engine Alfa Romeo 4C 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing an Alfa Romeo. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way. You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time. You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your Alfa Romeo's technological features. It also provides a description of special features and essential information for the care and maintenance of your AlfaRomeo over time as well as for safe driving. We urge you to read the warnings and indications found throughout the text with care, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;car safety;environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are reported at the end of each paragraph and are followed by a number. That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section. In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new car and the service provided by the people at Alfa Romeo.The Alfa Romeo 4C is a truly exclusive car in terms of content and technology; for this reason and to guarantee the highest level of service, Alfa Romeo has provided a dedicated Dealership for 4C customers. Up-to-date information on service centres is available on freephone number00 800 2532 4200 (should this number be unavailable, use the international toll number +39 02 44412 987, or anyway refer to the instructionsin the Warranty Booklet). Enjoy reading and happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Alfa Romeo 4C; please consider only the information relevant to your car’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication is purely indicative. Fiat Group Automobiles canmodify the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing
purposes. For further information, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European specification EN228. In
particular, the 4C’s engine has been designed to comply with all emission limits while simultaneously guaranteeing minimal
consumption and maximum performance, using premium-quality unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) of 98 or higher. The use
of petrol that does not conform to the specification indicated may cause the
warning light to switch on and the irregular
operation of the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged. Press the brake pedal and, without pressing the accelerator, turn the ignition key to AVV;
release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after purchasing the car, you want to install accessories that require an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining the
battery), contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership which will calculate the overall electrical consumption and check that the
car’s electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your car over time. Special
attention must be paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).
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REAR LIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................120
❒ Bulb replacement ................................118
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT /
BONNET
❒ Opening/closing .................................. 38
ENGINE
❒Checking levels ...................................139
❒ Technical data .....................................157
FUEL CAP
❒Opening/closing .................................. 56
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SYMBOLSSome car components have coloured
labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using
this component. Under the bonnet
there is also a label that summarises all
the symbols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It
is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
There is an electronic device in each
key which can identify the signal
emitted, when the engine is started,
from an aerial built into the ignition
switch. The signal, which changes
each time the engine is started, is the
“password”, by means of which the
control unit recognises the key and
enables starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR-ON, the Alfa
Romeo CODE system control unit
sends an acknowledgement code to
the engine management control unit to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted by the
key. Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
management control unit.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the
digital
warning light switches on in the display.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked,
try again with the other keys that come
with the vehicle. If it is still not possible
to start the engine, contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Activation of warning
light while driving
❒ If the
digital warning light on the
display switches on, this means that
the system is running a self-diagnosis
(for example due to a voltage drop).
❒ If thedigital warning light remains
on, contact the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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IMPORTANT
1) Used batteries may be harmful tothe environment if not disposed of
correctly. They must be disposed
of as specified by law in the
special containers or taken to the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership,
which will take care of their
disposal.
ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
The alarm activates in the following
cases:
❒wrongful opening of one of the doors
or the tailgate (perimeter protection);
❒ wrongful operation of the ignition
switch (key turned to MAR-ON);
❒ cutting of the battery leads;
❒ movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection);
❒ anomalous lifting/tilting of the car.
Operation of the alarm is indicated by
an acoustic and visual signal (flashing of
the direction indicators for several
seconds). The alarm activation modes
may vary according to the market.
There is a maximum number of
acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal
operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically
activated when the key is extracted
from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various countries. Activation
With the doors and tailgate closed and
the ignition key either turned to STOP
or removed, point the key with remote
control towards the car then press
and release the
button.
For versions/markets, where provided,
the system emits an acoustic signal
and activates door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage lasting
approximately 30 seconds precedes
the activation of the alarm: during this,
the LED flashes on the dashboard at
a frequency of about one flash per
second.
After the self-diagnosis stage, the LED
flashes at a lower frequency (one flash
every 3 seconds approx.).
If, after the alarm is switched on, a
second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on
the dashboard, wait about 4 seconds
and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check that the doors and
tailgate are closed correctly and then
reactivate the system by pressing
the
button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal
even when the doors and tailgate are
closed correctly, a system malfunction
has occurred: in this case, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Deactivation
Press the
button.
The following operations are performed
(for versions/markets, where provided):
❒ two brief flashes of the direction
indicators;
❒ unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking
system is released using the metal
insert of the key, the alarm is not
disabled.
IMPORTANT In the event of accidental
activation of the alarm, or in any case to
interrupt the acoustic and visual signal
cycle when activated, it is possible
to press thebutton or turn the
ignition key to MAR-ON for at least 5
seconds, after which the system will
deactivate.
Disabling
To completely disable the alarm (e.g.
during a lengthy period of car inactivity),
lock the car by turning the metal insert
of the key in the door lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with remote control run out or there is a
fault in the system, the alarm can be
switched off by inserting the key in the
ignition switch and turning it to
MAR-ON. Volumetric/anti-lift
protection
To ensure the correct operation of the
protection, completely close the side
windows.
To disable the volumetric protection,
turn the ignition key from STOP to
MAR-ON twice in a row, then activate
the alarm within 15 seconds, pressing
the
button on the remote control.
When the function is deactivated, this is
indicated by the LED on the dashboard
flashing for several seconds.
To disable the anti-lift protection as well,
the ignition key must be turned from
STOP to MAR-ON three times in a row,
followed by activating the alarm within
15 seconds, pressing the
button
on the remote control.
When the function is deactivated, this is
indicated by the LED on the dashboard
flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift
protection must be repeated each
time the instrument panel is switched
off.
IGNITION SWITCHOperation
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 9:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm,
etc.) are still available;
❒ MAR-ON: driving position. All
electrical devices are available;
❒ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
2) 3)
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STEERING WHEELAdjustment
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release lever A fig. 12,
pushing it forwards (position 1). Having
made the adjustment, lock lever A by
pulling it towards the steering wheel
(position 2).
9) 10)
Alfa Romeo’s advice: after lengthwise
seat adjustment and backrest angle
adjustment, the steering wheel can be
adjusted. To check that the steering
wheel position is correct, the left arm
must be extended completely, so that it
touches (without gripping) the highest
part of the steering wheel rim with
the wrist. At the same time, the driver’s
shoulders must remain firmly in contact
with the backrest. In this position,
when you grip the rim of the steering
wheel in "9:15" position (i.e. with hands
corresponding to the hands of a clock
at 9 hours and 15 minutes, imagining
that the wheel is a clock face) there
should be an angle of 90 degrees
between upper arm and forearm. This
permits maximum control of the
steering wheel and ensures that it is
used as a precision instrument and not
as a handgrip on bends. This is also
the most ergonomically correct driving
position, thus permitting minimum
fatigue when driving.
WARNING
9) Adjustments must be made onlywith the car stationary and engine
off.
10) 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 the car not meeting
type-approval requirements.
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Aair temperature adjustment knob
(hot/cold air mixing);Binternal air recirculation on/off cursor;Cfan activation/adjustment knob;Dair distribution knob:air from central and side vents and
side diffusers;air from central and side vents,
side diffusers and footwell
diffusers;air from footwell diffusers;air from footwell and side diffusers
and from windscreen diffuser;air from windscreen diffuser and
side diffusers;
HEATING
To heat the passenger compartment,
proceed as follows:
❒ turn knob A to the red section;
❒ turn knob C to the desired speed;
❒ turn knob D to
.
This air distribution allows the
passenger compartment to be heated
quickly.
Then operate the controls to maintain
the desired comfort conditions. IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it
takes a few minutes to achieve
optimum passenger compartment
heating.
FAST DEMISTING /
DEFROSTING OF
WINDSCREEN AND SIDE
WINDOWS
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn knob A to the red section;
❒ turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan
speed);
❒ turn knob D to
;
❒ bring cursor B to
.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the
controls as normal to restore the
required comfort conditions.
Window demisting
In the event of considerable external
moisture and/or rain and/or large
differences in temperature inside and
outside the passenger compartment,
perform the following preventive
window demisting procedure:
❒ bring cursor B to;
❒ turn knob A to the red section;
❒ turn knob C to 2 (intermediate fan
speed); ❒
turn knob D to
with the possibility
of moving it to position
if window
misting does not occur.
VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger
compartment properly, proceed as
follows:
❒ fully open the vents and direct them
appropriately;
❒ turn knob A to the blue section;
❒ bring cursor B to;
❒ turn knob C to the desired speed;
❒ turn knob D to
;
INTERNAL AIR
RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Bring cursor B to
.
It is advisable to switch the internal air
recirculation on while standing in
queues or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time,
particularly if there are two people on
board, to prevent the windows from
misting.
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Aair temperature adjustment knob
(hot/cold air mixing);Binternal air recirculation on/off cursor;Cfan activation/adjustment knob;Dair distribution knob;Eclimate control compressor on/off
button;Fdoor mirror demisting button.
Knob D enables the air introduced into
the vehicle to reach all areas of the
passenger compartment through five
distribution options:air from central and side vents and
side diffusers;air from central and side vents,
side diffusers and footwell
diffusers;air from footwell diffusers;air from footwell and side diffusers
and from windscreen diffuser;air from windscreen diffuser and
side diffusers;
HEATING
To heat the passenger compartment,
proceed as follows:
❒ turn knob A to the red section;
❒ turn knob C to the desired speed;
❒ turn knob D to
. This air distribution allows the
passenger compartment to be heated
quickly.
Then operate the controls to maintain
the desired comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it
takes a few minutes to achieve
optimum passenger compartment
heating.
FAST DEMISTING /
DEFROSTING OF
WINDSCREEN AND SIDE
WINDOWS
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn knob A to the red section;
❒ turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan
speed);
❒ turn knob D to
;
❒ bring cursor B to
.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the
controls as normal to restore the
required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The climate control
system is very useful for speeding up
and maintaining demisting since it
dehumidifies the air. Adjust the controls
as described previously and switch
on the climate control system by
pressing button E. Window demisting
In the event of considerable external
moisture and/or rain and/or large
differences in temperature inside and
outside the passenger compartment,
perform the following preventive
window demisting procedure:
❒
bring cursor B to
;
❒ turn knob A to the red section;
❒ turn knob C to 2 (intermediate fan
speed);
❒ turn knob D to
with the possibility
of moving it to position
if window
misting does not occur.
VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger
compartment properly, proceed as
follows:
❒ fully open the air diffusers and vents;
❒ turn knob A to the blue section;
❒ bring cursor B to;
❒ turn knob C to the desired speed;
❒ turn knob D to
;
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WINDOW CLEANING
IN BRIEF
The right stalk controls screen
wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition
key at MAR-ON.
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Operation
12) 13)
Ring nut A fig. 23 can be set to the
following positions:Owiper off;
intermittent operation;continuous slow operation;continuous fast operation.
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"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time. Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull stalk A towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Also, each time the stalk is operated,
the
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on. The
display shows the time set for the
function and the corresponding
graphics.
The warning light comes on when the
lever is operated and stays on until
the function is automatically
deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk only increases the amount of time
the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒ upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
❒ downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
Warning light
or
will blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.