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

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SEATS
❒Lengthwise adjustment ....................... 15
❒ Backrest adjustment ........................... 16
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
❒Operation ........................................... 37
GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION
❒Using the gearbox/transmission ..........104
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
❒Operation ........................................... 32
ALFA DNA SYSTEM
❒Operation ........................................... 45
HANDBRAKE
❒Operation ...........................................103
POWER SOCKET / CIGAR
LIGHTER
❒ Power socket ..................................... 34
❒ Cigar lighter ........................................ 34
SEAT BELTS
❒Use ..................................................... 90
❒ Important information .......................... 90
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37) For the correct operation of theABS, the tyres must of necessity
be the same make and type on all
wheels, in perfect condition and,
above all, of the prescribed type
and dimensions.
38) The ASR system can’t overrule the natural laws of physics, and
can’t increase the grip available
according to the condition of
the road.
39) The ASR system cannot prevent accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
40) The capability of the ASR system must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way
as to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
41) The HBA system can’t overrule the natural laws of physics, and
can’t increase the grip available
according to the condition of
the road.
42) The HBA system cannot prevent accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning. 43) The capability of the HBA system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way
as to compromise the safety of
the driver, the other occupants of
the car or any other road user.
“Alfa DNA” SYSTEM
(Dynamic car
control system)This device allows, using lever A fig. 47
(on the central tunnel), four car
response modes to be selected
according to driving style and road
conditions:
❒d=Dynamic orRace (sports driving
mode);
❒ n=Natural (mode for driving in
normal conditions);
❒ a=All Weather (mode for driving in
poor grip conditions, such as rain
and snow).
The device also acts on the dynamic
car control systems (engine,
gearbox/transmission, ESC system).47
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DRIVING MODES
Lever A is monostable type. In other
words, it always remains in a central
position.
The selected driving mode is indicated
by the corresponding LED switching
on in the panel and by an indication on
the display.
“Natural” MODE
ESC and ASR systems:intervention
thresholds aimed at providing comfort
and safety in normal grip and driving
conditions.
"Electronic Q2" system: the system
is calibrated to ensure the best driving
comfort.
Engine and gearbox/transmission:
standard response. “Dynamic” MODE
Activation
Move the lever A fig. 47 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for
half a second, until the corresponding
LED lights up and the "Dynamic" mode
activation indicator appears on the
display.
When "Dynamic" mode is activated, the
turbocharger pressure (bar) and engine
oil temperature (°C) screen is displayed
automatically fig. 49:
When released, lever A will return to the
central position.
ESC and ASR systems:
intervention
thresholds that ensure more enjoyable,
sportier driving whilst guaranteeing
the stability of the car. "Electronic Q2" system:
the system
is calibrated to increase traction whilst
accelerating on bends, improving
the agility of the car.
Engine and gearbox/transmission:
adoption of sports mapping.
IMPORTANT In "Dynamic", the
sensitivity of the accelerator pedal
increases considerably. Consequently,
driving is less fluid and comfortable.
Deactivation
To deactivate “Dynamic” mode and
return to “Natural”, move lever A fig. 47
downwards (to letter “a”) and keep it
in this position for half a second. In this
case, the LED corresponding to
“Natural” mode will light up and the
“Natural” mode activation indication will
appear on the display.
“Race” MODE48
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Activation
Move the lever A fig. 47 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for
5 seconds, until the "Race" mode
activation indicator appears on the
display. When "Race" mode is
activated, the longitudinal/lateral
accelerometer indicator screen
(G-meter information) is displayed
automatically. This considers
gravitational acceleration (G) fig. 50.
ESC and ASR systems:the systems
are deactivated in order to ensure
the fullest sensation of sport, leaving
the driver in full control of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is in unstable
conditions, the ESC reactivates
automatically when the brake pedal is
pressed until the ABS intervenes,
thus returning the vehicle to stable
conditions. "Electronic Q2" system:
the system
is calibrated to increase traction whilst
accelerating on bends, improving
the agility of the car.
Engine and gearbox/transmission:
adoption of sports mapping.
IMPORTANT In "Race", the sensitivity of
the accelerator pedal increases
considerably. Consequently, driving is
less fluid and comfortable.
IMPORTANT In "Race" mode the
transmission only works in MANUAL
mode. For further details, refer to the
"Using the transmission" section in
chapter "Starting and driving".
Deactivation
To deactivate "Race" mode and return
to "Dynamic", move lever A fig. 47
downwards (to letter “a”) and keep it in
this position for half a second. In this
case, the LED corresponding to
"Dynamic" mode will light up and the
"Dynamic" mode activation indication
will appear on the display. “All Weather” MODE
Activation
Move the lever A fig. 47 downwards (to
the letter “a”) and hold in this position
for half a second, until the
corresponding LED lights up and the
“All Weather” mode activation indicator
appears on the display.
ESC and ASR systems:
intervention
thresholds aimed at ensuring maximum
safety in low-grip driving conditions. It
is advisable to select "All Weather"
mode in the presence of low-grip road
surfaces.
"ELECTRONIC Q2" SYSTEM: the
system is deactivated.
Engine and gearbox/transmission:
standard response.50
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ............................... 60
SETUP MENU ................................. 62
MENU OPTIONS ............................. 64
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 68
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 71
- LOW BRAKE FLUID / HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 71
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 72
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 72
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 72
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 73
- PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 74
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 75
- TPMS ............................................... 76
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 77
- ASR FUNCTION DEACTIVATED
WARNING LIGHT ............................... 77
- SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 78
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 78
- LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR .......... 79
- RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ....... 79
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 79
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 80
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 80
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 81
- ALTERNATOR FAILURE ................... 81
- GEARBOX FAILURE ......................... 82
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 82
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 82
- ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 82 - FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 83
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
SENSOR FAULT ................................. 83
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 83
- DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING ................. 83
- EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ............... 84
- SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
............................................................ 84
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 85
- FUEL CUT-OFF ................................ 85
- LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN . 86
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 86
- BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE ................. 86
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 86
- DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING
MODE (“Alfa DNA” system) ................. 86
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Warning lights ondisplay What it means
What to do
redGEARBOX FAILURE
The digital warning light switches on when the
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
The digital warning light flashes (together with a
message in the display and an acoustic signal) to
indicate that the gearbox/transmission is faulty.
The digital warning light can light up even in the
event of transmission overheating, after a
particularly demanding use. In this case an engine
performance limitation is performed. Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
If it is necessary to start the engine with a
gearbox/transmission failure, follow the procedure
described in the "Using the gearbox/
transmission" paragraph, "Starting the engine"
section in the "Starting and driving" chapter.red
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light on the display switches
on when one or more doors are not properly shut.
An acoustic signal is emitted with the doors open
and the car in motion.amber
WORN BRAKE PADS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light on the display switches
on when the front or rear brake pads are worn.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Have them replaced as soon as possible.amberALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light switches on in the display
(together with a message) to indicate Alfa Romeo
CODE system failure.
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
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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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88) The car must be locked after afew clicks of the parking brake: if
this is not so, contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
to have it adjusted. Always park
the vehicle safely as indicated by
the Highway Code and as
described above.
USING THE
TRANSMISSIONThe 4C features the TCT 6-speed twin
dry clutch transmission with steering
wheel controls. This is an advanced
technical solution which combines the
control of a manual gearbox, the
immediacy of a sequential system and
the convenience of being able to select
an automatic selection programme
without the slowdown of a conventional
automatic transmission.
With the key removed from the ignition,
the system will not implement any
action when the buttons on the
transmission control panel on the
central tunnel fig. 74 are pressed,
irrespective of the pressure applied to
the brake pedal. Therefore, the
transmission will remain in the condition
that it was in when the engine was
switched off. With car stationary and key at MAR-ON
(ignition-operated electrical services
activated), the screen displays the gear
engaged and the active operating
mode (automatic =
AUTOor manual =
no display).
OPERATING MODES
The transmission can operate in two
operating modes (except when the
"Race" mode is selected):
❒ the first manual type (MANUAL), in
which the driver decides directly
when to change gear;
❒ the second completely automatic
(AUTO), in which the system decides
when to change gear.
When the "Race" mode is selected, the
only allowed operating mode is
MANUAL.
Manual operation
(MANUAL)
In this operating mode, the driver is
responsible for choosing the best gear
to engage, depending on the car
operating conditions.
Use the “+” steering wheel stalk to
engage a higher gear, or the “–” stalk to
engage a lower gear (see the following
paragraph, "Steering wheel stalks").74
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STARTING THE
ENGINEContact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately if
warning
light stays on constantly on the
instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
11)
91)
Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒ connect the positive terminals (+ sign
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead fig. 79; ❒
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(−)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on
the engine or the gearbox/
transmission of the car to be started;
❒ start the engine; when the engine has
started, remove the leads, reversing
the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, check that
there is no accidental contact between
metallic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing
or coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT
11) Never use a fast battery charger to start the engine as this could
damage the electronic systems
and the ignition and engine supply
control units.
WARNING
91) This procedure must beperformed by qualified personnel
as incorrect actions may cause
high-intensity electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and lit cigarettes
away from the battery and do not
cause sparks.
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❒at this point undo the fifth screw D
and remove the protective panel to
locate the fuse box.
WARNING
105) If a fuse blows again, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
106) Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating;
DANGER OF FIRE. 107) If a general protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
108) Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has
been removed and that all the
other services are switched off
and/or deactivated.
109) Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes),
transmission system (engine,
gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
IMPORTANT
14) Never replace a blown fuse withmetal wires or other material.
15) If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to
aim the jet of water directly at the
fuse box.
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