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

INTERNAL AIR
RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Bring cursor B to
.
It is advisable to switch the internal air
recirculation on while standing in
queues or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time,
particularly if there are two people on
board, to prevent the windows from
misting.
IMPORTANT The internal air
recirculation system makes it possible
to reach the required heating or
ventilation conditions more quickly. Do
not use the internal air recirculation
function on rainy/cold days to avoid the
possibility of the windows misting.
CLIMATE CONTROL
(cooling)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒turn knob C to 1 (1st fan speed). For
rapid cooling, turn knob C to 4
(maximum fan speed).
❒bring cursor B to
;
❒turn knob D to
;
❒press button E.Cooling adjustment
Proceed as follows:
❒bring cursor B to
;
❒turn knob A toward the red section to
increase the temperature;
❒turn knob C anticlockwise to reduce
the fan speed.
DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING
Press the
button F fig. 21 to
activate this function.
Activation is indicated by the digital
warning light on the display.
Press the
button again to
deactivate the function.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes. Have the
system inspected at a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership before the summer.
3)
IMPORTANT
3) The system uses R-1234yf
coolant which does not pollute the
environment in the event of
accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances should you use
R-134a fluid which, in addition to
being incompatible with the
system’s components, contributes
greatly to the greenhouse effect.
.
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IMPORTANT
11) Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted; do not
exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes,
steps and pavements and avoid
driving for long distances on
roads not covered with snow to
prevent damaging the car and the
road surface.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the vehicle is to be left inactive for
longer than a month, observe the
following precautions:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
❒check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery
charge. Repeat this check once
every three months during storage.
For optimum preservation of the
battery charge, it is advisable to use
the charge-holder (for versions/
markets, where provided, or
alternatively, available from
Lineaccessori). For more details on
its operation, refer to the attached
Supplement;
❒if the battery is not disconnected
from the electrical system, checks its
state of charge every thirty days;
❒clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;❒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;
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STARTING AND DRIVING

Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling,
brakes, windscreen washer, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Inspect the conditions of toothed timing drive belt●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary (or every 12
months)●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine and automatic
transmission management system operation and engine oil
degradation●●●●●●
Check and possible top up of oil level for the dual clutch
automatic transmission●
Replace spark plugs (#)●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
(#) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type whichare
specially certified for such engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” section); strictly comply with the spark plug
replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is advisable to contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

If the fluid level in the reservoir is not
sufficient, proceed as follows:
❒take the black funnel for topping up
the brake fluid and its extension
pipe from the service kit in the
luggage compartment;
❒loosen the reservoir plug and
introduce the funnel F fig. 126 with
the extension pipe in the reservoir
inlet;
❒after topping up, remove the funnel F
with the extension pipe;
❒tighten the reservoir plug;
❒reposition the protection panel and
tighten the 2 self-tapping screws E.
WARNING Be very careful while
removing the plug from the opening to
prevent the plug from falling inside
the vehicle body.
IMPORTANT
21) Be careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids while
topping up: they are not
compatible with each other!
Topping up with an unsuitable
fluid could severely damage your
vehicle.
22) The oil level should never exceed
the MAX mark.
23) Do not add oil with specifications
other than those of the oil already
in the engine.24) PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze fluid is
used in the engine cooling
system; use the same fluid type as
that already in the cooling system
when topping up. PARAFLU
UP
may not be mixed with other types
of anti-freeze fluids. If topping up
with an unsuitable product, under
no circumstances start the engine
and contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
25) Avoid allowing brake fluid, which
is extremely corrosive, to come
into contact with painted areas.
Should it happen, immediately
wash with water.
26) Be very careful while topping up
the brake fluid, as it could drip
from the extension pipe inside the
vehicle under the engine cover
and on parts of the body and
windscreen, corroding and
damaging them. Adopt suitable
protection (e.g absorbing paper)
to reduce this risk as much as
possible.
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WARNING
118) The Alfa Romeo 4C is designed
and produced for road use, in
compliance with the current
regulations. Vehicle use in the
track must be considered as
occasional and in any case under
the responsibility of the user.
The vehicle CANNOT be modified
or tampered with for any reason,
this would alter the Manufacturer
homologation and/or safety
requirements. Using a modified or
tampered product relieves the
Manufacturer from any
responsibility on it and may
expose people to serious risks.
119) Never smoke when performing
operations in the engine
compartment. Flammable gases
and fumes may be present, with
the risk of fire.
120) Be very careful when working in
the engine compartment if the
engine is hot: risk of burns.121) If the engine oil is being topped
up, wait for the engine to cool
down before loosening the filler
plug, particularly for cars with
aluminium plug (for versions/
markets, where provided).
WARNING: risk of burns!
122) The cooling system is
pressurised. If necessary, only
replace the plug with another
original one or the operation of
the system may be adversely
affected. Do not remove the
reservoir plug when the engine is
hot: risk of burns.
123) Do not travel with the
windscreen washer reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is
essential for improving visibility.
Repeated operation of the system
without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some
system components.
124) Certain commercial additives
for windscreen washer fluids are
inflammable. The engine
compartment contains hot
components which may set it on
fire.125) Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event of
accidental contact, immediately
wash the affected parts with
water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
126) Thesymbol on the container
indicates a synthetic brake fluid,
which is different from a mineral
fluid. Using a mineral fluid will
damage the special rubber seals
of the braking system beyond
repair.
IMPORTANT
3) Used engine oil and oil filters
contain substances which are
harmful to the environment. You
are advised to go to a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
the oil and filters changed.
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REFUELLING
1750 Turbo Petrol
Prescribed fuels / Original fluids
and lubricants
litres kg
Fuel tank 40 -
Unleaded petrol not less than 95
RON (EN 228 specification)
including a reserve of 4 - 5 -
Engine cooling system 10.6 9.4Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU
UP(*)
Engine sump 5.4 4.6
SELENIA SPORT POWER
Engine sump and filter 5.8 5.0
Transmission/differential casing: 1.88 1.6TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARTECH
Transmission hydraulic activation system 1.45 1.2 TUTELA CS SPEED
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS 0.52 0.56 TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 1.9 1.7Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

– checking levels .......................... 145
– washing .................................... 157
Engine coolant indicator ................. 64
Engine cover
– Closing ...................................... 40
– Opening .................................... 39
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 147
– identification codes ................... 164
– marking ..................................... 163
– technical data............................ 165
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 147
– level check ................................ 147
EOBD system ................................ 49
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 42
Exterior lights ................................. 28
Extinguisher ................................... 36
Filling the tank ............................... 58
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system ......................................... 96
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 119
Flashing ......................................... 28
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ............................. 179
Follow Me Home device ............. 29
ront airbags................................. 99
Fuel consumption .......................... 182Fuel cut-off system......................... 33
Fuel level gauge ............................. 64
Fuel supply..................................... 166
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 133
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 64
Handbrake.................................... 105
Hazard warning lights..................... 33
HBA system ................................... 44
Headlights...................................... 41
– Adjusting the headlights
abroad ...................................... 41
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
– Light beam direction.................. 41
Heating and ventilation ................... 22
Hill Holder system .......................... 44
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 162
– chassis marking ........................ 162
– engine marking.......................... 163
Identification data
– identification data plate.............. 162
Ignition switch ................................ 14
– Steering lock ............................. 15
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 50
Instrument panel ............................ 62
Interior fittings ................................ 34
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 157
Jack.............................................. 122
Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 129
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 130
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 179
Luggage compartment / Engine
cover............................................ 39
Luggage compartment
– Opening .................................... 39
Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 132
Main beam headlights .................. 28
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 144
– periodic checks ......................... 144
– scheduled servicing ................... 140
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 141
Manual climate control ................... 25
Menu options ................................. 66
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 131
Oddments pocket......................... 35
On-board instruments
– display....................................... 62
– engine coolant temperature
indicator .................................... 64
– fuel level gauge ......................... 64
– On-board instruments ............... 62

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