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

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new car
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ....... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
ALARM ........................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 17
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 18
CLIMATE CONTROL ....................... 20
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 20
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL........ 25
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 28
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 29
CRUISE CONTROL ......................... 30
ROOF LIGHT................................... 32
CONTROLS .................................... 33
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 34
DOORS ........................................... 37
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 38
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT /
ENGINE COVER.............................. 39
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 41
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 42
“ALFA DNA” SYSTEM (DYNAMIC
CAR CONTROL SYSTEM)............... 46EOBD SYSTEM (EUROPEAN ON
BOARD DIAGNOSIS) ...................... 49
RADIO SYSTEM .............................. 50
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER .................................. 50
PARKING SENSORS....................... 51
TPMS (TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM) ................. 54
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 58
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 59
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TPMS (Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns the driver of low tyre
pressure on the basis of the cold
inflation pressure prescribed for the car.
Changes in outside temperature may
cause tyre pressure to vary. This means
that a decrease in the outside
temperature corresponds to a decrease
in the tyre pressure.
Tyre pressure must always be adjusted
according to the cold inflation pressure.
Cold tyre inflation pressure is the tyre
pressure after letting the car at a
standstill for at least three hours or a
travel shorter than 1.6 km after an
interval of three hours.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must
not exceed the maximum inflation
pressure value printed on the side of
the tyre.
The tyre pressure also increases while
driving the car: this is a normal
condition and does not require any
adjustment of the pressure.The TPMS continues to advise the
driver of the low tyre pressure condition
until this is corrected; the warning
continues until the pressure
corresponds or exceeds the pressure
prescribed for the cold tyres. When the
tyre low pressure control warning
light
switches on constantly, the
inflation pressure must be adjusted until
it reaches the pressure prescribed for
cold tyres. After the automatic update
of the system, the tyre pressure control
warning light switches off. You may
need to drive the car for about 20
minutes at a speed higher than 20
km/h to allow the TPMS to receive this
information.
NOTE
❒The TPMS does not replace the
normal tyre maintenance service and
does not indicate any fault in a tyre.
❒Therefore, the TPMS should not be
used as pressure switch while
adjusting the tyre inflation pressure.
❒Driving with insufficient tyre pressure
causes their overheating and can
result in tyre failure. The low inflation
pressure reduces fuel efficiency
and tyre tread life and may also affect
handling and braking performance
of the car.❒The TPMS does not replace the
correct tyre maintenance. It is up to
the driver to maintain the correct tyre
pressure level measuring it with a
suitable pressure switch. This is
necessary even if the decrease in the
inflation pressure value does not
cause the tyre pressure control
warning light to switch on.
❒The TPMS warns the driver of any
condition of insufficient tyre pressure
If this drops below the insufficient
pressure limit for any reason including
low temperature and normal
pressure loss of the tyre.
❒The seasonal temperature changes
affect tyre pressure.
The TPMS uses wireless devices with
electronic sensors mounted on the
wheel rims to constantly monitor the
value of tyre pressure. The sensors
mounted on each wheel as part of the
valve stem transmit various information
of the tyres to the receiver module, in
order to calculate the pressure.
IMPORTANT Monitoring and
maintaining the correct pressure in all
four tyres are particularly important.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

Tyre pressure
monitoring system low
pressure warnings
46) 47) 48) 49) 50) 51) 52) 53) 54)
The system warns the driver if one or
more tyres are flat by the dedicated
warning light
continuously on in the
instrument panel and by displaying
dedicated messages.
In this case, stop the car as soon as
possible, check the inflation pressure of
each tyre and inflate to the cold tyre
pressure value prescribed for the car.
The system will automatically update
and after receiving the tyre pressure
update the tyre pressure control
warning light switches off. You may
need to drive the car for about 20
minutes at a speed higher than 20
km/h to allow the system to receive this
information.TPMS operation faults
The system fault is indicated by the
dedicated warning light
which first
flashes for 75 seconds and then stays
on steadily. This can occur in any of the
following situations:
❒interference caused by electronic
devices or radio frequency emissions
similar to those of the TPM sensors.
❒Application of tinted films which
interfere with the signals of the radio
waves.
❒Presence of snow or ice on the
wheels or the wheel arches.
❒Use of snow chains.
❒Use of wheels/tyres not equipped
with TPM sensors.
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WARNING
46) The presence of the TPMS does
not permit the driver to neglect
regular checks of the tyre
pressure, including for the spare
wheel.
47) Tyre pressure must be checked
with tyres rested and cold. Should
it become necessary for whatever
reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce
pressure even though it is higher
than the prescribed value. Repeat
the check when the tyres are
cold.
48) Should one or more wheels be
fitted without sensors, the system
will no longer be available and,
in addition to the TPMS warning
light flashing for less than one
minute before becoming constant,
a warning message will be shown
on the display, until 4 wheels
with sensors are fitted again.49) The TPMS cannot warn of
sudden decreases in tyre pressure
(for example when a tyre bursts).
In this case, stop the car, braking
with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.
50) Replacing standard tyres with
winter tyres (and vice versa)
requires TPMS adjustment that
must only be performed by a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
51) Changes in outside temperature
may cause tyre pressures to vary.
The TPMS system may
temporarily indicate insufficient
pressure. In this case, check the
tyre pressure when cold and, if
necessary, restore the inflation
values.
52) When a tyre is removed, it is
advisable to replace the rubber
valve seal as well: contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Tyre and/or rim fitting/removal
operations require specific
precautions; to avoid damaging or
fitting the sensors incorrectly,
tyre and/or rim fitting/removal
operations should only be carried
out by specialised staff. Contact
a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.53) Strong radio-frequency
interference could inhibit the
regular operation of the TPMS.
This condition will be indicated by
a message on the display. The
message will disappear
automatically as soon as the
radio-frequency interference
ceases to affect the system.
54) The tyre repair kit (Fix&Go)
provided with the car (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is compatible with the
TPMS sensors; using sealants not
equivalent with that in the original
kit may adversely affect its
operation. If sealants not
equivalent with the original one
are used, it is recommended to
have the TPMS sensors checked
by a qualified repair centre.
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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 ............................... 62
SETUP MENU ................................. 64
MENU OPTIONS ............................. 66
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 70
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 73
- LOW BRAKE FLUID / HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 73
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 74
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 74
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 74
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 75
- PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 76
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 77
- TPMS ............................................... 78
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 79
- ASR FUNCTION DEACTIVATED
WARNING LIGHT ............................... 79
- SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 80
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 80
- LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR .......... 81
- RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ....... 81
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 81
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 82
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 82
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 83
- ALTERNATOR FAILURE ................... 83
- GEARBOX FAILURE ......................... 84
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 84
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 84
- ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 84- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 85
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
SENSOR FAULT ................................. 85
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 85
- DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING ................. 85
- EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ............... 86
- SERVICE
................ 86
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 87
- FUEL CUT-OFF ................................ 87
- LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN . 88
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 88
- BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE ................. 88
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 88
- DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING
MODE (“Alfa DNA” system) ................. 88
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(SCHEDULED SERVICING)

Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberTPMSIMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be
compromised. Stop the car, avoiding sharp
braking and steering. Repair immediately using
the dedicated kit (see "Repairing a wheel"
paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter)
and contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible.
TPMS failure
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected in the TPMS.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without
sensors, the display will show a warning message
until initial conditions are restored.In this case, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible.
Low tyre pressure - See manual
The warning light switches on, together with a
dedicated message on the display, to indicate that
the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended
value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In
these circumstances, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence.In any situation in which the message on the
display is "See manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer
to the contents of the "Wheel" paragraph in the
"Technical data" chapter, strictly complying with
the indications that you find there.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

– rev counter ................................ 64
– speedometer ............................. 64
Parking ......................................... 105
– Handbrake ................................ 105
Parking lights ................................. 28
Parking sensors ............................. 51
Passenger side front airbag ............ 100
Performance .................................. 176
Plugs (type) .................................... 165
Power socket ................................. 35
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready
Alert Brake) .................................. 45
Pretensioners ................................. 94
– Load limiters.............................. 95
Protecting the environment ............ 59
Radio system................................ 50
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 51
Raising the car ............................... 136
Rear direction indicators................. 130
Rear fog light.................................. 33
Rear fog light/reversing light ........... 131
Rear view mirrors ........................... 18
– Internal mirror ............................ 18
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ... 147
Refuelling ....................................... 178
Refuelling the car ........................... 58Rev counter ................................... 64
Roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 132
Roof lights...................................... 32
– Front roof light ........................... 32
Saving fuel .................................... 111
SBR system (Seat Belt
Reminder) .................................... 94
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 141
Screen wiper/washer ..................... 29
– “Smart washing” function .......... 30
Seat belts....................................... 92
– Use ........................................... 92
Seats ............................................. 15
Setup menu ............................... 64-65
Side air diffusers............................. 19
Side lights/brake lights ................... 130
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
Side lights/dipped headlights ......... 28
Snow chains .................................. 113
Snow tyres ..................................... 113
Speedometer ................................. 64
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 64
Starting the engine ......................... 104
Starting the engine ......................... 118
– Bump starting ........................... 118
– Jump starting ............................ 118Steering ......................................... 170
Steering lock .................................. 15
Steering wheel ............................... 17
Storage compartments .................. 34
Sun visors ...................................... 36
Suspension .................................... 169
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical data .............................. 162
The keys ........................................ 11
– Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 131
Towing the car ............................... 137
– Attaching the tow hook ............. 137
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)........................................ 54
Transmission .................................. 167
TRIP button.................................... 71
Trip Computer ................................ 70
Ty r e s
– Fix&Go automatic (kit) ............... 119
– inflation pressures ..................... 174
– reading the tyre code ................ 171
– snow tyres................................. 173
– tyres provided ........................... 173
Tyres - maintenance ....................... 153
Using the transmission.................. 106
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