roof Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2016 Owner's Manual

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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7. Repeat this procedure on both sides of the vehicle.
8. Insert the front locking handles located near the sunvisors in the proper holes and turn them to the right
one quarter turn. NOTE:
•
Do not attach a roof rack on the soft top.
• Do not keep the soft top folded for long periods of
time.
• Do not remove ice from the top with a sharp object.
Handles In Locked PositionHandles In Locked Position
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•Do not put objects on the top. The object could fall if
the top is operated causing damage and injury.
• The cooled air flow into the passenger compartment
may decrease if the automatic climate control system is
on and the top is not all the way closed.
• With the top open and the vehicle travelling, the
speech recognition system along with the dial number
command, may not be recognized because of the
background noise if equipped.
• With the top installed at speeds higher than 80 mph
(130 Km/h), optimal comfort may not be achieved.
The top fabric is treated with a special water repellent,
waterproof product. The water-repellent properties will
degrade in time with exposure to the weather elements.
Observe the following instructions for washing: NOTE:
•
Use of specific products is recommended for washing
the top.
• Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
• Never use high-pressure washing systems.
• Hand washing is recommended; modern automatic
washing systems equipped with soft brushes which do
not apply excessive pressure and employ specific soft
top products may be used.
• When using steam washers or high-pressure power
washers, maintain a suitable distance and do not
exceed a maximum temperature of 140 °F (60 °C).
Damage, alterations and water infiltrations may occur
if the distance is too small.
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•If a water jet is used, direct away from the edges of the
fabric to prevent water infiltrations.
• Never use alcohol, petroleum products, chemical
products, detergents, stain removers, wax, solvents,
and “wash and polish” products.
• Remove as much dirt from the surface of the top with
a soft brush or vacuum cleaner before washing it. This
operation will considerably improve the final result. In
lack of specific products, use water and mild soap
applied with a sponge preferably in the shade for
washing. Rinse the top with clean water after having
eliminated all the stains.
• Rinse immediately to remove soap to prevent stains. •
Leave the vehicle in the shade after washing avoiding
direct sunlight.
• Use specific waterproofing products for fabric tops
and follow the instructions on the product container
for best results.
• The rubber seals of the top must be washed with water
only. Apply talcum power or use specific rubber care
products (silicone spray) if the seals are dry or partially
stuck.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
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▫Cooling System ..................... .286
▫ Brake System ....................... .292
▫ Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ...........296
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .298
 FUSES ............................. .305
▫ Engine Compartment Fuses ..............306
▫ Dashboard Fuse Box ...................308
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................310
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................310
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................312
▫ Front Light Clusters ...................312
▫ Front Side Marker .....................317 ▫
Rear Light Clusters ....................318
▫ Direction Indicators ...................319
▫ Tail Lights/Brake Lights ................320
▫ Reversing Light ..................... .320
▫ Third Brake Lights ....................321
▫ License Plate Lights ...................321
▫ Roof Light ......................... .322
▫ Luggage Compartment Roof Light .........323
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................325
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .326
▫ Engine ............................ .326
▫ Chassis ........................... .327
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2. Turn bulb holder (1) counterclockwise, remove bulb(2) and replace it.Roof Light
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
1. Remove roof light working at the points indicated bythe arrows.
1 — Bulb Holder
2 — Bulb
Roof Light
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2. Open protective flap (2) and replace bulb (1), releasingit from the side contacts. Make sure that the new bulb
is correctly secured between the contacts. 3. Close protective flap (2) and install roof light in its
housing, making sure that it is locked in place.
Luggage Compartment Roof Light
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
1. Open the luggage compartment and remove luggagecompartment roof light, working in the direction
shown by the arrow.
1 — Bulb
2 — Protective Flap
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2. Open light protector (2) and replace the bulb.
3. Close protector on the lens.
4. Install luggage compartment roof light by inserting itin its correct position, first on one side and then
pressing on the other side until it clicks into place.
1 — Light Cover
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.