ABS ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2023 Owners Manual

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Using This Manual
Each time this manual uses an instruction iwith a directional reference (left/right or forward/backward), it is meant to be read from the perspective of an
occupant in the driver's seat. If a directional reference is meant to be read from a different occupant prospective, it will be specified as such in the text as
appropriate.
The figures in the manual are only examples: this might imply that some details of the image do not correspond to the actual features of your vehicle.
An alphabetical list of subjects by section can be found at the index, at the end of this manual.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, located at the side of each odd-numbered page. There is also a key for getting to know the
chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. Additionally, there is a textual indication of each current chapter at the side of each even-numbered
page.
Symbols Key
NOTE:A suggestion which will improve installation, operation, and reliability. If not followed, may result in damage.
TIP: General ideas/solutions/suggestions on easier use of the product or functionality.
PAGE REFERENCE
ARROW
Follow this reference for additional information on a particular feature.
FOOTNOTE Supplementary and relevant information pertaining to the topic.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM ................................................. 123
Lane Departure Warning
Operation ..............................................123 Turning Lane Departure Warning On
Or Off .................................................... 124 Lane Departure Warning Message.....124
Changing Lane Departure Warning
Status ................................................... 125
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 125
Turning Lane Keeping
Assist On Or Off ....................................126 Lane Keeping Assist Warning
Message ...............................................126
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................ 128
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 129
Refueling Capacity ............................... 129
Refueling Procedure ...........................130
VEHICLE LOADING ................................ 132
Certification Label................................ 132
TRAILER TOWING................................... 133
Common Towing Definitions ...............133
Trailer Hitch Classification .................. 134
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .....134 Trailer And Tongue Weight ................. 135
Towing Requirements..........................135
Towing Tips ......................................... 137
Installing The Receiver ....................... 137
Connecting The Electrical System...... 138
Removing The Receiver ...................... 138
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING................ 138
Saving Fuel .......................................... 138
Driving Style......................................... 139
Conditions Of Use................................ 139
Performance — Quadrifoglio ............... 139
SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 140
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 140
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)
System — If Equipped ......................... 140 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
System ................................................. 141 Drive Train Control (DTC) System....... 141
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ................................................. 141 Hill Descent Control (HDC) System —
If Equipped .......................................... 142 Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ............ 143
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ....... 143
Traction Control System (TCS)............ 144
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 144
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 144 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)
System — If Equipped ......................... 146 Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 149 Forward Collision Warning
Plus (FCW+) System —
If Equipped .......................................... 151 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .................................... 155
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 157
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features .............................................. 157 Important Safety Precautions............. 157
Seat Belt Systems .............................. 158
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS) ..................................... 162 Child Restraints ................................... 170
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 180
Transporting Passengers .................... 180
Transporting Pets ............................... 180
Connected Vehicles ............................. 180
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 180 Periodic Safety Checks You
Should Make Outside The Vehicle ..... 182 Exhaust Gas ......................................... 182
Carbon Monoxide Warnings................ 182
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition
of each symbol

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NOTE:
Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options
and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
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Brake Warning Light


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Electronic Braking Force Distribution (EBD) Failure

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Oil Temperature Warning Light

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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

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Amber Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light

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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System

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Fuel Reserve/Limited Range

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Rear Fog Lights

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Tire Pressure Low Warning Light

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light

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Amber Warning Lights
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Amber Symbols
ABS Activation
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Adaptive Front Lighting System Failure

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Automatic High Beam Headlights Failure

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Overheating

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Audio System Failure

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All Wheel Drive Failure

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Blind Spot Monitoring System Failure

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Dusk Sensor Failure

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Dynamic Drive Control System Failure

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Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System Failure

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Electric Park Brake Failure
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Engine Immobilizer Failure/Break-In Attempt

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Engine Oil Change Required

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Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure

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Engine Oil Level Sensor Failure

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Exterior Lights Failure

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System Failure

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Fuel Cut-Off Indicator Light

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Fuel Level Sensor Failure

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Fuel Cut-Off System Failure

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Amber Symbols
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Generic Indication


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Highway Assist System (HAS)/Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) System Failure


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Keyless System Failure

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System Failure

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap

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Low Coolant Level

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Park Sensors System Failure

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Rain Sensor Failure

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Stop/Start System Failure

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Amber Symbols
Speed Limiter System Failure
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Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System

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Soft Suspension Calibration Insertion

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Shock Absorbers Failure

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Temporary All Wheel Drive Failure

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Wear On Brake Pads

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Windshield Wiper Failure

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Windshield Washer Liquid Level

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Amber Symbols
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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 —
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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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Dynamic
The display graphically shows the values of:
○ accelerator pedal position (expressed in percentage);
○ brake pedal position (expressed in percentage);
○ engine coolant temperature (H = hot C = cold).
Dynamic
Race (If Equipped)
The display graphically shows the values of:
○ engine torque;
○ turbocharger pressure;
○ engine oil pressure (L = low pressure/
H= high pressure).

NOTE:

The engine torque and turbocharger pressure
values vary according to the engine type. Race
Dynamic
Acceleration Gauge
The displayed parameters are related to vehi -
cle stability, the graphs illustrate the trend of
the longitudinal/lateral accelerations (G-me -
ter information), considering gravity accelera -
tion as a reference unit.

Lateral acceleration peaks are also indicated.

11. Driving Mode Display (Alfa DNA System)
12. Distance Traveled (miles/km) display
13. Fuel Consumption 14. Warning Indications Display (e.g. danger of
ice, open doors, ABS operation, etc.)
15. Range
CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS
Multiple settings can be programmed by the user
using the radio. This section describes only the
basic settings:
Units & Language
Clock & Date
Cluster
To access the settings list in the radio, proceed as
follows:
Press the Home button to access the main
menu.
Select Settings from the main menu using the
Rotary Knob or by pressing Settings on the
touchscreen.
Rotary Knob
1 — ON/OFF Control And Volume Knob
2 — OPTION Button
3 — Rotary Pad
4 — Home Button
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RED WARNING LIGHTS
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate a fault with the air bag, and will
turn on for four to eight seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position. This light
will illuminate with a single chime when a fault
with the air bag has been detected, it will stay on
until the fault is cleared. 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.
Brake Warning Light
This warning 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. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking
capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the
hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual
brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning
Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a
specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.

NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level
conditions. The vehicle should have service
performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is
necessary.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an
EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on
along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the
ABS system is required.
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 two 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.

NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
WARNING!
If the warning light does not turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position or
if it stays on when driving (together with the
message on the display), there might be a
malfunction in the restraint systems; This
could mean the air bags or pretensioners
may not deploy in the event of an accident or,
they could deploy erroneously. This could
result in serious injuries or death. Have the
vehicle checked by qualified technician
immediately.
Driving a vehicle with a red Brake Warning
Light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to
stop the vehicle in such circumstances. This
could result in a collision and serious injuries
or death. Have the vehicle checked by a
qualified technician immediately.
WARNING!
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Failure
The simultaneous turning on of the
BRAKE (red) and ABS (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.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light 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.
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, front, or rear passenger seat belt
remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will flash or remain on continuously and a chime
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AMBER WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This light monitors the ABS. The light will
turn on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position and may stay on
for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and service is required.
However, the conventional brake system will
continue to operate normally if the red Brake
Warning Light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be
serviced as soon as possible to restore the
benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light does
not turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN position, have the light inspected by an
authorized dealer.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator Light — If Equipped
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but should
turn off as soon as the engine is started.
ESC System Intervention : Intervention by the
system is indicated by the flashing of the
indicator light: it indicates that the vehicle is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
ESC System Failure: If the indicator light does not
turn off, or if it stays on with the engine running,
a failure was found in the ESC system.
Hill Start Assist System Failure : The illumination
of the indicator light indicates a Hill Start Assist
system failure.
In these cases, contact an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but should
turn off as soon as the engine is started.
The indicator light illuminates to indicate that
some active safety systems have been partially or
totally deactivated

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When the active safety systems are reactivated,
the indicator light turns off.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with a red Brake Warning
Light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to
stop the vehicle in such circumstances. This
could result in a collision and serious injuries
or death. Have the vehicle checked by a
qualified technician immediately.
WARNING!
If the warning light does not turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position or if
it stays on when driving (together with the
message on the display), there might be a
malfunction in the restraint systems; This
could mean the air bags or pretensioners
may not deploy in the event of an accident or,
they could deploy erroneously. This could
result in serious injuries or death. Have the
vehicle checked by qualified technician
immediately.
Driving a vehicle with a red Brake Warning
Light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to
stop the vehicle in such circumstances. This
could result in a collision and serious injuries
or death. Have the vehicle checked by a
qualified technician immediately.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Too High
The telltale lights up when the engine
has overheated.

In normal driving conditions : stop the car, turn 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, fill with 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 warning light 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 previously.
Hood Cap Not Properly Shut
The telltale turns on when the hood cap
is not properly closed, along with the
icon, an image of the vehicle with an
open hood cap appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the hood cap is open and
the vehicle is moving.
Close the hood properly.
Insufficient Engine Oil Level
The telltale turns on, along with the
related message on the display, to
indicate low engine oil level.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.
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 turning on of the telltale does not indi -
cate 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.
Liftgate Not Properly Shut
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 properly.
AMBER SYMBOLS
ABS Activation
This telltale will illuminate to indicate
that the ABS system has activated.
Adaptive Front Lighting System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to indicate the
automatic directional light system
failure.
Go to an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.
All Wheel Drive Failure
This telltale will illuminate along with
an accompanying message when the
AWD dynamic control system is
temporarily deactivated to prevent
damage. The traction system will work in
RWD mode in this instance.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to have the failure eliminated.
Audio System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to report a
failure of the audio system.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to have the failure eliminated.
Automatic High Beam Headlights
Failure — If Equipped
The telltale will illuminate to report a
failure of the automatic high beam
headlights.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to have the failure eliminated.
CAUTION!
If the LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE symbol
switches on when driving, stop the engine
immediately and contact an authorized dealer.
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