Prolonged Car Inactivity - Alfa Romeo STELVIO Owner's Handbook Manual

WARNING On cars equipped with
differentiated tyres (tyre size different
between front and rear axles, ex. QV
version) rotation of any of the tyres is
not advised.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the tyres
identify the cause and correct it as soon
as possible, by contacting an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
The suggested method for inverting
the tyres is shown in fig. 313 (the arrow
indicates the travel direction of the car).
313
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) versions
It is recommended to avoid situations
with a large difference in wear between
the front and rear tyres and to strictly
268
use winter tyres of the sizes given in the
"Rims and tyres provided" table.
223) The road holding qualities of the
car also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
224) If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
225) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150°C. The
mechanical features of the wheels could be
compromised.
IMPORTANT
91) Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h (or the
equivalent in miles). Avoid potholes, do not
drive over steps or pavements and do not
drive long distances over roads without
snow, to avoid damaging both your vehicle
and the road surface.
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PROLONGED CAR INACTIVITY

If the vehicle is left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be observed:
park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
check that the electric parking brake is
not activated;
disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery charge.
Repeat this check once every three
months during storage;
if the battery is not disconnected from
the electrical system, check its state of
charge every thirty days;
clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds available
commercially;
sprinkle talcum powder on the
windscreen wiper rubber blades and lift
them off the glass;
cover the vehicle with a fabric or
perforated plastic sheet, paying
particular care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging any dust
that may have accumulated on it.
Do not use compact plastic sheets which
do not allow humidity to evaporate from
the surface of the vehicle;