Engine Immobilizer - Alfa Romeo STELVIO Owner's Handbook Manual

WARNING
1) Always take the key with you when
you leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the car.
2) 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.
3) Before leaving the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the handbrake. Activate mode P
(Park) and press the ignition device to set it
to STOP. When leaving the vehicle, always
lock all the doors by pressing the button on
the handle.
4) For versions equipped with the Keyless
Start system, do not leave the electronic
key inside or near the car or in a place
accessible to children. Do not leave the car
with the ignition device in ON position. A
child could activate the electric window
winders, other controls or even start the car.
5) If the starter switch has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Jeep Dealership before
driving again.

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER

The Engine Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle
preventing to start the engine.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that the
vehicle's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition device is set to ON, the
Engine Immobilizer system identifies
the code transmitted by the key. If the
code is recognised as valid, the Engine
Immobilizer system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition device is brought back
to STOP, the Engine Immobilizer system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, thus preventing its starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in
the "Starting the engine" paragraph,
"Starting and driving" chapter.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, the icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bring
the ignition device to STOP and then to
ON; if it is still blocked, try with the other
keys provided. If it is still not possible to
start the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If the icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage
drop). If the display persists, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not tamper with the Engine
Immobilizer system. Any
modifications/alterations could
cause the protection function to be
deactivated.
The Engine Immobilizer system is not
compatible with certain aftermarket
remote starting systems. The use of
these devices could cause problems
when starting and the deactivation of the
protection function.
All keys provided with the car have been
programmed in accordance with the
electronics on the car itself.
Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system's control unit.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have new keys (up to 8) stored with a
code.
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