Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2017 Owner's Manual

2017
2017 4C SPIDER
SPIDER
First Edition Rev 1Printed in U.S.A.
©2016 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of
FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission.
17SPDR-126-AAOWNER’S MANUAL

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION
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2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
..................................7
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
..................................61
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
.......................................95
5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................137
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES .................................................197
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE ..................................................213
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
....................................................267
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . .
..........................................277
10INDEX .....................................................................283
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................4
 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............4
 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .......5
 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . .6
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be
assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis-
tinctive styling, and high quality.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Informa-
tion, and various customer-oriented documents. Please
take the time to read these publications carefully. Fol-
lowing the instructions and recommendations in this
manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of
your vehicle.
The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services
that FCA US LLC offers to its customers:
•The Warranty with terms and conditions for main-
taining its validity
• The range of additional services available to FCA US
LLC customers NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient refer-
encing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your autho-
rized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-
trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and
cares about your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which
section contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or through-
out this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner ’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owner ’s Manual, you may
miss important information. Observe all Warnings and
Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on
the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible
through the windshield. This number also appears
engraved on an Aluminum plate glued and riveted on
the floor crossmember under the passenger seat.
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NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to a collision resulting in serious
injury or death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............9
▫ Ignition Key Removal ..................9
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ..............11
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............11
 SENTRY KEY .........................11
▫ Replacement Keys ....................12
▫ General Information ...................12
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .........................12
▫ To Arm The System ...................13
▫ To Disarm The System .................13
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ..................14
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED .........................14
▫ To Unlock The Doors ..................15 ▫
To Lock The Doors ....................15
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ............16
▫ General Information ...................17
 DOOR LOCKS ........................18
▫ Central Door Locking/Unlocking ..........18
▫ Locking/Unlocking Doors From
The Inside ..........................19
▫ Emergency Door Locking Device ..........19
▫ Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset ....20
 WINDOWS ..........................20
▫ Power Windows ......................20
 DECKLID ............................22
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .........24
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .......24
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▫Important Safety Precautions .............24
▫ Seat Belt Systems .....................25
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......34
▫ Child Restraints ......................46

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....54
SAFETY TIPS .........................55
▫ Transporting Passengers ................55
▫ Exhaust Gas ........................56
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle .........................56
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................58
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE