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

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOOLS
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Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
FUEL RESERVE / LIMITED RANGE
The digital warning light switches on in the display when
there is approximately 4 - 5 litres of fuel left in the tank.
FUEL RESERVE SENSOR / LIMITED RANGE FAULT
The digital warning light switches on in the display when a
fuel reserve sensor fault is detected.
The associated message appears on the display.
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The digital warning light comes on when the key is turned
to MAR, but should go out after a few seconds if the
Cruise Control function is off.
The warning light comes on when the Cruise Control wheel
is turned to the ON position (see the “Cruise Control”
paragraph in this chapter).
The associated message appears on the display.
MIRROR DEMISTING / DEFROSTING
The digital warning lights switches on in the display when
the button located on the control panel is pressed.
Contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display if a fault is detected in one of the following lights:
❒ daytime running lights (DRLs)
❒ side lights
❒ dipped beam headlights
❒ direction indicators
❒ rear fog lights
❒ reversing lights
❒ number plate lights.
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the
electrical connection.
Check and replace the concerned fuses as shown in the
“If a fuse blows” paragraph in the “In an emergency”
chapter; if this does not solve the fault, check and replace
the concerned bulbs as described in “Replacing an exterior
bulb” in the “In an emergency” chapter.
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault, contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, for a
comprehensive check of the electrical system.
SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
The digital warning light appears automatically, together
with an associated message, with the key at MAR, starting
from 2,000 km (or equivalent distance in miles) from the
next scheduled servicing operation and shown again every
200 km (or equivalent distance in miles).Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
The operations of the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will be
performed and the message will be reset.

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOOLS
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Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(where provided)
The symbol appears on the display together with the
events shown below.
Engine oil pressure sensor
The symbol appears when a failure is detected in the
engine oil pressure sensor. The display shows the
dedicated message.In this case, go to a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to have the
fault corrected.
Clutch overheating message
The
symbol, together with a message on the display,
lights up to indicate clutch overheating.
If you continue driving, the symbol
will disappear and
the warning light will come on (on some versions
together with a message on the display) to indicate a
gearbox fault.
If the symbol comes on together with a message on
the display, limit the gear shifting and/or change the
condition of use, until normal operating conditions are
restored.
If the warning light lights up (a message will appear on
the display, on some versions) stop immediately, operate
the handbrake, switch off the engine and wait 5 minutes:
after this, normal transmission operating conditions will
be restored.
Should the transmission failure condition persist, contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
The symbol and the corresponding message are shown on
the display in the following cases:
❒ fuel cut-off system intervention:
the yellow symbol lights up;
❒ fuel cut-off system failure:
the red symbol lights up.For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to the
description in the
“Fuel cut-off system” section in the “In an emergency”
chapter. If it is not possible to restore the fuel supply,
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
BOOT OPEN
The symbol and the corresponding message are shown on
the display.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display when the outside temperature is below or equal to
3°C.
IMPORTANT In the event of outside temperature sensor
failure, the digits that indicate the value are replaced by
dashes.
BRAKE LIGHT FAULT
The symbol and the corresponding message are shown on
the the display when a brake light fault is
detected.The fault may be caused by a burnt bulb, a blown
protection fuse or an interruption of the electric
connection.
PARKING SENSOR FAULT
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display if there is a parking sensor failure.
DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING MODE
(Alfa DNA system)
A letter (d, n, or a) corresponding to the active driving
mode (dynamic or race, normal, all weather) and an
associated message are shown on the display.
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SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
SYSTEM
This system comprises an acoustic
warning which, in conjunction with the
panel, advises the driver if their seat belt
has not been fastened.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to deactivate this acoustic
warning permanently.
The acoustic warning can be reactivated
at any time through the Setup menu (see
“Menu items” paragraph in “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter).
If the driver side seat belt is not
fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or
when travelling at a speed from 10 to
20 km/h for longer than 5 seconds, an
acoustic signal sequence will be started
(continuous acoustic signal for the first 6
seconds followed by approximately
90 seconds of intermittent beeping) and
the
stay on with a fixed light until the car is
turned off. The acoustic signal is
interrupted immediately when the seat
belt is fastened.
If the seat belt is unfastened again when
driving the car, the acoustic signal and
the flashing warning light resume as
described previously.
PRE-TENSIONERS
The car is equipped with seat belt
pretensioners, which draw back the seat
belts by several centimetres in the event
of a strong frontal impact. This
guarantees the perfect adherence of the
seat belts to the occupant’s bodies
before the retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
operated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner (fitted in the kick plate
area). Its activation is signalled by the
shortening of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt, keeping it close to the chest and
pelvis.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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The shifting up or down is only permitted
if the engine revs allow it.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine press the brake pedal:
the system engages neutral (N)
automatically.
After the starting procedure, 1st gear (1)
or reverse (R) can be engaged.
Irrespective of the mode selected
(AUTO/MANUAL), to engage 1st gear or
reverse (R), it is necessary to press the
brake pedal and press the 1 button on the
transmission control panel (or the “+”
steering wheel stalk) to engage 1st gear
or the R button to engage reverse.
When 1st gear is engaged, the system
sets itself to AUTO mode.
Neutral (N) can be engaged again by
pressing the N button with the brake
pedal pressed.
When the 1, N or R buttons are pressed
(or “+” steering wheel stalk is operated)
without pressing the brake pedal, no gear
change request is implemented by the
system.
IMPORTANT Reverse cannot be engaged
by pressing the “-” stalk on the steering
wheel.
Important notes
To start in presence of a gearbox fault
(see “Warning lights and messages”
paragraph in the “Knowing the instrument
panel” chapter), run the
“Delayed start-up” procedure:
turn the key to the AVV position for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start.
The system will remain in “recovery”
condition.
If the engine does not start, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
system activates the hydraulic
components so that they are prepared
for the subsequent engine starting.
MOVING THE CAR
The car can set off both in 1st gear and
reverse (R).
The gears can only be engaged by
pressing the brake pedal. If the brake
pedal is not depressed, the display will
show a dedicated message.It is not possible to set off in a higher gear
than 1st: if this is attempted, the display
shows a dedicated message.
When setting off on a medium-steep
incline, it is advisable to engage the
handbrake.
Engaging 1st gear
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ press the 1 button on the
transmission control panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
Engaging reverse (R)
Reverse (R) can only be engaged with car
stationary and brake pedal pressed.
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal (car completely
stationary);
❒ press button R on the
gearbox panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
When reverse is engaged on some
versions, the system emits an acoustic
signal.
If the brake pedal is not depressed (and
the vehicle is stationary), the display will
show a dedicated message and the
system will automatically engage neutral
(N).

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.

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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.
85)
54A0L0023
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.
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BulbsPowerType
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED –
Rear position LED –
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Halogen headlights)
H7 55W
(where provided)
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights)
D1S 35W
(where provided)
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with LED headlights)
LED –
(where provided)
Front direction indicators PY21W 21W
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21W
Side direction indicators WY5W 5W
Brake LED –
3rd brake LED –
Number plate W5W 5W
Rear fog light W16W 16W
Reversing light W16W 16W
Ceiling light C10W 10W
Boot ceiling light W5W 5W

REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beam headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicators.
The bulbs are arranged as follows
in fig. 55:
1 Side lights/daytime running lights
2 Dipped/main beam headlights
3 Direction indicators.
55A0L0091
To replace the bulbs for the dipped and
main beam headlights and for the
direction indicators open the
corresponding protective flaps on the
inner wheel arch
fig. 56 that can be located by steering
the wheel completely.
1 direction indicator bulb protective
flap
2 dipped/main beam headlight bulb
protective flap.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
56A0L0092
DIPPED/MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ steer the wheel completely;
❒ open the protective flap
2 fig. 56 by rotating the fixing screw;
❒ take out the electric connector
1 fig. 57 and then rotate the bulb holder 2
clockwise and remove it;
❒ remove the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector 1;
❒ close the protective flap 2 fig. 56.
57A0L0093
IN AN EMERGENCY
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