run flat Alfa Romeo 4C 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
blade of the windscreen wiper and lift
it off the glass (for the correct lifting
procedure, refer to the "Windscreen
wiper" paragraph in the
"Maintenance and care" chapter);
❒ cover the car with a cloth or
perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the
car body to evaporate;
❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard prescribed pressure and
check it periodically;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling
system;
❒ every time the car is left inactive for
two weeks or longer, run the air
conditioning system for about
5 minutes, set to outside air and with
fan set to maximum, with the engine
idling; this operation will ensure
adequate lubrication to minimise the
possibility of damage to the
compressor when the system is put
back into operation; ❒
ensure that the air intake directly in
front of the windscreen is not
obstructed by leaves or other foreign
bodies; any leaves in the air intake
could reduce the air flow and, if they
enter the reservoir, could prevent
water drainage. In winter months,
make sure that the air intake is not
obstructed by ice, mud or snow.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP, wait at least 1 minute
before disconnecting the electrical
supply to the battery.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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❒if after 5 minutes it is impossible to
reach at least 1.8 bar, disconnect
the compressor from the valve and
power socket, then move the car
forwards approximately 10 metres in
order to distribute the sealant inside
the tyre evenly, then repeat the
inflation operation; ❒
if you still cannot obtain a pressure of
at least 1.8 bar within 5 minutes from
the compressor switching on, do
not drive off and contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership;
❒ after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check the tyre pressure
again; remember to engage the
handbrake;
❒ if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar
is detected, restore the correct
pressure (with the engine running and
the handbrake engaged), resume
driving and drive with great care to a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
98) 99) 100)
CHECKING AND
RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to
check and, if necessary, restore the tyre
pressure.
Release quick connector A fig. 85 and
connect it directly to the valve of the
tyre to be inflated. REPLACING THE BOTTLE
Proceed as follows:
❒
release connector A fig. 86 and
disconnect tube B;
❒ turn the bottle to be replaced
anticlockwise and raise it;
❒ insert the new bottle and turn it
clockwise;
❒ insert connector A and tube B in their
housings.
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84
A0L0080
85
A0L0081
86
A0L0082
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– speedometer ............................. 62Parking ......................................... 103
– Handbrake ................................ 103
Parking lights ................................. 27
Parking sensors ............................. 50
Passenger side front airbag ............ 98
Performance .................................. 168
Plugs (type) .................................... 157
Power socket ................................. 34
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready Alert Brake) .................................. 44
Pretensioners ................................. 92 – Load limiters.............................. 93
Protecting the environment ............ 57Radio system................................ 49
Radio transmitters and mobile phones......................................... 50
Raising the car ............................... 129
Rear direction indicators................. 123
Rear fog light.................................. 32
Rear fog light/reversing light ........... 124
Rear view mirrors ........................... 18 – Internal mirror ............................ 18
Rear window washer – rear window washer fluid level ... 141
Refuelling ....................................... 170
Refuelling the car ........................... 56
Rev counter ................................... 62
Rim Protector................................. 164 Roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 125
Roof lights...................................... 31 – Front roof light ........................... 31
Saving fuel .................................... 109
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) .................................... 92
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 135
Screen wiper/washer ..................... 28 – “Smart washing” function .......... 29
Seat belts....................................... 90 – Use ........................................... 90
Seats ............................................. 15
Setup menu ............................... 62-63
Side air diffusers............................. 19
Side lights/brake lights ................... 123
Side lights/daytime running lights (DRL)
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
Side lights/dipped headlights ......... 27
Snow tyres ..................................... 111
Speedometer ................................. 62
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 62
Starting the engine ......................... 102
Starting the engine ......................... 114 – Bump starting ........................... 114
– Jump starting ............................ 114
Steering ......................................... 162
Steering lock .................................. 15
Steering wheel ............................... 17 Storage compartments .................. 33
Sun visors ...................................... 35
Suspension .................................... 161
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical data .............................. 154
The keys ........................................ 11 – Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
Third brake lights – bulb replacement ...................... 124
Towing the car ............................... 130 – Attaching the tow hook ............. 130
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)........................................ 53
Transmission .................................. 159
TRIP button.................................... 69
Trip Computer ................................ 68
Tyres – Fix&Go automatic (kit) ............... 115
– inflation pressures ..................... 166
– reading the tyre code ................ 163
– Rim Protector tyres ................... 164
– snow tyres................................. 165
– tyres provided ........................... 165
Tyres - maintenance ....................... 147Using the transmission.................. 104W
arning lights and messages ....... 71
Weights.......................................... 169
Wheel rims
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