Alfa Romeo STELVIO 2022 Owner's Handbook Manual page 184

Bear in mind also that, in the event of
a sudden braking or an accident, an
inadequately restrained animal may
be projected within the passenger
compartment, risking injury to the animal
itself and the other occupants of the car.
EXHAUST GAS
Adequate maintenance of the exhaust
system represents the best protection
against leaks of carbon monoxide into
the passenger compartment.
Should an unusual noise from the
exhaust system or the presence
of exhaust gas in the passenger
compartment be identified, or if the
underbody or rear part of the car is
damaged, have the entire exhaust
system and adjoining bodywork areas
checked to identify any components
which are broken, damaged, worn or have
moved from their correct fitting position.
For these operations, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
QV VERSION
PERFORMANCE
For safe driving, it is essential,
particularly during the first days of
use, to get to know the car by driving
carefully and gradually discovering its
performance.
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BRAKES
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WARNING Water, ice and salt spread on
the roads may deposit on the brake discs,
reducing braking efficiency the first time
the brakes are applied.
WARNING To obtain the maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
The car braking system may optionally
fit four carbon-ceramic material brake
discs, one on each wheel.
In order to guarantee the maximum
braking capacity for the first use, Alfa
Romeo performs a "run-in" procedure for
discs and pads directly at the factory.
The use of carbon-ceramic material
brake discs guarantees braking features
(better deceleration/pedal load ratio,
braking distances, fading resistance)
proportional to the dynamic features
of the car in addition to considerably
decreasing the unsprung component
weight.
The materials used and the structural
features of the system could generate
anomalous noises which have absolutely
no adverse effect on correct operation
and reliability of the braking system.
Greater pressure may need to be applied
to the brake pedal the first time to keep
the same braking capacity in presence
of condensation or salt on the braking
surfaces, for example after washing or if
the car is not used for a long time.
WARNING Given the high technological
level of this system, any servicing on
it must be performed by a Alfa Romeo
Dealership which exclusively has the
skills needed for the repair operations.
WARNING In case of intensive,
high-performance use of the car, have
the efficiency of the carbon-ceramic
material braking system inspected as
shown on the Service Schedule at an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Overheating of the brakes
The braking system components may
overheat when driving on mountain roads
with steep gradients or during sporty use
of the car. When this happens, there may
be noise/vibrations while braking.
When you reach the destination, do not
stop the engine immediately, but leave it
idling for a few minutes to let the braking
system components cool down and to
lubricate the engine parts properly.
To make the car safe when it is parked,
apply the safety provisions of the
Highway Code before leaving the car: