Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2022 year). Manual in english — page 2

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WARNING

10)

All adjustments must be carried out only

with the car stationary and engine off.

11)

After releasing the adjustment lever,

always check that the seat is locked on the

guides by trying to move it back and forth.

If the seat is not locked into place, it may

unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to

lose control of the car.

12)

Always make sure that all those on

board the car are seated and are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

13)

Make sure the backrests are properly

secured at both sides to prevent them

from moving forward, in the event of sharp

braking, with possible impact with of the

passengers.

IMPORTANT

4)

The fabric upholstery of the seats has

been designed to withstand long-term wear

deriving from normal use of the car. Some

precautions are however required. Avoid

prolonged and/or excessive rubbing against

clothing accessories such as metal buckles

and Velcro strips which, by applying a high

pressure on the fabric in a small area, could

cause it to break, thereby damaging the

upholstery.

5)

Do not place any kind of items under

the electrically adjusted seats as they

could impede their movement or otherwise

damage the controls.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

ADJUSTMENTS

14)

Upward adjustment: raise the head

restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button (1)
fig. 32 and lower the head restraint.

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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS

(adjustments)

Upward adjustment: raise the head

restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button (1)
fig. 33 and lower the head restraint.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS (removal)

Proceed as follows to remove the head

restraints:

raise the head restraints to their

maximum height;

press the button (1), lift the head

restraint, then, pressing the device (2)
fig. 32 (front head restraints) or (1) and (2)
fig. 33 (rear head restraints), remove it.
WARNING Always re-position the rear

head restraints if they had been removed

before starting to drive normally. Re-

fit the rods of the head restraints in

their housings, holding buttons (1) and

(2) pressed. Then, re-position the head

restraints according to your needs.

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WARNING

14)

Head restraints must be adjusted so

that the head, rather than the neck, rests

on them. Only in this case they can protect

your head correctly. Any removed head

restraints must be repositioned correctly, in

order to protect the occupants in the event

of a collision: follow the instructions above.

STEERING WHEEL

15) 16) 17) 18) 19)

ADJUSTMENTS

The steering wheel can be adjusted both

in height and in depth.

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To carry out the adjustment move the
lever (1) fig. 34 downwards in position

(A), then adjust the steering wheel to the

most suitable position and then lock it in

this position moving the lever (1) again in

position (B).

ELECTRIC STEERING WHEEL HEATING

(where provided)
With ignition device at ON, press the
button

fig. 35 on the climate control

system dashboard.

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When the function is on, the LED on the

button switches on.
WARNING If this function is activated

with the engine stopped the battery may

run down.

WARNING

15)

All adjustments must be carried out only

with the car stationary and engine stopped.

16)

It is absolutely forbidden to carry out

any after-market operation involving

steering system or steering column

modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft

device) that could adversely affect

performance, invalidate the warranty, cause

SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS and also

result in the car not meeting type-approval

requirements.

17)

People who are insensitive to skin pain

due to old age, chronic disease, diabetes,

spine cord injury, medical treatment, alcohol

use, exhaustion or other physical conditions,

must be careful when using the steering

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wheel heater as it could cause burns even at

low temperature, especially if used for long

periods.

18)

Do not place objects on the steering

wheel that may create heat insulation, such

as coverings permanently fixed to the

steering wheel of any type or material. It

may cause the steering wheel heating

device to overheat.

19)

Do not place any objects on the steering

wheel (e.g. permanently fixed covers of any

type or material) which could interfere with

the capacitive hand detection sensor on the

steering wheel of the ABSA (Active Blind

Spot Assist), LKA (Lane Keeping Assist), TJA

(Traffic Jam Assist) or HAS (Highway Assist)

systems (where applicable).

REAR-VIEW MIRRORS

REAR-VIEW MIRROR

Operate lever fig. 36 to adjust the mirror

into two different positions: normal or

anti-glare.

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The mirror is fitted with a safety device

that causes its release in the event of a

violent impact with the passenger.

ELECTROCHROMIC REAR-VIEW

MIRROR

(where provided)
An automatic anti-glare device is fitted

on some versions, which automatically

modifies its reflecting properties to

prevent dazzling the driver fig. 42.
The automatic anti-glare device has an

ON/OFF button to activate/deactivate

the electrochromic anti-glaring function.

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DOOR MIRRORS

20)

Electric adjustment

The mirrors can only be adjusted with the

ignition device at ON.
Select the desired mirror using device (1)
fig. 38:

device in position (A): left mirror

selected;

device in position (B): right mirror

selected.

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To adjust the selected mirror, use device

1 in the four directions.
WARNING Once adjustment is complete,

rotate device 1 to position D to prevent

accidental movements.

Manual folding

To fold the mirrors move them from

the open position to the closed position
fig. 39.

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Electric folding

(where provided)
With the device (1) in position (D) move it
to position (C) fig. 38. Turn the device (1)

again to position (C) to return the mirrors

to the driving position.
NOTE In case of involuntary movement

of the mirrors (following a crash)

beyond the normal operating position,

the system will activated an auxiliary

realignment cycle when the first

opening/closing command is imparted.

The mirror will therefore return to the

overtravel position which was reached by

accident, will fold and then open to the

correct position.
If device 1 is turned again during door

mirror folding (from closed to open

position and vice versa), their movement

direction is reversed.

Automatic activation

Activating the central door locking

system from outside the car

automatically folds the mirrors, they

return to the driving position when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

position.
If the external mirrors were folded

operating on the device 1, they could be

returned to the driving position only

operating a new control on the device.

Activation/deactivation of the

function

The electric mirror folding function

can be activated/deactivated using

the Connect system menu (the default

setting of the function is “Off”).

Alternatively, you can choose to

open/close the mirrors automatically

when opening/closing the doors (using

the electronic key or the Passive Entry

system, where provided).
WARNING The hand-controlled electric

folding operation can be enabled only

when the car speed is lower than 30 mph

(50 km/h), so they can only be manually

controlled up to that speed.
WARNING The mirrors must always be

open while driving and should never be

folded.

ELECTROCHROMIC EXTERIOR

MIRRORS

(where provided)

As well as an inside mirror, an

electrochromic mirror is also available

on some versions, which automatically

modifies its reflecting properties

to prevent dazzling the driver. The

anti-glare electrochromic function
enabling/disabling button fig. 37 is the

same for all rear-view mirrors.

ELECTRIC DOOR MIRROR HEATING

Pressing the

button on the

air conditioner activates the

demisting/defrosting of the door

mirrors.

WARNING

20)

As door mirrors are curved, and

therefore they may slightly alter the

perception of distance.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS

LIGHT SWITCH

The following controls are available

in the panel on the left of the steering
wheel: fig. 40
(1) - parking sensors deactivation button;
(2) - side/tail light, daylight running lights,

dipped beam headlight switch;
(3) - fog lights button;
(4) - ring nut for adjusting the brightness

of the instrument panel and the graphics

on the control buttons;
(5) - ring nut for adjusting the headlight

alignment (where provided);
(6) - rear fog lights button;
(7) - Start&Stop Evo function

deactivation button.

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The external lights can be switched

on only when the ignition device is in

position ON, except for the parking

lights. See the "Parking lights" paragraph,

in this chapter for more information.
The instrument panel and the various

controls on the dashboard will be lit up

when the exterior lights are switched on.

AUTO FUNCTION (Dusk sensor)

This is implemented by an infrared LED

sensor on the windscreen that works in

conjunction with the rain sensor. It is able

to detect variations in the outside light

level based on the light sensitivity set

through the Connect system.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be

adjusted according to 3 levels: level

1=minimum sensitivity, level 2=average

sensitivity, level 3=maximum sensitivity.
The higher the sensitivity set, the lesser

is the external light variation needed to

switch the lights on (e.g. with a setting on

level 3 at sunset the headlights come on

earlier than levels 1 and 2).

Function activation

Turn the light switch to the

position.

WARNING The function can only be

activated with the ignition device at ON.

Function deactivation

Turn the light switch to a position other
than .

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS

Turn the light switch to

to switch

on the side lights, the lights on the

instrument panel and the dipped beam

headlights.
The

warning light switches on in the

instrument panel.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND

SIDE LIGHTS (Daytime Running Lights)

(where provided)

21) 22)

With the ignition device turned to ON and
the light switch turned to position

the

daytime running lights are automatically

activated; the other lights and interior

lighting remain off.
Where provided, when the direction

indicators are activated, the

corresponding DRL will be dimmed (on

35W Bi-Xenon Headlamps, the DRL

will be turned off), until the direction

indicators are deactivated.
Where provided, the DRL can be

activated/deactivated from Connect

system, by selecting the following

functions in sequence on the main MENU:

"Settings", "Lights" and "Daytime Lights".
WARNING For markets where DRL use

is not required, these lights work as side

lights and they are switched on and off

jointly with the main beam headlights.

FOG LIGHTS

(where provided)
The fog light switch is integrated with

the light switch.

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Press the

button to turn on the fog

lights with side lights and dipped beam

headlights on.
To turn off the fog lights, press the
button again or turn the switch to the

position.
The fog lights are switched on with the

dipped beam headlights or DRL on

(the latter work as side lights) and are

switched on when switching on the main

beam headlights but not when the main

beam headlights are flashed only.
If the fog lights are not switched off

before stopping the engine, the next time

the engine is started they will switch on

again.

Cornering lights

(where provided)
The fog lights perform cornering

function. This function allows to

illuminate the road or a corner better by

lighting the corresponding fog light.
the cornering function can be

deactivated on the Connect system by

selecting the following functions in

sequence on the main menu: "Settings",

"Lights" and "Cornering Lights".

REAR FOG LIGHT

The rear fog light switch is integrated

with the light switch.
Press the button to switch the light

on/off.

Press the

button to switch the light

on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when

the dipped beam headlights or fog

lights are switched on. The light can be
switched off by pressing the

button

again or by switching off the dipped

beam headlights.
When the engine is stopped with the rear

fog lights on, the next time the engine is

started the lights will, however, be off.

PARKING LIGHTS

They are switched on if, within a few

seconds from stopping the engine, the
light switch is put first in the

position

and then the

position. All side lights

switch on, if you want to leave only those

on one side (right/left) switched on, you

need to move the direction indicators

control on the position on the side you

wish to leave on.
When a front door is opened with the
light switch in position , a tone will

be heard to inform the driver that the

parking lights are on.
The

warning light switches on in the

instrument panel.
WARNING Turning the ignition switch

to ON turns off the parking lights, which

were on only on one side.

HEADLIGHTS OFF TIMER

The "Follow Me" function delays the

switching off of the headlights after the

car has been stopped.
The function can be enabled from

the Connect system by selecting the

following functions from the main

menu in sequence: "Settings", "Lights"

and "Follow me"; the side lights and the

dipped beam headlights stay on for a

time that can be set between 30, 60 and

90 seconds.

Function activation

With the headlights on, take the ignition

device to the STOP position: the timer

starts when the light switch is turned to
the

position.

WARNING To activate this function the

headlights must be deactivated within

2 minutes after the ignition device has

been taken to STOP.

Function deactivation

This function is deactivated by switching

on the headlights, the side lights or

bringing the ignition device to ON.

AFS FUNCTION

(Adaptive Frontlight System)

(where provided)
This is a system combined with Xenon

headlights (Bi-Xenon Headlamps 35W

version) which directs the main light

beam, horizontally and vertically,

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and continuously and automatically

adapts it to the driving conditions round

bends/when cornering.
The system directs the light beam to

light up the road in the best way, taking

into account the speed of the car, the

bend/corner angle and the speed of

steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically

activated when the car is started.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

To switch on the fixed main beam

headlights, push the left stalk forwards
towards the instrument panel fig. 41. The
light switch must be turned to

or .

With main beam headlights on, the

warning light/icon on the instrument
panel will come on.

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The main beam headlights are switched

off by pushing the left stalk forward

again. The warning light/icon

switches

on in the instrument panel.

Blinking

The flashing of the main beam headlights

is activated by pulling the left stalk

towards the steering wheel, the lights

remain on while you are operating the

lever.

Automatic high beam (AHB system)

headlights

(where provided)
The AHB system is used to switch

the high beam headlights on and off

automatically and to adapt the lighting

near towns.

Function enabling

This function is enabled using the "Driver

Assistance" Menu and then selecting

"Comfort" in the Connect system with
the light switch turned to position .

Function activation

The first time the main beam headlights

are activated (pushing the left lever)

the function is activated (green warning
light

or the symbol

comes on the

display).
If the main beam headlights are actually
on, the warning light/icon

will also

come on in the instrument panel.
The function activates the high beam

headlights when the speed is higher than

25 mph (40 km/h).

When the speed is lower than 15 mph

(25 km/h) and the function is active,

the function switches the main beam

headlights off.
If the fixed main beam headlights are

operated quickly again (pushing the left

stalk towards the instrument panel), the
warning light/icon

will switch on in

the instrument panel and the main beam

headlights will be switched on fixed until

the speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h)

is exceeded again, the automatic

functioning is reactivated.
If the left stalk is pushed again in

this condition, to request main beam

headlight deactivation, the function

deactivates and the main beam

headlights switch off.

Function deactivation

To deactivate the automatic function

rotate the light switch ring to position .
WARNINGS
The correct operation of the automatic

high beam function may be influenced by:

presence of reflections on road sign

surfaces;

dim light of other road users (e.g.

cyclists or pedestrians);

bad weather (rain or fog);
presence of dirt on the sensor or

obstruction of the sensor;

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damage to the windscreen or presence

of dirt or ice/snow or misting up of the

windscreen;

presence of vehicles approaching in

the opposite direction partially obscured

by a central obstacle.
WARNING Make sure that the

windscreen is always defrosted and

demisted in winter.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

The direction indicators could assume

two different flashing strategies:

continuous or temporary (Lane Change).
To activate the continuous flashing

function, move the left lever until end of

stroke (unstable):

up

: right direction signal activated,

the warning light

flashes on the

instrument panel;

down

: left direction signal activated,

the warning light

flashes on the

instrument panel.
Warning light

or

will blink on the

instrument panel.
The direction indicators turn of

automatically when the car is brought

back onto a straight course or by moving

the lever in the opposite direction until

the first click (about half way).

"Lane Change" function

When you want to signal the change of

the driving lane, move the lever until the

first impulse (about half stroke).
The direction indicator on the side

selected will be activated for 3 flashes

and then go out automatically. To turn of

the flashing before the end of the cycle,

move the stalk in the opposite direction

until the first click (about half way).

HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT

Light beam direction

The correct aiming of the headlights is

important for the comfort and safety

of not only the driver but all other road

users. This is also covered by a specific

rule of the highway code.
Contact a Alfa Romeo Dealership to have

the headlights checked and adjusted, if

necessary.
On cars equipped with manual headlight

alignment adjuster, check light beam

alignment every time the load or its

distribution changes.

Headlight alignment corrector

(where provided)
This device is not available on cars

equipped with Xenon headlights (Bi-

Xenon Headlamps 35W version), as these

have an automatic alignment correction

system.

It only operates with the ignition device

at ON.
Turn the ring (5) fig. 40 to adjust.

Position 0: 1 or 2 occupants on front

seats;

Position 1: 4 or 5 occupants;
Position 2: 4 or 5 occupants + load in

the boot;

Position 3: driver + maximum

permitted load stowed only in the boot.

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN

ABROAD

Dipped beam headlights are adjusted for

driving in the country where the car was

originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with

opposite driving direction, to avoid

dazzling the drivers on the other side of

the road, you need to cover areas of the

headlight according to the Highway Code

of the country you are travelling in.

WARNING

21)

The daytime running lights are an

alternative to the dipped headlights while

driving during the daytime in countries

where it is compulsory to have lights on

during the day; where it is not compulsory,

the use of daytime running lights is

permitted.

22)

Daytime running lights cannot replace

dipped beam headlights while driving at

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night or through tunnels. The use of daytime

running lights is governed by the highway

code of the country in which you are driving.

Comply with legal requirements.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

Switch (1) fig. 42 turns light (8) on/off.
Switch (2) activates/deactivates the

rear ceiling buttons.

Switch (3) turns all lights inside the

ceiling lights (front and rear) in the

passenger compartment on/off.

Switch 4 activates or deactivates

turning ceiling lights (6), (7) and (8) on/off

when the doors are opened/closed. The

lights switch on/off gradually.

Switch (5) turns light (6) on/off.

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WARNING Before getting out of the car,

make sure that the ceiling light is off; if a

light is left on, it will automatically switch

off approximately 15 minutes after the

engine has been stopped.

Timing while getting into the car

The ceiling lights switch on according to

the following modes:

for a few seconds when the doors are

unlocked;

for about 3 minutes when one of the

doors is opened;

for a few seconds when the doors are

locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition

device is turned to ON.
Three modes are provided for switching

off:

when all doors are closed, the three-

minute timer will stop and a few-seconds

one will start. This timing will stop when

the ignition device is turned to ON;

when doors are locked (either with

remote control or with key inserted

on driver side door), the ceiling light

switches off;

the interior lights are switched off in

any case after 15 minutes to preserve

battery charge.

Timing while getting out of the car

After positioning the ignition device

to STOP, the ceiling lights switch on as

follows:

for a few seconds after the engine

stops;

for about 3 minutes when one of the

doors is opened;

for a few seconds when one of the

doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the

doors are locked.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT

This light comes on automatically when

the glove compartment is opened and

switches off when it is closed regardless

of the ignition device status.

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INTERIOR AMBIENT LIGHTING

The brightness of the interior passenger

compartment lights can be adjusted

through the Connect system. The

brightness can be adjusted at seven

levels.

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DOOR LIGHT

The light fig. 44 comes on automatically

when the door is opened and switches

off when it is closed regardless of the

ignition device status.

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On cars equipped with a "Passive entry"

system, another light can be found under
each external door handle fig. 45.

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REAR CEILING LIGHT

The rear ceiling lights buttons are

activated or deactivated with button (2)

fig. 42 of the front ceiling lights.

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Switch (3) fig. 46 turns light (2) on/off.
Switch (4) turns light (1) on/off.

The lights switch on when a door opened.
The light switches off automatically

after a few minutes if a door is left open.

To switch it on again, open another door

or close and reopen the same door.

BOOT CEILING LIGHTS

The ceiling lights switch on/off

regardless of the position of the ignition

switch.
If the boot is left open, the lights will

automatically switch off after 15 minutes

to preserve the battery life.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL

BUTTON GRAPHIC BRIGHTNESS

ADJUSTMENT

With side lights or headlights on, operate
on the ring fig. 47 upwards to increase

light brightness of the instrument

panel and of the control button

graphics, or turn the ring downwards to

decrease it. The control is pulsed so

that for every action the level intensity

increases/decreases, up to a maximum

of seven.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER

The right stalk controls screen

wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition

device at ON.

WINDSCREEN WIPER/ WASHER

Operation

6) 7)

The ring fig. 48 can be set to the

following positions:

screen wiper off.

rotating the ring nut to the

first position activates the

first sensitivity level of the

rain sensor.

rotating the ring nut to the

second position activates the

second sensitivity level of the

rain sensor.

rotating the ring nut to the

third position activates the

first continuous speed level

of the windscreen wipers in

manual mode.

rotating the ring nut to the

fourth position activates the

second continuous speed

level of the windscreen

wipers in manual mode.

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Move the stalk upwards (it only has

unstable positions) to activate the MIST

function. It only operates while the stalk

is held in this position. When released,

the stalk will return to its default

position and the windscreen wiper will be

automatically stopped. This function is

useful to remove small deposits of dust

from the windscreen, or morning dew.
WARNING This function does not

activate the windscreen washer;

windscreen washer fluid will not

therefore be sprayed onto the

windscreen. To spray windscreen washer

fluid onto the windscreen, the washing

function must be used.
With ring in position

or , the

windscreen wiper will automatically

adapt its operating speed to the speed of

the car.
WARNING Windscreen washer

operation is disabled when the outside

temperature is below 3°C: no jet will

come out of the windscreen washer

nozzles and the windscreen wiper blades

will not move.

Rain sensor sensitivity level

Positions

and

correspond also to

sensitivity level 1 and 2 of the rain sensor.

"Smart washing" function

Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel

(unstable position) to activate a washing

cycle.
Hold the stalk pulled to activate

both the windscreen washer jet and

the windscreen wiper with a single

movement, until the stalk is released.

RAIN SENSOR

This is located behind the interior

rear view mirror, in contact with the

windscreen fig. 49 and can detect the

presence of rain and, consequently,

manage the cleaning of the windscreen in

accordance with the amount of water on

the screen.

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The sensor has an adjustment range

which varies progressively from wiper

still (no stroke) when the windscreen is

dry, to wiper at 2nd continuous speed

(fast continuous operation) with intense

rain.

Activation

8) 9)

Turn the ring fig. 48 to position

or

to activate the rain sensor.
Activation of the sensor is signalled by

a flick of the wiper, which indicates that

the command has been acquired.
The variation in sensitivity during rain

sensor operation is also signalled by a

flick of the wiper (command acquired

and implemented). This stroke is also

executed with the windscreen dry.
If the windscreen washer is used with

the rain sensor activated, the normal

washing cycle is performed, after which

the rain sensor resumes its normal

automatic operation.
WARNING Keep the glass in the sensor

area clean.
WARNING With the windscreen wiper
ring turned to the

or

position,

wiping operates automatically and is

disabled when the outside temperature

is below 0°C.

Deactivation

Use ring fig. 48 or turn the ignition device

to STOP.
In the event of malfunction of the rain

sensor whilst it is active, the windscreen

wiper operates intermittently at a speed

consistent with the sensitivity setting of

the rain sensor, regardless of whether

there is rain on the glass, while sensor

failure is indicated on the display.
The sensor continues to operate and it

is possible to set the windscreen wiper
to continuous mode

or . The failure

indication remains for as long as the

sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognise,

and automatically adjust itself in the

presence of the following conditions:

presence of dirt on the controlled

surface (e.g. salt, dirt, etc.)

presence of streaks of water caused

by the worn window wiper blades;

difference between day and night.

23)

REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

Engaging reverse gear with the

windscreen wiper operating activates a

single cycle of the rear window wiper.
Moving the stalk fig. 48 (it only has

unstable positions):

towards the instrument panel

activates the rear window washer

(a brief push activates one washing

cycle, keeping the stalk pushed washes

continuously until the stalk is released);

downwards

(with reverse gear

engaged) this activates/deactivates the

continuous

operation of the rear window

wiper, regardless of the movement of the

windscreen wiper;

downwards

(with reverse gear

not

engaged) this activates/deactivates

intermittent

operation (with actuating

frequency of about 3 seconds) of the

rear window wiper, regardless of the

movement of the windscreen wiper.

WARNING

23)

Make sure the device is turned off

whenever the windscreen glass must be

cleaned.

IMPORTANT

6)

Never use the screen wiper to remove

layers of snow or ice from the windscreen

glass. In such conditions, the windscreen

wiper may be subjected to excessive

stress and the motor cut-out switch, which

prevents operation for a few seconds, may

intervene. If operation is not subsequently

restored, even after restarting the engine,

contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

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7)

Do not operate the windscreen wiper with

the blades lifted from the windscreen.

8)

Do not activate the rain sensor when

washing the car in an automatic car wash.

9)

Make sure the device is switched off if

there is ice on the windscreen glass.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

2)

GAS IDENTIFICATION LABEL

(where provided)
The label fig. 50 is applied onto the front

end of the bonnet.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a month

for about 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at an Alfa

Romeo Dealership before the summer.

IMPORTANT

2)

The system uses R1234yf coolant gas,

which does not pollute the environment in

the event of accidental leakage. Under

no circumstances use R134a and R12

fluids, which are incompatible with the

components of the system.

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AUTOMATIC DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

CONTROLS ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT PANEL

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1. Driver side temperature adjustment knob 2. Left side AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) 3. Left side air

distribution selection button 4. MAX-DEF function activation button (rapid defrosting/demisting); 5. Fan speed adjustment knob

6. Heated rear window on/off button 7. Right side air distribution selection button 8. Right side AUTO function activation button

(automatic operation) 9. Right side temperature adjustment knob 10. SYNC function activation button (set temperature alignment)

left side/passenger side 11. Right side seat heater activation button; (where provided, see "Seats" paragraph) 12. Climate control

compressor on/off button 13. Steering wheel heater activation button; (where provided, see "Steering wheel" paragraph) 14. Left side

seat heater activation button; (where provided, see "Seats" paragraph) 15. Internal air recirculation and automatic operation on/off

button.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

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CONTROLS ON CONNECT SYSTEM DISPLAY

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1. Climate control system on/off graphic button 2. Driver side AUTO function activation graphic button (automatic operation) 3.

Graphic button for turning the climate control system compressor on/off 4. Graphic button for turning internal air recirculation

on/off (three "states" available: “OFF” or "Manual" or "Automatic") 5. Graphic buttons for activating/deactivating the MAX-DEF

function (rapid defrosting/demisting) 6. Heated rear window on/off graphic button 7. Passenger side AUTO function activation

graphic button (automatic operation) 8. Graphic button for activating the SYNC function (alignment of set temperatures) on

driver/passenger side 9. Graphic bar for temperature adjustment on driver side 10. Graphic buttons for air distribution selection on

driver side 11. Graphic bar for adjusting the fan speed 12. Graphic buttons for air distribution selection on passenger side 13. Graphic

bar for temperature adjustment on passenger side

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DESCRIPTION

Air flow to the windscreen

and front side window vents

to demist/defrost them.

Air flow at central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate

the chest and the face during

the hot season.

Air flow to the front and

rear footwell vents. This air

distribution setting heats

the passenger compartment

most quickly, giving a prompt

sensation of warmth.

Air flow distributed between

footwell vents (hotter air) and

central and side dashboard

vents (cooler air). This air

distribution setting is useful

in spring and autumn on

sunny days.

Air flow distributed

between footwell vents and

windscreen and front side

window defrosting/demisting

vents. This distribution

setting allows the passenger

compartment to be warmed

effectively and prevents the

windows from misting.

Air flow distribution

between windscreen

demisting/defrosting

vents and side and central

dashboard vents. This

allows air to be sent to the

windscreen in conditions of

strong sunlight.

Air flow distribution to all

vents on the vehicle.

In AUTO mode, the climate control

system automatically manages the

air distribution. When set manually,

the air distribution is indicated by the

respective symbols on the Connect

system display switching on.

START&STOP EVO

The automatic dual-zone climate control

system manages the Start&Stop Evo

system (engine off and car is at a

standstill) to ensure adequate comfort

inside the car.
In particular, the climate control system

turns off the Start&Stop Evo if:

the climate control system is in AUTO

mode (LED on the button switched

on) and the temperature conditions

inside the car are far from a comfort

temperature;

the climate control system is in LO

maximum cooling;

the climate control system is in the

MAX-DEF status.
When the Start&Stop Evo system is

active (engine off and car stationary),

the climate control system will request

restarting of the engine if the inside

temperature conditions rapidly

deteriorate (or if the user requests

maximum cooling – LO – or quick

demisting – MAX-DEF).
With Start&Stop Evo function on

(engine off and car stopped), the flow is

reduced as much as possible, to keep the

compartment comfort conditions for

longer.
The electronic climate control system

control unit attempts to manage the

decreased comfort caused by stopping

the engine as far as possible (switching

off the compressor and engine coolant

pump). However, it is possible to give

priority to the climate control system

by switching off the Start&Stop Evo by
pressing the

button located on the

dashboard controls to the left of the

steering wheel.
In particularly severe climate conditions

it is recommended to limit the use of the

Start&Stop Evo system to prevent the

compressor from continuously switching

on and off, with consequent rapid misting

of the windows and accumulation of