child lock Alfa Romeo 4C 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by
a rapid flashing of the direction
indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided). The doors will be locked if
the tailgate is open however.
When a speed of more than 20 km/h is
reached, the doors will be locked
automatically if this specific function
was set.
When the doors are locked from
outside the car (using the remote
control), LED A fig. 7 will switch on for a
few seconds and then start flashing
(deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside
the car (by pressing the
button
on the dashboard) the LED will remain
on constantly. REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8
remote controls. Should a new remote
control be necessary, go to the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership,
taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Procedure
❒
press button A fig. 8 and move the
metal insert B to opening position;
turn screw C to
using a fine
bit screwdriver;
❒ remove battery compartment D and
replace battery E, respecting the
polarity; reinsert compartment D in
the key and secure it by turning
screw C to
.
1)
WARNING
1) Press button B fig. 6 only with the
key away from your body,
especially your eyes and from
objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended, to prevent
people, especially children, from
inadvertently pressing the button.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
4) 5)
WARNING
2) If the ignition device has beentampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by
the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership before driving again.
3) Always remove the key when you leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the
controls. Remember to engage
the handbrake. Never leave
children unattended in the car. 4) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the
car with type-approval
requirements.
5) Never extract the key while the car is moving. The steering wheel
would automatically lock as soon
as it is turned. This also applies
to cases in which the car is towed.
SEATSADJUSTMENTS
Lengthwise adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lift lever A fig. 10 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
Alfa Romeo’s advice: the seat must be
adjusted so that the entire sole of the
foot presses on the brake pedal when it
is fully depressed; at the same time,
your right leg must be bent slightly. In
this way, in the event of emergency, the
driver can generate sufficient force to
achieve adequate pressure on the
brake pedal. Moreover, this reduces the
risk of leg injuries in the event of an
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SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold
the tongue A fig. 65 and insert it into
the buckle B, until it clicks into place.
On removal of the belt, if it jams, let
it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C and guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it
from twisting.
64)
The retractor may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it
is pulled sharply or in the event of
sudden braking, collisions or
high-speed bends.
Alfa Romeo suggests: since the seat
belt can provide optimal protection
if the area on the abdomen is tight on
the body, after attachment it is
advisable to pull upwards the
transversal part of the belt, taking care
not to twist it.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS
Comply with (and make sure all car
passengers follow) the local laws in
force regarding the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident is reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 66.The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally. The
lower part must adhere to the pelvis fig.
67, not to the abdomen of the
occupant. Never use devices (clips,
clamps, etc.) to hold the seat belt away
from your body.
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9) When the engine is off, do notleave the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON to prevent unnecessary
electrical consumption from
draining the battery.
10) A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine
serves absolutely no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to
turbocharged engines.
PARKINGAlways remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒engage a gear (first gear if parked
uphill or reverse if facing downhill)
and leave the wheels turned;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
Wait until the indication of the gear
engaged disappears on the display
before releasing the brake pedal.
87)
IMPORTANT: NEVERleave the car with
the gearbox in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage it, pull lever A fig. 73
upwards until the car is secured. When
the handbrake is engaged and the
ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
warning light will switch on in the
instrument panel.
To release the handbrake, raise lever A
slightly, hold down button B and lower
the lever. The
warning light in the
instrument panel will switch off. Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground, while
ten or eleven may be required if the car
is on a steep slope and laden.
88)
IMPORTANT Carry out these
manoeuvres with the brake pedal
pressed.
WARNING
87) Never leave children unattended
in the car. Always remove the key
from the ignition device when
leaving the car and take it with
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INDEX
ABS .............................................. 42
– System intervention ................... 42
Air cleaner ...................................... 145
Alarm ............................................. 13"Alfa DNA" system ........................ 45
– "All Weather" mode ................... 47
– Driving modes ........................... 46
– “Dynamic” mode ....................... 46
– "Natural" mode.......................... 46
– “Race” mode............................. 46Alfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
Ashtray .......................................... 35
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ... 42Backrest pocket ........................... 35
Battery ........................................... 145 – advice for extending lifetime ...... 145
– replacement .............................. 145
Battery (recharging) ........................ 129
Body versions ................................ 156
Bodywork – body codes ............................... 156
– maintenance ............................. 150
– protection against atmospheric agents................... 149
– warranty .................................... 149
Bonnet – Closing ...................................... 39 – Opening .................................... 38
Brakes ........................................... 160 – brake fluid level.......................... 142
bulb replacement.................... 123-124
Bulb replacement – exterior lights ............................. 122
– interior lights .............................. 125
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 120
Car inactivity ................................. 111
Carrying children safely .................. 93
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ......................................... 42
Central locking ............................... 32
Changing a bulb............................. 118 – General instructions................... 118
Cigar lighter.................................... 34
Cleaning and maintenance – bodywork .................................. 149
– car interior ................................. 151
– engine compartment ................. 150
– front headlights ......................... 150
– leather parts .............................. 152
– leather seats.............................. 151
– plastic and coated parts ............ 152
– seats and fabric parts ................ 151
– windows.................................... 150
Climate control ............................... 19 – Passenger compartment air diffusers .................................... 20 Climatic comfort ............................. 20
Clutch ............................................ 159
CO2 emissions............................... 175
Conditions of use ........................... 110
Control buttons .............................. 62
Control panel and instruments ....... 60
Controls ......................................... 32
Cruise Control ................................ 29
Cup holder ..................................... 35
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 27
Dimensions .................................... 167
Dipped beam headlights – bulb replacement ...................... 122
Direction indicators ........................ 27 – bulb replacement ...................... 122
– “Lane change” function ............. 27
Door mirrors – Door mirrors .............................. 18
Doors ............................................. 36 – Central door locking/unlocking ...................... 36
Driver's side front airbag ................ 97
Driving style.................................... 110
DTC (Drag Torque Control) system ......................................... 42EBD system .................................. 42
Electric windows ............................ 37 – Controls .................................... 37"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 44
INDEX

Engine codes ................................ 156
Engine compartment – checking levels .......................... 139
– washing .................................... 150
Engine coolant indicator ................. 62
Engine – engine cooling system fluid level........................................... 141
– identification codes ................... 156
– marking ..................................... 155
– technical data............................ 157
Engine oil – consumption ............................. 141
– level check ................................ 141
EOBD system ................................ 48
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system ......................................... 41
Exterior lights ................................. 26
Extinguisher ................................... 35Filling the tank ............................... 56
Fitting "Universal" child restraint system ......................................... 94
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 115
Flashing ......................................... 27
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ............................. 171"Follow Me Home" device ............. 28Front airbags................................. 97
Fuel consumption .......................... 174
Fuel cut-off system......................... 32 Fuel level gauge ............................. 62
Fuel supply..................................... 158
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 126
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 62Handbrake.................................... 103
Hazard warning lights..................... 32
HBA system ................................... 43
Headlights...................................... 40 – Adjusting the headlights abroad ...................................... 40
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
– Light beam direction.................. 40
Heating and ventilation ................... 21
Hill Holder system .......................... 43Identification data – bodywork paint plate ................. 154
– chassis marking ........................ 154
– engine marking.......................... 155
Identification data – identification data plate.............. 154
Ignition switch ................................ 14 – Steering lock ............................. 15
Installing electrical/electronic devices ........................................ 49
Instrument panel ............................ 60
Interior fittings ................................ 33
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 151Light clusters – front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 122
– rear light clusters (changing a bulb).......................................... 123
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 171
Luggage compartment / Bonnet .... 38
Luggage compartment – Opening .................................... 38
Luggage compartment roof light – bulb replacement ...................... 125
M
ain beam headlights .................. 27
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
Maintenance and care – heavy-duty use of the car .......... 138
– periodic checks ......................... 138
– scheduled servicing ................... 134
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 135
Manual climate control ................... 24
Menu options ................................. 64
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 124O
ddments pocket......................... 34
On-board instruments – display....................................... 60
– engine coolant temperature indicator .................................... 62
– fuel level gauge ......................... 62
– On-board instruments ............... 60
– rev counter ................................ 62