tailgate Alfa Romeo 4C 2021 Instructieboek (in Dutch)

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THE KEYS
MECHANICAL KEY
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 1 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(where provided)
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 2 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks.
Press button 2 to open/close the metal
insert.
1) 1)
1A0L0005
Door unlocking
Briefly press the Ëbutton:
to unlock doors and switch on ceiling
light for a fixed time; direction indicators
will flash twice (where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
If when locking the doors, one or more
doors are not closed correctly, the LED
flashes quickly together with the
direction indicators.
Door locking
Press button Ábriefly:
to unlock doors and switch off ceiling
light; direction indicators will flash once
(where provided).
2A0L0006
If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by a
rapid flashing of the direction indicators
(where provided). The doors will be
locked if the tailgate is open however.
When the doors are locked from outside
the car (using the remote control), LED 1
fig. 3 will light up for a few seconds and
then start blinking (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside
the car (by pressing the ≈button on
the dashboard) the LED will remain on
constantly.
3A0L0007

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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.

DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the Ábutton
on the key or turn the metal insert
(located inside the key) in the door lock.
LED 1 fig. 6 on the ≈button on the
dashboard will switch on to indicate that
the doors have locked.
Door locking is carried out with all doors
shut, irrespective of the tailgate
open/closed status.
6A0L0007
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the Ëbutton on the key or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in
the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the ≈button. The button has an
LED that indicates whether the doors are
locked or unlocked.
LED on: doors locked.
LED off: doors unlocked.
EMERGENCY DOOR LOCKING
DEVICE
Passenger side door
The passenger side door is fitted with a
device to lock it when there is no power.
KNOWING YOUR CAR
12
DISARM ALARM
Press the Ëbutton.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking
system is released using the metal insert
of the key, the alarm is not disabled.
EXCLUDING THE ALARM
To completely disable the alarm (e.g.
during a lengthy period of car inactivity),
lock the car by turning the metal insert of
the key in the door lock.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To ensure the correct operation of the
protection, completely close the side
windows.
To disable the volumetric protection,
turn the ignition key from STOP to MAR
twice in a row, then activate the alarm
within 15 seconds, pressing the Ábutton
on the remote control.
To disable the anti-lift protection as well,
the ignition key must be turned from
STOP to MAR three times in a row,
followed by activating the alarm within
15 seconds, pressing the Ábutton on the
remote control.

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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BOOT / BONNET
15)
OPENING
IMPORTANT Temperatures higher than
65°C may be reached in the boot during
normal use. Be careful when transporting
objects which may be damaged by
temperatures like these.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they
might explode. Aerosol cans must not be
exposed to temperatures above 50°C.
Procedure 16) 17))
❒ with driver side door open, pull lever 1
fig. 22, located at the point illustrated in
the figure;
22A0L0037
❒ raise the tailgate and release
supporting rod 2 fig. 23 from its locking
device 3;
❒ insert the end of the rod in housing 4
fig. 24, making sure that the rod engages
in the smallest hole of the retaining clip.
Care must be taken to keep the tailgate
raised until the rod is fixed in the correct
position.
18)
23A0L0038
I
MPORTANT Maintain a tight grip on the
tailgate when raising, in order to prevent
any external occurrence (e.g. a gust of
wind) from suddenly opening the tailgate
to end of travel. Additionally, in order to
prevent any damage to the car or broken
windows, do not force the tailgate
beyond the opening position necessary to
secure the supporting rod 2 in the hole of
the retaining clip.24A0L0039

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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.
IMPORTANT

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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.

SERVICING AND CARE
106
CHECKING LEVELS
The topping-up plug 2 and the dipstick 1 for checking the engine oil level and the reservoir 3 for the engine coolant can be accessed
by lifting the tailgate (see the procedure in the “Boot/Bonnet” paragraph in the “Knowing your car” chapter).
116) 117) 118)
14)
87A0L0152

SERVICING AND CARE
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PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
24) 25)
6)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency depends
on the conditions and environment
where the car is used.
For example, in highly polluted areas, or
if the roads are spread with salt, it is
advisable to wash the car more
frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
❒ wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water. It should be
remembered that the build up of water
can damage the car over a period of time;
❒ use a sponge to wipe a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or leather pad.
When drying take care to dry the least
exposed parts where the water could
collect most easily. The car should not be
taken to a closed area immediately, but
left outside so that residual water can
evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the tailgate hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ Avoid parking under trees as much as
possible; the resin from trees dulls the
paintwork.
❒ Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths
to prevent scratching or altering the
transparency.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g.: petrol) or ketones
(e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front
headlight plastic lens.
IMPORTANT When cleaning the car with
a pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine
compartment should be carefully
washed, without directing the jet against
any electronic control unit. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.

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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.