2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Lights and Wipers

The lights and windshield wipers on the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have been carefully made to look good and work well. The Bi-Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights that come standard on the Stelvio not only light up the road clearly but also give it a striking look. Those who want better vision can choose adaptive headlights, which change depending on how the road curves and how much light there is. Inside the cabin, you can change the lights to suit your needs and create a personalized atmosphere. The Stelvio also has rain-sensing windshield wipers that automatically adjust to changing weather, and a rear windshield washer makes it easy to see what’s behind you. With automatic headlight controls, high-beam functionality, and thoughtful features like a rear window defogger and washer system, the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers a complete and refined lighting and wiper experience that balances safety, style, and ease for the discerning driver.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The headlight switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and rear fog lights.

In addition, there are buttons for the ParkSense system and Engine Stop/Start

Headlight Switch

1. ParkSense Button
2. Headlight Control Switch
3. Instrument Panel Dimmer
4. Rear Fog Light Button
5. Engine Stop/Start Button

The instrument panel and the various controls on the dashboard will be illuminated when the exterior lights are turned on.
To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (off) position.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS)

The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) (low intensity) come on automatically whenever the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and the headlight switch is turned to the position, and the dusk sensor detects sufficient external light.

On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when the hazard warning lights are activated).

If equipped, the DRLs can be activated/deactivated from the radio system, by selecting the following functions in sequence on the main MENU:

1. Settings
2. Lights
3. Daytime Running Lights

NOTE:
The Daytime Running Lights cannot be deactivated in Canadian markets.

HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Push the multifunction lever towards the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beams. The headlight switch must first be turned to the (auto) or (on) position.
With high beam headlights on, the High Beam Indicator on the instrument panel will illuminate.

Multifunction Lever

Pulling the multifunction lever back will turn the low beams on.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch to the(AUTO) position.

NOTE:
The function can only operate with the ignition position cycled to ON/RUN.
To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the headlight switch out of the (AUTO) position.

FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever is released.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlights system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a camera mounted on the windshield. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.

This function is enabled with the radio system, and can only be activated with the light switch turned to (auto).
If the high beam headlights are on, the blue icon/warning light will illuminate in the instrument panel.
When the speed is higher than 25 mph (40 km/h) and the function is active, the lights will turn off if the multifunction lever is pushed again.
When the speed is lower than 15 mph (25 km/h) and the function is active, the function switches the high beam headlights off.
If the high beam headlights are operated quickly again (pushing the multifunction lever towards the instrument panel), the warning light/icon will illuminate in the instrument panel, and the high beam headlights will turn on constantly until the speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded again, the automatic functioning is reactivated.

If the multifunction lever is pushed again with the Automatic High Beam Headlights activated, the Automatic High Beam Headlights function deactivates.
To deactivate the automatic headlight function, rotate the headlight switch to the position.

NOTE:

• If the system recognizes heavy traffic areas, the automatic functions remain disabled independently of the vehicle’s speed.
• The Automatic High Beam functionality may also be influenced by:
  • Reflections on road signs
  • Dim headlights from oncoming traffic
  • Poor weather conditions
  • Presence of dirt or other obstructions on the sensor
  • Damage to the windshield

PARKING LIGHTS
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the position. All of the parking lights will turn on for eight minutes, and opening the door activates an audible warning.
To leave only the lights on one side (right/left) illuminated, move the multifunction lever
(located on the left side of the steering wheel) to the side that you want to remain on. With the parking lights on, the indicator light on the instrument panel will illuminate.
To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (off) position.

HEADLIGHT OFF DELAY
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the Headlight Off Delay feature will leave the headlights on for up to 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be canceled by either turning on the headlights or side lights, or by placing the ignition in the ON position.
The function can be activated from the radio system by selecting the following functions in sequence on the main menu:

1. Settings
2. Lights
3. Headlight Off Delay

REAR FOG LIGHTS
The rear fog light switch is located within the headlight switch.
Push the button, located in the center of the headlight switch, to turn the rear fog lights on/off.
The rear fog lights turn on only when the headlights or parking lights are also turned on. The lights can be turned off by pushing the button again or by turning the headlight switch to the O (off) position.
When the engine is stopped with the rear fog lights on, they will be off the next time the engine is started.

ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM (AFS) — IF EQUIPPED
This is a system combined with Xenon headlights (Bi-Xenon 35 W headlamp, if equipped) which directs the headlights horizontally, and contin-uously and automatically adapts them to the driving conditions around bends or when cornering.
The system directs the headlights to light up the road in the best way, taking into account the speed of the vehicle and the bend or corner angle, as well as the speed at which the steering wheel is turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated when the vehicle is started.

TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down to activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation.
The or turn signal will blink on the instrument panel.

LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Lightly push the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal will flash five times then automatically turn off.
To turn off the flashing before the end of the cycle, move the lever in the opposite direction until the first click (about half way).

INTERIOR LIGHTS

Courtesy lights are turned on when the front doors are opened or when the dimmer control is rotated to its farthest upward position. The glove compartment light turns on automatically when the glove compartment is opened and turn off when it is closed. The door courtesy lights illuminate when one of the front doors is opened, and turn off when it is closed. The liftgate courtesy lights turn on automatically when the liftgate is opened and turn off when it is closed. All of these lights turn on and off regardless of the ignition status.

FRONT MAP READING LIGHTS
The front map/reading and overhead lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can be turned on by pushing the corresponding switch on the console. These switches are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time.

Overhead Console

1. Driver’s Reading/Map Light Switch
2. Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3. Overhead Lights Switch
4. Overhead Lights On/Off When Doors Open
5. Passenger’s Reading/Map Light Switch
6. Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
7. Center Reading/Map Light
8. Driver’s Reading/Map Light

NOTE:
Before exiting the vehicle, ensure that the over-head lights are off. This will prevent the battery from discharging once the doors are closed. If a light is left on accidentally, the overhead lights will turn off automatically approximately
15 minutes after the ignition has been placed in the OFF position.

Overhead Light Timing
On certain models, to assist getting in and out of the vehicle at night or in poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle — The overhead lights turn on according to the following modes:

• Will illuminate for a few seconds when the doors are unlocked.
• Will illuminate for approximately three minutes when one of the doors is opened.
• Will illuminate for a few seconds when the doors are locked.

Timing is interrupted when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
Three Modes Are Available For Turning Off Overhead Lighting:

• When all doors are closed after entering the vehicle, the three-minute timer will stop and a seconds timer will start for the interior lights. This timing will stop when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• When doors are locked (either with key fob or with key inserted on driver side door), the overhead light turns off.
• The interior lights will turn off after 15 minutes
  to preserve the battery.

Timing While Getting Out Of The Vehicle — After placing the ignition in the OFF position, the overhead lights will turn on as follows:

• For a few seconds after the engine stops.
• For approximately three minutes when one of the doors is opened.
• For a few seconds when the last door is closed.

The timing stops automatically when the doors are locked.

INTERIOR AMBIENT LIGHTING
The brightness of the interior passenger compartment lights can be adjusted through the radio system.
To access the adjustment function, on the main menu select the following items in sequence:

1. Settings
2. Lights
3. Interior Ambient Lighting

The lights can be adjusted to seven different levels of brightness.

REAR OVERHEAD LIGHT
The rear overhead lights are activated or deactivated by on/off switches located on the front overhead console or within the rear overhead lights themselves.

Rear Overhead Light

1. Passenger Rear Overhead Light
2. Driver Side Rear Overhead Light
3. Driver Side Rear Overhead Light Switch
4. Passenger Side Rear Overhead Light Switch

The light turns on when a door is opened.
NOTE:
The light will turn off automatically after a few minutes if a door is left open. To turn it on again, open another door or close and reopen the same door.

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
With the daytime running lights or headlights on, push the dimmer control upward and hold to increase the instrument panel brightness and the control button icons. Push the dimmer control downward and hold to decrease brightness. Release the control when the desired brightness level has been reached.

Dimmer Control

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper stalk is located on the right side of the steering wheel.
The windshield wipers will only operate with the ignition is placed in the ACC or ON/RUN position.

CAUTION!

• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off.’
• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the “park” position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotating the switch to the Low Continuous Wiper Speed position (2) activates the first (low) level continuous speed of the windshield wipers in manual mode.
Rotating the switch to the High Continuous Wiper Speed position (1) activates the second (high) level continuous speed of the windshield wipers in manual mode.

Windshield Wiper Stalk

1. High Continuous Wiper Speed
2. Low Continuous Wiper Speed
3. High Sensitivity Rain Sensing
4. Low Sensitivity Rain Sensing
5. Windshield Wiper Off

Rain Sensors
Rotating the switch to the Low Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (4), activates the first, less sensitive level of the Rain Sensing function.
Rotating the switch to the High Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (3), activates the second, more sensitive level of the Rain Sensing function

Windshield Washer
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper lever toward the steering wheel and hold.
Both the windshield washer jet and the windshield wiper will be activated. The wipers and washers will continue to operate until you let go of the lever.
The windshield wiper stops working three strokes after the stalk is released, followed by a final stroke six seconds later to complete the cycle.

Mist
Push the lever upward to the MIST position and release for a single wiping cycle.

NOTE:
The Mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,

WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.

RAIN SENSING WIPERS
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers. The Rain Sensor is located behind the interior rearview mirror.

Rain Sensor

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature.
The sensor has an adjustment range that varies progressively from wiper still (no stroke) when the windshield is dry, to wiper at continuous speed (fast operation) with intense rain.

Activation
Rotating the wiper switch to the Low Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (4) or High Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (3) activates the rain sensor.
The activation of the rain sensor system is done by tapping the wiper stalk upwards while the switch is in the Low Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (4) or High Sensitivity Rain Sensing position (3).

The variation in sensitivity during rain sensor operation is also signaled by a stroke of the wiper.
If the windshield washer is used with the rain sensor activated, the normal washing cycle is performed, and then the rain sensor resumes its normal automatic operation.
NOTE:
Keep the glass in the sensor area clean.

Deactivation
To turn off the Rain Sensing Wipers, use the wiper switch or place the ignition in the OFF position.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor while it is active, the windshield wiper operates intermittently at a speed consistent with the sensitivity setting of the rain sensor, whether or not there is rain on the glass for as long as the sensor failure is indicated on the display.
The sensor continues to operate and it is possible to set the windshield wiper to continuous mode (1 or 2). The failure indication remains on for as long as the sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and automat-ically adjust itself in the presence of the following conditions:

• Presence of dirt on the controlled surface (e.g. salt, dirt, etc.).
• Presence of streaks of water caused by the worn window wiper blades.
• Difference between day and night.

REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
Push the windshield wiper lever downward to activate/deactivate continuous rear wiper operation.
Push the windshield wiper lever towards the instrument panel to activate the rear window washer (a brief push activates one washing cycle, keeping the stalk pushed washes continuously until the stalk is released).
Shifting the vehicle into REVERSE with the windshield wiper operating activates a single cycle of the rear window wiper.

HEADLAMP WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED
The windshield wiper lever operates the headlight washers when the ignition is in the ON position and the headlights are turned on. To use the headlight washers, pull the lever toward you and release it. The headlight washers will spray a timed high-pressure spray of washer fluid onto each headlight lens. In addition, the windshield washers will spray the windshield and the windshield wipers will cycle.

NOTE:
The headlight washers work on every tenth wash cycle request.

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