm) to make it easier for the driver
to get in and out of the car.
The movement is activated only if the seat is set
to a driving position which is in front of the B-pillar
of the vehicle.
The function is associated with power driver seats
for each of the three stored positions.
The Easy Entry function can be activated/
deactivated through the radio system. Refer to the
Information and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for further information.

HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see
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Front Heated Seats — If Equipped

NOTE:
Quadrifoglio vehicles equipped with Sparco
Racing Seats will not be equipped with the heated
seat feature.

A press of the heated seat buttons
located on the instrument panel, near the
climate controls, will select the heat levels
in order of highest to lowest. A fourth push
of the button will turn the heated seat off.

NOTE:
The heated seat function can also be activated
through the radio system. Refer to the Informa -
tion and Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information.
You can select three heating levels:
Maximum — three LED indicators illuminated
on the buttons
Medium — two LED indicators illuminated on
the buttons
Minimum — one LED indicator illuminated on
the buttons
Heated Seat Buttons

NOTE:

After selecting a heating level, heat will be felt
within a few minutes.
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
The “minimum” setting is automatically
deactivated once a certain period of time has
elapsed.
6 — Adjustment Lever
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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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.Rear Heated Seat Buttons

NOTE:
To preserve the battery charge, this function
cannot be activated when the engine is off.
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.
Front Head Restraints

NOTE:
For Quadrifoglio vehicles equipped with Sparco
Racing Seats, the head restraints are not adjust -
able or removable. The front head restraints may be
height-adjustable.
To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
To lower the head restraint, push in the
adjustment button and lower the head restraint
to the desired height while holding the button.
Then, release the adjustment button.
Front Head Restraint

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.
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 reinstallation
instructions prior to operating the vehicle or
occupying a seat.
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.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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Rear Head Restraint Adjustments
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.Rear Head Restraint

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 Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraints, proceed as
follows:
1. Recline the seatback 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 seatback to the appropriate posi -
tion for passengers.
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.
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
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 reinstallation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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Power Mirror Control
POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To fold the door mirrors in using the Power
Folding Mirror function, make sure the power
mirror control knob is in the neutral position, and
move the knob to the power folding position.
Move the knob again 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.Folding Mirror Automatic Power Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors will fold in when exiting the
vehicle (the ignition is OFF, all doors are closed,
and the doors are locked). 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 moving the knob to the
power folding position again.

NOTE:
The power folding operation can be enabled only
when the vehicle speed is lower than 31 mph
(50 km/h).
OUTSIDE AUTOMATIC DIMMING
M
IRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
The outside mirrors will automatically dim for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is
controlled by the inside automatic dimming
mirror. The mirrors will automatically adjust for
headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts.
HEATED MIRRORS
Push the rear defrost button, located within
the climate controls, to activate the heated
mirrors.
1 — Power Mirror Control Knob
A — Left
B — Right
C — Power Folding Position
D — Neutral
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.
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PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® TO A
G
ARAGE DOOR OPENER
To program any of the HomeLink® buttons to
activate your garage door opener motor, proceed
as follows:

NOTE:
All HomeLink® buttons are programmed using
this procedure. You do not need to erase all chan -
nels when programming additional buttons.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi -
tion.
2. Place the garage door opener transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Home -
Link® button you wish to program, while
keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in
view.
3. Push and hold the HomeLink® button you want to program while you push and hold the
garage door opener transmitter button you
are trying to replicate.
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the HomeLink® indicator light. The Home -
Link® indicator light will flash slowly and then
rapidly. Once this happens, release both
buttons.

NOTE:
Make sure the garage door opener motor is
plugged in before moving on to the rolling code/
non-rolling code final steps. Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final Steps

NOTE:
You have 30 seconds in which to initiate rolling
code final step 2, after completing rolling code
final step 1.
1. At the garage door opener motor (in the
garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAIN”
button. This can usually be found where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to the
garage door opener motor. Firmly push and
release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button.
2. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed HomeLink® button three times
(holding the button for two seconds each
time). If the garage door opener motor
operates, programming is complete.
3. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to confirm that the garage door opener motor
operates. If the garage door opener motor
does not operate, repeat the final steps for
the rolling code procedure.
Non-Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final
Steps
1. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the HomeLink® indicator
light. If the HomeLink® indicator light stays
on constantly, programming is complete.
2. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to confirm that the garage door opener motor
operates. If the garage door opener motor
does not operate, repeat the steps from the
beginning.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® TO A
M
ISCELLANEOUS DEVICE
The procedure on how to program HomeLink® to
a miscellaneous device follows the same
procedure as programming to a garage door
opener

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device has a rolling code, or non-rolling code
before beginning the programming process.

NOTE:
Canadian Radio Frequency (RF) laws require
transmitter signals to time-out (or quit) after
several seconds of transmission, which may not
be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the
signal during programming. Similar to this
Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to time-out in the same manner. The
procedure may need to be performed multiple
times to successfully pair the device to your
HomeLink® buttons.
WARNING!
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the
universal transmitter. Do not program the
transmitter if people or pets are in the path of
the door or gate.
Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or
confined area while programming the
transmitter. Exhaust gas from your vehicle
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous when inhaled and can cause you
and others to be severely injured or killed.
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