Bodywork - Alfa Romeo Stelvio User Manual

allow humidity to evaporate from the
surface of the vehicle.
Inflate tires to +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
above the standard prescribed pressure
and check it periodically.
Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
Any time the vehicle is left inactive for
two weeks or more, operate the air
conditioning system with engine idling
for at least five minutes, setting external
air and with fan set to maximum speed.
This operation will ensure appropriate
lubrication for the system, thus
minimizing the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the system is
operated again.
Note:
After cycling the ignition to STOP and
having closed the driver side door, wait at
least one minute before disconnecting
the electrical supply from the battery.
When reconnecting the electrical supply
to the battery, make sure that the ignition
is in the STOP position and the driver's
side door is closed.

BODYWORK

Preserving The Bodywork
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matte paint which, in
order to be maintained intact, requires
special care: see the instructions in the
warning at the end of this paragraph.
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
If high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a distance
of at least 15 inches (40 cm) from the
bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
Build up of water could cause damage to
the vehicle in the long term.
It is advisable to position the wipers
vertically (Service Position) to facilitate
the removal of deposits of dirt from the
area where the blades normally rest; for
more information see "Dealer Service" in
this chapter.
If washing the vehicle in a service that
moves the vehicle, proceed with the
following directions:
Ensure that the vehicle is on a flat
surface
Disable the automatic engagement of
the parking brake (refer to the "Electric
Park Brake" in "Starting And Operating"
for further information).
With the vehicle stationary, the gear in
NEUTRAL (N) and the brake pedal
depressed, push the START button.
Note:
The vehicle will remain in NEUTRAL (N)
for 15 minutes before PARK (P) will be
engaged automatically.
PARK (P) mode should not be activated
when entering a car wash which moves
the vehicle. Once correctly lined up in the
car wash, with the vehicle stopped and
the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), push
the START button for at least three
seconds to turn off the engine.
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