Alfa Romeo STELVIO 2020 User manual

2020 OWNER’S MANUAL
2020 STELVIO
20_GU_OM_EN_USC
First Edition
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or o󰀨-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual
may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any
features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in
substitution therefore.
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling
1-844-253-2872 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation /
Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by
visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an
accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their attention o󰀨 the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and
should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you nd yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull o󰀨 the road to a
safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Alfa Romeo brand vehicle and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For additional information, visit www.alfaromeousa.com (U.S.),
www.alfaromeo.ca (Canada) or your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend or use public transportation.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reexes are slower
and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!

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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
We have written this Owner’s Manual to help you get to know all of the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. Please take the
necessary time to familiarize yourself with all the dynamic features of your vehicle.
Here you will find important information and warnings regarding the use of your vehicle, and how to achieve the best performance from the tech-
nical features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read through the Owner’s Manual before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become familiar with the
controls of your vehicle, especially with sections concerning the brakes, handling, transmission, and vehicle behavior on different road surfaces.
This Owner’s Manual also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care, and main-
tenance of your Alfa Romeo over time.
In the provided Warranty information, you will also find a description of the services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers. The New Vehicle
Limited Warranty will detail the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate both your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at Alfa Romeo.
For questions or comments pertaining to your vehicle, please contact:
Alfa Romeo Customer Care Center:
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI
48321–8004
Phone: 1-844-Alfa-USA
(1-844-253-2872)
Alfa Romeo Customer Care (Canada):
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: [phone] (English)
Phone: [phone] (French)
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READ THIS CAREFULLY
Refueling
Gas engines:
Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital
components of the supply system.
Starting The Engine
Make sure that the electric park brake is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Next, press the brake pedal, and then
push the engine START/STOP button
.
Parking On Flammable Material
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flam -
mable material, as doing so is a fire hazard.
Respecting The Environment
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the envi -
ronment (if equipped).
Electrical Accessories
If you decide to add electrical accessories after purchasing the vehicle (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an authorized
dealer. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
Scheduled Servicing
Correctly performed maintenance procedures are essential for ensuring that your vehicle continuously maintains its quality in performance and
safety features, environmental friendliness, and low running costs.

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Rollover Warning
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center
of gravity than many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner,
all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles
may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle
safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
Rollover Warning Label
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal
injury. In fact, the US government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the
highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million
annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

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VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
Accessories Purchased By The Owner
If you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories
that in any case drain the electrical supply after purchasing the vehicle, contact an authorized dealer. Dealer personnel will check whether the
vehicles's electrical system is able to withstand the load required or whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
NOTE:
Use caution when adding additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims, or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes and
affect efficiency under sharp and repeated braking, or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal (mats, etc.).
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices
FCA US LLC authorizes the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialized center, in compliance with manufac-
turer's specifications.
NOTE:
Local authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices that modify the features of the vehicle have been installed. This also may void
the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it.
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a separate antenna
is mounted externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of approved mobile
phones is concerned, follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile phone manufacturer.
WARNING!
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road handling, thus causing accidents, in which the occupants could
even be fatally injured.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Operating Instructions
Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the perspective of an occupant in the driver's
seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, 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 arrangement of your vehicle.
To identify the chapter with the information necessary, you can consult the Index at the end of this manual.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, located at the side of each odd 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 page.
Warnings And Cautions
While reading this Owner’s Manual you will find a series of WARNINGS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components
of the vehicle, which could cause accidents or injuries.
There are also CAUTIONS to prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
Therefore all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
Personal Safety:
Vehicle Safety:
NOTE:
This Owner’s Manual describes all vehicle models. Optional equipment meant for specific markets or particular models are not identified as such in the text: you
need to consider only the information related to the model you own. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the specific request
of options at the time of purchase, will be identified by the indicator: — if equipped.
The data contained in this publication is intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims for constant improvement of the vehicles
produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external antenna) may cause the electrical systems to malfunction.
This could compromise the safety of the vehicle in addition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers' health.
If mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/tablets are inside the vehicle and/or close to the electronic key, a reduced performance of the Passive
Entry/Keyless Start system may occur.
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Symbols
Some vehicle 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 a brief description of each symbol.
READ THE OWNER’S
MANUAL
DO NOT TOUCH WITH
HANDS
COMPONENT CAN START
AUTOMATICALLY ALSO WHEN
ENGINE IS OFF
PROTECT YOUR EYES DO NOT OPEN THE CAP
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
DO NOT OPEN: HIGH
PRESSURE GAS
KEEP CHILDREN AT A
DISTANCE BURSTING
MOVING PARTS KEEP PARTS OF
YOUR BODY AND CLOTHES
AWAY
DO NOT APPROACH
FLAMES CORROSIVE LIQUID HIGH VOLTAGE
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX
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DEAR CUSTOMER
READ THIS CAREFULLY
Refueling..................................................... 2
Starting The Engine....................................2
Parking On Flammable Material ...............2
Respecting The Environment ....................2
Electrical Accessories ................................ 2
Scheduled Servicing .................................. 2
Rollover Warning .......................................3
VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
Accessories Purchased By The Owner......4
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices ....4
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ... 4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Operating Instructions ...............................5
Warnings And Cautions..............................5
Symbols ...................................................... 6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS..........................................................14
Key Fob................................................... 14
Operation................................................ 14
Replacing The Electronic Key
Fob Battery ............................................ 15
Request For Additional Keys.................16
General Information .............................. 16
IGNITION SYSTEM .................................. 17
Operation ............................................... 17
Starting With A Discharged Key Fob
Battery.................................................... 18
Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped...... 18
General Information .............................. 18
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER............................. 19
Engine Immobilizer Operation .............. 19
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 20
Alarm Activation — If Equipped............. 20
To Arm The Alarm .................................. 20
To Disarm The Alarm............................. 21
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection — If
Equipped................................................ 21
To Disarm The Alarm Using Passive
Entry ....................................................... 21
DOORS...................................................... 21
Locking And Unlocking Doors From The
Inside...................................................... 21
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The
Outside................................................... 22
Passive Entry ........................................ 22
General Information .............................. 25
Power Lock............................................. 26
Child Safety Locks ................................. 26
Locking The Doors With A Discharged
Battery.................................................... 27
SEATS ...................................................... 27
Power Front Seats ................................. 27
Sparco Racing Seats (Quadrifoglio
Vehicles) — If Equipped......................... 29
Heated Seats — If Equipped ................. 30
Split Folding Rear Seat ......................... 31
Easy Entry Function............................... 32
HEAD RESTRAINTS ................................33
Front Head Restraints (Adjustments) ...33
Rear Head Restraints (Adjustments)....34
Head Restraints (Removal) ...................34
STEERING WHEEL ....................................35
Steering Wheel Adjustments ...............35
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .35
MIRRORS .................................................36
Electrochromic Mirror ...........................36
Exterior Power Mirrors .........................37
Heated Mirrors .....................................37
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...................................38
Headlight Switch ..................................38
Automatic Headlights ...........................38
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ..........38
Rear Fog Lights ......................................38
Parking Lights ........................................39
Headlight Off Delay ................................39
Adaptive Headlight System (AFS) — If
Equipped.................................................39
High Beam Headlights ..........................39
Turn Signals .........................................40
INTERIOR LIGHTS ....................................41
Front Map Reading Lights .....................41
Glove Compartment Light......................42
Interior Ambient Lighting ......................42
Door Lights .............................................42
Rear Overhead Light .............................43
Luggage Compartment
Courtesy Lights.......................................43
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ......44
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS ............................44
Windshield Wiper Stalk ......................... 44
Windshield Wiper/Washers .................. 44
Rain Sensor............................................ 45
Rear Window Wiper/Washer................. 46
HEADLAMP WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED ...46
CLIMATE CONTROL .................................47
Passenger Compartment Air Vents ..... 47
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
System .................................................48
Description .............................................50
Operating Mode ..................................... 50
Climate Control Display Settings .......... 51
Air Temperature Adjustment.................51
Air Distribution Selection....................... 51
Fan Speed Adjustment.......................... 51
AUTO Button........................................... 52
SYNC Button........................................... 52
Air Recirculation And Air Quality System
(AQS)....................................................... 52
A/C Compressor..................................... 52
Front Defroster And MAX-DEF
Function..................................................53
Rear Defroster ....................................... 53
Humidity Sensor..................................... 53
Switching Off/On The Climate Control
System ....................................................53
Stop/Start .............................................. 54
System Maintenance............................. 54
POWER WINDOWS ...................................54
Power Window Switches........................54
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ......... 55
Power Sunroof ....................................... 55
Opening.................................................. 56
Closing.................................................... 56
Vent Opening ......................................... 56
Power Sun Shade.................................. 57
Pinch Protect Feature ........................... 57
Re-Initialization Procedure.................... 57
HOOD ....................................................... 57
Opening The Hood................................. 57
Closing The Hood................................... 58
POWER LIFTGATE .................................... 58
Opening.................................................. 59
Closing.................................................... 60
Liftgate Initialization.............................. 61
Cargo Area Features ............................. 61
GARAGE DOOR OPENER ..................... 63
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®............................................ 64
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming..... 65
Using HomeLink® ................................. 66
Security .................................................. 66
Troubleshooting Tips............................. 66
General Information .............................. 67
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT............................ 67
Glove Compartment .............................. 67
Sun Visors .............................................. 68
Front Armrest......................................... 68
Cupholders ............................................ 69
Rear Armrest.......................................... 69
Power Outlets ..................................... 69
Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray —
If Equipped............................................. 70
Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped............................................. 71
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ............72
Instrument Cluster ................................72
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...........74
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............75
I nstrument Cluster Display Descriptio n... 75
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster Display .......................................75
Reconfigurable Display Items ...............75
Customer Programmable Settings........78
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL.. .................................79
Red Warning Lights................................80
Amber Warning Lights............................83
Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............87
Blue Telltale Indicator Light...................88
Red Symbols...........................................89
Amber Symbols ......................................93
Green Symbols.................................... 100
Blue Symbols....................................... 101
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ......... 101
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity....................................... 102
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ................ 102
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SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 103
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ........103
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)
System — If Equipped ..........................103
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
System ..................................................104
Drive Train Control (DTC) System .......104
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ..................................................104
Hill Descent Control (HDC) System —
If Equipped ...........................................105
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System .............106
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System........107
Traction Control System (TCS) ............107
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.............. 108
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped .........................................108
Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) —
If Equipped ..........................................111
Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+)
System — If Equipped .........................114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................121
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 124
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ..............................................124
Important Safety Precautions .............124
Seat Belt Systems ...............................125
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS).....................................................130
Child Restraints ..................................140
Transporting Pets ..............................151
SAFETY TIPS ........................................151
Transporting Passengers .................... 151
Exhaust Gas .....................................151
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ..........................................152
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .................. 153
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .........................154
Starting Procedure .............................. 154
Remote Starting System .....................154
Cold Weather Operation...................... 155
Extended Park Starting .......................155
If Engine Fails To Start ........................ 156
After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine .................................................. 156
Stopping The Engine ........................... 156
Turbocharger Cool Down .................... 157
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................................157
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............................157
Engine Break-In ................................... 157
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE.........................158
Electric Park Brake Operating
Modes .................................................. 160
Safe Hold ............................................. 160
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .................161
Display.................................................. 161
Gear Selector....................................... 162
Transmission Operating Modes.......... 163
Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode ......................................... 165
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ................................................. 165
Important Notes .................................. 166
ALFA DNA SELECTOR ............................ 167
Alfa DNA System ................................. 167
Driving Modes ..................................... 167
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) — IF
EQUIPPED .............................................. 170
STOP/START SYSTEM ........................... 170
Operating Mode .................................. 171
System Manual Activation
/Deactivation....................................... 171
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop............................................... 171
Engine Restarting Conditions............. 172
Safety Functions ................................. 172
Energy Saving Function ...................... 172
Irregular Operation.............................. 172
Vehicle Inactivity ................................. 172
SPEED LIMITER ..................................... 173
Description .......................................... 173
Activation ............................................. 173
Speed Limit Programming.................. 173
Exceeding The Programmed Speed... 173
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing..... 173
Deactivation ........................................ 173
SPEED CONTROL
(CRUISE CONTROL) ............................. 174
Speed Control Description ................. 174
To Activate ........................................... 174
Setting The Desired Speed................. 175
To Vary The Speed Setting ................. 175
To Resume The Speed........................ 176
To Deactivate ...................................... 176
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 176
System Description..............................176
Activation/Deactivation.......................177
Setting The Desired Speed .................178
To Vary The Speed Setting ..................179
Accelerating When Overtaking............179
Resuming The Speed ..........................180
Setting The Distance Between
Vehicles ................................................180
“Stop And Go” Function.......................181
Deactivation .........................................181
Limited Operation Warning .................181
Precautions While Driving ...................181
General Information ............................184
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 184
Activation/Deactivation.......................185
Operation..............................................185
Indications On The Display..................186
System Status ......................................186
Limited System Availability/
Operation..............................................187
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 188
Activation/Deactivation.......................188
Operation..............................................189
Indications On The Display..................190
System Status ......................................190
Limited System Availability/
Operation..............................................191
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 192
Activation/Deactivation.......................192
Indications On The Display..................192
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................193
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 193
Indications On The Display ................. 193
Acceptance/Rejection Of The
Suggested Speed ................................ 194
DRIVER ATTENTION ASSIST (DAA)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................194
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 194
System Intervention ............................ 195
PARKSENSE SYSTEM ...........................196
Vehicles With Rear Parking
Sensors Only........................................ 196
Vehicles With Front And Rear Parking
Sensors — If Equipped ........................ 198
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM .................................................201
Description........................................... 201
System Activation/Deactivation ......... 202
Symbols And Messages On The
Display.................................................. 202
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA)
SYSTEM —IF EQUIPPED .........................203
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 204
Symbols And Messages On The
Display.................................................. 204
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................207
Description........................................... 207
Symbols And Messages On The
Display.................................................. 208
Important Notes .................................. 208
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 208
Refueling The Vehicle ......................... 208
Refueling Capacity .............................. 208
Refueling Procedure .......................... 209
VEHICLE LOADING .............................. 211
Certification Label............................... 211
TRAILER TOWING ................................ 212
Common Towing Definitions .............. 212
Trailer Hitch Classification.................. 213
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) .................... 214
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................ 214
Towing Requirements ......................... 214
Towing Tips ......................................... 217
Installing The Receiver ....................... 217
Connecting The Electrical System...... 218
Removing The Receiver ...................... 218
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING ............... 218
Saving Fuel .......................................... 218
Driving Style......................................... 219
Conditions Of Use................................ 219
Performance — Quadrifoglio............... 219
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............ 221
SOS - EMERGENCY CALL .................... 221
BULB REPLACEMENT............................ 224
General Instructions ........................... 224
Types Of Bulbs..................................... 225
Replacement Bulbs............................. 226
Replacing Exterior Bulbs..................... 227
Replacing Interior Bulbs ..................... 228
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FUSES .................................................... 230
General Information ............................230
Fuse Location.......................................231
Control Unit Under Passenger Side
Footboard .............................................231
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box .......232
Control Unit Under Passenger Side
Footboard .............................................232
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box .......233
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING............. 234
General Instructions ............................234
Jack Information And Usage
Precautions ..........................................234
Changing Procedure ............................235
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ....... 238
Description ...........................................238
Inflation Procedure ..............................239
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ...............................................241
JUMP STARTING ................................... 241
Remote Battery Connection Posts......241
Jump Starting Procedure.....................242
Bump Starting ..................................244
ENGINE OVERHEATING ....................... 244
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ...................... 245
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............ 245
Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models.........246
TOW EYES ............................................. 246
ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) ................ 247
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 247
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .......................248
Periodic Checks ................................... 248
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ............... 248
Maintenance Plan
(2.0L T4 MAir Engine) ......................... 249
Maintenance Plan (2.9L V6 Engine) ..252
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................255
Checking Levels — 2.0L T4
MAir Engine..........................................255
Checking Levels — 2.9L V6 Engine .... 256
Engine Oil ............................................. 257
Engine Coolant Fluid ........................... 258
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights............................................ 258
Brake Fluid........................................... 258
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................258
Useful Advice For Extending The Life Of
Your Battery .........................................258
Battery.................................................. 259
Pressure Washing ............................... 259
BATTERY RECHARGING .........................259
Important Notes .................................. 259
DEALER SERVICE ...................................261
Engine Oil ............................................. 261
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 261
Air Filter ................................................ 262
Air Conditioning System Maintenance262
Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ............................................. 262
Windshield Wiper................................. 262
Exhaust System................................... 264
Cooling System.................................... 265
Braking System ................................... 266
Automatic Transmission ..................... 267
Replacing The Battery......................... 267
RAISING THE VEHICLE ........................ 267
TIRES ..................................................... 267
Tire Safety Information ................... 267
Tires — General Information .............. 275
Spare Tires — If Equipped .................. 280
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............ 281
Tire Types............................................. 282
Tire Chains and Traction Devices ...... 282
Tire Rotation Recommendations ....... 283
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....... 284
Treadwear............................................ 284
Traction Grades................................... 284
Temperature Grades........................... 284
STORING THE VEHICLE ........................ 284
BODYWORK ........................................... 285
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 285
Corrosion Warranty ............................. 285
Preserving The Bodywork ............... 285
INTERIORS ............................................. 287
Seats And Fabric Parts ....................... 287
Leather Seats ...................................... 287
Plastic And Coated Parts .................... 287
Genuine Leather Parts........................ 287
Carbon Fiber Parts .............................. 287
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA........................... 288
Vehicle Identification Number ............288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate......................................................288
ENGINE .................................................. 288
POWER SUPPLY..................................... 289
TRANSMISSION ..................................... 290
BRAKES.................................................. 290
SUSPENSION ......................................... 291
STEERING .............................................. 292
DIMENSIONS ......................................... 293
Luggage Compartment Volume ..........294
WEIGHTS................................................ 295
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...........................297
Reformulated Gasoline .................. 297
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 297
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 297
MMT In Gasoline..................................297
Materials Added To Fuel ................... 298
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 298
FLUID CAPACITIES .................................299
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.....................301
Engine Lubrication ..............................301
Chassis Lubrication.............................302
PERFORMANCE......................................303
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 304
Prepare For The Appointment ............ 304
Prepare A List ...................................... 304
Be Reasonable With Requests........... 304
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .................. 304
Alfa Romeo Customer Center............. 304
Alfa Romeo Customer Care
(Canada) .............................................. 304
Customer Assistance For The
Hearing Or Speech Impaired
(TDD/TTY) ............................................ 305
Service Contract ................................ 305
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................. 305
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........... 305
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C.................................. 305
In Canada ............................................ 306
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ............ 306
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
In this section, you will find important informa-
tion to help you become familiar with the
features needed to operate your vehicle, and
how they function.
KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system.
This system includes a key fob and a keyless
push button ignition.
The Remote Keyless Entry key fob allows you
to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or acti-
vate the panic alarm from a distance. The key
fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle
to activate the system.
Key Fob
PANIC Function
The key fob contains a PANIC button. Should
you ever feel threatened, push this button and
the vehicle security alarm will sound.
To activate the PANIC function, push and hold
the PANIC button for at least one second.
When the panic alarm is active, the headlights
turn on, the turn signals flash, the horn honks
intermittently, and all interior adjustable lights
turn on. The panic alarm will remain active for
three minutes, and can be deactivated:
By pushing the PANIC button again.
Automatically if the vehicle speed exceeds
5 mph (8 km/h).
In both cases, the panic alarm is immediately
deactivated. Operation
Unlocking The Doors And The Liftgate
Briefly pushing the unlock button on the key
fob will unlock the doors and liftgate, turn on
the interior lights, and flash the turn signals
once (if activated from the radio system).
Push and release the unlock button on the key
fob once to unlock the driver side front door or
twice within one second to unlock all doors
and the liftgate.
It is, however, possible to change the current
setting through the radio system menu, so that
the system unlocks:
All doors on the first push of the key fob
unlock button.
The driver door on the first push of the key
fob unlock button.
The liftgate "independently" or "with doors".
WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK, apply
the parking brake, turn the engine OFF,
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 unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren. 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.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Flashing of the turn signals upon locking/
unlocking the doors, and activation of the
courtesy light upon unlocking the doors, can
be activated or deactivated through the radio
system. For further information, refer to the
Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual Supplement.
The doors can also be unlocked by using the
emergency key, located inside the key fob.
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 radio 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 emer-
gency 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 Start
The 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.
Key Fob
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.
Key Fob Cover Removal
2. Remove the emergency key from its
housing.
Removing Emergency Key
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3. Remove the battery plug by rotating it
counter clockwise.
Removing Battery Plug
4. Remove the battery from its slot and
replace it with a new one of the same type.
Battery Location
Proceed in reverse order to reassemble the
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.
NOTE:
For Quadrifoglio models, if you need a replace-
ment key fob, contact an authorized dealer.
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 Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Develop-
ment applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-
lage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom-
ettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
CAUTION!
The battery replacement operation must be
done with care, in order not to damage the
electronic key.
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RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the device must be installed
and operated to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons.
This equipment complies with Canada radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment. This equipment should
be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équi-
pement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps
NOTA:
Des changements ou des modifications
n’ayant pas été expressément approuvés par
la partie responsable de la conformité pour-
raient révoquer l’autorisation d’utilisation de
l’équipement.
IGNITION SYSTEM
Operation
To activate the keyless ignition, the key fob
must be inside the vehicle.
Keyless Ignition START/STOP Button
The keyless ignition has the following modes:
OFF: engine off, steering locked. Some elec-
trical devices (e.g. central door locking
system, alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC: all electrical devices are available. This
state can be entered by pushing the ignition
button once, without pressing the brake
pedal.
ON/RUN: engine starting. This state can be
entered by pushing the ignition button once
while pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
With the keyless ignition in the ACC position:
if 30 minutes pass with the gear selector in
PARK and the engine stopped, the keyless
ignition will automatically reset to the OFF
position.
With the engine started, it is possible to
remove the key fob from the vehicle. The
engine will remain running and the instru-
ment cluster will indicate the absence of the
key fob when the door is closed.
For more information on engine start-up, refer
to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And
Operating."
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to
guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
When exiting the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock your vehicle.
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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 indicated spot in the
bottom of the center console, positioning
the key fob as shown in the following
image, while pushing the START/STOP
ignition button to start the ignition.
Key Fob Placement Location
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
placed in the ON position.
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 Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously 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 chil-
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disen-
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake
engaged, or repeated use of the parking
brake to slow the vehicle may cause
serious damage to the brake system.
WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains
on with the parking brake released, a brake
system malfunction is indicated. Have the
brake system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
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