lock Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2016 User Guide

To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter to unlock the doors. The park lights and turn
signal lights will flash to acknowledge the signal and the
illuminated entry system will turn on.
NOTE:The Door Unlock Indicator will illuminate in the
instrument panel when one or both doors are unlocked.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter: locking of doors, switching off of internal roof light
and single flashing of direction indicators.
If one or more door are open, the doors will not be
locked. This is indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators. The doors will be locked if the
decklid is open however.
When a speed of more than 12 mph (20 km/h) is reached,
the doors will be locked automatically if the Autoclose function was selected. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
When the doors are locked from outside the vehicle
(using the remote control), the door lock indicator will
illuminate for a few seconds and then start flashing
(deterrent function).
Door LED Lock Indicator
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Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. Replace the Key Fob battery with the following proce-
dure:
1. Push button #1 and move the metal insert #2 to
opening position;
2. Turn screw #3 to unlock using a fine bit screwdriver;
Battery Replacement Procedure
Key Fob Screw Location
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3. Remove battery compartment #4;
4. Replace battery #5, respecting the polarity;
5. Reinsert compartment #4 in the key and secure it byturning screw #3 to lock.General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
Key Fob Screw Location
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DOOR LOCKS
Central Door Locking/Unlocking
Locking Doors From The Outside
With the doors closed, push the lock button on the key
fob or turn the metal insert (located inside the key fob) in
the door lock.
The Door Lock LED Indicator button
will illuminate
to indicate that the doors have locked.
NOTE: Door locking is carried out with all doors shut.
Unlocking Doors From The Outside
Push the unlock button on the key or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the driver side door lock.
Door Lock LED Indicator
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WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside
Push the Lock LED Indicator button. The button has
an LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator buttonagain cen-
trally unlocks all doors and switches off the LED.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator buttonagain cen-
trally locks all the doors. The doors will be locked only
if all the doors are properly shut.
Once the doors have been locked using the remote
control or the key, it will no longer be possible to unlock
them by pushing the Lock LED Indicator button
.
NOTE: In the absence of electrical power supply (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.), it is still possible to lock
the doors manually.
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Emergency Door Locking Device
Passenger Side Door
The passenger side door has a device to lock it when
there is no current.
To lock it, place the metal insert of the ignition key in
housing #1 and turn it clockwise.
Emergency Door Lock Function
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To restore the starting condition of the door locks (only if
battery charge restored), proceed as follows:
•Push the Unlock button on the remote control;
• Push the door locking/unlocking LED indicator but-
ton
on the dashboard; or
• Introduce the metal insert of the ignition key in the
front door pawl; or
• Pull the internal door handle.
Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset
If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the door opening/closing mechanism must be
reset as follows:
1. Close all the doors. 2. Push the unlock button on the key or the door
locking/unlocking LED indicator button
on the
dashboard.
3. Push the lock button on the key or the door locking/ unlocking LED indicator button
on the dash-
board.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
NOTE:
• These operate when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON and for about three minutes after the igni-
tion key is turned to STOP or removed unless one of
the doors is opened.
• The buttons are located on the center console.
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DECKLID
NOTE:During normal vehicle operation, the luggage
compartment can reach temperatures above 149º F (65° C).
Pay attention when transporting objects that may be
damaged at such temperatures. Do not keep aerosol cans
in the vehicle: danger of explosion. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to temperatures above 122º F (50° C).
Opening Procedure
With driver side door open, pull lever #1 located at the
point illustrated in the figure.
Raise the decklid and release supporting rod from its
locking device.
Decklid Release Lever Location
1 — Decklid Release Lever
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Insert the end of the rod in housing, making sure that the
rod engages in the smallest hole of the retaining clip.
Care must be taken to keep the decklid raised until the
rod is fixed in the correct position.
NOTE:Maintain a tight grip on the decklid when raising,
in order to prevent any external occurrence (e.g. a gust of
wind) from suddenly opening the decklid to end of
travel. Additionally, in order to prevent any damage to
the vehicle or broken windows, do not force the decklid
beyond the opening position necessary to secure the
supporting rod in the hole of the retaining clip.
Closing Procedure
1. Hold the decklid up with one hand and use the other to remove rod from housing and reinsert it in its
locking device.
2. Lower the decklid approximately 7.8 inches (20 cm) from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make sure that the decklid is completely closed and not only
fastened in safety position by trying to open it. If it is
not completely closed, do not push the decklid down,
but raise it and repeat the procedure.
NOTE: Always check that the decklid is closed correctly
to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is travelling.
WARNING!
• The maximum permitted load in the luggage com-
partment, in addition to the kits provided, is
33.1 lbs. (15 kg). Do not exceed the maximum
permitted load in the luggage compartment.
• When accessing the rear luggage compartment, do
not come into contact with engine, or other compo-
nents, that may be hot and could burn you if
touched.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Access the luggage compartment only with the
vehicle stationary. Before exiting a vehicle, always
shift the vehicle into FIRST gear or REVERSE,
apply the parking brake, turn the vehicle OFF, and
remove the key fob from the ignition.
• The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious
injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
• The decklid must always be closed properly, and
the lock engaged, while the vehicle is in motion.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags •
Child Restraints
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible and use the
proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”)
3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to Child Restraints) should
be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child
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