fuel Alfa Romeo 4C 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE........................................................................................ 68
PARKING .......................................................................................................................69
TCT TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION ............................................................ 70
CRUISE CONTROL.................................................................................................... 75
PARKING SENSORS ............................................................................................... 77
REFUELLING THE CAR ......................................................................................... 79
Let’s get to the heart of the matter: seeing how you can exploit
all the potentials of your car to the fullest.
This is how to drive your car safely in all conditions for
pleasantly comfortable and cost-efficient travelling.

STARTING AND DRIVING
68
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly. Never press the accelerator
pedal for starting the engine.
Procedure
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The metal insert 1 fig. 2 operates:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting procedure.
❒ If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light stays on
together with the warning light, turn the
key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the
warning light stays on, try the other keys
provided with the vehicle. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
❒ Do not leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is stopped.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Procedure
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
6) 7)
73)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
74)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
75)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
5)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
6)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
7)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
WARNING

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REFUELLING THE CAR
The car features the “Fast Fuel” system,
which prevents refuelling with incorrect
fuels (e.g. diesel for a petrol engine).
Stop the engine before refuelling.
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with
octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in
compliance with the European
specification EN228. In particular, the
engine of Alfa 4C has been designed to
comply with all emission limits while
simultaneously guaranteeing minimal
consumption and maximum performance,
using premium-quality unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) 98 or higher.
In order to prevent damage to the
catalytic converter never introduce even
the smallest amount of leaded petrol,
even in the event of an emergency.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic
converter leads to harmful exhaust
emissions, thus contributing to air
pollution.
FILLING THE TANK
To ensure that you fill the tank
completely, top up twice after the first
click of the fuel supply gun. Further top-
ups could cause faults in the fuel feeding
system.
REFUELLING PROCEDURE
The car features a “Fast Fuel” device,
integrated with the opening for the fuel
tank: it opens and recloses automatically
when the fuel supply gun is
inserted/removed.
The “Fast Fuel” device is provided with an
inhibitor which prevents refuelling with
incorrect fuel.
The refuelling procedure described below
is illustrated on the label
fig. 51 located inside the fuel flap.
The label also indicates the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL=petrol).
Procedure
❒ open flap 1 fig. 52, 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 1.
The flap is provided with a dust boot 2
which prevents the introduction of dirt
and dust into the end of the filling when
the flap is closed.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Emergency refuelling
If there is no fuel in the vehicle or the
supply circuit is completely empty,
proceed as follows to reintroduce fuel to
the tank:
❒ take the dedicated funnel fig. 53 from
the tool kit located in the boot;
❒ open the flap 1 fig. 52 by pulling it
outwards;
❒ insert funnel C in the filler as
illustrated in fig. 53 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 boot.
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IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is
washed with a high pressure jet, keep it at
a distance of at least 20 cm.
Fuel - Vehicle compatibility
identification Graphic symbol for
informing consumers in accordance
with EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognising the correct fuel type to be
used on your car.
Before refuelling, check the symbols
inside the fuel filler flap (where provided)
and compare them with the symbol on
the fuel pump (where provided).
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82)Do not apply any object/cap to the
end of the filler which is not provided for
the vehicle. The use of non-compliant
objects/caps could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, resulting in
dangerous situations.
83) Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening:
risk of fire. Keep your face away from the
fuel filler to prevent breathing in harmful
vapours.
84)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
IMPORTANT
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228

IN AN EMERGENCY
HAZARD LIGHTS ...................................................................................................... 82
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ........................................................ 82
REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB .................................................................. 84
REPLACING FUSES ................................................................................................ 87
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED................................................................................... 90
“FIX&GO AUTOMATIC” KIT ................................................................................. 94
EMERGENCY STARTING ..................................................................................... 97
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 98
TOWING THE VEHICLE . ........................................................................................ 99
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help you to deal with critical
situations independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend you call the freephone number
found in the Warranty Booklet. It is also possible
to call the national or international
universal freephone number to search
for the nearest dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

IN AN EMERGENCY
98
❒ 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.
WARNING

99
After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒ bring the left exterior light control
stalk to central position (neutral);
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ ignition key turned to the OFF
position;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR.TOWING THE VEHICLE
The tow hook provided with the car is
located in the tool box in the luggage
compartment.
The tow hook attachment is only
available at the front end of the car.
ATTACHING THE TOW RING
Take tow hook 1 fig. 86 and tighten it
fully onto the threaded pin.
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112)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
IMPORTANT

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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONS
Thousands of km
Months
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  Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check vehicle fastenings
Check mechanical components fastenings
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary
Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blade
Check cleanliness of luggage compartment lock, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, carbon monocoque, aerodynamic
bottom, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel supply system, brakes), rubber elements
(boots, driveshaft boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check condition and wear of front brake pads and discs,
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs,
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine cooling, brakes,
windscreen washer, etc.)

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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up the
following:
❒ engine coolant level;
❒ brake fluid;
❒ windscreen washer fluid;
❒ tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒ operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
❒ operation of windscreen
washing/wiping system and
positioning/wear of wiper blade.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil
quantity, always check using the dipstick.
Carry out the check with the vehicle
parked on level ground.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
❒ trailer or caravan towing;
❒ dusty roads;
❒ short repeated distances (less than
7-8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒ engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
❒ you should perform the following
inspections more frequently than shown
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒ check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrication;
❒ visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
❒ check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);❒ visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
❒ check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
❒ check air cleaner and replace it, if
required.
Using the car on track should be regarded
as an exception. The car has been
designed and produced for road use.

SERVICING AND CARE
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❒ take the white funnel 4 fig. 93 for
topping up the windscreen washer
fluid/fuel and its extension pipe from the
servicing kit in the boot;
❒ take out the plug 2 fig. 91 with the
fluid control pipe through the bonnet
opening on the grille;
❒ introduce the funnel 4 fig. 93 and its
extension pipe in the reservoir neck and
top up;
❒ after topping up, remove the funnel 4
with the extension pipe;
❒ refit the plug 2 with the dipstick;
❒ reposition the bonnet grille and
tighten the 4 self-tapping screws 1.
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BRAKE FLUID
123) 124) 18) 19)
To check the brake fluid level, proceed as
follows:
❒ undo the 2 self-tapping screws
5 fig. 94 and remove the protective
panel;
❒ check that the fluid is at the max.
level;
❒ after checking, reposition the
protective panel and tighten the 2 self-
tapping screws 5.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is not
sufficient, proceed as follows:
❒ take the black funnel for topping up
the brake fluid and its extension pipe
from the servicing kit in the luggage
compartment;
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❒ undo the cap of the vessel and
introduce the funnel 6 fig. 95 with the
extension tube into the mouth of the
vessel;
❒ after topping up, remove the funnel 6
with the extension pipe;
❒ tighten the reservoir plug;
❒ reposition the protective panel and
tighten the 2 self-tapping screws 5.
WARNING Be very careful while
removing the plug from the opening to
prevent the plug from falling inside the
vehicle body.
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