General Vehicle Maintenance Considerations; Engine Oil; Recommendations For Use Of The Vehicle; Starting The Engine - Alfa Romeo STELVIO Manual

10.2. GENERAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS

The overall state of the vehicle is an important factor, which has a
marked influence over fuel consumption and driving comfort and on the
life span of your vehicle. For this reason, care should be taken to maintain
your vehicle by carrying out the necessary checks and adjustments in
accordance with specifications given in the "Scheduled Maintenance"
section of this handbook as well as the recommendations for use in the
Australian market.
Service intervals are set at maximum limits and must be performed
before that mileage/time has been reached.

10.3. ENGINE OIL

Engine oil consumption depends on the conditions of use of the vehicle
and the type of oil used. The original oil supplied with the vehicle is
PETRONAS Lubricants International synthetic.
FCAA strongly recommends that PETRONAS Lubricants International
products be used where possible or an oil of no less than this
specification that is marked with the Alfa Romeo approval number.
When the engine is hot, take care when working
inside the engine compartment to avoid burns.
Remember that when the engine is hot, the fan
may switch on automatically and there is a danger
of injury.
A L F A R O M E O S T E L V I O A U S T R A L I A N S E R V I C E & W A R R A N T Y H A N D B O O K
For precise indications of the oil type, please refer to the Owner's
Manual of your vehicle or to your Authorised Alfa Romeo Dealer. Factory
approved PETRONAS Lubricants International oils and lubricants can
be purchased from an Authorised Alfa Romeo Dealer.
Should you use an alternative to the PETRONAS Lubricants International
product, please consult the supplier for their recommended service life
limitations and drain intervals.

11. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF THE VEHICLE

11.1. STARTING THE ENGINE

11.2. WARMING THE ENGINE

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• Insert the key fob (or where fitted, turn the key to the On position)
so that the instrument panel lights illuminate. Wait for all self-
check warning lights to extinguish before attempting to engage
the starter motor.
• Do not press the accelerator pedal until the engine has started.
• Do not wait for the engine to reach operating temperature,
instead upon starting, drive off slowly at medium revs without
accelerating abruptly.
• Do not drive at full performance for the initial kilometres of the
journey. Wait until the engine coolant temperature is between
50 and 60°C.