check engine light Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2019 User Guide

IMPORTANT
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
LEVEL: this could cause damage to the
tank. AdBlue® freezes under 12.2°F
(–11°C). Although the system is
designed to operate below the freezing
point of AdBlue®, it is advisable not to
fill the tank beyond the maximum level
because if the AdBlue® freezes the
system can be damaged. Follow the
instructions in the “Topping up AdBlue®
diesel emissions additive” paragraph in
this chapter.
If AdBlue® is spilled on painted
surfaces or aluminium, immediately
clean the area with water and use
absorbent material to collect the fluid
that has been spilled on the ground.
Do not try to start the engine if
AdBlue® was accidentally added to the
Diesel fuel tank, this can result in
serious engine damage, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Do not add additives or other fluids
to AdBlue®, doing so could damage the
system.
The use of non-conforming or
degraded AdBlue® may lead to
indications appearing on the
instrument panel display (see “Warning
lights and messages" paragraph in the
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).
Never pour AdBlue® into another
container: it could be contaminated.
In case of damage to the sewage
system of exhaust gas resulting from
the use of additives / tap water, the
introduction of diesel fuel, or at least
by not fulfilling the requirements, the
warranty expires.
If the AdBlue® runs out, see “Warning
lights and messages" paragraph in the
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter to continue using the car
normally.
The AdBlue® level is not updated if
the car is parked on a sloping road.
Fuels - identification of vehicle
compatibility. Graphic symbol for
consumer information in accordance
with EN16942
The symbols, shown below, make it easier
to recognise the correct fuel type to use
with your car.
Before refuelling, check the symbols
(where provided) inside the fuel filler flap
and compare them with the symbols
shown on the fuel pump (where provided).PETROL ENGINES
Inside the flap there is also the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL = petrol) and the
symbol (where provided) that certifies
compliance with the EN228 (petrol)
standard fig. 119.
Symbols for petrol powered cars
E5: unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with the
EN228 specification.
E10: unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with the
EN228 specification.
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AdBlue® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR
DIESEL EMISSIONS
(2.2 JTD versions only)
The car is equipped with an UREA
injection system and Selective Catalytic
Reduction to meet emission standards.
These two systems ensure compliance
with the diesel emissions requirements;
at the same time, they ensure
fuel-efficiency, handling, torque and
power. For messages and system
warnings, refer to the "Warning lights and
messages" paragraph in the "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter.
AdBlue® (UREA) is considered a very
stable product with a long shelf life.
Stored at temperatures LOWER than
89.6° F (32 °C), it has a shelf life of at
least one year.
For more information on the AdBlue®
liquid type, see the “Fluids and lubricants”
paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” chapter.
The car is provided with an automatic
AdBlue® heating system when the engine
starts allowing the system to work
correctly at temperatures lower
than -11 °C.
IMPORTANT AdBlue® freezes at
temperatures lower than 12.2 °F (-11 °C).
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING
SAVING FUEL
Below are some suggestions which may
help you save fuel and thus lower the
amount of harmful emissions released
into the atmosphere.
Vehicle maintenance
Checks and operations should be carried
out in accordance with the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan" (see chapter
"Maintenance and care").
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
The weight of the vehicle and its
arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated rear
window, additional headlights, screen
wipers and heater fan require a
considerable amount of energy;
increasing the current uptake increases
fuel consumption (by up to +25% in an
urban cycle).Climate control system
Using the climate control system will
increase consumption: use standard
ventilation when the temperature
outside permits.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for
aerodynamic control may adversely
affect air drag and consumption levels.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high
revs when the vehicle is stationary; this
causes the engine to warm up more
slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off
immediately, slowly, avoiding high
speeds: in this way the engine will warm
up more quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine. The
latter action, as well as double-
declutching, is unnecessary and causes
increased fuel consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
Use a high gear when traffic and road
conditions allow it. Using a low gear for
faster acceleration will increase fuel
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STARTING AND DRIVING

consumption. In the same way, improper
use of a high gear increases consumption,
emissions and engine wear.
Max. speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
as speed increases. Maintain a constant
speed, avoiding unnecessary braking and
acceleration, which cost in terms of both
fuel consumption and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects
consumption and emissions: acceleration
should be gradual and should not exceed
the maximum torque.CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts
do not allow the engine to reach optimum
operating temperature. This results in a
significant increase in consumption
levels (from +15 to +30% on the urban
cycle) and emissions.
Traffic and road conditions
High fuel consumption is caused by heavy
traffic, for instance when travelling in a
queue with frequent use of low gears or
in cities with many traffic lights. Winding
mountain roads and rough road surfaces
also adversely affect consumption.
Stops in traffic
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) switch off the engine.
TOWING TRAILERS
126) 127)
TOW HOOK SETUP
Instructions for using the removable
ball head tow hook
IMPORTANT NOTE Before setting off,
checkthat the removable ball head tow
hook islockedcorrectly. To do this, check
the following conditions:
the green mark on the knob must
coincide with the green mark on the tow
hook fixing bracket;
the knob must be at the end of its
travel, resting on the tow hook fixing
bracket (no crack);
the lock on the knob must be locked
with the key removed. The knob cannot
be removed;
the tow hook fixing bracket must be
firmly attached to the mounting pipe on
the car. Check by shaking with a hand.
The installation procedure must be
repeated if any of these requirements is
NOT met.
If even only one of the requirements is
not met the tow hookmust notbe used,
since there is risk of causing accidents.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
The ball head tow hook can be
fitted/removed manually without the
need for specific tools.
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IMPORTANT The sealing liquid is
effective for outside temperatures
between -40°F and +122°F (-40°C and
+50°C). The sealant has an expiry date.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
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Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can repair the tyre safely, as far as
possible from the side of the road;
turn on the hazard warning lights;
engage the electric parking brake;
engage P (Park) mode;
stop the engine and put on the
reflective safety jacket (for your own
safety and to comply with the regulations
in force in the country where you are)
before getting out of the car.
when the situation requires it (for your
own safety and to comply with theregulations in force in the country where
you are), take the warning triangle from
the luggage compartment and position it
at a suitable distance from the car.
put on the gloves, connect the hose 5
fig. 163 to the cannister 1 using the
fitting 6. Unscrew the tyre valve cap and
screw the filler hose ring nut 2 onto the
tyre valve;
make sure that the switch 7
fig. 164 on the compressor 4 is in the 0
(off) position;
insert the plug into the socket in the
passenger compartment or in the
luggage compartment fig. 165 and start
the engine;
start the compressor by putting the
switch 7 fig. 164 in the I (on) position;
inflate the tyre to a pressure of at
least 32 psi (2.2 bar). In order to obtain a
more precise reading, check the pressure
value on pressure gauge 8 with the
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compressor off;

SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and maintenance
operations at fixed distance intervals
and, for versions/markets, where
provided, at fixed time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an Alfa
Romeo Dealership according to a set
time schedule. If, during each operation,
in addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with the
owner's explicit consent only.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
operations are required by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
REGULAR
CHECKS
Every
year
or
620
miles
(
1,000
km)
or

before
long
journeys,
check
and
top
up,
if

necessary:
engine
coolant
level;
brake
fluid
level
(if
insufficient,
see
an

Alfa
Romeo
dealership
as
soon
as

possible);
low
AdBlue
diesel
emissions
additive

(UREA)
level
warning
(2.2
JTD
versions

only);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights,
direction
indicators,
hazard

warning
lights,
etc.);
operation
of
screen
washing/wiping

system
and
positioning/wear
of
wiper

blades.
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the
following
checks
must
be
carried
out

more
often
than
indicated
in
the

Scheduled
Servicing
Plan:
check
front
and
rear
disc
brake
pad

condition
and
wear;
check
cleanliness
of
bonnet
and

tailgate
locks,
cleanliness
and
lubrication

of
linkage;
visually
inspect
conditions
of:
engine,

gearbox,
transmission,
pipes
and
hoses

(exhaust/fuel
system/brakes)
and

rubber

elements
(gaiters/sleeves/bushes,
etc.);
check
battery
charge
and
battery
fluid

level
(electrolyte);
visually
inspect
conditions
of
the

accessory
drive
belts;
check
and,
if
necessary,
change
engine

oil
and
replace
oil
filter;
check
and,
if
necessary,
replace
pollen

filter;
check
and,
if
necessary,
replace
air

cleaner;
check
and,
if
necessary,
replace
the

Bad
Fuel
filter

(where
provided).170
SERVICING AND CARE

SERVICE SCHEDULE (2.0 T4 MAir petrol engine versions)
IMPORTANT Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the maintenance
from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!
Thousands of miles9 18273645546372 8190
Years12345678 910
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument●●●●●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check quick tyre repair kit recharge conditions/expiry date
(if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Check the supply/engine control and emissions systems
operation using the diagnosis equipment●●●●●●●●●●
Check engine oil decay using the diagnosis equipment(2)●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service
operation after a short time.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (2.2 JTD diesel engine versions)
IMPORTANT Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the maintenance
from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!
Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Years12345678910
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument●●●●●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check quick tyre repair kit recharge conditions/expiry date
(if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels in engine
compartment (engine coolant, hydraulic clutch/brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.)(1) (2)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check the fuel/engine control
system operation, emissions and the engine oil
deterioration(3)
●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) The consumption of AdBlue (UREA) additive depends on the conditions of the use of the car and is indicated by means of the symbol and a specific messageonthe
instrument panel display.
(3) If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service
operation after a short time.
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Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Years12345678910
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)(4)●●
Visually inspect the toothed timing drive belt(4)●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(5)
(4) The maximum mileage is 72,000 mi (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 5 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions
(dusty areas, especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum
mileage is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage
(5) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or message in
the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. Where the car is used mostly in urban settings you need to replace the engine oil filter every year.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECKING LEVELS
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2.0 T4 MAir engine
1. Engine oil filler 2. Primary engine cooling reservoir plug 3. Brake fluid reservoir cap access cover 4. Windscreen/headlights
washer fluid reservoir cap 5. Secondary engine cooling reservoir plug
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ENGINE OIL
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IMPORTANT
It
is
advisable
to
check
the

oil
level
indication
before
long
journeys.
The
engine
oil
level
can
be
seen
on
the

instrument
panel
display
every
time
the

engine
is
started,
or
on
the
Connect

system
display
by
activating
on
the
main

menu
(MENU
button)
the
following

functions
in
sequence:
“Apps”;
“Car

Status”
and
“Oil
Level”.
Check
on
the
display
using
the
6
notches

that
the
oil
level
is
between
MIN
and

MAX
level:
1
notch
MIN
level,
6
notches

MAX
level.
If
the
oil
level
indication

reaches
the
first
red
mark,
add
oil

through
the
filler
1,
considering
that
each

notch
shown
on
the
display
corresponds

to
approximately:
2.0
T4
MAir
engine
0.055
UK
gal

(250
ml).
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JTD
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IMPORTANT Make sure not to add too
much engine oil when topping up. Engine
oil in excess may damage the engine.
Have the car checked. Never exceed the
MAX level when topping up engine oil. It
is advisable to check the oil level inintermediate steps on the display. Use
the oil dipstick on the Quadrifoglio
version.
IMPORTANT The oil level is not refreshed
immediately on the display after topping
up. Consequently, wait for the oil level to
be refreshed on the display following to
procedure shown below.
Oil level indication update on display
If a top-up is needed, proceed as follows
to ensure correct indication of the oil
level on the display:
2.0 T4 MAir engine
Proceed as follows:
with the car level, run the engine for
approximately 5 minutes (temperature
higher than 176°F (80°C)) and then stop
the engine;
start the engine again and idle it for
about 2 minutes.
2.2 JTD Engine
Proceed as follows:
with the car level, run the engine until
the second oil temperature notch lights
up on the display on the instrument panel,
then stop the engine;
wait for at least 3 minutes, turn the
ignition switch in ON position without
starting the engine and wait for
20 seconds.
IMPORTANT If the indication is not
correct after the procedure, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT The oil dipstick in the engine
compartment, on versions with 2.2 JTD
engine, must be used ONLY if the oil level
sensor is faulty. The latter condition is
indicated by the
symbol which will
appear on the instrument panel.
The manual engine oil level checking
procedure must be carried out, when
necessary, on a cold engine only.
Never attempt to carry out the manual
engine oil checking procedure (using the
dipstick) with the engine hot. Contact
with the surrounding hot engine parts
could cause burns.
This operation is permitted only for the
time actually needed to restore correct
operation of the oil level sensor at an Alfa
Romeo dealership.
Engine oil consumption
66)
4)
The maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 0.88 lb (400 grams every
620 miles (1000 km). When the car is
new, the engine needs to be run in,
therefore the engine oil consumption can
only be considered stabilised after the
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first 3100 - 3700 miles(5,000–6,000 km).