Alfa Romeo 4C 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

TYPES OF BULBS
The car has the following bulbs:
Glass bulbs:(type A) they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.
Bayonet-type bulbs:(type B) to remove them from their
holder, press the bulb and turn it anti-clockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs:(type C) release them from their contacts to
remove.
Halogen bulbs:(type D) to remove the bulb, release the clip
holding the bulb in place.
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Bulbs Type Power Ref. Figure
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED - -
Rear side lights LED - -
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with
Bi-Halogen headlights) (for versions/markets,
where provided)H7 55 W D
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with
Bi-Xenon headlights) (for versions/markets, where
provided)D1S 35 W -
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with
Bi-LED headlights) (for versions/markets, where
provided)LED - -
Front direction indicators PY21W 21 W B
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21 W B
Side direction indicators WY5W 5 W A
Brake lights LED - -
3rd brake light LED - -
Number plate lights W5W 5 W A
Rear fog light W16W 16 W A
Reversing light W16W 16 W A
Roof light C10W 10 W C
Luggage compartment light W5W 5 W A
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REPLACING
EXTERIOR BULBS
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beam headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicators. The
bulbs are arranged as follows fig. 96:
ASide lights/daytime running lights
BDipped/main beam headlights
CDirection indicators
To replace the bulbs for the dipped and
main beam headlights and for the
direction indicators open the
corresponding protective flaps on the
inner wheel arch fig. 97 that can be
located by steering the wheel
completely.A - direction indicator bulb protective
flap
B - dipped/main beam headlight bulb
protective flap
Side lights/daytime
running lights (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Dipped/main beam
headlights
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒steer the wheel completely;
❒open the protective flap B fig. 97 by
rotating the fixing screw;
❒take out the electric connector A fig.
98 and then rotate the bulb holder B
clockwise and remove it;
❒extract the bulb and replace it;❒refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector A;
❒close the protective flap B fig. 97.
Direction indicators
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒steer the wheel completely;
❒open the protective flap A fig. 97 by
rotating the fixing screw;
❒take out the electric connector A fig.
99 and then rotate the bulb holder B
clockwise and remove it;
❒extract the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector A;
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❒close the protective flap A fig. 97.

Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒adjust the lens A in the point shown
in figure fig. 100 to compress the
retaining clip B, then pull the cluster
outwards;
❒turn the bulb holder B anticlockwise,
extract the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder B in the lens and
turn it clockwise;
❒refit the cluster making sure that the
internal clip clicks into position.REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights, direction indicators and brake
lights.
Direction indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cap A fig. 101
(one for each side) on the side cover
of the luggage compartment.
❒remove the second protective cap in
rubber B fig. 102 inserting the hand
inside the hole.
❒rotate the bulb holder and extract it;
❒replace the bulb by pressing it and
turning it anticlockwise;
❒refit the previously removed
protective caps.Side lights/brake lights
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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REAR FOG LIGHT/
REVERSING LIGHT
109)
To replace the rear fog light bulbs A fig.
103 or the reversing lights B fig. 103
proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder C fig. 104
anticlockwise, extract the bulb and
replace it.3
rdBRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒adjust the lens A in the point shown
in figure fig. 105 laterally to compress
the retaining clip, then pull the
number plate light cluster A out;
❒turn bulb holder B fig. 106
anticlockwise, extract bulb C and
replace it.
WARNING
109) The rear fog light and the
reversing light are located close to
the exhaust pipes; take the
utmost care not to get burnt
during the bulb replacement.
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INTERIOR BULB
REPLACEMENT
ROOF LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove roof light A fig. 107 working
at the points indicated by the arrows;❒open protective flap B fig. 108 and
replace bulb C, releasing it from the
side contacts. Make sure that the
new bulb is correctly secured
between the contacts;
❒reclose protective flap B fig. 108 and
fix roof light A fig. 107 in its housing,
making sure that it is locked.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the luggage compartment and
extract roof light A fig. 109, working
in the point shown by the arrow;
❒open protection B and replace the
press-fitted bulb;
❒reclose protection B on the lens;❒refit roof light A by inserting it in its
correct position, firstly on one side
and then pressing on the other side
until it clicks into place.
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REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
fault or improper action on the system.
When a device does not work, check
the condition of its fuse: the filament
A fig. 110 must be intact.
If it is not, replace the blown fuse with
another with the same amperage (same
colour).
110) 111) 112) 113) 114)16)
B = intact fuse;
C = fuse with damaged filament.FUSE LOCATION
The fuses are grouped in two fuse
boxes located in the engine and
passenger compartments.
Engine compartment fuse box
This is located next to the battery fig.
111: to access the fuses, undo screws
A and remove cover B.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is shown on the back of the cover.
After replacing the fuse, make sure you
close cover B on the fuse box.
17)
Dashboard fuse box
This is located under the dashboard in
the area in front of the passenger seat.
To access the fuse box fig. 114 remove
the protective panel, following the
procedure described below:
❒undo the four screws A fig. 113;
❒to locate the fifth locking screw,
remove block B and remove plastic
cover C;
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❒at this point undo the fifth screw D
and remove the protective panel to
locate the fuse box.
WARNING
110) If a fuse blows again, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
111) Never replace a fuse with
another with a higher amp rating;
DANGER OF FIRE.112) If a general protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
113) 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.
114) Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes),
transmission system (engine,
gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
IMPORTANT
16) Never replace a blown fuse with
metal wires or other material.
17) 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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
fig. 112
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Headlight beam switch (for versions/markets, where provided) F09 5
Single tone hornF10 10
12 V socket / cigar lighter F86 15
External mirror defrosters F88 7.5
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DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
fig. 114
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Central lockingF38 15
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
+30 Driver side electric windows F47 20
+30 Passenger side electric windows F48 20
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RECHARGING THE
BATTERY
IMPORTANT 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 and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
key is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
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 CAR
If 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. 115).
The correct support points for raising
the front and rear part of the car are
illustrated in fig. 116 and fig. 117.
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