Alfa Romeo 4C 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING
Press thebutton 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
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 itis 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.
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
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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.
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
The right stalk controls screen
wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition key
at MAR-ON.
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
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Ring nut A fig. 23 can be set to the
following positions:
Owiper off;
intermittent operation;
continuous slow operation;
continuous fast operation.
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
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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)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen 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
restored (even after restarting that car with
the key), contact a 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)
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.
The device cannot be engaged in 1st or
reverse gear: it is advisable to engage it
in 5th gear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device
engaged, the car may slightly exceed
the stored speed.When the device is activated, the
digital warning light switches on
together with the relevant message on
the display.
Storing speed
Proceed as follows:turn ring nut A fig. 24 toand
press the accelerator to reach the
desired speed;
move the stalk upwards (+) for at
least 1 second, then release it: the car
speed is now stored and you can
therefore release the accelerator.
If needed (when overtaking for
instance), you can accelerate simply by
pressing the accelerator; when you
release the pedal, the car goes back to
the speed stored previously.
Restoring speed
If the device has been deactivated, for
example by pressing the brake pedal,
the stored speed can be restored as
follows:
accelerate gradually until a speed
approaching the one stored is reached;
engage the gear selected at the time
that the speed was stored;
press the CANCEL/RESUME button
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Increasing speed
This can be done in two ways:by pressing the accelerator and
storing the new speed reached
or
by moving the stalk upwards (+) until
the new speed, which will be stored
automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to an increase in speed of
about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk
held upwards will continuously increase
the speed.
Decreasing speed
This can be done in two ways:by deactivating the device and then
storing the new speed
or
by moving the stalk downwards (–)
until the new speed, which will be
stored automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the stalk will
correspond to a slight reduction in
speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping
the stalk held downwards will decrease
the speed continuously.
Deactivation
The device can be switched off by the
driver in the following ways:
by turning ring nut A fig. 24 toO;
by switching off the engine;
by pressing the CANCEL/RESUME
button;
by pressing the brake pedal or the
accelerator; in this last case the system
is not completely deactivated but gives
priority to the acceleration request. The
device still remains active, without the
need to press the CANCEL/RESUME
button to return to the previous
condition once acceleration is
concluded.
WARNING
14)When driving with device active, do not
press the "N" button on the transmission
control panel.
15)If operation of the device is faulty or in
the case of failure, turn ring nut A fig. 24 to
O and contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
ROOF LIGHT
Operation
The lens of roof light A fig. 25 can be
set to three positions:
right side pressed: light always on
left side pressed: light always off
central position (neutral): the light
switches on and off when the doors are
opened or closed.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at
night or in poorly lit areas, two timed
modes have been provided.
Timing while getting into the car
The roof light switches on as follows:
for about 10 seconds when the
doors are unlocked;
for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
for about 10 seconds when one of
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the doors is closed.
The timed period is interrupted when
the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
Timing while getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the roof light will switch on as
follows:
for about 10 seconds, if the key is
removed within 2 minutes of the engine
switching off;
for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
for about 10 seconds when one of
the doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when
the doors are locked.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Operation
Press switch A fig. 26 to switch the
lights on/off.
Warning lights
andon the panel
are lit up when the hazard warning
lights are on.
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REAR FOG LIGHT
Operation
Press the
fig. 27 button to switch the
light on/off.The LED on the button lights up to
indicate the activation of the rear fog
light. The rear fog light switches on only
when the dipped headlights are on.
CENTRAL LOCKING
Operation
Press the
fig. 28 button to lock all
doors at the same time. When the
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Locking takes place irrespective of the
position of the ignition key.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
Operation
This intervenes in the event of impact,
causing:
fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
the automatic unlocking of the doors;
the switching on of the interior lights;
the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
The digital
warning light and the
dedicated message on the display
indicate the intervention of the system.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the car or near the tank area.
17)
After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
bring the left exterior light control
stalk to central position (neutral);
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position;
activate the right direction indicator;
deactivate the right direction
indicator;
activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
activate the right direction indicator;
deactivate the right direction
indicator;
activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position;
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
16)The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the Highway Code of the
country you are driving in: comply with
legal requirements.
17)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
Front
For versions/markets, where provided,
the car features a storage compartment
A fig. 29 on the dashboard.
Rear
This is located at the centre of the rear
partition, easily accessible from the 2
seats. To access it, press button A
fig. 30 and release clasp B. There is a
lock in button A, permitting the storage
compartment to be locked using a
specific key.
On some versions, the storage
compartment is replaced with a mesh
pocket fig. 31.
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ODDMENTS POCKET
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located under the dashboard, in
front of the passenger side seat, in the
point shown in fig. 32.
POWER SOCKET
This is located on the central tunnel
fig. 33.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable adaptors.
CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
This is located on the central tunnel.
Press button A fig. 34 to activate the
cigar lighter.
After a few seconds the button goes
back to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
18)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter has switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable adaptors.
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ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a removable spring-loaded
plastic container B fig. 35 located on
the central tunnel.
19)
CUP HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Cup holder C fig. 35 is located on the
central tunnel at the point illustrated in
the figure.
BACKREST POCKET
This is located at the back of the driver
side seat backrest fig. 36.
SUN VISORS
These are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror. They may be
positioned at the front.
EXTINGUISHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located under the dashboard in
front of the passenger side seat, at the
point illustrated in fig. 37.
WARNING
18)The cigar lighter becomes very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure that
children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or
burns.
19)Do not use the ashtray as a waste
paper basket: it may catch fire in contact
with cigarette stubs.
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DOORS
CENTRAL DOOR
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking doors from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the
door lock.
LED A fig. 38 on the
button on the
dashboard will switch on to indicate
that the doors have locked.
Door locking is carried out with all
doors shut, irrespective of the tailgate
open/closed status.
Unlocking doors from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.Locking/unlocking doors from the
inside
Press the
button. The button has
an LED that indicates whether the
doors are locked or unlocked.
LED on: doors locked. Pressing the
button again centrally unlocks all
doors and switches off the LED.
LED off: doors unlocked. Pressing the
button again centrally locks all the
doors. The doors will be locked only if
all the doors are properly shut.
Once the doors have been locked via
the remote control or the key pawl, it
will no longer be possible to unlock
them by pressing the
button.
In the absence of electrical power
supply (blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.
EMERGENCY DOOR
LOCKING DEVICE
Passenger side door
The passenger side door has a device
to lock it when there is no current.
To lock it, place the metal insert of the
ignition key in housing A fig. 39 and
turn it clockwise.To restore the starting condition of the
door locks (only if battery charge
restored), proceed as follows:
press thebutton on the remote
control;
or
press thedoor locking/
unlocking button on the dashboard;
or
introduce the metal insert of the
ignition key in the front door pawl;
or
pull the internal door handle.
Door opening/closing mechanism
initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
close all the doors;
press thebutton on the key or the
door locking/unlocking button on
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the dashboard;
press thebutton on the key or the
door locking/unlocking button on
the dashboard.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON and for about three
minutes after the ignition key is turned
to STOP or removed unless one of the
doors is opened.
The buttons are located on the central
tunnel.
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Operation
A - Open/close left window;
B - Open/close right window;
Push the corresponding buttons to
open/close the desired window.
When one of the two buttons is
pressed briefly, the window moves in
stages; if the button is held down to
open, "continuous automatic" operation
is activated.
If the button is pressed again thewindow will stop in its current position.
If the button is pressed for several
seconds, the window lowers
automatically (only with ignition key in
MAR-ON position).
Continuous automatic operation
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is activated by pressing one of the
two buttons for longer than half a
second. The window stops when it
reaches the end of travel position, or
when the button is pressed again.
It can be used on both the driver side
and passenger side, only for lowering
the window.
Electric window system
initialisation
For versions/markets where provided,
after a break in power supply for the
control units (battery replaced or
disconnected or protective fuses for the
electric window control units replaced),
the automatic operation of the windows
must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
completely open the driver's door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds after
the (lower) end of travel position is
reached;
completely raise the driver side
window and hold the button down for
at least 3 seconds once the (upper) end
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