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

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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.
WARNING

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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The brake fluid and windscreen washer is located between the bonnet and the windscreen and can be reached by removing the
panel 4 and the protective grille 5, respectively; use the kit provided for topping up (see descriptions shown below).
14)
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SERVICING AND CARE
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ENGINE OIL
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick
1 fig. 87.
For this check, take out the dipstick from
its seat, clean it with a lint-free cloth,
reinsert the dipstick; take it out again and
check the oil level.
119)
If the oil level is near or under the MIN
mark, add oil through the filler 2 fig. 87
until it reaches the MAX mark.
15)
Tool 1 shown in fig. 89 and stored in the
car, must be used to
undo and refasten the filler cap.
Take out the engine oil dipstick 1 fig. 87,
clean it with a lint-free cloth  and reinsert
it. Extract the engine oil dipstick again
and check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
119)
WARNING Make sure that the oil cap is
tightened properly in its seat after
topping the oil up.
After refitting the cap, remove tool 1 fig.
89 before closing the bonnet and place it
back in the housing to prevent misplacing
it and avoid the risk of causing damage to
the engine.
The range between the MIN and MAX
levels corresponds to approximately 1
litre of oil.
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Engine oil consumption
16) 4)
The maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every
1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs to
be run in; therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first
5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine run for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
switching it off before checking the level.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
120) 17)
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must range
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
reservoir.
If the level is too low, unscrew reservoir
plug 3 fig. 87 and add the fluid described
in the “Fluids and lubricants” paragraph of
the “Technical Specifications” chapter.

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116)Alfa 4C is designed and produced
for road use, in compliance with the
current regulations. Car use in the track
must be considered as occasional and in
any case under the responsibility of the
user. The car CANNOT be modified or
tampered with for any reason; this would
alter the Manufacturer homologation
and/or safety requirements. Using a
modified or tampered product relieves
the Manufacturer from any responsibility
on the product and may expose people to
serious risks.
117)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be present,
with the risk of fire.
118)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned.
119)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
120)The cooling system is pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the cap with
another original one or the operation of
the system may be adversely affected.
Do not remove the reservoir plug when
the engine is hot: you risk scalding
yourself.
IMPORTANT121)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation
of the system without fluid could damage
or cause rapid deterioration of some
system components.
122) Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
123)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap.
Then rinse thoroughly. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
124) The πsymbol on the container
indicates a synthetic brake fluid, which is
different from a mineral fluid. Using a
mineral fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking system
beyond repair.
14)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are
not compatible with one another! Topping
up with an unsuitable fluid could severely
damage your vehicle.
15)The oil level must never exceed the
MAX reference.
16)Do not add oil with specifications
other than those of the oil already in the
engine.
17)PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze fluid is used in
the engine cooling system; use the same
fluid type as that already in the cooling
system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPmay not be mixed with other
types of anti-freeze fluids. In the event of
topping up with an unsuitable product,
under no circumstances start the engine
and contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
18)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
19)Be very careful when restoring /
topping up the brake fluid level, as it may
be leaking from the extension pipe, inside
the vehicle bonnet and parts of
windscreen and body, causing corrosion
damages. Provide for the use of
appropriate guards (e.g. absorbent paper)
in order to limit this risk at most.
WARNING
4)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to go to a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
the oil and filters changed.
WARNING

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
This is located on the dashboard at the
bottom of the windscreen fig. 105.
Marking
The marking 1 fig. 106 is printed
on the passenger compartment floor
panel, near the passenger side seat.
The marking includes: vehicle type and
sequential chassis number.
105A0L0158
106A0L0089
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
It is applied under the tailgate and shows
the following data fig. 107:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Colour code.
D Respray and touch up code.
107A0L0090
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.

TECHNICAL DATA
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GENERAL INFORMATION1750 Turbo Petrol
Code type 960A1000
Cycle Otto
Number of cylinders and position 4 in line
Piston diameter and stroke (mm) 83 x 80.5
Total capacity (cm³) 1742
Compression ratio 9.25 ± 0.25
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 177 (*)
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 240
- corresponding engine speed (rpm) 6000
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm 350 (*)
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 35.7
- corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2100 - 4000
Spark plugs NGK ILKAR7D6G
Fuel Unleaded petrol 98 RON or 95 RON (EN 228 specifications)
(*) Values obtained using 98 RON unleaded petrol.
ENGINE

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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED
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Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres
Front tyres 7JX17 H2 ET 33 205/45 R17 88Y XL 205/45 R17 88Y XL M+S 7JX18 H2 ET 33 205/40 R18 86Y XL 205/40 R18 86Y XL M+S
Rear tyres 8JX18 H2 ET 44 235/40 R18 95Y XL 235/40 R18 95Y XL M+S 8.5JX19 H2 ET 49 235/35 R19 91Y XL 235/35 R19 91Y XL M+S
Reduced size snow chains with a maximum projection of 7 mm beyond the tyre profile can be fitted only on 235/40 R18 rear tyres.
235/35 R19 rear tyres cannot be fitted with chains.
133)If winter tyres with a lower speed rating than that indicated in the Registration Document are used, do not exceed the maximum speed
corresponding to the speed rating of the tyres used.
IMPORTANT

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IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a maximum speed index below the one that can be reached by the car (increased by 5%),
place a notice in the passenger compartment, plainly in view, which states the maximum speed allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC
Directive).
All four tyres should be the same brand to ensure greater safety when driving and braking as well as making the car more responsive.
It is inadvisable to change the rotation direction of tyres.
For more information on how to lift the car correctly, see “Raising the vehicle” in the “Servicing and care”.
Their usage should therefore be restricted in accordance with their type approval.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a maximum speed index below the one that can be reached by the car (increased by 5%),
place a notice in the passenger compartment, plainly in view, which states the maximum speed allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC
Directive).
All four tyres should be the same brand to ensure greater safety when driving and braking as well as making the car more responsive.
It is inadvisable to change the rotation direction of tyres.
For more information on how to lift the car correctly, see “Raising the vehicle” in the “Servicing and care”.
134)The maximum speed for snow tyres marked “Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190 km/h for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for “H” tyres.
The highway code speed limits must however always be complied with.
IMPORTANT

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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tyres.
Height is measured with vehicle unladen.
BOOT VOLUMEUnladen capacity (V.D.A. standards) = 110 dm
3
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BACDEFGHL
3990 864 2380 746 1184 1639 1868 1606 2090
Small variations with respect to the reported values are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.