airbag Alfa Romeo 4C 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

AIR VENTSClimate control.................. 22
LEFT STALKExternal lights................... 28
INSTRUMENT PANELControl panel and on-board
instruments....................... 58
Warning lights................... 67
RIGHT STALKWindow cleaning................ 29
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAGOperation....................... 90
DASHBOARD CONTROLSRear fog light................... 32Central locking.................. 32Door mirror demisting........... 28
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Climatic comfort................ 23Heating and ventilation.......... 24Manual climate control.......... 26
STEERING WHEELAdjustment..................... 20
Driver's side front airbag......... 90
CONTROL BUTTONSSetup menu.................... 60Menu options................... 61
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adjustment of the control panel
brightness.
MENU
The menu comprises a series of options
which can be selected using theandbuttons to access the different
selection and setting (Setup) operations
indicated below.
Some options have a submenu. The
menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the SET/
button.
The menu comprises the following
options:
MENU
SPEED BEEP
TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
SET TIME
SET DATE
AUTOCLOSE (for versions/markets,
where provided)
MEASUREMENT UNIT
LANGUAGE
BUZZER VOLUME
BELT BUZZER/BEEP (may only be
displayed after the SBR system is
deactivated by the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership)
SERVICE
AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from
the main menu without a
submenu:
press the SET/button briefly to
select the main menu setting you wish
to change;
press buttonsor(with single
presses) to select the new setting;
press the SET/button briefly to
save the new setting and go back to
the previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from
the main menu with a
submenu:
briefly press the SET/button to
display the first submenu option;
press buttonsor(with single
presses) to scroll through all the
submenu options;
briefly press the SET/button to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant settings menu;
press buttonsor(with single
presses) to select a new setting for this
submenu option;
press the SET/button briefly to
save the new setting and go back to
the previous submenu option.
MENU OPTIONS
Menu
This option allows you to access the
Setup Menu.
Press the
orbutton to select the
various Menu options. Hold down the
SET/
button to return to the
standard screen.
Speed warning (Speed
limit)
With this function is possible to set the
car speed limit ("km/h" or "mph"); when
this limit is exceeded the driver is
alerted.
To set the desired speed limit, proceed
as follows:
briefly press the SET/button,
the display will show the wording
"Speed warning";
press buttonorto select
speed limit activation ("On") or
deactivation ("Off");
if the function is on, pressorto
select the desired speed limit and then
press SET/
to confirm.
IMPORTANT Setting is possible
between 30 and 200 km/h, or 20 and
125 mph, according to the previously
set unit. See the "Measurement unit
(Measurement unit adjustment)"
paragraph described below. The setting
will increase/decrease by 5 units each
time button
/is pressed. Hold
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button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Warnings volume
(Adjusting the failure/
warning buzzer volume)
With this function the volume of the
buzzer which accompanies the display
of failure/warning can be adjusted
according to 8 levels.
To set the desired volume proceed as
follows:
press button SET/briefly. The
volume “level” set previously flashes on
the display;
press theorbutton to make
the adjustment;
briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Belt reminder (Buzzer
reactivation for SBR
indication)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function can be displayed only
after a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership has deactivated the SBR
system (see "SBR system" paragraph in
the "Safety" chapter).
Service (Scheduled
servicing)
Using this function you can display
information about the mileage intervals
for vehicle servicing.
To consult this information, proceed as
follows:
press button SET/briefly. The
display shows the service interval in
kilometres (km) or miles (mi) according
to the previous setting (see the "Unit of
measurement (Setting the unit of
measurement)" paragraph);
briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen.
IMPORTANT The “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” includes car maintenance at fixed
intervals, refer to the "Maintenance and
care" chapter. The "Service" function is
automatically displayed, along with the
warning light coming on, with key at
MAR-ON - starting from 2,000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before these
deadlines and is activated again every
200 km (or equivalent value in miles).
Below 200 km servicing indications are
more frequent. The indication will
appear in kilometres or miles according
to the "Unit of measurement" settings.
In addition, when the vehicle mileage is
close to a scheduled servicing ("service
coupon"), and the key is turned to
MAR-ON, the
warning light willappear on the display along with the
word "Service" and followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left
before vehicle servicing. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The
operations in the “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” will be performed and the
message will be reset.
Passenger airbags
(Activation/Deactivation
of passenger's side
front airbag)
This function is used to activate/
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
Proceed as follows:
press the SET/button and, after
the message (Bag pass: Off) (to
deactivate) or (Bag pass: On) (to
activate) is displayed by pressing
buttons "
"or"", press the SET/
button again;
a confirmation request message will
appear on the display;
by pressing theorbuttons
select "Yes" (to confirm activation/
deactivation) or "No" (to cancel);
press the SET/button briefly, a
message confirming the selection will
be displayed and you will go back to
the menu screen, or hold the button
down to go back to the standard
screen without saving. The warning
light
in the instrument panel
switches on.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
red
amber
EBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and
(amber) warning lights with the engine on, indicates
either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is
not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly
lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning light
switches on but should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a fault in
the airbag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
redSEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the car
stationary if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer will sound if the
car is in motion and the driver’s seat belt is not correctly
fastened.For permanent deactivation of the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system buzzer, contact the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership. The system can be reactivated
using the Setup Menu.
WARNING
59)If thewarning light does not switch on when the key is turned to MAR or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on the
display), there may be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or,
in a lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before proceeding, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
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60)Failure of thewarning light is signalled by the flashing for longer than the usual 4 seconds of thewarning light. In addition, the
airbag system automatically disables the passenger side airbag. In this case, thewarning light may not indicate a possible problem with
the airbag restraint system. Before proceeding, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberABS FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning light
switches on but should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault.
In this case the braking system will work as normal, but
without the extra performance offered by the ABS.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive carefully and contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberPASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED
The
switches on when the front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
With the front passenger airbag enabled, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, the
warning light
switches on constantly for about 4 seconds then
switches off.
If the warning light flashes, this indicates an airbag
warning light failure.Before proceeding, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
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IMPORTANT
5)If, turning the ignition key to MAR, thewarning light does not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on certain
versions together with the message on the display), contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
61)A failure of thewarning light is indicated by thewarning light switching on. In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the
passenger side airbag.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
greenSIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the side lights or
dipped headlights are turned on.
FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light switches on (together with a
message shown on the display) when this device is
in use (see "Follow me home device" paragraph in
"Exterior lights" in the "Knowing your car" chapter).
greenLEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the safety
systems with which the car is equipped
and provides instructions on how to
use them correctly.SEATBELTS ...............84
SBR SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder) .85
PRETENSIONERS............86
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY....86
FITTING “UNIVERSAL” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (with seat
belts).....................87
FRONT AIRBAGS............90
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Main safety rules to be
followed when carrying
children
Follow the instructions supplied with
the child restraint system itself, which
the manufacturer must provide. Keep
the instructions in the car along with the
other documents and this handbook.
Do not use child restraint systems
without instructions;
always check that the seat belt is
well fastened by pulling on it;
only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry two
children using one child restraint
system;
always check that seat belts do not
rest on the child’s neck;
while travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or release the belts;
never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one could restrain them
in the event of an accident;
in the event of an accident, replace
the child restraint system with a new
one.
WARNING
71)The figures are only examples for fitting
purposes. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which must
be included.
FRONT AIRBAGS
DRIVER AND
PASSENGER FRONT
AIRBAGS
The car features multistage front
airbags (“Smart bag system”) for driver
and passenger.
The front driver/passenger airbags are
designed to protect occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of medium-high
severity, by placing the bag between
the occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore, non-activation of the front
airbags in other types of collisions (side
collisions, rear shunts, rollovers, etc.)
does not indicate a system malfunction.
Airbags are not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
you are recommended to always wear.
In the event of impact, those not
wearing a seat belt are projected
forwards and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating. The
protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
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Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail);
jamming of the car underneath othervehicles or protective barriers (e.g.
underneath a truck or a guard rail); in
this case, the bags would offer no
additional protection with respect to the
seat belt and their deployment would
be inappropriate. In these cases,
non-deployment does not indicate a
system malfunction.
Driver front airbag
This is located in a dedicated
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 71.
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Passenger front airbag
This is located in a dedicated
compartment in the dashboard fig. 72.
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PASSENGER SIDE FRONT
AIRBAG AND CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
It is ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN to
install on the vehicle a child restraint
system backwards the driving direction.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the baby.
ALWAYS comply with the instructions
on the label stuck on the passenger
side sun visor fig. 73.
GENERAL WARNINGS
The front airbags may activate in the
event of sharp impacts to the
underbody of the car (e.g. impact with
steps, pavements, potholes or road
bumps, etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a
small amount of dust: the dust is
harmless and does not indicate the
beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate
the skin and eyes however: in this case,
wash with neutral soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and
replacement must be carried out at a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
according to different logics on the
basis of the type of collision. Failure to
deploy of one of the devices does not
necessarily indicate a system
malfunction.
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Passenger side front airbag and child restraint systems IMPORTANT
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