engine Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2016 Owner's Manual

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
Replace spark plugs (#) XX X X
Replace toothed timing
drive belt (*) XX
Change engine oil and oil
filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or ev-
ery 24 months) XXXXXX
Replace air filter cartridge
(***) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Recommend using Midtronics tester to check
charge status and, if necessary, recharge battery.
340 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

(#) The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential
to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage
to the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information).
• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement inter-
val given in the maintenance schedule for spark plug
replacement.
• Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have questions. (*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing
the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage condi-
tions and is signalled by the warning light or message (if
present) on the instrument panel or every 12 months.
(***) If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty
environment the engine air filter has to be changed every
6,500 miles (10,000 km).
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
USB card, for the terms and provisions of ALFA ROMEO
Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and
market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis-
trator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.
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problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
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Owner’s Manuals
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............288
Adding Fuel ............................ .241
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .280
Additives, Fuel .......................... .238
AirBag.............................. .42, 43
Advance Front Air Bag ....................44
Air Bag Operation .......................45
Air Bag Warning Light ....................53
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................46
Enhanced Accident Response ............51, 262
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..............55, 262
FrontAirBag...........................42
If A Deployment Occurs ...................49
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................46
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............54
Air Bag Deployment ........................42
Air Bag Light ...................... .53, 70, 127
Air Bag Maintenance .......................54
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .273 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................275
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............275, 276
Air Conditioning System ....................275
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .218
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) . .186
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ............178, 266
Fluid Type ........................ .297, 327
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............287, 325
Capacities ........................... .325
Disposal ............................. .290
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................199
Appearance Care ........................ .298
Automatic Door Locks ......................23
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ....................178
Fluid Type ........................... .327
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................23
354 INDEX

Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........108
Battery ............................ .129, 274
Charging System Light ...................129
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........20
Belts, Seat ...............................69
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................276
B-Pillar Location ......................... .212
Brake Fluid ............................ .327
Brake, Parking .......................... .195
Brakes ................................ .292
Brake System ........................ .197, 292
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .199
Master Cylinder ....................... .292
Parking ............................. .195
Warning Light ........................ .123
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........67
Bulb Replacement ..................... .310, 312Bulbs, Light
.......................... .70, 310
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........325
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .325
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .272
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................68, 240
Car Washes ............................ .299
Cellular Phone .......................... .165
Chains, Tire ............................ .229
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .207
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .267
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............67
Checks, Safety ............................67
Child Restraint ........................ .56, 62
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .237
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .300
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................277
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Climate Control......................... .166
Manual ............................. .166
Clutch ................................ .292
Clutch Fluid ............................ .292
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .224
Contract, Service ......................... .346
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................325, 326
Cooling System .......................... .286
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............288
Coolant Level ..................... .287, 291
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................290
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................287
Inspection ........................... .291
Points To Remember ..................290, 291
Pressure Cap ......................... .290
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............287
Corrosion Protection ...................... .298
Cruise Light ......................... .143, 144
Cupholders ..............................111 Customer Assistance
...................... .344
Data Recorder, Event .......................55
Daytime Running Lights .....................93
Dealer Service ........................... .269
Deck Lid ................................28
Deck Lid, Release ..........................89
Defroster, Windshield .......................70
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................97
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................266
Dimmer Control ...........................95
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................290
Door Locks ..............................22
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......24
Power Door Locks .......................19
Doors ..................................22
356 INDEX

DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .193
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........108
Electrical Power Outlets .....................108
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................77
Electronic Brake Control System ...............197
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........100
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........126
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Activation Trip Data (Trip B On) ............150
Autoclose ............................ .153
Average Fuel Consumption ................162
Average Speed ........................ .162
Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning
Buzzer Volume) ....................... .155
Change Engine Oil ..................... .158
Change Engine Oil Indicator System ..........158Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
.............157
Distance Traveled ...................... .162
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .146
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .148
Exit Menu ........................... .158
Exit Trip ............................. .160
Fuel Range ........................... .162
Indications On Display ...................161
Instant Fuel Consumption .................162
Language (Selecting The Language) ..........155
NewTrip ............................ .160
Oil Life ............................. .158
Service (Scheduled Servicing) ...............156
Set Date ............................. .152
Speed Beep (Speed Limit) .................149
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................160
Time Adjustment (Clock) ..................151
Travel Time .......................... .162
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INDEX 357

Trip Button........................... .158
Trip Computer ........................ .158
Trip Functions ........................ .159
Units (Set Units) ....................... .154
Values Displayed ...................... .161
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................246
Jump Starting ......................... .254
Overheating .......................... .246
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........267
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .273
Break-In Recommendations .................67
Checking Oil Level ..................... .270
Compartment ......................... .265
Cooling ............................. .286
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................68, 240
Fails To Start ......................... .177
Flooded, Starting ...................... .177Fuel Requirements
..................... .236
Jump Starting ......................... .254
Oil ............................. .270, 325
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .272
Oil Filter ............................ .272
Oil Selection .......................... .272
Overheating .......................... .246
Starting ............................. .176
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........51, 262
Ethanol ............................... .237
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Fluid Type ........................... .298
Event Data Recorder ........................55
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................68, 240
Exhaust System ....................... .68, 284
Exterior Lights ............................70
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .273
358 INDEX

Engine Fuel.......................... .326
Engine Oil ........................... .272
Engine Oil Disposal .....................272
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .246
Turn Signal ........................ .70, 141
Flooded Engine Starting ....................177
Fluid, Brake ............................ .327
Fluid Capacities ......................... .325
Fluid Leaks ..............................71
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........326
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................246
Fuel .................................. .236
Adding ............................. .241
Additives ............................ .238
Capacity ............................ .325
Clean Air ............................ .237
Ethanol ............................. .237
Gasoline ............................. .236Materials Added
....................... .238
Methanol ............................ .237
Octane Rating ......................... .236
Requirements ......................... .236
Tank Capacity ......................... .325
Fueling ............................... .241
Fuses ................................. .305
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .237
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... .236, 325
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................237
General Information ....................165, 236
General Maintenance ...................... .270
Glass Cleaning .......................... .303
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .193
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................246
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