Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2016 Manual PDF

WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69

Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled
to ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so thatthey cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
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Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS .............................76
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................76
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................76
▫ Power Mirrors ........................77
▫ Folding Mirrors ........................78
▫ Heated Mirrors .......................78
 REMOVABLE SOFT TOP — IF EQUIPPED ......79
▫ Installing The Soft Top ...................80
 SEATS ...............................85
▫ Manual Seats .........................86 ▫
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ...........88
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DECKLID .......89
 LIGHTS ..............................92
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................92
▫ Headlights ...........................93
▫ Daytime Running Lights .................93
▫ High Beams ..........................93
▫ Flash-To-Pass .........................94
▫ Parking Lights ........................94
▫ Turn Signals ..........................943

▫Lane Change Assist ....................94
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay — If
Equipped ............................94
▫ Dimmer Controls ......................95
▫ Interior Light .........................96
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......97
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............97
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ..............98
▫ Mist ................................98
▫ Windshield Washers ....................98
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ....99
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .100
▫ To Activate ......................... .100▫
To Set A Desired Speed .................101
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .101
▫ To Resume Speed .....................101
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............102
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............103
 PARKING SENSORS — IF EQUIPPED .......104
▫ Activation/Deactivation .................104
▫ Acoustic Signal ...................... .104
▫ Indications On Display — If Equipped ......105
▫ Fault Indication ...................... .106
▫ General Warnings .....................106
 POWER OUTLETS .....................108
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CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED ............................110
 CUPHOLDER .........................111
 STORAGE ............................112 ▫
Seatback Storage ......................112
▫ Console Features ......................112
▫ Rear Compartment Storage ...............113
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75

MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is
a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind-
shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with
a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for
mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while the small control under the
mirror is set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side mirror.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the center
console.
Power Mirror Control
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The power mirror controls consist of mirror select knob
and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror,
turn the power mirror control knob to the left or right to
select the mirror that you want to adjust.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to
move.
Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to
pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The
mirror has three detent positions: full forward, full rear-
ward and normal.
Heated Mirrors
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature can be activated whenever you
turn on the mirror defroster.
Folding Mirrors
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