Alfa Romeo Stelvio MCA (2023 year). Manual in english

SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY

Red Symbols

Symbol

What it means

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The symbol appears if the engine oil pressure is low.

12)

If it turns on temporarily or flashes (for about 5 seconds), check the oil level by following the corresponding procedure

(see the description in the "Checking levels" chapter in the "Maintenance and care" section) and top up to the correct

level if necessary.
If the symbol appears continuously, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked.
WARNING

IF THE SYMBOL TURNS ON CONTINUOUSLY

: Do not use the car until the failure has been solved. When the

symbol turns on, it does not indicate the amount of oil in the engine: the oil level can be checked on the display upon

entering the vehicle and also by activating the "Oil level" function on the Alfa Connect system.

INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The symbol switches on to indicates a low engine coolant level condition. Top up the oil as soon as possible to restore

the correct level in the sump (see "Engine compartment - Checking the levels" chapter in the "Maintenance and care"

section for information on the quantity to be top up).
You may carry out this operation on your own, using a suitable type of oil, as prescribed by Alfa Romeo (see the "Fluids

and lubricants" chapter in the "Technical specifications" section for detailed information).

Quadrifoglio version

: the level must also be checked using the dipstick under the bonnet (see the "Servicing and care”

section).

OIL OVER MAXIMUM LEVEL
If the symbol switches on, it indicates an excessive engine coolant level condition.
Go to an Alfa Romeo dealership as soon as possible to have the correct level restored. Run the engine under 3000 rpm

during this time.

SEAT BELTS REMINDER
The symbol appears fixed if the car is stationary and the seat belt of the driver, front passenger or rear passengers is

not fastened with an occupant in the seat.
The symbol flashes and an acoustic warning will sound if the car is in motion and the seat belt of the driver, front

passenger or rear passengers is not correctly fastened with an occupant in the seat. In this case, fasten the seat belt.

CarManuals2.com

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbol

What it means

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
The symbol lights up when the engine has overheated.

In normal driving conditions

: stop the car, switch off the engine and check that the water level in the reservoir is not

below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with

coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself. Also check visually for any

fluid leaks. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if the symbol appears on the display when the engine is started again.

If the car is used under demanding conditions (e.g. in high-performance driving):

slow down and, if the warning light

stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine running and slightly accelerated to further favour the

coolant circulation. Then stop the engine. Check that the coolant level is correct as described above.
WARNING Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes

before switching it off.

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
The symbol appears in the case of engine oil overheating.

13)

BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol appears when the bonnet is not properly shut. Instead of the tachometer, a pop-up screen appears

highlighting the bonnet in red. A buzzer is heard when the bonnet is open and the car is moving.
Close the bonnet properly.

TAILGATE NOT COMPLETELY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the tailgate is not properly shut. A pop-up screen appears highlighting the tailgate in red

instead of the tachometer dial. A buzzer is heard when the tailgate is open and the car is moving.
Close the tailgate correctly.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol appears, together with an acoustic warning, to indicate that the automatic transmission is faulty. Contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

14) 15)

ALFA™ SYSTEM STEERING TORQUE (AST) FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol, along with a message signals a failure in the AST system ("Alfa™ Steering Torque")

automatic steering correction system). Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

CarManuals2.com

Symbol

What it means

BRAKE DISC TEMPERATURE
When the symbol appears, it indicates an excessive temperature of the brake discs. Let the braking system cool down

by reducing the speed.

DAA (Driver Attention Assist) SYSTEM ACTIVATION (where provided)
The symbol appears on the instrument panel display when the DAA (Driver Attention Assist) system is activated. The

system, after estimating the driver’s drowsiness level, through specific events, suggests to the driver to stop for a

break, because continuing driving is risky. Stop to pause while driving, pulling the car over in safe conditions.

IMPORTANT

12)

If the symbol

switches on while driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

13)

If the symbol switches on while driving, stop the car and the engine immediately.

14)

Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the transmission, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with

hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.

15)

During normal use, the symbol may turn on when the gear lever is in an intermediate position between two gears for around ten seconds: the

symbol will turn off when the gear lever is engaged correctly. If the problem persists, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

Amber symbols

Symbol

What it means

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)

TPMS failure

If a TPMS failure is detected, the symbol flashes for about 75 seconds and then stays on fixed.
WARNING Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop the car, avoiding

sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using the dedicated The Tyre Repair Kit is and contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

CarManuals2.com

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbol

What it means

Low tyre pressure

The symbol appears to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure

loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tyre duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the indications corresponding to

each tyre in sequence.
In any situation in which the message on the display is "See manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer to the contents of the

"Wheels" chapter in the "Technical specifications" SECTION, strictly complying with the indications that you find there.

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT

Engine Immobilizer system failure

The symbol appears to report a failure of the Engine Immobilizer system. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

Break-in attempt

The symbol appears when moving the ignition device to MAR, to indicate a possible break-in attempt detected by the

alarm system.

Electronic key not recognised

The symbol appears when the engine is started and the electronic key is not recognised by the system. Contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

Alarm system failure

This symbol appears to report an alarm system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

PARK SENSORS SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a fault or unavailability of the Park Sensors system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked.

SPEED LIMITER DEVICE FAILURE
While driving, if the symbol switches on, it signals a fault in the Speed Limiter device. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION
The symbol appears if the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
For the fuel cut-off system re-activation procedure, see the "Fuel cut-off system" chapter in the "In an emergency"

section. If it is not possible to restore the fuel supply, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

CarManuals2.com

Symbol

What it means

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD (where provided)
The symbol appears when the outside temperature is below or equal to 37.4°F (3°C).
The symbol disappears when the outside temperature is equal to 74.8°F (6°C).
WARNING In the event of external temperature sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are replaced by

dashes.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol appears in the event of engine oil level sensor failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible to have the failure eliminated.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol appears to signal an engine oil level sensor failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible

to have the failure eliminated.

RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol appears in the event of a rain sensor failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

START&STOP EVO SYSTEM FAILURE (where provided)
This symbol appears to indicate a Start&Stop Evo system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

REAR FOG LIGHT
The symbol appears when the rear fog light is activated.

KEYLESS START SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a Keyless Start system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears in case of a fuel cut-off system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

BRAKE PADS WEAR
The symbol appears when the brake pads have reached their wear limit. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.
WARNING Always use genuine parts or equivalents because the Integrated Brake System (IBS) system could detect

anomalies.

CarManuals2.com

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbol

What it means

CARBO-CERAMIC BRAKE (CCB) DISC WEAR (where provided)
The symbol appears when the carbon ceramic brake discs (CCB) have reached the limit of wear. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible.

34)

FUEL RESERVE / LIMITED RANGE
The symbol appears when a few litres of fuel are left in the tank.

16)

GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE (Diesel versions)
If the symbol flashes, it indicates a fault in the glow plug preheating system.
In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

AFS (Adaptive Frontlight System) FAILURE
The symbol is displayed to signal the failure of the automatic dipped beam/adaptive headlight system (matrix) and/or

the momentary disabling of the camera. If the indication persists, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol appears to report a failure of the automatic main beam headlights. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as

soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING
The symbol appears in the event of automatic transmission overheating, after particularly demanding use. In this case

an engine performance limitation is carried out. With engine off or at idle speed, wait until the symbol switches off.

DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol appears in the event of dusk sensor failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears in the event of a BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership

as soon as possible.

CarManuals2.com

Symbol

What it means

(left-hand drive versions)

(right-hand drive versions)

SHOCK ABSORBER FAILURE (ADC) (where provided)
The symbol appears while driving to indicate a fault in the suspension system. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to

have the system checked.

(left-hand drive versions)

(right-hand drive versions)

SUSPENSION CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT (where provided)
With “Race” mode active, the car suspension is set to “Stiff” by default.
Pressing the

button returns the suspension to “Automatic” mode: the symbol appears on the instrument panel

display to indicate that this mode has been activated.

(left-hand drive versions)

(right-hand drive versions)

SOFT SUSPENSION CALIBRATION INSERTION (where provided)
The system appears when the most comfortable suspension setting is activated.

DIPPED BEAM AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FAILURE
The symbol appears in the case of failure of the automatic dipped beam headlights alignment. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible.

WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel versions)
The symbol appears constantly while driving, along to indicate the presence of water in the diesel filter.

17)

LPG FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE (where provided)
The symbol appears in the event of fuel level sensor failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

CarManuals2.com

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbol

What it means

DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (where provided)

Diesel versions

: the symbol is shown on the display. The symbol is displayed for 3 minute cycles and intervals of 5

seconds until oil is changed. The symbol is displayed until the problem is solved.

Petrol versions

: the symbol appears and then is not displayed when the display cycle is completed.

WARNING After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will continue to switch on as described

above until the oil is changed.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault on the car, rather it simply reports that it is now

necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the car. The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated by

using the car for short drives, preventing the engine from reaching operating temperature. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible.

18) 16)

FUEL FILLER CAP NOT CLOSED (where provided)
The symbol appears if the fuel tank cap is open or not properly closed. Tighten the cap properly.

EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a failure in the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking lights / side

lights / trailer direction indicators (where provided) / trailer lights (where provided) / direction indicators / rear fog

light / reversing light / brake lights / LED headlights.
The anomaly may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection. In

this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

ACC (Active Cruise Control) FAILURE (where provided)
The symbol appears to signal a fault in the ACC (Active Cruise Control) system. In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible.

CarManuals2.com

Symbol

What it means

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) CLEANING in progress
(Diesel versions with DPF only)
The symbol appears constantly to indicate that the DPF system needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants (particulate)

through the regeneration process.

The symbol stays off during the entire DPF regeneration and appears only when

driving conditions require the driver to be notified.

The symbol does not appear during every DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions require that the driver

is notified. To turn off the symbol, keep the car in motion until the regeneration process is over. The process normally

takes about 15 minutes. Optimal conditions for completing the process are achieved by travelling at 37 mph (60 km/h)

with engine speed above 2000 rpm.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate a defect of the car and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.

WARNING Failure to follow the procedure provided for when the symbol comes on for a mileage equal to or greater
than 18 miles (30 km) or for a cumulative time equal to or greater than 2 hours), may result in the warning light
coming on with consequent damage to the DPF device. Remember that if the warning light

is on, it is necessary

to go to the Alfa Romeo Dealership to restore the correct function of the DPF.

19)

GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) CLEANING in progress
(petrol versions only with GPF) (where provided)
The symbol appears constantly to indicate that the GPF system needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants (particulate)

through the regeneration process.
The symbol does not appear during every GPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions require that the driver is

notified.
To turn off the symbol, keep the car in motion until the regeneration process is over. The optimal conditions for

completing the process are achieved by varying the speed of the car (press and release the accelerator pedal).
Hold a speed faster than 37 mph (60 km/h), on extra-urban roads, with the engine running fastener than 2000 rpm, until

the symbol and the message disappear from the display.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate a fault and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.

GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) FAILURE

(petrol versions only with GPF) (where provided)

The symbol lights up fixed, together with the

warning light in case of failure of the GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter).

In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

CarManuals2.com

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbol

What it means

LOW AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE LEVEL WARNING (diesel versions only)
The AdBlue® Diesel Emissions Additive (UREA) low level symbol appears when the AdBlue® (UREA) level is low.
A warning and a message indicating the need to top up AdBlue® (UREA) also appear on the display.
The symbol stays on until the tank is topped up with at least 1.11 UK gal (5 litres) of AdBlue® (UREA).
A message will appear permanently on the instrument panel and an acoustic tone will be heard when there is about 125

miles (200 km) of range left. A specific message will appear on the instrument panel display when there are 0 miles

(0 km) of range left. It will no longer be possible to restart the engine after it has been stopped. It will be possible to

restart the engine after pouring at least 1.11 UK gal (5 litres) of AdBlue® (UREA) into the tank.
Top up the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with at least 1.11 UK gal (5 litres) of AdBlue® (UREA).
If the top-up was done with a range of 0 mi (0 km left in the AdBlue® (UREA) tank equal to 0 mi (0 km), you may need to

wait 2 minutes before starting the engine.
If you do not top up, a dedicated message will appear on the instrument panel display whenever a certain threshold is

reached until it will no longer be possible to start the engine.

BRAKE PEDAL (where provided)
This symbol turns on to indicate that the brake pedal must be pressed to enable reversing.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ACTIVATION
The symbol appears if the ABS system intervenes.

LOW WINDSCREEN WASHING FLUID LEVEL
The symbol appears for some seconds to indicate that the level of the windscreen washing fluid is low.
Refill the liquid: to do this, see the "Checking levels" chapter in the "Maintenance and care" section. Always use liquid

with the features indicated in the "Fluids and lubricants" chapter in the "Technical specifications" section.

WINDSCREEN WIPER FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a windscreen wiper failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

HAS (Highway Assist) SYSTEM / TJA (Traffic Jam Assist) SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears in case of HAS (Highway Assist) or TJA (Traffic Jam Assist) system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

CarManuals2.com

Symbol

What it means

LDW (Lane Departure Warning) FAILURE
The symbol appears in the event of a failure in the LDW (Lane Departure Warning system). Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible.

LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears in the event of a failure in the LKA (Lane Keeping Assist system). Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible.

DAA (Driver Attention Assist) SYSTEM FAILURE (where provided)
The symbol appears in the event of a DAA (Driver Attention Assist) system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership

as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

ELECTRIC TOW HOOK FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate an electric towing hook extraction/closing system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

TRAILER LIGHT CONTROL UNIT FAILURE
The symbol appears to warn of failure in the control unit that manages the trailer lights. Check that the trailer light

is correctly connected to the socket. If the fault persists the next time you start the engine, contact the Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as possible to have the system checked.

GENERIC FAILURE
If this symbol appears to indicates information and failures. The accompanying messages on the display describe the

fault.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
This symbol appears to indicate a dynamic traction control system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon

as possible to have the failure eliminated.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE
This symbol appears to report an all-wheel drive system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible

to have the failure eliminated.

CarManuals2.com

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbol

What it means

TEMPORARY ALL-WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE (where provided)
The symbol appears to indicate that the AWD dynamic traction control system is temporarily deactivated to prevent

damage because of high engine load. The traction system will work in RWD mode in this case.
Until the symbol appears on the display, reduce the load to allow the system to cool down. The AWD system will

resume normal operation when the symbol disappears from the display.

TAILGATE ELECTRIC OPENING/CLOSING FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a tailgate electric opening/closing system failure. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership

as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

WARNING

34)

It is recommended to use only original or equivalent, bench-tested spare pads in order to ensure the original performance of the braking

system.

IMPORTANT

16)

If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes while driving, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

17)

The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the

symbol is displayed (along with a message in the display) contact a Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above

indications come on immediately after refuelling, water has probably been introduced into the tank: turn the engine off immediately and contact an

Alfa Romeo Dealership.

18)

Degraded engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the warning light

comes on, and never more than 500 km after it first

comes on. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty.

Remember that when this warning

light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes it does not mean that you need to top up the engine oil

19)

Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The

engine can be stopped even if the DPF warning light is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature

deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the

instructions above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.

CarManuals2.com

Green Symbols

Symbol

What it means

SIDE LIGHTS
The symbol appears when the side lights are activated.

"Follow me" function engaged

This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition device was placed in STOP

position ("Follow me").

AUTOMATIC DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol appears when the automatic dipped beam headlights are activated.

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol appears when the dipped beam headlights are activated.

START&STOP EVO SYSTEM INTERVENTION (where provided)
The symbol appears in the case of Start&Stop Evo system (engine off) intervention. Restarting the engine, the

warning light switches off.

CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION
The symbol is displayed the Cruise Control device is activated.

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ACTIVATION
The symbol is displayed the Active Cruise Control device is activated.

SPEED LIMITER ACTIVATION
The symbol appears when the Speed Limiter device is activated.

HDC (Hill Descent Control) SYSTEM
The symbol appears if the HDC (Hill Descent Control) system intervenes.

CarManuals2.com

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Blue symbols

Symbol

What it means

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol appears when the automatic main beam headlights are activated.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol appears when the main beam headlights are activated.

White symbols

Symbol

What it means

AUTOMATIC DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS LIT
The symbol appears when the main beam headlights are activated.

AUTOMATIC DIM HIGH BEAMS LIT
The symbol appears when the automatic main beam headlights are activated.

HDC (Hill Descent Control) SYSTEM ENABLING
The symbol is displayed to indicate that HDC (Hill Descent Control) is enabled.

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR (where provided)
The symbols appear on the display to alert the driver to the need to shift up or down. The single arrow indicates to

shift up or down one gear, the double arrow to shift two gears.

Lane Keeping Assist symbols

Display

Miniature

Description

Sensor not available

CarManuals2.com

Display

Miniature

Description

Active system

System active: only one sideline detected
NOTE The symbol shown is an example: the detected side line is displayed white and the undetected

one is grey.

Car close to the side line
NOTE The symbol shown is an example: the side line the car is approaching is displayed yellow and

the other is white (if detected) or grey (if not detected).

The car crossed the side line.
NOTE The symbol shown is an example: the side line the car is approaching is displayed in flashing

yellow and red and the other in white (if detected) or grey (if not detected).

Lane Departure Warning symbols

Miniature

Description

Sensor not available
or
Car travelling under the set speed limit or side line not detected by the front camera.

System active: both side lines detected

System active: only one sideline detected
NOTE The symbol shown is an example: the detected side line is displayed white and the undetected one is grey.

Car close to the side line
NOTE The symbol shown is an example: the side line the car is approaching is displayed yellow and the other is white (if

detected) or grey (if not detected). The yellow line will flash on the display.

The car crossed the side line.
NOTE The symbol shown is an example: the side line the car is approaching is displayed in flashing yellow and red and the

other in white (if detected) or grey (if not detected).

CarManuals2.com

EOBD SYSTEM (European On

Board Diagnosis)

(where provided)

OPERATION

The EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis

system) carries out a continuous

diagnosis of the components of the car

related to emissions.
It also turns on the

warning light on the

instrument panel to alert the driver when

these components are no longer in peak

condition (see the “Warning lights and

messages” chapter in this section).
The aim of the EOBD system (European

On Board Diagnosis) is to:

monitor system efficiency;
indicate an increase in emissions;
indicate the need to replace damaged

components.
The car also has a connector, which

can interface with appropriate tools,

that makes it possible to read the error

codes stored in the electronic control

units together with a series of specific

parameters for engine operation and

diagnosis. This check can also be carried

out by the traffic police.
WARNING After eliminating a fault, to

check the system completely, the Alfa

Romeo Dealership is obliged to run tests

and, if necessary, road tests which may

also require a long journey.

CarManuals2.com

SAFETY

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS

The car may be equipped with the

following active safety devices:

ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes);
DTC (Drive Train Control);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
TC (Traction Control);
PBA (Panic Brake Assist);
HSA (Hill Start Assist);
AST (Alfa™ Steering Torque);
HDC (Hill Discent Control).

For the operation of the systems, see the

following pages.

ABS

(Anti-lock Braking System)

This system, which is an integral part

of the braking system, prevents one or

more wheels from locking and slipping in

all road surface conditions, irrespective

of the intensity of the braking action,

ensuring that the car can be controlled

even during emergency braking and

optimising stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking

when the wheels are about to lock,

typically in emergency braking or

low-grip conditions, when locking may be

more frequent.
The system also improves control and

stability of the car when braking on a

surface where the grip of the left and

right wheels varies, or on corners.

The Electronic Braking Force

Distribution (EBD) system completes the

system allowing the brake force to be

distributed between the front and rear

wheels.

System intervention

The ABS equipped on this car is provided

with the "Brake by wire" (Integrated

Brake System - IBS) function. With this

system, the brake pedal command

given by pressing the brake pedal is

not transmitted hydraulically but

electronically, therefore, the light

pulsation that could be felt on the pedal

with the traditional system is no longer

perceptible.

35) 36) 37) 38) 39) 40)

DTC (Drive Train Control) SYSTEM

(where provided)
Some versions of this car are equipped

with an all-wheel drive system (AWD),

activated on request, which offers an

optimal drive for countless driving

conditions and road surfaces. The

system reduces the slipping of the

tyres to a minimum, automatically

redistributing the torque to the front and

rear wheels, as needed.
To maximise fuel savings, the car with

AWD automatically passes to rear-

wheel drive (RWD) when the road and

environmental conditions are such that

they would not cause the tyres to slip.

When the road and environmental

conditions require better traction, the

car automatically goes to AWD mode.

41)

WARNING If the system failure symbol

switches on, after starting the engine

or while driving, it means that the

AWD system is not working properly.

If the warning message activates

frequently, it is recommended to carry

out maintenance operations.

42)

ESC SYSTEM

(Electronic Stability Control)

The ESC system improves the directional

control and stability of the car in various

driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the car’s

understeer and oversteer, distributing

the brake force on the appropriate

wheels. The torque supplied by the

engine can also be reduced in order to

maintain control of the car.
The ESC system uses sensors installed

on the car to determine the trajectory

that the driver intends to follow and

compares it with the car’s effective

trajectory. When the real trajectory

deviates from the desired trajectory, the

ESC system intervenes to counter the

car’s understeer or oversteer.

CarManuals2.com

Oversteer

: occurs when the car is

turning more than it should according to

the angle of the steering wheel.

Understeer

: occurs when the car is

turning less than it should according to

the angle of the steering wheel.

System intervention

The intervention of the system is

indicated by the flashing of the ESC

warning light on the instrument panel, to

inform the driver that the car stability

and grip are critical.

43) 44) 45) 46) 47)

Deactivating the system

The ESC system deactivates

automatically when using RACE driving

mode (where provided).

TC (Traction Control) SYSTEM

The system automatically operates in

the event of slipping, loss of grip on wet

roads (aquaplaning) and acceleration on

slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc. on one

or both drive wheels. Depending on the

slipping conditions, two different control

systems are activated:

if the slipping involves both drive

wheels

, the system intervenes, reducing

the power transmitted by the engine;

if the slipping only involves one of the

drive wheels

, the BLD (Brake Limited

Differential) function is activated,

automatically braking the wheel which is

slipping (the behaviour of a self-locking

differential is simulated). This will

increase the drive torque transferred to

the wheel that is not slipping.

System intervention

The intervention of the system is

indicated by the flashing of the ESC

warning light on the instrument panel, to

inform the driver that the car stability

and grip are critical.

48) 49) 50) 51) 52)

PBA (Panic Brake Assist) SYSTEM

The PBA system is designed to improve

the car’s braking capacity during

emergency braking.
The system detects emergency braking

by monitoring the speed and force with

which the brake pedal is pressed, and

consequently applies the optimal brake

pressure. This can reduce the braking

distance: the PBA system therefore

complements the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the PBA

system is obtained by pressing the brake

pedal very quickly. In addition, the brake

pedal should be pressed continuously

during braking, avoiding intermittent

presses, to get the most out of the

system. Do not reduce pressure on the

brake pedal until braking is no longer

necessary.

The PBA system is deactivated when the

brake pedal is released.

53) 54) 55)

HSA (Hill Start Assist) SYSTEM

This is an integral part of the ESC system

and facilitates starting on slopes,

activating automatically in the following

cases:

uphill

: car stationary on a road with a

gradient higher than 5%, engine running,

brake pressed and transmission in

neutral or gear other than reverse

engaged;

downhill

: car stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%, engine

running, brake pressed and reverse gear

engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system

control unit maintains the braking

pressure on the wheels until the drive

torque necessary for starting is reached,

or in any case for a maximum of 2

seconds, allowing your right foot to be

moved easily from the brake pedal to the

accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,

without starting, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually

releasing the braking pressure.
During this release stage, the typical

mechanical brake release noise can be

heard, indicating that the car is about to

move.

CarManuals2.com

SAFETY

56) 57)

AST (Alfa™ Steering Torque) SYSTEM

58)

The AST function integrates the ESC

system with the electric power steering

to increase the safety level of the whole

car.
In critical situations (braking on surfaces

with different grip conditions), through

the AST function, the ESC system

controls the steering to implement an

additional torque contribution on the

steering wheel, to suggest the most

correct manoeuvre to the driver.
The coordinated action of the brakes

and steering increases the sensation of

safety and control of the car.

HDC (Hill Descent Control) SYSTEM

(where provided)
On cars equipped in this way, this

function is an integral part of the ESC

system and is aimed at keeping the car

at a constant speed during a descent,

operating autonomously and in different

ways on the brakes.
In this way the vehicle stability and

completely safe driving are guaranteed,

above all in poor grip conditions and

steep descents.

The system has three different modes:

Off

: the system is deactivated;

Enabled

: the system is enabled and

ready to intervene when the activation

conditions are met;

Active

: the system actively controls

the car speed.

Enabling the system

To enable the system, press the button
fig. 105.

105

07146V0021EM

The system is enabled if the car speed

is below 20 mph (30 km/h). The system

stays enabled until the car speed reaches

37 mph (60 km/h): the system is disabled

at faster speed.
System activation is indicated by the
white

icon on the display fig. 106

turning on fixed.

106

05036S0184EM

System Activation

Once enabled, the HDC system will

activate automatically if the car is driven

downhill on a steep slope, higher than

8%.
The speed set for the HDC system can be
adjusted using the SET stalk fig. 107 (in

the range from 1.25 mph to 20 mph (from

2 km/h to 30 km/h).
Once the desired speed has been

reached, release the SET stalk and the

HDC system will maintain the set speed.
It is also possible to reduce the set speed

with the brake pedal. The system will

acquire the current speed when the pedal

is released as the reference.

CarManuals2.com

107

07146V0022EM

If the car speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),

but remains below 37 mph (60 km/h) and

the accelerator pedal is released, as soon

as the car gets close to the set speed, the

HDC system will brake to bring the car to

the set speed.
The driver can cancel HDC system

intervention at any time by pressing the

accelerator pedal.

Deactivating the system

The HDC system is deactivated, but

remains available, if one of the following

conditions is met:

the car is on a descent with insufficient

gradient, below 8%, or a level surface, or

is going uphill;

P (Park) mode is engaged.

Disabling the system

59)

The system is disabled if one of the

following conditions is met:

button fig. 105 pressed;
Cruise Control / Active Cruise Control

is activated.

37 mph (60 km/h) is exceeded.

System deactivation is shown by the icon

on the display turning off.

WARNING

35)

For maximum efficiency of the braking

system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km

(310 miles) is required: during this period it

is advisable to avoid sharp, repeated and

prolonged braking.

36)

If the ABS intervenes, this indicates that

the grip of the tyres on the road is nearing

its limit: you must slow down to a speed

compatible with the available grip.

37)

The ABS cannot overrule the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase the grip

available according to the condition of the

road.

38)

The ABS cannot prevent accidents,

including those due to excessive speed on

corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or

aquaplaning.

39)

The capability of the ABS must never

be tested irresponsibly and dangerously,

in such a way as to compromise personal

safety and the safety of others.

40)

For the correct operation of the ABS,

the tyres must of necessity be the same

make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and dimensions.

41)

There may be a brief delay in shifting to

AWD mode after a tyre slipping event.

42)

When a DTC system failure symbol

appears, the driver must be aware of the

different driving reaction and therefore
reduce the speed The symbol

warns the

driver not to drive in areas that require four-

wheel drive or on snow-covered roads.

43)

The ESC system cannot alter the

natural laws of physics, and cannot increase

grip, which depends on the condition of the

road.

44)

The ESC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to excessive

speed on corners, driving on low-grip

surfaces or aquaplaning.

45)

The capability of the ESC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the safety

of others.

46)

For the correct operation of the ESC

system, the tyres must necessarily be of the

same make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and size.

47)

ESC performance features must not

induce the driver to take unnecessary or

unwarranted risks. Your driving style must

always be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

48)

For the correct operation of the TC

system, the tyres must of necessity be the

same make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and dimensions.

49)

TC performance features must not

induce the driver to take unnecessary or

CarManuals2.com

SAFETY

unwarranted risks. Your driving style must

always be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

50)

The TC system cannot overrule the

natural laws of physics, and cannot increase

the grip available according to the condition

of the road.

51)

The TC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to excessive

speed on corners, driving on low-grip

surfaces or aquaplaning.

52)

The capability of the TC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the safety

of others.

53)

The PBA system cannot overrule the

natural laws of physics, and cannot increase

the grip available according to the condition

of the road.

54)

The PBA system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to excessive

speed on corners, driving on low-grip

surfaces or aquaplaning.

55)

The capability of the PBA system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise the safety of the driver, the

other occupants of the car or any other road

user.

56)

The HSA system is not a parking brake;

therefore, never leave the car without

having engaged the electric parking brake,

turned the engine off and engaged first

gear, so that it is parked in safe conditions

(for further information, see the "Parking"

chapter in the "Starting and driving"

section).

57)

There may be situations on small

gradients (less than 8%), with vehicle laden,

in which the Hill Start Assist system may not

activate, causing a slight reversing motion

and increasing the risk of collision with

another vehicle or object. The driver is, in

any case, responsible for safe driving.

58)

The AST system is an aid for driving and

does not relieve the driver of responsibility

for driving the car.

59)

The performance of a car with HDC

must never be tested in imprudent or

dangerous ways, with the possibility of

putting the safety of the driver or other

people at risk.

DRIVING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

The car can feature the following driving

assistance systems:

BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring)
ABSA (Active Blind Spot Assist)
FCW (Forward Collision Warning)
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System)

DAA (Driver Attention Assist)

For the operation of the BSM / ABSA

/ FCW / TPMS / DAA systems, see the

following pages.
The car may also be fitted with the

following driving assistance systems:

LDW (Lane Departure Warning)

LKA (Lane Keeping Assist)
HAS (Highway Assist)
TJA (Traffic Jam Assist)
ACC (Active Cruise Control)
ISC (Intelligent Speed Control)
TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition)

For the operation of the LDW / LKA /

HAS / TJA / ACC / ISC / TSR systems, see

the "Starting and driving" section.

60) 61)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) SYSTEM

(where provided)
The BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) system

uses two radar sensors, located in the

rear bumper (one for each side - see
fig. 108), to detect the presence of cars

(cars, trucks, motorbikes, etc.) in the rear

side blind spots of your car.

108

9490107

The system warns the driver about the

presence of vehicles in the detection

area by lighting up, on the relevant side,

the warning light located on the door

CarManuals2.com

mirror fig. 109 and, where provided, by

means of an acoustic warning (if the

respective item is programmed on the

Connect system).
The default setting is “Sound and

Display”.

109

9490117

When the engine is started the warning

light turns on to signal the driver that the

system is active.

Activation / deactivation

The system can be

activated/deactivated using the "Driver

Assistance" menu and then selecting

"Safety" on the Connect system.

Sensors

62)

The sensors are activated when any

forward gear is engaged at a speed

equal to or higher than 10 km/h, or when

reverse gear is engaged.

The sensors are temporarily deactivated

when the car is stationary and the P

(Park) mode active.
The detection area of the system covers

about a lane on both sides of the car

(around 10 ft / 3 metres).
This area begins from the door mirror

and extends for about 20 ft (6 metres)

towards the rear part of the car.
When the sensors are active the system

monitors the detection areas on both

sides of the car and warns the driver

about the possible presence of cars in

these areas.
While driving, the system monitors

the detection area in three different

situations:

when you are being overtaken by a

vehicle;

when you are overtaking a vehicle;
when a vehicle approaches from the

side;
to check whether it is necessary to send

a signal to the driver on both sides.

Warnings

The system does not signal the presence

of fixed object (e.g. safety barriers,

poles, walls, etc.). However, in some

circumstances, the system may activate

in the presence of these objects. This

behaviour is normal and does not

indicate a system malfunction.

The system does not warn the driver

about the presence of cars coming from

the opposite direction, in the adjacent

lanes.
If a trailer is hitched to the car, the

system automatically deactivates.
For the system to operate correctly,

the rear bumper area where the radar

sensors are located must stay free from

snow, ice and dirt gathered from the road

surface.
Do not cover the rear bumper area where

the radar sensors are located with any

object (e.g. adhesives, bike rack, etc.).
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you

wish to install the tow hook, you need to

deactivate the system via the Connect

system. To access the function, on the

main menu select the following items in

sequence: "Settings", "Safety" and "Blind

Spot Alert".

Rear view

The system detects vehicles

approaching from the rear of the car

on both sides and entering the rear

detection area with a difference in speed

of less than approximately 25 mph

(40 km/h) with respect to your car.

Overtaking vehicles

If another vehicle is overtaken slowly

(with a difference in speed of less than

about 15.5 mph / 25 km/h) and this stays

in the blind spot for about 1.5 seconds,

CarManuals2.com

SAFETY

100

the warning light on the door mirror of

the corresponding side lights up.
If the difference in speed between the

two vehicles is greater than about

15.5 mph (25 km/h), the warning light does

not light up.

RCP (Rear Cross Path detection)

This function helps the driver during

reverse manoeuvres in the case of

reduced visibility.
The RCP function the rear detection

areas on both sides of the car, to detect

objects moving towards the sides of the

car at a minimum speed between about

0.6 mph (1 km/h) and 2 mph (3 km/h) and

objects moving at a maximum speed of

22 mph (35 km/h), as generally happens in

parking areas.
The function activation is signalled to the

driver by a visual and acoustic warning.
WARNING If the sensors are covered

by obstacles or cars, the system will not

warn the driver.

Operating Mode

The system may be

activated/deactivated via the Connect

system. On the main menu select the

following items in sequence: "Settings",

"Safety" and "Blind Spot Alert".

"Blind Spot Alert", "Visual" mode

When the system is enabled and

presence of a vehicle in the blind spot is

detected, a visual warning is sent to the

concerned door mirror on the side of the

detected object.
The visual warning on the mirror will blink

if the driver switches on the direction

indicators to indicate the intention to

change lane in the direction of the

detected object.
The warning will be fixed if the driver

stays on the same lane.

"Blind Spot Alert" function

deactivation

When the function is deactivated ("Blind

Spot Alert" mode at "OFF"), the BSM

or RCP systems will not emit neither

acoustic nor visual warnings.
The BSM system will store the operating

mode running when the engine was

switched off. Each time the car is started

the previously stored mode will be

recalled and used.

ABSA (Active Blind Spot Assist)

SYSTEM

(where provided)

63) 64) 65)

It is a driving assistance system able to

avoid/limit lateral collisions with cars

coming from adjacent lanes by changing

the trajectory of the vehicle with the aim

of keeping it in the detected lane.
If the direction indicator on the

corresponding side is switched on, the

system alerts you of the presence of

vehicles in the detection area by flashing
the light on the door mirror fig. 110 on the

corresponding side. Acoustic warnings

and/or steering wheel vibrations and/or

counter-steering torque on the steering

wheel may be applied according to

the corresponding settings set in the

"Driver Assistance" menu on the Connect

system.
When the engine is started, the warning

light turns on to indicate to the driver

that the system is active (the warning

light comes on if the system is activated

through the Connect system menu).

110

9490117

Sensors

The system uses two radar sensors,

located in the rear bumper (one for each
side - see fig. 111) to detect the presence

of vehicles (cars, trucks, motorbikes,

etc.) in the rear side blind spots of the

car.

CarManuals2.com

101

The sensors are activated when any

forward gear is engaged at a speed equal

to or higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), or

when reverse gear is engaged.
The sensors are temporarily deactivated

when the car is stationary and the P

(Park) mode active.
The detection area of the system covers

about a lane on both sides of the car

(around 10 ft / 3 metres). This area begins

from the door mirror and extends for

about 20 ft (6 metres) towards the rear

part of the car.

111

9490107

While driving, the system monitors

the detection area in three different

situations:

when you are being overtaken by a

vehicle;

when you are overtaking a vehicle;
when a vehicle approaches from the

side;

to check if it is necessary to intervene in

order to keep the vehicle inside the lane

on both sides.

Activation / deactivation

The system can be

activated/deactivated by using the

"Driver Assistance" menu on the Connect

system selecting signal type, strength

levels and sensitivity.

System intervention

The system intervenes in the following

conditions:

the direction indicators have been

turned on;

there is a vehicle in the adjacent

lane on the same side of the direction

indicator (blind spot area);

lane lines are correctly detected;
the driver tries to change lane

intentionally.
If the system detects the presence of

a vehicle in the other lane, it applies a

torque on the steering wheel (if it has

been set through the "Settings" menu of

the Connect system), in order to warn the

driver of the need to keep the car inside

the lane and thus avoid collisions with

other vehicles.
The application of torque is however only

available with a car speed from 40 mph

to 110 mph (60 km/h to 180 km/h).

The visual, auditory and vibration

indications are only available with a car

speed from 6 mph to 110 mph (10 km/h to

180 km/h).
The application of torque, as well as of

the vibration, is suppressed/inhibited if:

the torque given by the driver to the

steering wheel is high;

lateral acceleration is high;
the trailer is connected to the correct

control module;

at least one hand is not detected on

the steering wheel for longer than a

specific time.

System availability

Particularly sporty driving of the car, or

driving on the marking line, will prevent

the system from operating correctly.
When the stability and braking systems

(FCW, ESC, ABS) intervene, they prevent

the ABSA system from operating.
Changing lanes without activating the

direction indicator disables the system

for a certain period of time.
The road must also comply with some

characteristics, such as maximum-

minimum width, it must be provided with

a lane clearly delimited by two marker

lines and, only in specific cases and for a

limited period of time, by lane with single

marker line.

CarManuals2.com

SAFETY

102

NOTE "Lane lines demarcations" mean

the limits with painted lines.

Hands presence on the steering wheel

detection

The system is able to detect the

presence of the driver's hands on the

steering wheel.

if the driver has not yet returned his or

her hands to the steering wheel for a few

seconds, a dedicated screen will appear

on the instrument panel. No acoustic

warning will be emitted in this case;

when the system does not detect

the presence of hands on the steering

wheel for a few seconds, a dedicated

screen will appear on the instrument

panel display. A short acoustic warning

will sound in this case;

if the driver continues not to return

his or her hands to the steering wheel,
this screen fig. 112 will appear on the

instrument panel display. A continuous

acoustic warning will sound in this case.

112

9550218

Warnings

The system does not signal the presence

of fixed object (e.g. safety barriers,

poles, walls, etc.). However, in some

circumstances, the system may activate

in the presence of these objects. This

behaviour is normal and does not

indicate a system malfunction.
The system does not warn the driver

about the presence of cars coming from

the opposite direction, in the adjacent

lanes.
The steering wheel torque is not applied

if the system is unable to detect a

lane or the direction indicator for the

appropriate side has not been switched

on.
Hands on the steering wheel are

detected by a capacitive sensor installed

in it.

RCP (Rear Cross Path detection)

This function helps the driver during

reverse manoeuvres in the case of

reduced visibility.
The RCP function the rear detection

areas on both sides of the car, to detect

objects moving towards the sides of the

car at a minimum speed between about

0.6 mph (1 km/h) and 2 mph (3 km/h) and

objects moving at a maximum speed of

22 mph (35 km/h), as generally happens in

parking areas.

The function activation is signalled to the

driver by a visual and acoustic warning.
WARNING If the sensors are covered

by obstacles or cars, the system will not

warn the driver.

Changing the system sensitivity

Acting on the "Settings" menu of the

Connect system it is also possible to

change the sensitivity and the strength

of the torque intervention on the

steering wheel.

FCW (Forward Collision Warning)

SYSTEM

(where provided)

62) 66) 67) 68) 69) 70) 71) 72) 73)

20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28)

This is a driving assistance system which

comprises a radar located behind the
front bumper fig. 113 and a camera

located in the central part of the
windscreen fig. 114.
In the event of an imminent collision the

system may intervene by braking the car

automatically to prevent the crash or

reduce its effects.

CarManuals2.com

103

113

06016V0003EM

114

06016V0004EM

The system provides the driver with

acoustic and visual warnings through

specific messages on the instrument
panel display fig. 115.
The system may intervene automatically

in case of imminent collision or impact

against a pedestrian crossing the

road (speed 31 mph - 50 km/h): the
following screen fig. 116 will appear on

the instrument panel display.

115

9550245

116

9550246

The acoustic and visual warnings before

the system cuts in depend on the car

speed. No acoustic/visual warning is

generated at speeds slower than 20 mph

(30 km/h).
Acoustic/visual warning is generated at

speeds faster than 20 mph (30 km/h),

instead.
The system may lightly brake to warn

the driver if a possible frontal accident

is detected (limited braking). Signals and

limited braking are intended to allow

the driver to react promptly, in order

to prevent or reduce the effects of a

potential accident.
In situations with the risk of collision,

if the system detects no intervention

by the driver, it may provide automatic

braking to help slow the vehicle and

mitigate the potential frontal collision

(automatic braking).
If intervention by the driver on the

brake pedal is detected but not deemed

sufficient, the system may intervene in

order to improve the reaction of the

braking system, therefore reducing car

speed further (additional assistance in

braking stage).
WARNING For safety reasons, when the

car has stopped, the brake callipers may

remain blocked for about 2 seconds.

Press the brake pedal if the car should

advance slightly.

Engagement / disengagement

The system may be disengaged (and

engaged again) in the "Driver Assistance"

menu of the Connect system.
The system can be deactivated even with

the ignition device in the ON position.
WARNING The system status can be

changed with car at a standstill only.

Activation / deactivation

The Forward Collision Warning system is

activated whenever the engine is started

CarManuals2.com

SAFETY

104

regardless of the Connect system

setting.
After deactivation, the system will not

warn the driver about a possible collision

with the vehicle ahead, regardless of

the setting selected with the Connect

system.
WARNING Each time the engine is

started, the system is activated

regardless of where was when it was

previously switched off.
This function is not active at a speed

lower than 2.5 mph (4 km/h) or higher

than 124 mph (200 km/h).
The system is active:

each time the engine is started;
when the ignition device is at ON;
when it is activated ("ON") on the

Connect system;

when the vehicle speed is between 2.5

and 124 mph (4 and 200 km/h);

when the front seat belts are correctly

fastened.
WARNING If the safety belts of the

front seats are not correctly fastened,

the system will not intervene on the

braking system (only acoustic and visual

warnings will be provided).

Changing the system sensitivity

The sensitivity of the system can be

changed through the Connect system

menu, choosing from one of the following

three options: "Near", "Med" or "Far". See

the description in the Connect system

supplement for how to change the

settings.
The default option is "Med". With this

setting, the system warns the driver of

a possible collision with the vehicle in

front when that vehicle is at a standard

distance, between that of the other two

settings.
With the system sensitivity set to "Far",

the system will warn the driver of a

possible collision with the vehicle in front

when that vehicle is at a greater distance,

thus providing the possibility of acting on

the brakes more lightly and gradually.

This setting provides the drivers with

the maximum possible reaction time to

prevent a potential accident.
With the option set to "Near", the system

will warn the driver of a possible accident

with the vehicle in front when that

vehicle is close. This setting offers the

driver a lower reaction time compared to

the "Med" and "Far" settings, in the event

of a potential collision, but permits more

dynamic driving of the vehicle.
The system sensitivity setting is kept in

the memory when the engine is switched

off.

System limited operation warning

If the dedicated message is displayed, a

condition limiting the system operation

may have occurred. The possible reasons

of this limitation are something blocking

the camera view or a fault.
In this condition it will still be possible

to drive the car normally, but automatic

braking will not be available in the event

of an impending collision.
If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen indicated in

fig. 114.
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 a

dedicated message is shown on the

display, it means that there is a fault 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.

Radar indication not available

If conditions are such that the radar

cannot detect obstacles correctly, the

system is deactivated and a dedicated

message appears on the display.
This generally occurs in the event of poor

visibility, such as when it is snowing or

raining heavily.

CarManuals2.com

105

The system can also be temporarily

dimmed due to obstructions such as

mud, dirt or ice on the bumper. In such

cases, a dedicated message will be

shown on the display and the system

will be deactivated. This message can

sometimes appear in conditions of high

reflectivity (e.g. tunnels with reflective

tiles or ice or snow).
When the conditions limiting the system

functions end, this will go back to normal

and complete operation.
In certain particular cases, this dedicated

message could be displayed when the

radar is not detecting any vehicles or

objects within its view range.
If atmospheric conditions are not the real

reason behind this message, check if the

sensor is dirty.
It could be necessary to clean or remove

any obstructions in the area shown in
fig. 113.
If the message appears often, even in the

absence of atmospheric conditions such

as snow, rain, mud or other obstructions,

contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership for a

sensor alignment check.
In the absence of visible obstructions,

cleaning the radar surface, by manually

removing the decorative cover trim,

could be required. Have this operation

performed at an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

WARNING It is recommended that you

do not install devices, accessories or

aerodynamic attachments in front of the

sensor or darken it in any way, as this can

compromise the correct functioning of

the system.

Frontal collision alarm with active

braking

(where provided)
If this function is selected, the brakes are

operated to reduce the speed of the car

in the event of potential frontal impact.
This function applies an additional

braking pressure if the braking pressure

applied by the driver does not suffice to

prevent potential frontal impact.
The function is active with speed above

2.5 mph (4 km/h).

Driving in special conditions

In certain driving conditions, such as, for

example:

driving close to a bend;
the vehicle ahead is leaving a

roundabout;

vehicles with small dimensions and/or

not aligned in the driving lane;

lane change by other vehicles;
vehicles travelling at right angles to

the vehicle;
system intervention might be

unexpected or delayed. The driver must

therefore be very careful, keeping

control of the car to drive in complete

safety.
WARNING In particularly complex traffic

conditions, the driver can deactivate the

system manually through the Connect

system.

Driving close to a bend

When entering or leaving a wide bend,

the system may detect a car that is in

front of you, but that is not driving in the
same lane fig. 117. In cases such as these,

the system may intervene.

117

06016V0005EM

The vehicle ahead is leaving a

roundabout

On a roundabout, the system could

detect the presence of a vehicle ahead

which is leaving the roundabout and cut
in fig. 118.

CarManuals2.com

SAFETY

106

118

06016V0010EM

Vehicles with small dimensions and/or

not aligned in the driving lane

The system cannot detect cars in front

of you but outside the range of the radar

sensor and may therefore not react

in the presence of small cars, such as
bicycles or motorcycles fig. 119.

119

06016V0006EM

Lane change by other vehicles

Vehicles suddenly changing lane,

entering the same lane as your car and

within the radar sensor’s operating

range, may cause the system fig. 120 to

intervene.

120

06016V0007EM

Vehicles travelling at right angles to

the vehicle

The system could temporarily react to a

vehicle that is passing through the radar

sensor’s operating range at right angles
fig. 121.

121

06016V0008EM

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System)

(where provided)

74) 75) 76) 77) 78) 79) 80)

29) 30)

The car is equipped with Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS), which

can advise the driver in the event of

insufficient tyre pressure according to

the cold inflation pressure set by the

driver (see indications in the "Technical

Specifications" section, "Cold tyre

inflation pressure" table).
The system comprises a radio-frequency

transmitter sensor fitted to each wheel

(on the rim inside the tyre), which is able

to send information on the inflation

pressure of each tyre to the control
module fig. 122.

122

9550168

The inflation pressure varies in relation

to temperature by about 0.07 bar every

43.7 °F (6.5 °C). This means that when

the external temperature falls, the tyre

pressure decreases. Always adjust the

tyre inflation pressure when cold. This

CarManuals2.com

107

is defined as the tyre pressure after at

least 3 hours of car inactivity or travel of

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after the 3 hour

interval.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must not

exceed the maximum pressure indicated

on the shoulder of the tyre: for further

details see the instructions in the "Rims

and tyres" paragraph, in the "Technical

Specifications" section.
Tyre pressure increases when the

vehicle is driven. This is normal, and no

adjustment of the pressure is required.
The TPMS signals the driver a possible

insufficient pressure if this falls below

the warning limit for any reason,

including the effects of low temperature

and normal loss of pressure from the

tyre.
The TPMS will stop indicating

insufficient tyre pressure when it is equal

to or greater than the prescribed cold

inflation pressure.
If insufficient tyre pressure is indicated
fig. 123 ( symbol shown on the

instrument panel display), increase the

inflation pressure up to the prescribed

cold inflation value.
Once the system receives the updated

inflation pressures, it will automatically
update and the

symbol will turn off.

The vehicle might need to be driven

at a speed higher than about 15.5 mph

(25 km/h) up to 20 minutes for the TPMS

to receive this information.

123

9550209

Operating example

Supposing that the prescribed cold

inflation pressure (i.e. vehicle stationary

for at least 3 hours) is 33.4 psi (2.3 bar), if

the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C)

and the detected tyre pressure is 28.3 psi

(1.95 bar), a temperature reduction of

19.4°F (−7°C) results in a decrease in tyre

pressure, bringing it to approximately

24 psi (1.65 bar).
This pressure is low enough to activate
the display of the

symbol on the

instrument panel display.
Heating of tyres due to driving the

car may increase tyre pressure up to

approximately 28.3 psi (1.95 bar), but the
symbol

will stay on. In this situation,

the symbol will switch off only after the

tyres are inflated to the prescribed cold

pressure value for the car.

WARNING

60)

When driving on two-way roads where

there is no lane dividing centre line (e.g. on

country roads), the use of the ABSA, HAS,

TJA, LKA systems is strongly discouraged

as this system could detect the entire

carriageway as single-lane dividing lines.

61)

The driving assistance systems are

designed to help driving the car. The driver

must always maintain a sufficient level of

attention to the traffic and road conditions

and for controlling the trajectory of the car.

62)

The system is an aid for car driving, it

DOES NOT warn the driver about incoming

cars outside of the detection areas. The

driver must always maintain a sufficient

level of attention to the traffic and road

conditions and for controlling the trajectory

of the car.

63)

The accident risk persists despite the

application of torque to the steering wheel

by the ABSA system.

64)

Applying a torque that corrects the

steering wheel stroke does not always

prevent an accident. It is always the

driver's responsibility to steer, brake or

accelerate, especially after the ABSA

system warning or after the steering wheel

torque intervention. It is also recommended

to always keep a safe distance to the sides.

Failure to comply with these precautions

may cause serious accidents and injuries.

65)

In some cases, the system could apply

an improper torque to the steering wheel.

This application can be interrupted at

any time turning the steering wheel in the

opposite direction.

CarManuals2.com

Alfa Romeo Stelvio MCA (2023 year). Manual in english - page 3