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

GRAPHICAL INDEX
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HEADLIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................127
❒Daytime running lights ......................... 28
❒Side lights/dipped headlights .............. 28
❒Main beam headlights ......................... 28
❒Bulb replacement ................................126
WHEELS
❒Rims and tyres ....................................171
❒Tyre pressure ......................................174
❒Wheel repair .......................................119
DOOR MIRRORS
❒Adjustment ......................................... 18
❒Folding ............................................... 18
DOORS
❒Central opening/closing ...................... 37
SCREEN WASHER / BRAKE FLUID
❒Checking levels ...................................145
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
❒Operation ........................................... 29
❒Blade replacement ..............................154
TOW HOOK
❒Attachment .........................................137
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AIR VENTS
❒Climate control ................................... 19
LEFT STALK
❒Exterior lights ...................................... 28
INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒Control panel and instruments ............ 62
❒Warning lights ..................................... 73
RIGHT STALK
❒Window cleaning ................................ 29
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
❒Operation ...........................................100
DASHBOARD CONTROLS
❒Rear fog lights .................................... 33
❒Door locking ....................................... 35
❒Door mirror demisting ......................... 27
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL
❒Climatic comfort ................................. 21
❒Heating and ventilation ........................ 22
❒Manual climate control ........................ 25
STEERING WHEEL
❒Adjustment ......................................... 17
❒Driver side front airbag ........................ 99
CONTROL BUTTONS
❒Set-up menu ...................................... 64
❒Menu options ...................................... 66
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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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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
4) 5)
WARNING
2) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by
the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership before driving again.
3) Always remove the key when you
leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the
controls. Remember to engage
the handbrake. Never leave
children unattended in the car.4) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the
car with type-approval
requirements.
5) Never extract the key while the
car is moving. The steering wheel
would automatically lock as soon
as it is turned. This also applies
to cases in which the car is towed.
SEATS
ADJUSTMENTS
Lengthwise adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lift lever A fig. 10 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
Alfa Romeo’s advice: the seat must be
adjusted so that the entire sole of the
foot presses on the brake pedal when it
is fully depressed; at the same time,
your right leg must be bent slightly. In
this way, in the event of emergency, the
driver can generate sufficient force to
achieve adequate pressure on the
brake pedal. Moreover, this reduces the
risk of leg injuries in the event of an
accident.
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Backrest angle
adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lift lever B fig. 11 and adjust the
backrest angle at the same time.
The backrest angle can be adjusted in
3 positions because of special sports
configuration.
6) 8)2)
Alfa Romeo’s advice: the backrest must
provide the driver with appropriate
support and lateral containment on
bends. To guarantee correct support,
the backrest must be adjusted so that it
is almost vertical, and the backrest
supports the entire torso.Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
In order to achieve the ideal driving
position, the height of the seats can
also be adjusted. Workshop equipment
is required to make this adjustment:
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Alfa Romeo’s advice: the seat must be
adjusted to the lowest possible
position, in order to achieve optimum
perception of the car’s movement
and awareness when driving.
The height of the seat must always take
the driver’s stature into account: the
optimal awareness attainable through a
low driving position must never
compromise external visibility from
inside the car. Should it be necessary, it
is advisable to adjust first the height of
the seat, before concentrating, in the
following order, on lengthwise
adjustment, backrest angle adjustment
and finally steering wheel position
adjustment.
WARNING
6) All adjustments must be made
solely with the car stationary.
7) After releasing the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat
is locked on the guides by trying
to move it back and forth. Failure
to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving suddenly
and the driver losing control of
the car.
8) For maximum protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits
closely across your chest and
pelvis.
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IMPORTANT
2) The fabric upholstery for the seats
has been designed to withstand
long-term wear deriving from
normal use of the car.
Nevertheless, some precautions
are required. Avoid prolonged
and/or excessive rubbing
involving clothing accessories
such as metal buckles, bosses,
Velcro strips and the like, which,
by applying a high pressure on the
fabric in a limited area, could
cause it to break, thereby
damaging the upholstery.
STEERING WHEEL
Adjustment
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release lever A fig. 12,
pushing it forwards (position 1). Having
made the adjustment, lock lever A by
pulling it towards the steering wheel
(position 2).
9) 10)
Alfa Romeo’s advice: after lengthwise
seat adjustment and backrest angle
adjustment, the steering wheel can be
adjusted. To check that the steering
wheel position is correct, the left arm
must be extended completely, so that it
touches (without gripping) the highest
part of the steering wheel rim with
the wrist. At the same time, the driver’s
shoulders must remain firmly in contact
with the backrest. In this position,
when you grip the rim of the steering
wheel in "9:15" position (i.e. with hands
corresponding to the hands of a clock
at 9 hours and 15 minutes, imagining
that the wheel is a clock face) there
should be an angle of 90 degrees
between upper arm and forearm. This
permits maximum control of the
steering wheel and ensures that it is
used as a precision instrument and not
as a handgrip on bends. This is also
the most ergonomically correct driving
position, thus permitting minimum
fatigue when driving.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left stalk fig. 22 operates most of
the exterior lights. The exterior lights
can only be switched on when the
ignition key is at MAR-ON.
The instrument panel and the
dashboard and central tunnel
controls will light up together with the
exterior lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
“Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key at MAR-ON and
ring nut A fig. 22 turned to
, the
daytime running lights switch on. The
other lights and interior lighting stay off.IMPORTANT The daytime running lights
are an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving during the
daytime in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the
use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
IMPORTANT Daytime running lights
cannot be used in place of dipped
headlights when driving through tunnels
or at night. The use of daytime running
lights is governed by the Highway Code
of the country in which you are driving.
Comply with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON, turn ring nut A fig. 22 to
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The daytime running lights are switched
off and the side lights and dipped
headlights are switched on. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on
with ignition key at STOP or removed,
by moving ring nut A fig. 22 first to
position
and then to position.The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A at
, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel position. The
warning
light switches on in the instrument
panel. When the stalk is pulled towards
the steering wheel again, beyond the
end of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and the warning
light
switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
regardless of the position of ring nut A.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
For the activation and deactivation of
the rear fog lights, refer to the
"Controls" section.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
❒downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull stalk A towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Also, each time the stalk is operated,
the
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on. The
display shows the time set for the
function and the corresponding
graphics.
The warning light comes on when the
lever is operated and stays on until
the function is automatically
deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk only increases the amount of time
the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
WINDOW CLEANING
IN BRIEF
The right stalk controls screen
wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition
key at MAR-ON.
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Operation
12) 13)
Ring nut A fig. 23 can be set to the
following positions:
Owiper off;
intermittent operation;
continuous slow operation;
continuous fast operation.
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Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held manually
in this position. When released, the
stalk will return to its initial position and
the screen wiper will be stopped
automatically.
With ring nut A fig. 23 in
position,
the screen wiper will automatically
adapt its operating speed to the speed
of the car.
"Smart washing"
function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
screen washer. Keeping the stalk pulled
for more than half a second, with just
one movement it is possible to operate
the screen washer jet and the wiper
at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes
after the stalk is released. A further
stroke after approximately 6 seconds
completes the cycle.
WARNING
12) Do not use the screen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice
from the windscreen. In such
conditions, the screen wiper may
be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor cut-out switch,
which prevents operation for
a few seconds, may intervene. If
operation is not subsequently
restored (even after using the key
to restart the engine), contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
13) Do not operate the screen wiper
with the blades lifted from the
windscreen.
CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IN BRIEF
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows
the desired car speed to be
maintained, without having to press
the accelerator pedal. This device
can be used at a speed above
30 km/h on long stretches of dry,
straight roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to
use this device on extra-urban roads
with traffic. Do not use it in town.
Activation
Turn ring nut A fig. 24 to
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HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for the driver's comfort
and safety as well as for all other road
users. This is also covered by a specific
rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have the headlights checked and
adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are
aligned to comply with the regulations
of the country of purchase. When in
countries where you drive on the other
side of the road, you need to alter
the beam direction in order not
to dazzle the vehicles travelling in the
opposite direction, proceeding as
follows:
❒open the protective flap A fig. 44 on
the inner wheel arch; it can be
located by steering the wheel
completely;❒introducing the hand in the opening
cleared by the flap, find out the
pressure-fit protective cap B fig. 45
and remove it;
❒in the luggage compartment find the
supplied screwdriver and insert it in
the operating hole;
❒rotate the screw as shown in fig. 45
until you hear the lock click;
❒refit the protective cap B.
The procedure must be carried out on
both headlights.
In the right-hand drive versions the
operating hole for the above procedure
is located in the opposite side than
the one shown in fig. 45.
For versions with Bi-LED headlights (for
versions/markets, where provided) to
avoid dazzling the drivers on the other
side of the road, you need to cover
areas of the headlight according to the
Highway Code of the country you are
travelling in. Adjust both headlights
according to fig. 46.
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