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

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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
OPERATION
Press switch 1 fig. 54 to turn the lights
on/off.
Warning lights Ÿand Δon the panel are
lit up when the hazard warning lights are
on.
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REPLACING A BULB
86) 87) 88)
9)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ Check that the corresponding
contacts are not oxidised and that the
corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the paragraph “If a fuse
blows” in this chapter.
❒ replace blown bulbs with others of the
same type and power;
❒ after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or
damp or after heavy rain or after
washing, the surface of headlights or rear
lights may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is a
natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the
glass which does not indicate a fault and
does not compromise the normal
operation of lighting devices. The mist
disappears quickly turning the lights on,
starting from the centre of the diffuser,
extending progressively towards the
edges.
85)The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the Highway Code of the
country you are driving in: comply with
legal requirements.
IMPORTANT
86)Modifications or repairs to the
electric system that are not carried out
properly or do not take the system
technical specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the risk of
fire.
87) Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
88) Due to the high supply voltage, gas
discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be
replaced by specialised personnel: danger
of death! Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
9)Halogen bulbs must be handled by
holding the metallic part only. Touching
the transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the
bulb dry.
WARNING

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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.
WARNING

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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.
113) 114) 115)
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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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113)Before towing, turn the ignition key
to the MAR position and then to STOP
without removing it. The steering column
will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered. Also check that the transmission
is in neutral (N).
114) When towing, remember that the
assistance of the brake servo is absent.
Consequently, more force is required at
the pedal in order to brake. Do not use
flexible cables when towing and avoid
jerky movements. Make sure not to
damage parts in contact with the car
while towing.
When towing the vehicle, you must
comply with all specific traffic
regulations and adopt an appropriate
driving behaviour.
Do not start the engine while towing the
car. Before tightening the ring, clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the vehicle.
IMPORTANT115) The tow hook should be used only
for emergencies on the road. You are
allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transporting via a
breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to tow
vehicles off the road or where there are
obstacles and/or for towing operations
using cables or other non-rigid devices.
In compliance with the above conditions,
towing must take place with the two
vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same centre line.

SERVICING AND CARE
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 Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)
Inspect the conditions of toothed timing drive belt
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
(or every 12 months)
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine and
gearbox/transmission management system operation and engine oil degradation
Check and, if necessary, top up oil level for the
twin clutch transmission
Replace spark plugs (1)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing drive belt (2)
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Replace engine oil and oil filter (3)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
(1) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” chapter); strictly
comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is advisable to contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
(2) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be replaced every 4 years for heavy-duty use
(cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(3) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light
or message (where provided) or the instrument panel or, in any case, every 12 months.

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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.

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WINDSCREEN WASHER LIQUID
121) 122)
To check the windscreen washer fluid
level, proceed as follows:
❒ to avoid any interference during the
procedure, lift the windscreen wiper
blade according to the “Windscreen
wiper” paragraph in the “Servicing and
care” chapter;
❒ undo the 4 self-tapping screws
1 fig. 90 using the supplied screwdriver,
the remove the bonnet grille;
❒ release the plug from the opening;
❒ leaving the plug close to the opening,
put a finger on the central hole 2 fig. 91 in
the plug and remove it: the level can be
seen on the control pipe 3 fig. 92 by
capillarity;
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❒ after the check, reinsert the plug 2
with the control pipe 3 in the initial
position;
❒ put the bonnet grille back and fasten
the 4 self-tapping screws 1 again.
WARNING Re-close the plug holding it
horizontally (not directed towards the
bonnet) to prevent the opening tang from
remaining locked in a position difficult to
reach.
It is recommended to check the
windscreen washer fluid regularly, in
particular in driving conditions needing a
heavier use of the windscreen washer.
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If the level is not sufficient, namely if
there is no fluid inside the pipe, proceed
as follows:
❒ to avoid any interference during the
procedure, lift the windscreen wiper
blade according to the “Windscreen
wiper” paragraph in this chapter;
❒ undo the 4 self-tapping screws
1 fig. 90 using the supplied screwdriver.
Remove the bonnet grille;
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TECHNICAL DATA
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Versions1750 Turbo Petrol
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tankfilled to 90% and without optional equipment): 993
Payload including the driver: (*) 255
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle: 510
– rear axle:



755
– total: 1230
Towable loads (kg)
– braked trailer: 0
– unbraked trailer: 0
Maximum load on roof: 0
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 0
(*) If special equipment is fitted, the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload within the maximum permitted loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment within the maximum permitted loads.
WEIGHTS

SPIDER
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Versions1750 Turbo Petrol
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 999filled to 90% and without optional equipment):
Payload including the driver: (*) 215
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle: 541
– rear axle: 747
– total: 1220
Towable loads (kg)
– braked trailer: 0
– unbraked trailer: 0
Maximum load on roof: 0
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 0
(*) If special equipment is fitted, the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload within the maximum permitted loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment within the maximum permitted loads.
TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS

151
Paint (identification plate) ....................121
Parking lights ..................................................17
Parking sensors .............................................77
Parking ................................................................69
handbrake ...................................................69
Passenger side front airbag
and child restraint systems ......................64
Passenger side front airbag .....................64
Performance ................................................132
Power windows ..............................................23
Pre-Fill (RAB - Ready Alert Brake)
system .................................................................52
Pretensioners ..................................................59
load limiters ..............................................60
Raising the car ............................................114
Read this carefully............................................2
Rear direction indicators ...........................85
Rear fog light/reversing light ..................86
Rear fog lights ................................................18
Rear light clusters
(changing a bulb) .............................................85
Rear-view mirror ............................................15
Refuelling .......................................................129
Refuelling the car .........................................79
Regular checks ............................................105
Remote control ..................................................9
Safety .................................................................49
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ........59
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......................103
Seat belts ...........................................................57
use ..................................................................57
Seats ....................................................................13
Setup menu ...............................................32, 33
Side lights/brake lights ..............................86
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights ..........................................................17
Snow chains ...................................................126
Snow tyres .....................................................124
Spark plugs (type) ......................................122
Specifications ..............................................119
Speedometer .................................................30
Spider version ..............................................135
boot volume ............................................143
cleaning/washing the top.................138
CO
2emissions .......................................145
engine .........................................................144
front light clusters ..............................140
fuel consumption..................................145
performance ..........................................144
removable soft top..............................136
scheduled servicing ............................139
size...............................................................143
specifications.........................................142
weights ......................................................142Starting the engine ..............................68/72
Starting up and driving ...............................67
Steering wheel ................................................14
Steering wheel lock ......................................11
Tachometer .............................................30/31
TCT twin clutch transmission .................70
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) ........................................86
Towing the car .................................................99
attaching the tow ring ...........................99
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) ...............................................................53
Trip Computer .................................................33
Tyres .................................................................123
Fix&Go Automatic (kit) ...............................94
inflation pressures ..............................124
snow tyres ...............................................124
tyres fitted ..............................................123
Using the Owner Handbook ........................3
Using the transmission ..............................70
Warning lights and messages .................34
Weights ............................................................128
Wheel rims and tyres ................................123
size...............................................................123
snow chains .............................................126
snow tyres ...............................................124