Alfa Romeo 4C 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

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Protected deviceAmpereFuse
Headlight beam changeover switch (where provided) F09 5
One-tone horn F10 10
12V socket / cigar lighter F86 15
Door mirror defrosters F88 7.5
Dashboard fuse box fig. 114
Protected deviceAmpereFuse
Central locking F38 15
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
+30 Driver side electric windows F47 20
+30 Passenger side electric windows F48 20
Engine compartment fuse box, fig. 116
90)If a fuse blows again, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
91)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; RISK OF FIRE.
92)If a general protective fuse (MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
93)Before replacing a fuse, make sure the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off and/or disengaged.
94)Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership if a safety system (airbags, brakes), transmission system (engine, gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
IMPORTANT
10)Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or other material.
11)If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to aim the jet of water directly at the fuse box.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
For some specific markets, the car may
be equipped with a space-saver spare
wheel: see the instructions on the
following pages for changing the tyre.
95) 96) 97) 98) 99)
JACK
Please note that:
❒ the weight of the jack is
approximately1.7 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired: in the
event of a fault it must be replaced by
another original one;
❒ no tool other than its operating rod
may be fitted on the jack.
Jack maintenance
❒ prevent any dirt from depositing on
the “worm screw”;
❒ keep the “worm screw” lubricated.
❒ never modify the jack.
Conditions in which not to use the jack
❒ temperatures lower than – 40°C;
❒ on a sandy or muddy ground;
❒ on uneven ground;
❒ on a road with steep gradient;
❒ in extreme weather conditions:
❒ thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
❒ in direct contact with the engine or for
working underneath the car;
❒ on boats.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
❒ stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
❒ switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1st gear or
reverse. Wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting out of
the vehicle;
❒ take the space-saver wheel;
❒ access the luggage compartment and
take the wheel replacement kit fig. 69;❒ take the spanner 1 fig. 70 from the kit
and loosen the fixing stud bolts by about
one turn. swing the car laterally to make it
easier to separate the rim from the wheel
hub;
❒ position the jack under the car near
the wheel to be replaced, near the 
references on the side skirts;
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❒ insert the operating rod 3 fig. 72 in
the housing on the device 1 fig. 71;
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❒ push the jack under the car using the
rod until the wording “STOP” on the rod
corresponds with the side skirt:
“FRONT” when replacing the front wheel,
“REAR” when replacing the rear wheel
(see fig. 73, 74 );
❒ fit the suitable tool 4 in Fig. 72 on the
operating rod;
IMPORTANT As shown in fig. 73,74, on
the operating rod there is the indication
of max. limit for front and rear insertion
under car that must coincide with the 
mark on the side skirts.
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❒ operate the device 1 fig. 71 so as to
extend the jack, until the upper part
2 Fig. 71 rests correctly in one of the
lifting points shown in fig. 75- fig. 76,
otherwise, reposition the jack.
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IMPORTANT Make sure that the upper
part 2 of the jack rests firmly on the
undercarriage of the car in the points
shown in fig. 75, 76 to prevent the car
from falling while it is being jacked up.
100)
❒ operate the jack and lift the car until
the wheel is several
centimetres off the ground;
❒ alert any bystander that the car is
about to be raised; all persons should be
kept away from the car and nobody must
touch it until it has been lowered;
❒ remove the damaged wheel;
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❒ make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub are
clean and free from impurities so that the
fixing stud bolts will not come loose;
❒ fit the space-saver wheel and tighten
the first stud bolt for a few turns into the
lowest hole. Tighten the remaining stud
bolts in the same way.
❒ take the spanner 1 fig. 70 and fully
tighten the fixing stud bolts;
❒ operate the suitable tool 4 fig. 72 to
lower the car.
Then extract the jack;
❒ using spanner 1 fig. 70 tighten the
stud bolts fully, alternating from a stud
bolt to the diametrically opposite one,
❒ in the numeric order shown in fig. 77.
WARNING While replacing the wheel it is
advisable to place it upside down, with
the aesthetic part facing upward, so as
not to damage the alloy rim.REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure described
previously, raise the vehicle and remove
the space-saver wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❒ make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub are
clean and free from impurities so that the
fixing stud bolts will not come loose;
❒ using the spanner 1 fig. 70 and tighten
the fixing stud bolts;
❒ lower the vehicle and remove the jack;
❒ use spanner 1 to fully tighten the stud
bolts, following the order shown in 77.
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At the end of the operation
Proceed as follows:
❒ reposition the space-saver wheel;
❒ place the jack and the other tools in
the container;
❒ arrange the container and tools in the
luggage compartment.
95)The space-saver wheel (where
provided) is specific to your vehicle: do
not use it on other models, or use the
space-saver wheel of other models on
your vehicle. The space-saver wheel must
only be used in the event of an emergency.
Never use it for more than strictly
necessary and never exceed 80 km/h. On
the space-saver wheel there is an orange
label, summarising the main warnings
regarding space-saver wheel usage
restrictions. Never remove or cover the
label. The label contains the following
indications in four languages: “Warning!
For temporary use only! 80 km/h max.!
Replace by standard wheel as soon as
possible. Never cover this indication”.
IMPORTANT
96)Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your car is
stationary in compliance with regulations.
Passengers should get out of the car,
particularly if it is heavily loaded, and
wait for the wheel to be changed away
from the traffic. On hills or uneven roads,
use chocks or appropriate objects to
block the wheels of the vehicle.
97) The vehicle’s driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver
wheel fitted. Avoid violent acceleration
and braking, abrupt steering and fast
cornering. The overall duration of the
space-saver wheel is about 3000 km,
after which the relevant tyre must be
replaced with another one of the same
type. Never install a standard tyre on a
rim that is designed for use with a space-
saver wheel. Have the wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible. Using two or
more space-saver wheels at the same
time is forbidden.
Do not grease the threads of the stud
bolts before fitting them: they might slip
out when driving!98) The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on
other vehicles of the same model.
Any other use, e.g. to jack up other vehicle
models or different things, is strictly
prohibited. Never use it to carry out
maintenance or repairs under the vehicle
or to change summer/winter wheels and
vice versa. Never position yourself under
a jacked vehicle. If any work under the
vehicle is necessary, contact the Alfa
Romeo Service Network. Incorrectly
positioning the jack may cause the vehicle
to fall: use it only in the positions
indicated. Do not use the jack for loads
higher than the one shown on its label.
Never start the engine with vehicle raised.
If the vehicle is raised more than
necessary, everything can become more
unstable, with the risk of the vehicle
dropping violently. Thus, lift the vehicle
only as needed in order to access the
spare tyre.
99) The space-saver wheel cannot be
fitted with snow chains.

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“AUTOMATIC FIX&GO
AUTOMATIC” KIT
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with a quick tyre
repair device called the “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit.
102) 103)
To use it, follow the instructions below.
104) 105) 106) 12) 3)
It is located in the luggage compartment.
The kit includes:
❒ bottle 3 fig. 78 containing sealant and
fitted with: filling tube 4 and adhesive
label 2 with the wording “Max. 80 km/h”
to be placed in a clearly visible position
(e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing the
tyre;
❒ compressor 1 complete with pressure
gauge and connectors;
❒ an information leaflet fig. 79,
providing instructions for using the kit
correctly. This booklet should be given to
the persons charged with handling the
tyre treated with this kit;
❒ a pair of gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
❒ adapters for inflating different
elements.
IMPORTANT The sealing fluid is
effective with external temperatures of
between –20°C and +50°C.
The sealing fluid has an expiry date.
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100) When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without
scraping your hand against the ground.
The moving components of the jack
(“worm screw” and joints) can also cause
injuries: avoid touching them.
If you come into contact with lubricating
grease, clean yourself thoroughly.
101)Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible to have
the correct tightening of the wheel stud
bolts checked.
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INFLATION PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
107)
❒ engage the handbrake, unscrew the
tyre valve cap, take out filler hose
1 fig. 80 and tighten ring nut 2 on the tyre
valve;
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❒ make sure that switch 1 fig. 81 for the
compressor is in position 0 (off), start the
engine, insert the plug into the cigar
lighter socket on the central tunnel
(see fig. 82) and switch on the
compressor by bringing switch 1 fig. 81
to I (on);
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❒ inflate the tyre to the pressure
indicated in the “Wheels” paragraph in the
“Technical data” chapter. In order to
obtain a precise reading, check the
pressure on pressure gauge 1 fig. 81 with
the compressor off;
❒ if after 5 minutes it is impossible to
reach at least 1.8 bar,
❒ disconnect the compressor from the
valve and power socket, then move the
car forwards approximately 10 metres in
order to distribute the sealant inside the
tyre evenly, then repeat the inflation
operation;
❒ if you still cannot obtain a pressure of
at least 1.8 bar within 5 minutes from the
compressor switching on, do not drive off
and contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership;
❒ after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check the tyre pressure again;
remember to engage the handbrake;
❒ if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar
is detected, restore the correct pressure
(with the engine running and the
handbrake engaged), resume driving and
drive with great care to a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
108) 109) 110)
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CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to
check and, if necessary, restore the tyre
pressure.
Release quick connector 1 fig. 83 and
connect it directly to the valve of the tyre
to be inflated.
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REPLACING THE BOTTLE
Proceed as follows:
❒ release connector 1 fig. 84 and
disconnect tube 2;
❒ turn the bottle anticlockwise to
replace and raise it;
❒ fit the new cylinder and turn it
clockwise;
❒ insert connector 1 and tube 2 in
position.
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102)Indicate the presence of the
stationary car in accordance with current
regulations: hazard warning lights,
warning triangle, etc. Those on board
should get out of the vehicle and wait for
the wheel to be repaired away from the
threat posed by the traffic. If parked on a
slope or rough surface, chock the wheels
with wedges or other suitable devices
(for the correct procedure for parking the
car safely, refer to the “Parking”
paragraph in the “Starting and driving”
chapter).
103)A repair is not possible if the wheel
rim is damaged (groove is deformed,
causing air to escape). Do not remove
foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
104)Give the booklet to the technicians
who will be handling the tyre that was
treated using the “Fix&Go Automatic” kit.
105)Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes.
Risk of overheating. The kit is not suitable
for definitive repairs, so the repaired
tyres may only be used temporarily.
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JUMP STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately if the
Ywarning 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.
111) 13)
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
❒ connect the positive terminals (+ sign
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead fig. 85;
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106)As required by current regulations,
the information on chemical substances
for the protection of human health and
the environment and on the safe use of
the sealing fluid are on the packaging
label. Compliance with the indications on
the label is an essential condition to
ensure the safety and the effectiveness
of the product. Remember to carefully
read the label before use; the user of the
product is responsible for any damages
caused by improper use. The sealing fluid
has an expiry date. Replace the bottle if
the sealant has expired.
107)Wear the protective gloves
provided with the kit.
108)Apply the adhesive label where it
can be easily seen by the driver as a
reminder that the tyre has been treated
with the quick repair kit. Drive carefully,
especially on corners. Do not exceed
80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or
braking.
109)If the pressure has fallen below 1.8
bar, do not drive any further: the Fix&Go
Automatic quick tyre repair kit cannot
guarantee proper hold because the tyre is
too damaged. Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
110)Always indicate that the tyre was
repaired using the quick tyre repair kit.
Give the leaflet to the personnel charged
with handling the tyre treated with the
tyre repair kit.
12)Punctures caused by foreign bodies
can be repaired if the damage does not
exceed 4 mm on the tread and on the
shoulder of the tyre. Do not use the repair
kit if the tyre was damaged as a result of
being used when underinflated.
WARNING
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
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❒ with a second cable, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point
Eon the
engine or the 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 a
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.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
OPERATION
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
❒ the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒ automatic door lock release;
activation of all lights inside the car;
❒ 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 vehicle for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank area.
112)
111)This procedure must be performed
by qualified personnel as incorrect
actions may cause high-intensity
electrical discharge. 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.
IMPORTANT
13)Never use a fast battery charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems and the ignition and
engine supply control units.
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