fuel cap Alfa Romeo 4C 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

REAR LIGHTSTypes of bulbs................. 114Bulb replacement.............. 112
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT /
BONNET
Opening/closing................. 38
ENGINEChecking levels................ 132Technical data................. 149
FUEL CAPOpening/closing................. 54
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

Procedureopen flap A fig. 57, pulling it
outwards;
introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds
in order for the fuel to flow inside the
tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
Flap A fig. 57 is provided with a dust
cover gaiter B which prevents deposits
of impurities and dust at the end of the
filler when the flap is closed.
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Emergency refuelling
If there is no fuel in the car or the supply
circuit is completely empty, proceed as
follows to reintroduce fuel to the tank:
take the dedicated funnel Cfig. 58 from the tool kit located in the
luggage compartment;
open flap A, pulling it outwards;
insert funnel C in the filler as
illustrated in fig. 58 and refuel;
after refuelling, remove the funnel
and close the flap;
finally, put the funnel back in its case
and put this back in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is
washed with a high-pressure jet, keep it
at a distance of at least 20 cm.
WARNING
55)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for
the car. The use of non-compliant
objects/caps could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, resulting in
dangerous situations.
56)Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
57)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately ifwarning
light stays on constantly on the
instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
Proceed as follows to start the car:connect the positive terminals (+ sign
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead fig. 81;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(−)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on the
engine or the gearbox/transmission of
the car to be started;
start the engine; when the engine
has started, remove the leads, reversing
the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, check that
there is no accidental contact between
metallic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT
12)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
WARNING
91)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
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