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

SEATSLengthwise adjustment.......... 18Backrest adjustment............ 18
ELECTRIC WINDOWSOperation....................... 37
GEARBOX/TRANSMISSIONUsing the transmission.......... 96
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTSOperation....................... 32
ALFA DNA SYSTEMOperation....................... 44
HANDBRAKEOperation....................... 96
POWER SOCKET / CIGAR LIGHTERPower Socket................... 34Cigarette lighter................. 34
SEAT BELTSUse ............................ 84Important notes................. 84
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

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 with the
car stationary.
7)Once you have released 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.
IMPORTANT
2)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term wear
deriving from normal use of the car. Some
precautions are however required. Avoid
prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as metal
buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a
small area, could cause it to break, thereby
damaging the upholstery.
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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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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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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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SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold
the tongue A fig. 65 and insert it into
the buckle B, until it clicks into place.
On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C and guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it
from twisting.
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The retractor may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it
is pulled sharply or in the event of
sudden braking, collisions or
high-speed bends.Alfa Romeo suggests: since the seat
belt can provide optimal protection if
the area on the abdomen is tight on the
body, after attachment it is advisable to
pull upwards the transversal part of the
belt, taking care not to twist it.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS
Comply with (and make sure all car
passengers follow) the local laws in
force regarding the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the
event of an accident is reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 66.The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally. The
lower part must adhere to the pelvis
fig. 67, not to the abdomen of the
occupant. Never use devices (clips,
clamps, etc.) to hold the seat belt away
from your body.
65)
Each seat belt must be used by only
one person. Never travel with a child
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sitting on the passenger's lap and a
single belt to protect them both fig. 68.
In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt.
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67)
SEAT BELTS
MAINTENANCE
Always use the seat belts well
stretched and never twisted; make sure
that they are free to run without
obstructions;
replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not
appear to be damaged. Always replace
the belt if the pretensioners were
deployed;
hand wash the seat belts with water
and neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry
in the shade. Never use strong
detergents, bleach, paints or any other
substance which could damage the belt
fibres;
prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get inside;
replace the seat belt when there is
wear or cuts.
WARNING
64)Never press button C fig. 0 when
travelling.
65)For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your chest and
pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts!
Travelling without wearing seat belts will
increase the risk of serious injury and even
death in the event of an accident.
66)Removing or tampering with seat belt
and pretensioner components is strictly
prohibited. Any intervention on these
components must be performed by
qualified and authorised technicians.
Always contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
67)If the belt has been subjected to a high
level of stress, for example after an
accident, it must be completely replaced
together with the attachments, attachment
fixing screws and the pretensioner. In fact,
even if the belt has no visible defects, it
could have lost its resilience.
SBR SYSTEM (Seat
Belt Reminder)
This system comprises an acoustic
warning which, in conjunction with the
warning light flashing on the
instrument panel, advises the driver if
their seat belt has not been fastened.
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to deactivate this acoustic
warning permanently.
The acoustic warning can be
reactivated at any time through the
Setup Menu (see "Menu Options"
paragraph in “Knowing the instrument
panel” section).
If the driver side seat belt is not
fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or
when travelling at a speed from 10 to
20 km/h for longer than 5 seconds, an
acoustic signal sequence will be started
(continuous acoustic signal for the first
6 seconds followed by 90 seconds of
intermittent beeping) and the
warning light will flash.
The warning light will stay on constantly
at the end of the cycle until the engine
is stopped. The acoustic signal is
interrupted immediately when the seat
belt is fastened.
If the seat belt is unfastened again
when driving the car, the acoustic signal
and the flashing warning light resume
as described previously.
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PRETENSIONERS
The car is equipped with seat belt
pretensioners, which draw back the
seat belts by several centimetres in the
event of a strong frontal impact. This
guarantees the perfect adherence of
the seat belts to the occupant's bodies
before the retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
operated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner (in the kick plate area). Its
activation is signalled by the shortening
of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not in harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and/or mud, contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have it replaced.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase protection, the seat belt
retractors contain a device which
controls the force acting on the chest
and shoulders during the belt
restraining action in the event of an
accident.
WARNING
68)The pretensioner may be used only
once. After its activation, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have it replaced.
69)Removing or tampering with seat belt
and pretensioner components is strictly
prohibited. Any intervention on these
components must be performed by
qualified and authorised technicians.
Always contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
7)Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of six hours) in the area
around the pretensioner may cause
damage or make it deploy. Contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership if there is
the need to operate on those components.
CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
Alfa Romeo 4C is a sporty car that can
be driven in town every day, provided
its driver and passengers fasten their
seat belts. Carrying a child on the
passenger's seat is also allowed,
provided the child weighs more than
9 kg and a suitable child restraint
system is used.
Children must be suitably restrained
inside the vehicle according to their
weight. Several child restraint system
types are available; always choose the
one most suitable for the child:
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When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and
have to wear the standard seat belts.
All child restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the seat which must never be removed.
Child restraint systems are available
from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. These
products have been designed and
tested specifically for Alfa Romeo
vehicles.
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WARNING
70)The passenger seat is not suitable for
carrying rearward facing child restraint
systems (Group 0 and 0+). Therefore, very
small children (weighing up to 9 kg) must
NOT be carried in this car.
FITTING
“UNIVERSAL” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(with seat belts)
Only Group 1, 2 and 3 child restraint
systems, namely forward facing child
restraint systems, can be installed on
the 4C.
This car is NOT compliant for fitting rear
facing child restraint systems on the
passenger's seat.
GROUP 1
Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may
be carried in forward facing child
restraint systems fig. 69.
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GROUP2-3
Children from 15 to 36 kg may use the
car seat belts directly fig. 70.
The child restraint system is used only
to position the child correctly withrespect to the belts so that the diagonal
section crosses the child's chest and
never the neck, and the horizontal part
is snug on the pelvis not the abdomen.
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