Alfa Romeo 4C 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
fig. 103DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSEAMPERE
Headlight beam switch (for versions/markets, where provided) F095
Single tone horn F1010
12 V socket / cigar lighter F8615
External mirror defrosters F887.5
.
DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
fig. 105DEVICE PROTECTED FUSEAMPERE
Central locking F3815
Two-way windscreen washer pump F4320
+30 Driver side electric windows F4720
+30 Passenger side electric windows F4820
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RECHARGING THE
BATTERYIMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP, wait at least one minute
before disconnecting the electrical
supply from the battery.
We advise you to use a battery charger
with rated recharging voltage of 12 V
and maximum current 15 A, for a
period from 12–24 hours. Charging for
a longer time may damage the battery.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal;
❒ connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
polarity;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒ reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
RAISING THE CARIf raising the car is necessary, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership,
who will be equipped with suitable arm
or workshop lifts, in addition to the
specific equipment necessary.
It is however possible to use suitable
lowered hydraulic jacks to raise the car
if necessary.
The car lifting points are marked on the
side skirts with the
symbols (see
points illustrated in fig. 106).
The correct support points for raising
the front and rear part of the car are
illustrated in fig. 107 and fig. 108. IMPORTANT When positioning the car
on the arm lift, remember that the
power unit is located at the rear end,
with consequent impact on weight
distribution. Therefore, the shorter arms
must support the rear end, and the
longer arms support the front end.
16) 17)
106
A0L0029
107 - Rear area
A0L0128
108 - Front area
A0L0127
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IMPORTANT
16) Be careful to position the liftarms correctly at the points
illustrated, in order to prevent
damage to the carbon fibre
chassis and the bodywork
components.
17) To avoid damage to the carbon fibre chassis, the car cannot be
raised with standard hydraulic
jacks, only with suitable lowered
hydraulic jacks. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
TOWING THE CAR
18)
The tow hook provided with the car is
located in the tool box in the luggage
compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Take tow hook A and tighten it fully
onto the threaded pin fig. 109.
110) 111) 112)
IMPORTANT
18) The tow hook attachment is onlyavailable at the front end of the
car.
WARNING
110) Before towing, turn the ignitionkey to MAR-ON and then to STOP
without removing it. The steering
column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the
wheels cannot be steered. Also
check that the gearbox/
transmission is in neutral (N).
111) When towing, remember that the assistance of the brake servo
is absent. Consequently, more
force is required at the pedal
in order to brake. Do not
use flexible cables when towing
and avoid jerky movements. Make
sure not to damage parts in
contact with the car while towing.
When towing the car, you must
comply with all specific traffic
regulations, both in terms of the
towing device and behaviour
on the road. Do not start the
engine while towing the car.
Before tightening the ring, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly.
Make sure that the ring is fully
screwed into the housing before
towing the car.
109
A0L0107
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112) The tow hook must be usedexclusively for roadside
assistance operations. You are
allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an
appropriate device in accordance
with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the
road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used
to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or
for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. In
compliance with the above
conditions, towing must take
place with the two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) aligned
as much as possible along the
same centre line.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............134
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....135
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................138
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR .....138
CHECKING LEVELS........................139
AIR CLEANER .................................145
BATTERY ........................................145
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................147
WINDSCREEN WIPER ....................148
BODYWORK ...................................149
INTERIORS .....................................151
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SCHEDULED
SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has
programmed a series of checks and
servicing operations every 20,000 km.
Check the items on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check
level of liquids, tyre pressure, etc.)
before 20.000 km and between these
services deadlines.Scheduled Servicing is offered by the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
at predefined intervals. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with your explicit
agreement.
IMPORTANT
2000 km before the maintenance is
due, a dedicated message appears on
the display, along with
warning
light. The Scheduled Servicing services are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure
to have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting
for the next service.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONSThousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary ●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required ●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.) ●●●●●●
Check vehicle fastenings ●●●
Check mechanical components fastenings ●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust
jets, if necessary ●●●●●●
Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blade ●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of boot lock, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages ●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, carbon
monocoque, aerodynamic bottom, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
supply system, brakes), rubber elements (boots, driveshaft boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.) ●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator ●●●●●●
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Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator ●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling,
brakes, windscreen washer, etc.) ●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s) ●
Inspect the conditions of toothed timing drive belt ●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary (or every 12
months) ●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness ●●●
Check engine control system operation (through diagnosis socket) ●●●●●●
Check and possible top up of oil level for the dual clutch
automatic transmission ●
Replace spark plugs (#) ●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s) ●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*) ●(#) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are
specially certified for such engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” section); strictly comply with the spark plug
replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is advisable to contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
(*) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
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Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Replace the air cleaner cartridge ●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months) ●●●(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message (if present) on the instrument panel or every 12 months.
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