Alfa Romeo STELVIO Owner's Handbook Manual page 168

distance between the vehicle and the
one ahead. In this case the speed will be
determined only by the position of the
accelerator pedal.
The device will return to normal
operation as soon as the accelerator
pedal is released.
The system cannot be activated:
when pressing the brake pedal;
when the brakes are overheated;
when the electric parking brake is
engaged;
when it is in P (Park), R (reverse) or N
(neutral) mode;
when the engine speed is above a
maximum threshold;
when the car speed is not within the
settable speed range;
when the ESC (or ABS or other
stability control systems) are operating
or have just operated;
during automatic braking by the
Forward Collision Warning system
(where provided);
in the event of device failure;
when the engine is off;
in case of obstruction of the radar
sensor (in this case the bumper area
where it is located must be cleaned).
In case of system set, the conditions
described above also cause a
cancellation or deactivation of the
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system with times that may vary
according to the conditions.
WARNING The device does not
deactivate on reaching speeds higher
than those that can be set (180 km/h
or 110 mph if the unit set by the driver
is "mph") with the accelerator pedal
pressed. In these conditions, the device
may not work correctly and it is advisable
to deactivate it.
CHANGING THE SPEED
Increasing speed
Once the device has been activated,
it is possible to increase the speed by
lifting the RES/SET lever. Each time it is
operated, the speed increases by 1 mph
(1 km/h).
By moving the RES/SET lever beyond the
first resistance point, the set speed will
increase in steps of 6 mph (10 km/h) until
it is released, then the new speed will be
stored.
Decreasing speed
Once the device has been activated, it
is possible to decrease the speed by
lowering the RES/SET lever. Each time
it is operated, the speed decreases by
1 mph (1 km/h).
By moving the RES/SET lever beyond
the first resistance point, the set speed
will decrease in steps of 6 mph (10 km/h)
until it is released, then the new speed
will be stored.
WARNING Moving the RES/SET lever
adjusts the speed according to the
selected unit of measurement ("metric"
or "imperial") set on the Connect system
(see dedicated supplement).
Important notes
By keeping the accelerator pedal
depressed, the car can continue to
accelerate beyond the set speed. In this
case, lower the RES/SET lever to set the
speed to the current car speed.
When using the RES/SET lever to reduce
the speed, the braking system intervenes
automatically within the limits of the
system if engine braking does not slow
the car down sufficiently to reach the set
speed. The device holds the set speed
uphill and downhill; however a slight
variation is entirely normal, particularly
on slight gradients.
The automatic transmission could
change to a lower gears when driving
downhill or when accelerating. This is
normal and necessary to maintain the set
speed.
The device is switched off while driving if
the brakes overheat.
ACCELERATING WHEN OVERTAKING
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When driving behind a vehicle with the
device active, the device provides
additional acceleration to facilitate
overtaking if travelling at over 43 mph