Liftgate Initialization; Cargo Area Features - Alfa Romeo STELVIO 2021 Owner's Manual

If it is closed, the Hands-Free Liftgate unlocks
and opens completely, and with another
movement of the foot, it stops. A further move-
ment of the foot reverses the direction and
closes the liftgate completely, if you do not
stop it again.
If it is open, with a movement of the foot, the
Hands-Free Liftgate closes completely, and
with another movement of the foot, it stops. If
the liftgate is stopped, another movement of
the foot will reverse the direction and open it
completely.
NOTE:
To conserve the battery charge, avoid
performing this operation repeatedly with the
engine off.
You can activate/deactivate the Hands-Free
Liftgate on the radio system by pushing the
MENU button to select the Main menu, and
selecting the following items:
1. "Settings."
2. "Doors And Locks."
3. "Automatic Liftgate Opening."
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow

poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
If you are required to drive with the liftgate

open, make sure that all windows are
closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
During power operation, personal injury or

cargo damage may occur. Ensure the lift-
gate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before
driving away.
The Hands-Free Liftgate can be turned off
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manually in the radio system to avoid
unintentional
information refer to the Information and
Entertainment System Owner's Manual
Supplement.

Liftgate Initialization

NOTE:
Automatic operation of the liftgate must be
initialized again in case of faulty liftgate opera-
tion. Proceed as follows:
1. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
2. Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. Push the unlock button on the key fob.
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CAUTION!
activation. For further

Cargo Area Features

Retractable Cargo Area Cover
The Retractable Cargo Area Cover can be
rolled up and removed.
To Use The Cargo Area Cover:
1. From the rolled up (retracted) position,
hold the handle and pull the cover outward
toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Then assist the cover pins into the slots
located just inside the liftgate opening.
Retractable Cargo Area Cover
1 — Handle
2 — Cover Pins
Removing The Cover:
1. Retract the cover by pulling the handle
slightly rearward to release the cover pins.
2. Guide the cover forward until it is fully
retracted.