heating Alfa Romeo 4C 2021 Instructieboek (in Dutch)

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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CLIMATE CONTROL
HEATING AND VENTILATION
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1 air temperature adjustment knob (hot/cold air mixing);
2 internal air recirculation on/off cursor;
3 fan activation/adjustment knob;
4 air distribution knob:
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.
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Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
TCT FAULT
The digital warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The digital warning light flashes (together with a message
in the display and an acoustic signal) to indicate that the
TCT is faulty.
The warning light or symbol switches on in the case of
transmission overheating, after a particularly demanding
use; engine performance is limited in this case.
DOOR OPEN
(where provided)
The digital warning light on the display switches on when
one or more doors are not properly shut. A buzzer will
sound when doors/tailgate are open and the car is moving.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
(where provided)
The digital warning light switches on when the front or
rear brake pads show signs of wear.
The associated message appears on the display.Replace the pad as soon as possible.
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM FAULT
(where provided)
The digital warning light (or symbol on the display) will
come on (on some versions, with a message on the
display) to indicate an Alfa Romeo CODE system or alarm
fault.Contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
Contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
If you need to start the engine in presence of a faulty
gearbox, follow the procedure shown in the
“TCT twin clutch transmission”, paragraph in the “Starting
the engine” section, “Starting and driving” chapter.

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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TPMS
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns the driver of low tyre
pressure on the basis of the cold
inflation pressure prescribed for the car.
Changes in outside temperature may
cause tyre pressure to vary.
This means that a decrease in the
outside temperature corresponds to a
decrease in the tyre pressure.
The tyre pressure must always be
adjusted according to the cold tyre
inflation pressure.
Cold tyre inflation pressure is the tyre
pressure after letting the car at a
standstill for at least three hours or a
travel shorter than 1.6 km after an
interval of three hours.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must not
exceed the maximum pressure indicated
on the tyre sidewall.Tyre pressure increases also while
driving: this is a normal condition and no
pressure adjustment is needed.
The TPMS continues to advise the driver
of the low tyre pressure condition until
this is corrected; the warning continues
until the pressure corresponds or
exceeds the pressure prescribed for the
cold tyres. When the low tyre pressure
warning light
nappears on the
instrument panel, the inflation pressure
must be adjusted up to the prescribed
cold inflation value.
The tyre pressure warning light switches
off after the system refreshes
automatically. You may need to drive the
car for about 20 minutes at a speed
higher than 20 km/h to allow the TPMS
to receive this information.
NOTE
❒ The TPMS does not replace the
normal tyre maintenance service and
does not indicate any fault in a tyre.
❒ The TPMS must not be used as a
pressure gauge while adjusting tyre
pressure❒ Driving with low tyre pressure causes
overheating and may cause a fault in the
tyres themselves. The low inflation
pressure reduces fuel efficiency and tyre
tread life and may also affect handling
and braking performance of the car.
❒ The TPMS does not replace the
correct tyre maintenance.
It is up to the driver to maintain the
correct tyre pressure level measuring it
with a suitable pressure switch. This is
necessary even if the decrease in the
inflation pressure value does not cause
the tyre pressure control warning light to
switch on.
❒ The TPMS warns the driver of any
condition of insufficient tyre pressure.
If this drops below the insufficient
pressure limit for any reason including
low temperature and normal pressure
loss of the tyre.
❒ The seasonal temperature changes
affect tyre pressure.

SAFETY
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The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any changes
to its original conditions will invalidate
its efficiency. If, due to unusual natural
events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the
device has been affected by water
and/or mud, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have it replaced.
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4)
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase protection, the seat belt
retractors contain a device which
controls the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining
action in the event of an accident.
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
Alfa 4C is a sporty car that can be driven
in town every day, provided its driver and
passengers fasten their seat belts.
Carrying a child on the passenger seat is
also allowed, provided the child weighs
more than 9 kg and a suitable child
restraint system is used.
Children must be suitably restrained
inside the vehicle according to their
weight. Several children restraint system
types are available; always choose the
one most suitable for the child:
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When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and
have to wear the standard seat belts.
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Child restraint systems are available
from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo.
These products have been designed and
tested specifically for Alfa Romeo
vehicles.
56)The pretensioner may be used only
once. After its activation, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
it replaced.
57)Removing or otherwise tampering
with seat belt and pretensioner
components is strictly prohibited. Any
intervention on these components must
be performed by qualified and authorised
technicians. Always contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT
4)Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may cause
damage or trigger them.
Contact the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership if there is the need
to operate on those components.
WARNING

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;.

IN AN EMERGENCY
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CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to
check and, if necessary, restore the tyre
pressure.
Release quick connector 1 fig. 83 and
connect it directly to the valve of the tyre
to be inflated.
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REPLACING THE BOTTLE
Proceed as follows:
❒ release connector 1 fig. 84 and
disconnect tube 2;
❒ turn the bottle anticlockwise to
replace and raise it;
❒ fit the new cylinder and turn it
clockwise;
❒ insert connector 1 and tube 2 in
position.
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102)Indicate the presence of the
stationary car in accordance with current
regulations: hazard warning lights,
warning triangle, etc. Those on board
should get out of the vehicle and wait for
the wheel to be repaired away from the
threat posed by the traffic. If parked on a
slope or rough surface, chock the wheels
with wedges or other suitable devices
(for the correct procedure for parking the
car safely, refer to the “Parking”
paragraph in the “Starting and driving”
chapter).
103)A repair is not possible if the wheel
rim is damaged (groove is deformed,
causing air to escape). Do not remove
foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
104)Give the booklet to the technicians
who will be handling the tyre that was
treated using the “Fix&Go Automatic” kit.
105)Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes.
Risk of overheating. The kit is not suitable
for definitive repairs, so the repaired
tyres may only be used temporarily.
IMPORTANT

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