display Alfa Romeo 4C 2021 Instructieboek (in Dutch)

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).

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IMPORTANT With the car running, the
request is accepted and executed if the
car speed drops below 3 km/h within 3
seconds from the request: if the request
is not executed, the system will maintain
the gear engaged or, if the speed of the
car drops below 10 km/h, will put the
transmission in neutral (N) and the
manoeuvre will have to be repeated.
ENGAGING NEUTRAL (N)
With car stationary and ignition key at
MAR (irrespective of the condition of the
engine), neutral (N) can only be engaged
with the brake pedal pressed.
If the car is in motion, neutral (N) can
always be engaged, irrespective of the
pressure applied to the brake and
accelerator pedals.
The display will show the letter N
together with the active operating mode.To engage a speed from the neutral (N)
position, press button 1 on the gearbox
panel (it is not necessary to press the
brake pedal):
the gearbox will immediately choose the
correct gear according to the vehicle’s
speed.
With car stationary and ignition key at
MAR (irrespective of the condition of the
engine), 1
stgear can only be engaged with
the brake pedal pressed.
LAUNCH CONTROL
The “Launch Control” strategy permits
high-performance starting.
This strategy can be activated with
vehicle at a standstill, “Race” mode
selected and 1st gear engaged.
The sequence of operations to perform is
as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal and hold it
down;
❒ press the accelerator pedal and hold it
down;
❒ press the “–” paddle behind the
steering wheel;The car will start off at maximum
acceleration when the brake pedal is
released.
Keeping the accelerator pressed, the
system will automatically upshift once
the best engine speed has been achieved
for shifting gears.
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To abandon the strategy, simply interrupt
the above sequence of operations or
release the accelerator pedal.
DISPLAYED INFORMATION
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, after
about 1 second, the display shows the
transmission in neutral indication (N).
When driving, the display shows the gear
engaged and the active mode (AUTO or
MANUAL). The indications on the display
have the following meanings:
N = neutral;
1 = first gear;
2 = second gear
3 = third gear;
4 = fourth gear;
5 = fifth gear;
6 = sixth gear;
R = reverse.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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The car always starts in neutral. When
1st gear is requested, the system forces
the selection of AUTO mode.
IMPORTANT If 10 seconds elapse with
the ignition key in the MAR position and
the display does not show the gear
engaged, turn the key to the STOP
position, wait for the display to go out
and then repeat the manoeuvre.
If the fault persists, contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
For safety reasons, there is a buzzer
warning when parking the car with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning is
heard when the ignition key is turned to
the STOP position).
With the vehicle stationary, the engine
started and (1st) or (R) engaged, the
system activates the buzzer and
automatically put the gearbox in neutral
(N) when:
❒ the accelerator and/or the brake
pedal are not operated for at least 3
minutes;
❒ the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;❒ the driver’s door is opened and the
accelerator pedal or the brake pedal are
not operated for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒ a fault is detected in the gearbox.
PARKING THE CAR
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave
the wheels steered;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
Wait until the indication of the gear
engaged disappears on the display
before releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT: NEVER leave the car with
the transmission in neutral.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ With car stationary and gear engaged,
always keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off, then release
the brake and accelerate gradually.
❒ During prolonged stops with the
engine running, it is advisable to keep the
gearbox in neutral (N).❒ In order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator to
keep the car stationary (e.g. when
stopped on an incline). Clutch overheating
could damage it:
use the brake pedal instead or the
handbrake and only press the accelerator
pedal when you wish to set off.
❒ If, with reverse gear (R) engaged, you
have to engage 1st gear or vice versa,
only do this when the car is completely
stationary and with the brake pedal
pressed.
❒ Although it is strongly discouraged, if
you are going downhill and for unknown
reasons you let the car move forward
with the gearbox in neutral (N), when
there is a request to engage a gear the
system will automatically engage the
best gear in relation to the speed of the
actual to allow the correct transmission
of the drive torque to the wheels;.

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❒ When necessary, with the engine
switched off, it is possible to engage the
1st speed, reverse (R) or neutral (N) with
key in MAR position and brake pressed.
In this case, gear shifts must be made
allowing at least 5 minutes to elapse
between one gear shift and the next to
safeguard the operation of the hydraulic
system and the pump in particular.
❒ For uphill departures, it is advisable to
accelerate gradually but fully
immediately after releasing the
handbrake or the brake pedal;
this allows the engine to temporarily
increase the number of revs and tackle
the steepest gradients with more torque
at the wheels.CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
This is an electronically controlled driving
assistance device that allows the desired
vehicle speed to be maintained, without
having to press the accelerator pedal.
This device can be used at a speed above
30 km/h on long stretches of dry, straight
roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Turn ring 1 fig. 48 to .
48A0L0022
78)The Launch control function is only
available in Race mode. Regardless of
what is explicitly indicated in the
description of these modes, the ESC and
ASR systems are deactivated during
operation of the Launch Control function.
This means that vehicle dynamic control
is the sole responsibility of the driver.
Therefore pay the utmost attention when
using the Launch Control. Take into
account traffic and road surface
conditions and during manoeuvres make
sure there is enough room in the area
concerned.
IMPORTANT
The cruise control cannot be engaged in
1st or reverse gear: it is advisable to
engage it in 5th gear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device
engaged, the car may slightly exceed the
stored speed.
When the device is activated, the
digital warning light switches on together
with the relevant message on the display.
SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒ turn ring nut 1 fig. 48 to and press
the accelerator to reach the desired
speed;
❒ move the stalk upwards (+) for at least
1 second, then release it: the car speed is
now stored and you can therefore release
the accelerator.
If needed (when overtaking for instance),
you can accelerate simply by pressing the
accelerator; when you release the pedal,
the car goes back to the speed stored
previously.

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PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
They are located in the rear bumper
fig. 49 and their function is to detect the
presence of any obstacles near the rear
part of the car; they consequently inform
the driver, through an intermittent
acoustic signal.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse gear is engaged.
As the obstacle behind the vehicle gets
closer, the acoustic signal becomes more
frequent.
49A0L0043
BUZZER
When reverse gear is engaged and there
is an obstacle behind the vehicle, an
acoustic signal is emitted which varies
according to the distance of the bumper
from the obstacle.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
❒ increases as the distance between car
and obstacle decreases, culminating in a
continuous acoustic signal, when the
distance is less than approximately
30 cm;
❒ decreases if the distance from the
obstacle increases, until the signal ceases
entirely;
❒ is constant if the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle is
unchanged;
❒ if this situation concerns the side
sensors, the signal will stop after
approximately 3 seconds to avoid, for
example, indications in the event of
manoeuvres along a wall.
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.
INDICATIONS ON DISPLAY
(where provided)
When the sensors are activated, the
screen in fig. 50 appears on the display.
Obstacle presence and distance
information is therefore provided both by
the acoustic signal and the instrument
panel display.
If there are more obstacles the closest
one in the vicinity is reported.
50A0L0044

IN AN EMERGENCY
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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.
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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

SERVICING AND CARE
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has programmed
a series of checks and servicing
operations every 20,000 km.
Check the items on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check
level of liquids, tyre pressure, etc.)
before 20,000 km and then between the
services deadlines.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership at
predefined intervals. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out with the owner’s explicit
agreement only.
IMPORTANT NOTES
2000 km before the maintenance is due,
a dedicated message appears on the
display, along with warning light.
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate the
warranty.
It is advisable to inform the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting
for the next service.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS system......................................................50
Active safety systems ..........................50
Air cleaner ................................................112
Alarm .............................................................11
Alfa DNA system .....................................27
All Weather mode ...................................28
Dynamic mode ..........................................27
Natural mode .............................................27
Race mode ..................................................27
All Weather mode ...................................28
Alfa Romeo CODE system .................11
Alfa Romeo Code.....................................12
ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) system..50
Battery.............................................................113
recharging ................................................113
replacement ...........................................114
tips for extending battery life ......114
Body cleaning and maintenance..........115
Body paintwork
identification plate ....................................121
Bodywork........................................................115
corrosion warranty .............................115
maintenance ...........................................116
protection against
atmospheric elements ......................115
Boot/bonnet.............................................24/25
opening .........................................................24
closing ..........................................................25Brake (liquid level) ......................................110
Bulb types .........................................................82
Bump starting ..................................................98
Carrying children safely ............................60
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system .................................................................51
Changes/alterations to the car..................4
Changing a bulb ..............................................82
Changing a wheel ...........................................90
Chassis number ...........................................121
Checking levels ...........................................106
Child restraint system ........................61/62
Child restraint systems
recommended by Alfa Romeo.................62
Cleaning (outside and inside) ....116/118
engine compartment ..........................116
fabric seats and parts ........................118
genuine leather parts .........................118
headlights ................................................116
interiors.....................................................117
leather seats...........................................118
plastic and coated parts ...................118
windows ....................................................116
Climate control system ..............................20
CO
2emissions .............................................133
Courtesy lights ...............................................18
Cruise Control..................................................75
Dashboard ...........................................................8
Dashboard and on-board
instruments.......................................................30
Daytime running lights (DRL) ...................17
Dimensions ....................................................127
Dipped beam headlights ............................17
bulb replacement ....................................84
Dipped beam headlights ............................17
bulb replacement ....................................82
Direction indicators ......................................17
bulb replacement ....................................82
Display .................................................................32
Door locking .....................................................12
Door mirrors .....................................................15
Door opening/closing ..................................13
Doors ...................................................................12
central locking/unlocking....................12
DTC (Drag Torque Control) system ......50
EBD system .....................................................50
Electronic Q2 system (“E-Q2”) ................51
Emergency starting .....................................97
Engine codes .................................................121
Engine compartment ................................106
engine coolant level ...........................108
engine oil ..................................................130
identification codes ............................120

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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marking .....................................................121
specifications.........................................119
Engine compartment ................................106
checking levels ......................................106
washing .....................................................116
Engine coolant .............................................108
Engine coolant gauge ...................................30
Engine number..............................................121
Engine oil consumption............................108
level check ...............................................108
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system .................................................................51
Exterior light bulbs replacement ...........84
Exterior lights .................................................16
Filling the tank ................................................79
Fitting universal child seat .......................61
Fix&Go Automatic.........................................94
Flashing the headlights ..............................17
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ...........................................130
Follow Me Home device .............................17
Front airbag driver’s side ...........................64
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) .............................................84
Fuel consumption ......................................132
Fuel cut-off system ......................................98
Fuel gauge .........................................................30
Fuse replacement .........................................87
Gear Shift Indicator .....................................32
Getting to know your car ..............................7
Handbrake ........................................................69
Hazard warning lights ..................................82
HBA system ......................................................50
Headlights .........................................................25
adjusting headlights abroad .............25
light beam direction ...............................25
Headlights (bulb replacement) ...............84
Heating and ventilation ..............................20
Heavy-duty use of the car ......................105
Hill Holder system .........................................51
Identification data ....................................120
chassis number......................................121
engine marking ......................................121
identification data plate ..................120
paintwork identification plate.......121
Ignition device .................................................10
steering wheel lock ................................11
In an emergency ..............................................81
Interior lights....................................................18
Interiors (cleaning) ....................................117
Jack ......................................................................90
Jump starting ...................................................97
Keys.........................................................................9
key with remote control ................................9
mechanical key ............................................9Kit Fix&Go Automatic .................................94
Knowing the instrument panel ................29
Load limiters ...................................................60
Lubricants (specifications) ....................130
Main beam headlights ................................17
bulb replacement ....................................84
Main beam headlights .................................17
bulb replacement ....................................82
Maintenance and care .............................101
bodywork..................................................115
heavy-duty use of the car ................105
regular checks .......................................106
scheduled servicing plan .................103
scheduled servicing ............................102
Manual climate control ...............................21
Menu options ..................................................34
Mirrors.................................................................15
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) ........................................87
On-board instruments ...............................30
display...................................................30/32
engine coolant gauge.............................30
fuel gauge ...................................................30
speedometer .............................................30
tachometer .................................................30