Adblue (Urea) Additive For Diesel Emissions; Suggestions For Driving - Alfa Romeo STELVIO Owner's Handbook Manual

AdBlue ® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR
DIESEL EMISSIONS
(2.2 JTD versions only)
The car is equipped with an AdBlue ®
(UREA) injection system and Selective
Catalytic Reduction to meet emission
standards.
These two systems ensure compliance
with the diesel emissions requirements;
at the same time, they ensure fuel-
efficiency, handling, torque and power.
For messages and system warnings,
refer to the "Warning lights and
messages" paragraph in the "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter.
AdBlue ® (UREA) is considered a very
stable product with a long shelf life.
Stored at temperatures LOWER than
89.6°F (32°C), it has a shelf life of at least
one year.
For more information on the AdBlue ®
(UREA) liquid type, see the "Fluids and
lubricants" paragraph in the "Technical
specifications" chapter.
The car is provided with an automatic
AdBlue ® (UREA) system which, when the
engine is running, allows the system to
work correct at temperatures lower than
12.2°F (–11°C).
WARNING AdBlue ® (UREA) freezes at
temperatures lower than 12.2°F (–11°C).

SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING

SAVING FUEL
Below are some suggestions which may
help you save fuel and thus lower the
amount of harmful emissions released
into the atmosphere.
Vehicle maintenance
Checks and operations should be carried
out in accordance with the "Service
Schedule" (see the "Maintenance and
care" chapter).
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
boot. The weight of the vehicle and
its arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated
rear window, additional headlights,
screen wipers and heater fan require
a considerable amount of energy;
increasing the current uptake increases
fuel consumption (by up to +25% in an
urban cycle).
Climate control module
Using the climate control system will
increase consumption: use standard
ventilation when the temperature
outside permits.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for
aerodynamic control may adversely
affect air drag and consumption levels.
DRIVING STYLE
Start
Do not warm up the engine at low or
high revs when the car is stationary;
this causes the engine to warm up
more slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off
immediately, slowly, avoiding high
speeds: in this way the engine will warm
up more quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at
traffic lights or before stopping the
engine. The latter action, as well as
double-declutching, is unnecessary and
causes increased fuel consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
Use a high gear when traffic and road
conditions allow it. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase
fuel consumption. In the same way,
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