warning Alfa Romeo 4C 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

Warning lights on
displayWhat 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.
redINCOMPLETE 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.
amberWORN 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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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when about 4–5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
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amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE SENSOR
FAULT
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when a fuel reserve sensor fault is detected. The
display shows the dedicated message.Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
greenCRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, but it
should switch off after a few seconds, if the
Cruise Control is deactivated.
The digital warning light switches on when the
Cruise Control ring nut is turned to the ON
position (see the “Cruise Control” paragraph in
the "Knowing your car" chapter).
The display shows the dedicated message.
greenDOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when the
button on the control panel is
pressed.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display if a fault is detected in one of the
following lights:
❒daytime running lights (DRL)
❒side lights
❒dipped headlights
❒direction indicators
❒rear fog lights
❒reversing lights
❒number plate lights.
The fault relating to these lights may be caused
by: one or more blown fuses, one or more blown
bulbs or a broken electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses
involved, in accordance with the "Fuse
replacement" paragraph in the "In an emergency"
chapter; if this does not resolve the fault, check,
and if necessary replace, the bulbs involved, in
accordance with the "External bulb replacement"
paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter.
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, for
a comprehensive check of the electrical system.
amberSERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
The
digital warning light is automatically
displayed, along with a dedicated message, with
key at MAR-ON, 2,000 km (or equivalent value in
miles) before the following scheduled servicing
interval and is activated again every 200 km (or
equivalent value in miles).Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The
operations in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
be performed and the message will be reset.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
GENERAL FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol lights up in the display in the
circumstances indicated below.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The symbol lights up when the engine oil pressure
sensor is faulty. The display shows the dedicated
message.In these case contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as
possible.
"Clutch overheating" message
The
symbol, along with a message on the
display, lights up to indicate clutch overheating.
If the driver continues, the
symbol will switch
off and the
warning light will light up (on some
versions together with a message on the display)
to indicate a transmission failure.If the
symbol lights up along with a message
on the display, reduce gear shifting and/or
change usage conditions, until the normal
operating conditions are restored.
If the
warning light lights up (a message will
appear on the display, on some versions) stop
immediately, operate the handbrake, stop the
engine and wait 5 minutes: after this, normal
transmission operating conditions will be
restored.
Should the transmission failure condition persist,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
FUEL CUT-OFF
The symbol and the corresponding message are
shown on the display in the following cases:
❒fuel cut-off system intervention: the yellow
symbol lights up;
❒fuel cut-off system failure: the red symbol lights
up.For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure,
refer to the "Fuel Cut-Off System" section of the
"Controls" paragraph, in the "Knowing your car"
chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel
supply, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The symbol and the corresponding message are
shown on the display.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display when the outside temperature is
below or equal to 3°C.
IMPORTANT In the event of outside temperature
sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are
replaced by dashes.
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display if a fault is detected in the brake
lights.The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a
blown protection fuse or an interruption of the
electrical connection.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display if there is a parking sensor failure.
DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING MODE
(“Alfa DNA” system)
A letter (d, n, or a) corresponding to the active
driving mode (dynamic or race, normal, all
weather) and a dedicated message are shown on
the display.
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IMPORTANT
6) If thewarning light switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
WARNING
62) Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the digital warning light comes on, and never
more than 500 km after it first switches on. Failure to observe the above indications may result in severe damage to
the engine and invalidate the warranty. Remember that when the digital warning light comes on, it does not mean
that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you must not top up the engine oil.
63) If the warning light flashes with the car in motion, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Each seat belt must be used by only
one person. Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger's lap and
a single belt to protect them both fig.
68. In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt.
66)
67)
SEAT BELTS
MAINTENANCE
❒Always use the seat belts well
stretched and never twisted; make
sure that they are free to run without
obstructions;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not
appear to be damaged. Always
replace the belt if the pretensioners
were deployed;❒hand wash the seat belts with water
and neutral soap, rinse and leave to
dry in the shade. Never use strong
detergents, bleach, paints or any
other substance which could
damage the belt fibres;
❒prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get
inside;
❒replace the seat belt when there is
wear or cuts.
WARNING
64) Never press button C fig. 65
when travelling.
65) For maximum protection, keep
the backrest upright, lean back
into it and make sure the seat belt
fits closely across your chest
and pelvis. Always fasten the seat
belts! Travelling without seat
belts fastened increases the risk
of serious injuries or even death in
the event of an impact.66) Under no circumstances should
the seat belt and pretensioner
components be removed or
tampered with. Any operations on
these components must be
performed by qualified and
authorised technicians. Always
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
67) If the belt has been subjected to
a high level of stress, for example
after an accident, it must be
completely replaced together with
the attachments, attachment
fixing screws and the
pretensioner. In fact, even if the
belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.
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SBR SYSTEM (Seat
Belt Reminder)
IN BRIEF
This system comprises an acoustic
warning which, in conjunction with
the
warning light flashing on the
instrument panel, advises the driver if
their seat belt has not been fastened.
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to deactivate this acoustic
warning permanently.
The acoustic warning can be
reactivated at any time through the
Setup Menu (see "Menu Options"
paragraph in “Knowing the
instrument panel” section).
If the driver side seat belt is not
fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or
when travelling at a speed from 10 to
20 km/h for longer than 5 seconds, an
acoustic signal sequence will be started
(continuous acoustic signal for the first
6 seconds followed by 90 seconds
of intermittent beeping) and the
warning light will flash.The warning light will stay on constantly
at the end of the cycle until the engine
is stopped. The acoustic signal is
interrupted immediately when the seat
belt is fastened.
If the seat belt is unfastened again
when driving the car, the acoustic signal
and the flashing warning light resume
as described previously.
PRETENSIONERS
The car is equipped with seat belt
pretensioners, which draw back the
seat belts by several centimetres in the
event of a strong frontal impact. This
guarantees the perfect adherence
of the seat belts to the occupant's
bodies before the retention action
begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
operated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner (in the kick plate area). Its
activation is signalled by the shortening
of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not in harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
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The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and/or mud, contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have it replaced.
68) 69)
7)
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase protection, the seat belt
retractors contain a device which
controls the force acting on the chest
and shoulders during the belt
restraining action in the event of an
accident.
WARNING
68) The pretensioner can be used
only once. After activation go to
the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have it replaced.
69) Removing or otherwise
tampering with pretensioner and
seat belt components is strictly
prohibited. Any operations on
these components must be
performed by qualified and
authorised technicians. Always
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
7) Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating
(over 100°C for a maximum of six
hours) in the area around the
pretensioner may damage
or deploy them. Contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
if there is the need to operate
on those components.
CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
Alfa Romeo 4C is a sporty car that can
be driven in town every day, provided
its driver and passengers fasten their
seat belts. Carrying a child on the
passenger's seat is also allowed,
provided the child weighs more than 9
kg and a suitable child restraint system
is used.
Children must be suitably restrained
inside the vehicle according to their
weight. Several child restraint system
types are available; always choose the
one most suitable for the child:
70)
When over 1.50 m in height, from
the point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and
have to wear the standard seat belts.
All child restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the seat which must never be removed.
Child restraint systems are available
from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. These
products have been designed and
tested specifically for Alfa Romeo
vehicles.
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WARNING
70) The car passenger's seat is not
suitable for carrying rear facing
child restraint systems (Group
0 and 0+). On this car it is
therefore NOT allowed to carry
newborns (weighing up to 9 kg).
FITTING
“UNIVERSAL” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(with seat belts)
Only Group 1, 2 and 3 child restraint
systems, namely forward facing child
restraint systems, can be installed
on the 4C.
This car is NOT compliant for fitting rear
facing child restraint systems on the
passenger's seat.
GROUP 1
Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may
be carried in forward facing child
restraint systems fig. 69.
71)
GROUP2-3
Children from 15 to 36 kg may use the
car seat belts directly fig. 70.
The child restraint system is used only
to position the child correctly with
respect to the belts so that the diagonal
section crosses the child's chest and
never the neck, and the horizontal part
is snug on the pelvis not the abdomen.
71)
WARNING
71) The figures are indicative and for
assembly purposes only. Fit the
child restraint system according
to the instructions, which must be
included.
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