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

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Air vents 2. Left stalk 3. Instrument panel 4. Right stalk 5. Passenger airbag 6. Controls on dashboard
7. Heater/climate control system 8. Steering wheel 9. Control buttons
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and for about three
minutes after the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed unless one of the doors
is opened.
The buttons are located on the central
tunnel.
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CONTROLS
1 - opening/closing of left-hand window;
2 - opening/closing of right-hand
window.
Push the corresponding buttons to
open/close the desired window.
When one of the two buttons is pressed
briefly, the window moves in stages; if
the button is held down to open,
“continuous automatic” operation is
activated.
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If the button is pressed again the window
will stop in its current position. If the
button is pressed for several seconds,
the window lowers automatically (only
with ignition key in MAR position).
Automatic continuous operation (where provided)
This is activated by pressing one of the
two buttons for longer than half a
second. The window stops when it
reaches the end of travel position, or
when the button is pressed again.
It can be used on both the driver side and
passenger side, only for lowering the
window.
Electric window system initialisation
After there has been no power supply
for the control units (battery replaced or
disconnected or protective fuses for the
electric window control units replaced),
the automatic operation of the windows
must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
❒ completely open the driver’s door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds after
the (lower) end of travel position;❒ completely raise the driver’s side
window and keep the button pressed for
at least three seconds once the end of
travel position (upper end stop) has been
reached;
❒ repeat stages 1 and 2 for the
passenger-side window;
❒ make sure that the initialisation is
correct by checking that the windows
work automatically.
14)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
their operation, ensure that any
passengers are not at risk from the
moving glass either by personal objects
getting caught in the mechanism or by
being hit by it directly. When leaving the
car, always remove the key from the
ignition to prevent accidental operation
of the electric windows from being a
hazard for those still on board.
IMPORTANT

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DISPLAY
The car is equipped with a display that,
according to the previously applied
settings, will show useful driving
information.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a specific indication 5 fig. 29, 30
on the instrument panel.
Through the GSI, the driver is notified
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
reducing fuel consumption, it is advisable
to stick to “Natural” or “All Weather”
mode and to follow the suggestions of
the Gear Shift Indicator, where traffic
conditions permit.
When the () icon is displayed on the
instrument panel, the GSI suggests
switching to a higher gear, while when
the () icon is displayed, the GSI
suggests shifting to a lower gear.
IMPORTANT The GSI is not active when
the transmission is operating in AUTO
mode.
The indication in the instrument panel
remains on until the driver shifts gear or
the driving conditions go back to a
situation where gearshifting is not
required to improve consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 31
: to scroll up through the displayed
screen and the related options or to
increase the displayed value.
SET/
N: press briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next screen or
confirm the selection. Hold down to go
back to the standard screen
: to scroll down through the displayed
menu and the related options or to
decrease the value displayed.IMPORTANT Buttons and activate
different functions according to the
following situations:
❒ within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down through the options;
❒ during setting operations, they
increase or decrease the displayed value;
❒ outside the menu they allow
to adjust the on board panel
brightness.
MAIN MENU
The menu comprises a series of options
which can be selected using the and 
buttons to access the different selection
and setting (Setup) operations indicated
below.
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Some options have a submenu. The menu
can be activated by briefly pressing the
SET/
Nbutton.
The menu includes the following items:
❒ MENU
❒ SPEED BEEP
❒ TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒ SET TIME
❒ SET DATE
❒ AUTOCLOSE (where provided)
❒ UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
❒ LANGUAGE
❒ WARNING VOLUME
❒ BELT BUZZER/BEEP (may only be
displayed after the SBR system is
deactivated by a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership)
❒ SERVICE
❒ AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒ DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (where
provided)
❒ EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒ press the SET/Nbutton briefly to
select the main menu setting you wish to
change;
❒ press buttons or (with single
presses) to select the new setting;
❒ press the SET/
Nbutton briefly to
save the new setting and go back to the
previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒ briefly press the
SET/
Nbutton briefly to see the first
submenu option;
❒ press buttons or (single presses)
to scroll all options in the submenu;
❒ briefly press the
SET/
Nbutton to select the option of
the displayed submenu to access the
respective submenu;
❒ press the buttons or (with single
presses) to select the new setting for the
specific submenu option;
❒ briefly press the SET/
Nbutton to
store the setting and go back to the same
item of the previously selected menu
at the same time.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate records, called “Trip A” and
“Trip B”, where the car’s “complete
missions” (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start of a
new journey.
“Trip A” can be used to display the values
relating to:
❒ Range
❒ Distance travelled
❒ Average consumption
❒ Instantaneous consumption
❒ Average speed
❒ Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B” may be used to display the
figures relating to:
❒ Distance travelled B
❒ Average consumption B
❒ Average speed B
❒ Trip time (driving time).
The “Trip B” function may be excluded.
“Range” and “Instant consumption” values
cannot be reset.

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TCT TWIN CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION
Alfa 4C features the TCT 6-speed twin
dry clutch transmission with steering
wheel controls. This is an advanced
technical solution which combines the
control of a manual gearbox, the
immediacy of a sequential system and
the convenience of being able to select an
automatic selection programme without
the slowdown of a conventional
automatic transmission.
With the key removed from the ignition,
the system will not implement any action
when the buttons on the transmission
control panel on the central tunnel fig. 43
are pressed, irrespective of the pressure
applied to the brake pedal.
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Therefore, the transmission will remain in
the condition that it was in when the
engine was switched off.
With car stationary and key at MAR
(ignition-operated electrical services
activated), the screen displays the gear
engaged and the active operating mode
(automatic = AUTO or manual = no
display).
OPERATING MODE
The transmission can operate in two
operating modes (except when the “Race”
mode is selected):
❒ the first manual type (MANUAL), in
which the driver decides directly when to
change gear;
❒ the second completely automatic
(AUTO), in which the system decides
when to change gear.
When the “Race” mode is selected, the
only allowed operating mode is MANUAL.
Manual operation (MANUAL)
In this operating mode, the driver is
responsible for choosing the best gear
ratio to engage, depending on the car
operating conditions.Use the “+” steering wheel stalk to
engage a higher gear, or the “–” stalk to
engage a lower gear (see the following
paragraph, “Steering wheel stalks”).
If the request is accepted by the system,
the display shows the new gear engaged.
If the request is not accepted by the
system, the display shows the gear
engaged before the request and emits an
acoustic signal.
If the gear change request may adversely
affect the correct operation of the engine
and the transmission, the system will not
allow it.
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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).