maintenance Alfa Romeo 4C 2018 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION
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2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
.................................................7
3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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5SAFETY
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6STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................127
7INCASEOFEMERGENCY.......................................................155
8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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10MULTIMEDIA ...............................................................255
11CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE . .
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12INDEX .....................................................................265
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be
assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis-
tinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner ’s Manual
has been prepared with the assistance of service and
engineering specialists to acquaint you with the opera-
tion and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supple-
mented by Warranty Information, and customer ori-
ented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet,
you will find a description of the services that FCA
offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and the
details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its
validity. Please take the time to read all of these
publications carefully before driving your vehicle for
the first time. Following the instructions, recommenda-
tions, tips, and important warnings in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your ve-
hicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how
your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your
driving skills will improve with experience.This Owner ’s Manual describes all versions of this
vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific
markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the
text. Therefore, you should only consider the informa-
tion which is related to the trim level, engine, and
version that you have purchased. Any content intro-
duced throughout the Owner ’s Information, that may
or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be
identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you
use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For
this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the
model described for technical and/or commercial rea-
sons. For further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
NOTE:
After reviewing the Owner ’s Information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing, and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your autho-
rized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-
trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and
cares about your satisfaction.
4 INTRODUCTION

KEYS
Key Fob
The key fob contains the key fob with an integrated
mechanical key. To use the mechanical key, simply push
the key release button.
Lock or unlock the door with a push of the button.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob to
unlock the doors. The park lights and turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the signal and the illuminated
entry system will turn on.
To Lock The Doors
With Integrated Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the left. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the right. Refer to “Bodywork” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for further information.
With Button On Key Fob
Push and release the lock button on the key fob will lock
the doors, switching off the internal roof light and
single flashing of direction indicators.
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be
locked. This is indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators. The doors will be locked if the
decklid is open however.
When a speed of more than 12 mph (20 km/h) is
reached, the doors will be locked automatically if the
Autoclose function was selected. Refer to “Instrument
Key Fob
1 — Vehicle Key
2 — Push To Open/Close Vehicle Key
3 — Unlock Button
4 — Lock Button
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3. Turn the Blower Control counterclockwise to reducethe fan speed.
Door Mirror Demisting
•Push thebutton to activate this function.
•Push thebutton again to deactivate the func-
tion.
Activation is indicated by the digital warning light on
the display.
System Maintenance
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about ten minutes. Have the
system inspected at an authorized dealer before the
summer.
NOTE: 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 green-
house effect.
Demist/Defrost Button
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................54
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...........54
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..........56
▫ Location And Controls ..................56
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System .......58
▫ Display Menu Items ...................58
▫ Values Displayed .....................66
 TRIP COMPUTER ......................67
▫ Trip Button .........................67
▫ Trip Functions .......................68
▫ NewTrip...........................68
▫ Start Of Trip Procedure .................68 ▫
Exit Trip ...........................68
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........69
▫ Red Warning Lights ....................69
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ..................72
▫ Green Indicator Lights ..................76
▫ Blue Indicator Lights ...................76
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .77
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................77
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................784

NOTE:Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. The digital warning light may
switch on (together with a message on the display) to
indicate that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a dedicated autho-
rized dealership.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide
to look under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And
Maintenance.” Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
2. Tachometer •This gauge measures engine revolutions per min-
ute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red
area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine
damage.
3. Speedometer •Indicates vehicle speed. 4. Fuel Gauge
•The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
• The switching on of the digital warning light
indicates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the
tank; in this situation, refuel as soon as possible.
• Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of
the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. “Alfa DNA” Driving Mode Indicator
•This area of the cluster displays which driving
mode the vehicle is currently in. A letter (d, n, or a)
corresponding to the active driving mode (dynamic
or race, natural, all weather) and a dedicated mes-
sage is shown on the display.
NOTE: The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb
check when the ignition is first cycled.
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Briefly push theSET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen.
NOTE: The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes ve-
hicle maintenance at fixed intervals (refer to “Scheduled
Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for further
information). This message is displayed automatically
along with the warning light when the key is turned to
MAR/ON/RUN - 1242 miles (2,000 km) before these
deadlines and reappears every 124 miles (200 km).
Below 124 miles (200 km) servicing indications are more
frequent. The indication will appear in miles or kilome-
ters according to the Unit Of Measurement settings.
When the next scheduled service is approaching and
the key is turned to MAR/ON/RUN, the word Service
will appear on the display, followed by the number of
miles or kilometers left. Contact an authorized dealer.
The operations in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
be performed and the message will be reset.
Daytime Running Lamps
This function may be used to activate/deactivate the
daytime running lamps. Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
1. Briefly push the
SET/BACKbutton to display the
three submenus.
2. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. “On” or “Off”
will flash on the display (according to previous
setting).
3. Push and release the upordown arrow button for
setting.
4. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or push and hold the button (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
Exit Menu
This function closes the initial menu screen.
Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
main screen.
Push and release the uparrow button to return to the
first menu option (Speed Buzzer).
Push and release the downarrow button to return to the
last menu option (Daylights).
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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is
not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica-
tor is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue uponsubsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the installation of re-
placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Al-
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac-
ing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-
erly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op-
eration or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Be possible that vehicle systems, including
safety related systems, could be impaired or a
loss of vehicle control could occur that may
result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
• Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including per-
sonal information.
For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity” in the
“Multimedia” section.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control sys-
tem. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states that require an Inspection and Main-
tenance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is
not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery
replacement. If the OBD II system should be deter-
mined not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail
the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check
if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
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WARNING!(Continued)
characteristics of your vehicle, and may nega-
tively affect the performance of the ESC system.
Changes to the steering system, suspension, brak-
ing system, tire type and size or wheel size may
adversely affect ESC performance. Improperly
inflated and unevenly worn tires may also de-
grade ESC performance. Any vehicle modifica-
tion or poor vehicle maintenance that reduces the
effectiveness of the ESC system can increase the
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.
The ESC system uses sensors installed on the vehicle to
determine the trajectory that the driver intends to
follow and compares it with the vehicles effective
trajectory. When the real trajectory deviates from the
desired trajectory, the ESC system intervenes to counter
the vehicles understeer or oversteer.
• Oversteer: occurs when the vehicle is turning more
than it should according to the angle of the steering
wheel. •
Understeer: occurs when the vehicle is turning less
than it should according to the angle of the steering
wheel.
This vehicle’s advanced electronic brake control system
also includes: Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Anti-
Lock Brake System (ABS), Cornering Brake Control
System (CBC), Drag Torque Control System (DTC),
AntiSlip Regulation System (ASR), Hill Start Assist
(HSA), Hydraulic Brake Assistant System (HBA),
ELECTRONIC Q2 system (E-Q2) and Ready Alert Brake
(RAB). All of the systems work together to enhance
vehicle stability and control in various driving condi-
tions, and are commonly referred to as ESC.
System Activation
The ESC system activates automatically when the en-
gine is started and can only be deactivated by selecting
Race mode. Refer to the Six-Speed Alfa Twin Clutch
Transmission in “Starting And Operating.”
System Intervention
This is indicated by the flashing of the warning light on
the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the
vehicle is in critical stability and grip conditions.
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