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

VERY IMPORTANT
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REFUELLINGOnly 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. The use of petrol that does not conform to the specification indicated may cause the
Uwarning light to switch on and the irregular operation of the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged. Press the brake pedal and, without pressing the accelerator, turn the ignition key to AVV;
release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIALThe catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material: risk of fire.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Alfa Romeo Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle’s electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
IN THE OWNER HANDBOOK… you will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, driving and looking after your car properly.
Pay particular attention to the symbols (personal safety) (environmental protection) (car safety).
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission related components in order to help
protect the environment.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your car.
There are also PRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could cause
accidents or injuries.
Therefore all WARNINGSand PRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSand PRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all Alfa 4C versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not explicitly
indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine and version
that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the specific request of options at the
time of purchase, will be identified with the wording (where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA Italy S.p.A. aims at a
constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for
technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.

IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 5:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
❒ MAR: driving position.
All electrical devices are available;
❒ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
2) 3)
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Procedure
1)
❒ press button 1 fig. 4 and move the
metal insert 2 to opening position; turn
screw 3 to :using a small point
screwdriver;
❒ remove battery compartment 4 and
replace battery 5, respecting the polarity;
reinsert compartment 4 in the key and
secure it by turning screw 3 to Á.
1)Press button 2 only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get
damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended to avoid the button
being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to
an Alfa Romeo Dealership, which will take
care of their disposal.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING

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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
Deactivation 4) 5)
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
2)If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked over by the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the
electric parking brake. Never leave
children
unattended in the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the vehicle with
type-approval requirements.
5)Never extract the mechanical key
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will automatically lock as soon as it
is turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
IMPORTANT
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted by the
key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Activation of warning light while
driving
❒ If the Ydigital warning light on the
display switches on, this means that the
system is running a self-diagnosis (for
example due to a voltage drop).
❒ If the Ydigital warning light remains
on, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
ALARM SYSTEM
(where provided)
OPERATION OF THE ALARM
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an
acoustic and visual signal (flashing of the
direction indicators for several seconds).
The alarm activation modes may vary
according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual
cycles. When this is reached the system
returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted
by the Manufacturer to meet the
requirements of the various countries
where the vehicle is marketed.
ARM ALARM
With the doors and tailgate closed and
the ignition key either turned to STOP or
removed, point the key with remote
control towards the car then press and
release the Ábutton.
For some versions, the system emits an
acoustic signal and activates door
locking.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Adjustment
Operate lever 1 fig. 11 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted with the
ignition key at MAR.
Select the mirror you wish to adjust using
device 3 fig. 12:
❒ device in position 1:
left mirror selection;
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❒ device in position 2: right mirror
selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press
button 4 in the four directions indicated
by the arrows.
11)
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is
complete, rotate device 3 to position 0
to prevent accidental movements.
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9)Adjustments must be made only with
the vehicle stationary and engine off.
10)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-
theft device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the vehicle with
type-approval requirements.
IMPORTANT

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DRL (Daytime Running Lights)
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut
1 fig. 15 turned to å, the daytime
running lights switch on.
The other lights and interior lighting stay
off.
IMPORTANT The daytime running lights
are an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving during the daytime
in countries where it is compulsory to
have lights on during the day; where it is
not compulsory, the use of daytime
running lights is permitted.
IMPORTANT Daytime running lights
cannot be used in place of dipped
headlights when driving through tunnels
or at night.
The use of daytime running lights is
governed by the Highway Code of the
country in which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut
1 fig. 15 turned to 2.The daytime running lights are switched
off and the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are switched on.
Warning light 3comes on in the
instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on
with ignition key at STOP or removed, by
moving ring nut 1 fig. 15 first to position
åand then to position 2.
The warning light 3on the instrument
panel will come on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A at 2, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel position.
The warning light 1on the instrument
panel will come on. When the stalk is
pulled towards the steering wheel again,
beyond the end of travel position, the
main beam headlights deactivate, the
dipped beam headlights reactivate and
the 1warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut 1
fig. 15. The warning light 1on the
instrument panel will come on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the left stalk fig. 15 to the (stable)
position:
❒ upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
❒ downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The Dor Fwarning light will flash on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the left-hand stalk fig. 15
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of
210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk fig. 15 pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.

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Timing while getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the roof light will switch on as
follows:
❒ for about 10 seconds, if the key is
removed within 2 minutes of the engine
switching off;
❒ for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
❒ for about 10 seconds when one of the
doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the
doors are locked.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/
WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Operation
12) 13)
Ring nut 1 fig. 18 can be set to the
following positions:
å windscreen wiper off;
intermittent operation;
continuous slow operation;
continuous fast operation.
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Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk will
return to its initial position and the
screen wiper will be stopped
automatically.
With ring nut 1 fig. 18 in position,
the windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt its operating speed to the speed
of the vehicle.
12)Do not use the screen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a
few seconds, may intervene.
If operation is not restored
(even after restarting that car with the
key), contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
13)Do not operate the screen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
IMPORTANT

KNOWING YOUR CAR
22 Knob 4 enables the air introduced into the vehicle to reach all areas of the passenger compartment through five distribution
options:
μair from central and side vents and side diffusers;
∑air from central and side vents, side diffusers and footwell diffusers;
∂air from footwell diffusers;
∏air from footwell and side diffusers and from windscreen diffuser;
-air from windscreen diffuser and side diffusers.
2)The system uses a coolant that is compatible with the laws in force in the countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a or R-1234yf (indicated
on a specific plate in the engine compartment). The use of other coolants affects the efficiency and condition of the system. Also the
compressor coolants used must be compatible with the indicated coolant.
IMPORTANT

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CLOSING
Procedure
19)
❒ hold the tailgate up with one hand and
use the other to remove rod 2 fig. 23
from housing 4 fig. 24 and reinsert it in
its locking device 3 fig. 23;
❒ lower the tailgate to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the tailgate is completely closed and
not only fastened in safety position by
trying to open it. If it is not completely
closed, do not press the bonnet down,
but raise it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
tailgate is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while
the car is travelling.
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for the driver’s comfort and
safety as well as for all other road users.
This is also covered by a specific rule of
the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the headlights
checked and adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are aligned
to comply with the regulations of the
country of purchase.
When in countries where you drive on the
other side of the road, you need to alter
the beam direction in order not to dazzle
the vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction, proceeding as follows:
❒ open the protective flap 1 fig. 25 on
the inner wheel arch; it can be located by
steering the wheel completely;
15)The maximum permitted load in the
luggage compartment, in addition to the
kits provided, is 15 kg.
16)When accessing the rear boot,
take care with parts that may be hot,
owing to the adjacent engine
compartment. Danger of serious burns.
17)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
18)The tailgate may drop
suddenly if the supporting rod
is not positioned correctly.
19)For safety reasons, the tailgate must
always be closed properly while the car is
travelling.
Therefore, always make sure that the
tailgate is closed properly and that the
lock is engaged. If you realise during
travel that the lock is not fully engaged,
stop immediately and close the tailgate in
the correct manner.
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Alfa DNA SYSTEM
(Car dynamic control system)
This device allows, using lever 1 fig. 28
(on the central tunnel), four car response
modes to be selected according to
driving style and road conditions:
❒ d = Dynamicor Race
(sports driving mode);
❒ n = Natural(mode for driving in normal
conditions);
❒ a = All Weather(mode for driving in
poor grip conditions, such as rain and
snow).
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The lever 1 is a monostable, i.e. it always
remains in the central position.
The selected driving mode is indicated by
the corresponding LED switching on in
the panel and by an indication on the
display.
The device acts on the dynamic car
control systems (engine, steering, ESC,
ASR, ELECTRONIC Q2 systems, etc.).
“Natural” MODE
It is a manufacturer-recommended mode
aimed at comfort and safety in normal
grip and driving conditions.
“DYNAMIC“” MODE
IMPORTANT During the first 250 km of
car utilisation, the Dynamic and Race
modes are inhibited. Within this first
interval of start-up mileage it is advisable
to refrain from an aggressive driving
style, so that the best gear shifting
quality can be achieved over time.
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for half
a second, until the corresponding LED
lights up and the “Dynamic” mode
activation indicator appears on the
display.
When released, lever 1 will return to
the central position.
Deactivation
To deactivate “Dynamic” mode and return
to “Natural”, move lever 1 fig. 28
downwards (to letter “a”) and keep it in
this position for half a second.
“Race” MODE
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for 5
seconds, until the “Race” mode activation
indicator appears on the display.