Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2022 year). Manual in english — page 11

STARTING AND DRIVING

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Change of indications provided by the

system

The indications provided by the Lane

Keeping Assist system may be modified

using the Connect system.
Proceed as follows:

use the "Driver Assistance" menu;
select "Settings" and then select

"Warning type" or "Mode" and select one

of the required settings.

System limited operation warning

65) 66)

If the dedicated message is shown on

the instrument panel display, a condition

limiting the system operation may have

occurred. The possible reasons of this

limitation are something blocking the

camera view or a fault.
If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen by the interior

rear-view mirror.
Although the car can still be driven in

normal conditions, the system may be

not completely available.
When the conditions limiting the system

functions end, this will go back to normal

and complete operation. Should the

fault persist, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

System Fault Message

If the system switches off and the
system

appears on the instrument

panel display, it means that there is a

failure on the system.
In this case, it is still possible to drive the

vehicle, but you are advised to contact

an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

IMPORTANT

61)

Projecting loads on the roof of the car

may interfere with the correct operation of

the camera. Before starting make sure the

load is correctly positioned, in order not to

cover the camera operating range.

62)

If the windscreen must be replaced due

to scratches, chipping or breakage, contact

exclusively an Alfa Romeo Dealership. Do

not replace the windscreen on your own, risk

of malfunction! It is advisable to replace the

windscreen if it is damaged in the area of

the camera.

63)

Do not tamper with nor operate on the

camera. Do not close the openings in the

aesthetic cover located under the interior

rear-view mirror. In the event of a failure

of the camera, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

64)

Do not cover the operating range of the

camera with stickers or other objects. Also

pay attention to other objects on the bonnet

(e.g. a layer of snow) and make sure they do

not interfere with the camera.

65)

The camera may have limited or absent

operation due to weather conditions such

as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow,

formation of ice layers on the windscreen

glass.

66)

Camera operation may also be

compromised by the presence of dust,

condensation, dirt or ice on the windscreen

glass, by traffic conditions (e.g. cars that

are driving not aligned with yours, car

driving in a transverse or opposite way on

the same lane, bend with a small radius of

curvature), by road surface conditions and

by driving conditions (e.g. off-road driving).

Make sure the windscreen is always clean.

Use specific detergents and clean cloths

to avoid scratching the windscreen. The

camera operation may also be limited or

absent in some driving, traffic and road

surface conditions.

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA /

DYNAMIC GRIDLINES

DESCRIPTION

The Rear Back-up Camera is located on

the tailgate, near the opening button,
fig. 196.

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67)

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Camera activation/deactivation

The function can be

activated/deactivated using the "Driver

Assistance" menu and then selecting

"Comfort" on the Connect system.

Activating the device

After activating the camera, it will be

possible to select one of the following

options:

"

Activate

"

"

Cam Delay

"

"

Camera Guidelines

"

Select "Activate" to activate the camera

view on the Connect system display.
Whenever reverse gear is engaged, the
Connect system display, fig. 197, will

show the area around the car, as seen by

the Rear View Camera.

Controllare l'intera area circostante

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SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE

DISPLAY

Activating the "Camera Guidelines"

shows the guidelines on the display.

If activated, the grid is positioned on

the image to highlight the width of the

car and the expected reversing path in

accordance with the steering wheel

position.
A superimposed central broken line

indicates the centre of the car to

facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow

hook alignment. The various coloured

areas indicate the distance from the rear

of the car.
The table below shows the approximate
distances for each area fig. 197:

Area

Distance from the

rear of the

vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 – 30 cm)

Yellow

1 - 3.3 ft (30 cm - 1

m)

Green

3.3 ft (1 m) or more

WARNING When parking, take the

utmost care over obstacles that may be

above or under the operating range of

the camera.

WARNING

151)

Parking and other potentially

dangerous manoeuvres are, however,

always the driver’s responsibility. While

carrying out these manoeuvres, always

make sure that no people (especially

children) or animals are in the area

concerned. The camera is an aid for the

driver, but the driver must never allow

his/her attention to lapse during potentially

dangerous manoeuvres, even those

executed at low speeds. Always keep a slow

speed, so as to promptly brake in the case of

obstacles.

IMPORTANT

67)

It is vital, for correct operation, that

the camera is always kept clean and free

from any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful

not to scratch or damage the camera while

cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard

cloths. The camera must be washed using

clean water, with the addition of vehicle

shampoo if necessary. In washing stations

which use steam or high-pressure jets, clean

the camera quickly, keeping the nozzle more

than 10 cm away from the sensors. Also, do

not apply stickers to the camera.

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REFUELLING THE CAR

152) 153) 154)

Always stop the engine before refuelling.

PETROL ENGINES

Only use unleaded petrol with an octane

number (R.O.N.) not lower than 95

(EN228 specification).

DIESEL ENGINES

Only use Diesel fuel for motor cars

(EN590 specification).

REFUELING PROCEDURE

The fuel flap is unlocked when the central

door locking system is released, while it

is automatically locked when the central

locking system is applied.

Opening the flap

To refuel proceed as follows:

open flap (1) fig. 198, pressing on the

point shown by the arrow fig. 199;

remove the closing cap (2);
return the cap to its seat (4);
introduce the nozzle in the filler and

refuel;

once refuelling is complete, before

removing the fuel nozzle, wait at least 10

seconds to allow the fuel to flow into the

tank;

then remove the dispenser from the

filler, close the cap and then close the

flap.

The refuelling procedure described

above is illustrated on the label (where

provided) located inside the fuel flap.

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TOPPING UP AdBlue® DIESEL

EMISSIONS ADDITIVE

(2.2 JTD versions only)

155)

Preliminary Conditions

AdBlue® freezes at temperatures lower

than 12.2 °F (-11 °C). If the car stands for

a long time at this temperature refilling

could be difficult. For this reason, it is

advised to park the car in a garage and/or

heated environment and wait for the

AdBlue® to return to liquid state before

topping up.
Proceed as follows:

park the car on level ground;
switch off the engine by turning the

ignition device to STOP;

open the fuel flap A (1) fig. 201 and then

unscrew and remove the cap (3) (blue)
from the AdBlue® filler and put it in the

stowing position provided (4).

Refilling with nozzles

You can fill up at any AdBlue®

distributor.
Proceed as follows:

insert the AdBlue® nozzle in the filler,

start refilling and stop refilling at the

first shut-off (the shut-off indicates that
the AdBlue® tank is full). Do not proceed

with the refilling, to prevent spillage of
AdBlue®;

extract the nozzle.

Refilling with containers

Proceed as follows:

check the expiration date;
read the advice for use on the label

before pouring the content of the bottle
into the AdBlue® tank;

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if systems which cannot be screwed

in (e.g. tanks) are used for refilling, after

the indication appears on the instrument

panel display (see “Warning lights and

messages" paragraph in the “Knowing

the instrument panel” chapter), fill the
AdBlue® tank with no more than 1.1 UK

gal (5 litres);

if containers which can be screwed to

the filler are used, the reservoir is full

when the AdBlue® level in the container

stops pouring out. Do not proceed

further.

AdBlue® level display

The level of AdBlue® inside the tank can

be viewed on the Connect system display
fig. 200.
Proceed as follows:

activate the "Vehicle Information"

function pressing the appropriate widget

on the Connect system display.

press the graphic button 1 fig. 200: the

level 2 of AdBlue® will appear on the

display.
If the AdBlue® level is not in reserve, the

message "OK" will appear on the display.
If the AdBlue® level is insufficient the

message "KO" will appear on the display.

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Operations after refilling

Proceed as follows:

fit the cap (3) fig. 198 back on ‘the

AdBlue® filler by turning it clockwise and

screwing it completely;

set the ignition device to ON (it is not

necessary to start the engine);

wait for the indication on the

instrument panel to switch off before

moving the car. The indication may stay

on for a few seconds to approximately

half a minute. If the engine is started

and the car is moved, the indication

will remain on for longer. This will not

compromise engine operation;

if the AdBlue® was topped up

when the tank was empty, see the

"Refuelling " paragraph in the "Technical

Specifications" chapter and wait for 2

minutes before starting the engine.
WARNING If AdBlue® is spilled out of

the filler neck, clean up well the area and

proceed to filling up again. If the liquid

crystallises, eliminate it with a sponge

and warm water.

ATTENTION

DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM

LEVEL: this could cause damage to
the reservoir. AdBlue® freezes under

12.2 °F (-11 °C). Although the system is

designed to operate below the freezing

point of the AdBlue®, it is advisable not

to fill the tank beyond the maximum
level because if the AdBlue® freezes

the system can be damaged. Comply

with the instructions provided in this

paragraph.

If the 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 the

AdBlue® was accidentally added to

the Diesel fuel tank, this can result in

serious engine damage, contact a 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

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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.

The consumption of AdBlue®

emissions additive depends on the

conditions of use of the car and is

indicated by means of the symbol and a

dedicated message on the instrument

panel display.

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. 201.

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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.

DIESEL ENGINES

The fuel cap shows the type of fuel
(DIESEL - diesel fuel) fig. 202, while

inside the fuel flap there is the symbol

(where provided) that certifies

compliance with the EN590 and EN16734

(diesel) standards.

202

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Symbols for diesel powered cars

B7

: diesel containing up to 7% (V/V)

of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)

compliant with EN590 specifications.

B10

: diesel containing up to 10% (V/V)

of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)

compliant with EN16734 specifications.

Emergency diesel version refuelling

Proceed as follows:

open the boot and take out the

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dedicated adapter, located under the
load platform fig. 203;

open flap fig. 199, pressing on the point

shown by the arrow;

remove the closing cap;
put the cap back in position;
insert the adapter into the filler;
when you have finished refuelling,

remove the adapter, close the cap and

then close the flap;

finally put the adaptor back in the

boot.

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Emergency fuel flap opening

In the event of an emergency the fuel flap

can be opened by operating from inside

the boot.

Versions with Cargo Box

Proceed as follows:

open the tailgate and then lift up the

load bed fig. 204;

lift the cover (1) fig. 205 to access the

emergency opening cable (2) fig. 206,

located by the side of the filler;

pull the cable in the direction indicated

by the arrow to release the fuel flap lock;

open the fuel flap by pressing it.

204

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205

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Versions with Cargo Box and space-

saver spare wheel

(where provided)
Proceed as follows:

open the tailgate and then lift up the

load bed fig. 204;

undo the locking device (1) fig. 207 and

extract the space-saver spare wheel to

reach the emergency opening cable (1)
fig. 208 positioned on the side of the

filler;

pull the cord to unlock the fuel flap;

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open the fuel flap by pressing it.

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WARNING If the filler compartment is

washed with a high-pressure jet, keep it

at a distance of at least 20 cm.

WARNING

152)

Do not apply any object/cap to the end

of the filler which is not provided for the

car. The use of non-compliant objects/plugs

could cause a pressure increase inside the

tank, resulting in dangerous situations.

153)

Do not approach naked flames or lit

cigarettes to the fuel tank filler: fire risk.

Keep your face away from the fuel filler to

prevent breathing in harmful vapours.

154)

Do not use a mobile phone near the

refuelling pump: risk of fire.

155)

If the AdBlue overheats for a prolonged

period inside the tank to over 50 °C (for

example, due to direct solar irradiation),

the AdBlue may decompose and produce

ammonia vapours. Ammonia vapours have

a pungent odour when the cap of the AdBlue

tank is unscrewed, therefore be careful

not to inhale any ammonia vapours in the

tank outlet. In this concentration, however,

the ammonia vapours are not harmful or

dangerous to health.

AdBlue® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR

DIESEL EMISSIONS

(2.2 JTD versions only)
The car is equipped with an AdBlue®

(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®

(UREA) liquid type, see the “Fluids and

lubricants” paragraph in the “Technical

specifications” chapter.
The car is provided with an automatic
AdBlue® (UREA) system which, when the

engine is running, allows the system to

work correct at temperatures lower than

12.2°F (–11°C).
WARNING AdBlue® (UREA) freezes at

temperatures lower than 12.2°F (–11°C).

DRIVING TIPS

SAVING FUEL

Below are some suggestions which may

help you save fuel and thus lower the

amount of harmful emissions released

into the atmosphere.

Car maintenance

Checks and operations should be carried

out in accordance with the "Service

Schedule" (see the "Maintenance and

care" chapter).

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.

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Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with an overloaded

boot. The weight of the car 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

Start

Do not warm up the engine at low or

high revs when the car 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 pressing the accelerator when

stationary.

Gear selection

Use a high gear when traffic and road

conditions allow it. Using a low gear

for faster acceleration will increase

fuel consumption. In the same way,

improper use of a high gear increases

consumption, emissions and engine wear.

Top 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. Consequently,

both consumption (from +15 to +30%

on the urban cycle) and emissions will

increase.

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.

TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS

Warnings

WARNING It is extremely dangerous to

leave children in a parked car when the

temperature outside is very high. The

heat inside the passenger compartment

may have serious, or even fatal,

consequences.
WARNING Never travel in the internal

load compartment. In the event of an

accident, anyone inside the boot would

be at greater risk of serious or even fatal

injury.
WARNING Ensure that all the occupants

of the car wear their seat belts correctly

and that any children are positioned

correctly on the dedicated child restraint

systems.

TRANSPORTING ANIMALS

Deployment of the airbags may be

dangerous for an animal on the front

seat. It is therefore advisable to arrange

animals on the rear seat inside dedicated

cages restrained by the car’s seat belts.

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Bear in mind also that, in the event of

a sudden braking or an accident, an

inadequately restrained animal may

be projected within the passenger

compartment, risking injury to the animal

itself and the other occupants of the car.

EXHAUST GAS

Adequate maintenance of the exhaust

system represents the best protection

against leaks of carbon monoxide into

the passenger compartment.
Should an unusual noise from the

exhaust system or the presence

of exhaust gas in the passenger

compartment be identified, or if the

underbody or rear part of the car is

damaged, have the entire exhaust

system and adjoining bodywork areas

checked to identify any components

which are broken, damaged, worn or have

moved from their correct fitting position.

For these operations, contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

QV VERSION

PERFORMANCE

For safe driving, it is essential,

particularly during the first days of

use, to get to know the car by driving

carefully and gradually discovering its

performance.

BRAKES

156)

WARNING Water, ice and salt spread on

the roads may deposit on the brake discs,

reducing braking efficiency the first time

the brakes are applied.
WARNING To obtain the maximum

efficiency of the braking system, a

bedding-in period of about 500 km is

needed: during this period it is better

to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged

braking.
The car braking system may optionally

fit four carbon-ceramic material brake

discs, one on each wheel.
In order to guarantee the maximum

braking capacity for the first use, Alfa

Romeo performs a "run-in" procedure for

discs and pads directly at the factory.
The use of carbon-ceramic material

brake discs guarantees braking features

(better deceleration/pedal load ratio,

braking distances, fading resistance)

proportional to the dynamic features

of the car in addition to considerably

decreasing the unsprung component

weight.
The materials used and the structural

features of the system could generate

anomalous noises which have absolutely

no adverse effect on correct operation

and reliability of the braking system.

Greater pressure may need to be applied

to the brake pedal the first time to keep

the same braking capacity in presence

of condensation or salt on the braking

surfaces, for example after washing or if

the car is not used for a long time.
WARNING Given the high technological

level of this system, any servicing on

it must be performed by a Alfa Romeo

Dealership which exclusively has the

skills needed for the repair operations.
WARNING In case of intensive,

high-performance use of the car, have

the efficiency of the carbon-ceramic

material braking system inspected as

shown on the Service Schedule at an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

Overheating of the brakes

The braking system components may

overheat when driving on mountain roads

with steep gradients or during sporty use

of the car. When this happens, there may

be noise/vibrations while braking.
When you reach the destination, do not

stop the engine immediately, but leave it

idling for a few minutes to let the braking

system components cool down and to

lubricate the engine parts properly.
To make the car safe when it is parked,

apply the safety provisions of the

Highway Code before leaving the car:

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engage P (Park) mode;
position the wheels at full lock;
engage the electric parking brake;
when parked on a steep slope, place

chocks or stones behind the wheels.

DRIVING ON RACE TRACKS

Before driving on a track using a racing

style, it is necessary to:

Attend a race track driving course.
Check the liquid levels in the engine

compartment. For more information,

see the “Checking levels” paragraph in

the “Servicing and care” chapter of the

Owner Handbook.

Have the vehicle inspected at a

Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Remember that the car was not designed

to be driven exclusive on the race track

and that this use increases stress and

component wear.

Preheating the carbon ceramic material

brake discs

The brake discs must be warmed up

to make them fully efficient. You are

advised to perform the following

procedure:

brake nine times from 130 km/h to 30

km/h with deceleration equal to 0.7 g

(the longitudinal acceleration value is

shown on the instrument panel display by

setting RACE mode and selecting the

“Performance” page) with 20 second

intervals between brake applications;

keep the car at a speed comprised

between 60 km/h and 100 km/h and do

not brake for 240 seconds to allow the

brakes to cool down;

then brake three times from 200 km/h

to 30 km/h with deceleration equal to

1.1 g (ABS operation) with 30 second

intervals between brake applications;

keep the car at a speed comprised

between 60 km/h and 100 km/h and do

not brake for 300 seconds to allow the

brakes to cool down.

WARNING

156)

After the car has been stopped for a

long time in a very cold place (temperature

below 0 °C), for the first five brakes, the

carbon-ceramic braking system efficiency is

not optimal, so you may need slightly more

pressure on the brake pedal.

TOWING TRAILERS

(where provided)

157) 158)

For towing caravans or trailers the car

must be fitted with an approved tow

hook and an adequate electrical system.

Should aftermarket installation be

requested, this must be carried out by a

specialised technician.
Install any specific and/or additional

rear-view mirrors as specified by the

Highway Code.
Remember that, when towing a trailer,

steep hills are harder to climb, braking

distances increase and overtaking takes

longer depending on the overall weight of

the trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill,

rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car

tow hook reduces the loading capacity of

the car by the same amount. To make

sure that the maximum towable weight is

not exceeded (given in the registration

document) account should be taken

of the fully laden trailer, including

accessories and luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits specific

to each country you are driving in, in the

case of vehicles towing trailers. In any

case, the top speed must not exceed 60

mph (100 km/h).

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Any electric brake must be powered

directly by the battery through a cable

with a cross-section of no less than

0.004 in² (2.5 mm²).
In addition to the electrical branches,

the car electrical system can only be

connected to the supply cable for an

electric brake and to the cable for

an internal light for the trailer, not

exceeding 15W. For connections use the

preset box with battery cable with cross-

section no less than 0.004 in² (2.5 mm²).
WARNING The use of auxiliary loads

other than external lights (e.g. electric

brake) must take place with engine

running.
WARNING Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership to install a tow hook.

WARNING

157)

The ABS with which the car is equipped

will not control the braking system of the

trailer. Particular caution is therefore

required on slippery roads.

158)

Never modify the braking system of

the car to control the trailer brake. The

towing braking system must be completely

independent of the vehicle's hydraulic

system.

TOW HOOK SETUP

Instructions for using the removable

ball head tow hook

WARNING Before setting off, check

that the removable ball head tow hook

is locked correctly. 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 hook

must not

be 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.
WARNING Never use cars or work tools:

the mechanism may be damaged.

WARNING Do not release the tow hook

when it is attached to a trailer or cargo-

carrier.
WARNING When driving without trailer

(or without a cargo-carrier), the ball head

tow hook must be removed and the

closing cap must always be inserted in

the hook mounting pipe. This applies

particularly if the tow hook reduces

visibility of the number plate or the

lighting system.
For the electrical connection, a 13

pin 12VDC connection is to be used

(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards).

Follow the instructions provided by the

car Manufacturer and/or the tow hook

Manufacturer.

Installing the tow hook

Before inserting the tow hook, you must

remove the access cover to the tow hook

fixing position under the rear bumper.

Remove the protection cap from the

tow hook mounting pipe fig. 209;

get the tow hook from the boot.

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When you take out the tow hook, it is
usually in the released position . You

can recognise this position by a crack of

about 0.2 in (5 mm) between the knob and

the tow hook fixing bracket. In addition,

the red mark on the knob should line up

with the green mark on the bracket, see
fig. 210.
Only install the tow hook in these

conditions.

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If the tow hook locking system is NOT

preloaded before installation, or if it

is in the locked position , pretension

it by following the “Hook preloading”

procedure described at the end of this

paragraph.
The tow hook is in the locked position

when the knob is resting on the bracket

(no crack) and the green mark on the

knob lines up with the green sign on the
bracket fig. 211.

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Position the tow hook so that the delta

inserts on the tow hook fixing bracket

are aligned with the crack between the

lower edge and the mounting pipe on the
car fig. 212;

push the tow hook upwards and the

preloading mechanism will automatically

fasten itself in position.

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Use the supplied key to close the

mechanism:

insert the key into the lock on the knob,

turn it fully anticlockwise and remove it;

fasten the protection cap onto the

lock.
WARNING The key can only be removed
when the locking mechanism is closed .
WARNING To prevent losing the key

while towing, DO NOT leave it in the lock.

Remove the ball protection cover from

the tow hook and attach the trailer.

Connecting the electrical system

To connect the trailer’s electrical system,

proceed as described below:

turn the connector mounting bracket

downwards. The bracket is to the left of

the tow hook mounting pipe fig. 213;

once you have lowered the protection

cover, insert the trailer’s plug into the

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socket on the car. To make sure that the

two connectors fit together perfectly,

check that the tab on the plug is aligned
with the notch on the socket fig. 214;

insert the plug fully into the socket and

enable the safety lock, if provided.

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Removing the tow hook

When the tow hook is no longer needed,

disconnect the electrical connections

and remove it from its position as

described below:

remove the protection cap and insert

the key into the lock fig. 215;

open the lock by turning the key fully

clockwise;

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grab the tow hook and move the knob

away from the fixing bracket by pulling it

in the direction indicated by the arrow (1)
fig. 216;

to release the hook, turn the knob

clockwise (2), until the red mark on the

knob lines up with the green mark on the

bracket;

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remove the tow hook from its position

fig. 217;

insert the protection cap into the tow

hook mounting pipe on the car;

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clean the tow hook and remove any

residues, especially from the ends;

fit the protection cover onto the ball;
insert the tow hook into its case and

put it back inside the boot;

fasten the cover onto the electrical

connector and push the mount upwards;

fit the cover onto the rear bumper.

Preloading the tow hook

If necessary, pretension the locking

mechanism as described below:

remove the cap from the lock on the

knob and insert the key provided;

turn the key fully clockwise fig. 218;
pull the knob out in the direction

indicated by the arrow (1)fig. 218;

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turn the knob (2) fully clockwise. The

locking mechanism will remain preloaded

even when the knob is released.
The tow hook, with preloaded locking
mechanism (knob position ), is now

ready to be installed on the car.

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WARNING

159)

To avoid damage to your hands, keep

them away from the knob while inserting the

tow hook into position on the car bracket.

ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN TOW HOOK

The tow hook and the socket for

connecting the trailer lights are fixed to

each other and are located behind the

rear bumper fig. 219 when they are not in

use.
During operation, the position of the

whole device (hook plus electrical
socket) is controlled by button (1) fig. 220

on the right-hand boot trim. The button

must be pressed twice within 4 seconds.
Switching from non-use to use is only

permitted if the electrical parking brake

is applied or the gear lever is in position P

and the tailgate is open.

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There is a LED on the button (1) fig. 220,

which may be in one of the following

states:

LED off

: indicates that at least one of

the above conditions is not met, or the

trailer light wiring is connected to the

socket;

Flashing LED (slow flashing)

:

indicates that the tow hitch is in motion;

LED flashing (rapid flashing)

:

indicates a failure of the tow hitch or that

the system must be initialised (see the

description in the following paragraph);

LED on fixed

: indicates that the tow

hook can be moved.
Safe opening and closing of the tow hook

is guaranteed by a protection system

that can stop and reverse its movement

when it encounters an obstacle while

opening or closing.
WARNING When the tow hook is not in

use, put it in the closed position.

System initialisation

If the tow hook is not correctly initialised,
the LED on button (1) fig. 220flashes

quickly. In this case it is sufficient

to move the hook the button (1):

the initialization will be performed

automatically.
During the initialization procedure the

tow hook will fully retract (if it was not

previously retracted), then it will come

out of its seat and will end its stroke in

the "fully extracted" position.

Tow hook failure

If, after pressing button (1) fig. 220, the

LED on the button flashes quickly, the

tow hitch will not move, since there is a

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fault: in this case, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership to have the failure eliminated.

Have a flat tyre or a burnt-out bulb?

At times, a problem such as these may interfere with your

driving experience.

The pages on emergencies can help you to deal with critical

situations independently and calmly.

In an emergency, we recommend that you call the phone

number found in the Warranty Booklet.

You can also use the universal, national or international

freephone number to find your nearest Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

IN AN EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
SOS CALL AND ASSIST CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
REPLACING A BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
CHANGING A WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
TYRE REPAIR KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
RUN FLAT TYRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
JUMP STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
ENGINE OVERHEATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR LEVER RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
TOWING A BROKEN-DOWN CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
TOWING THE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214