lights Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2017 Owner's Guide

Side Lights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement, contact the your
authorized dealer.
Low/High Beam Bi-Halogen Headlights
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the steering wheel completely.
2. Open the protective flap by rotating the screw.3. Remove protective cover from headlamp assembly.
4. Remove the electric connector (1) and then rotate the
bulb holder (2) clockwise and remove it.
1 — Direction Indicator Bulb Protective Flap
2 — Headlamp Bulb Protective Flap
Protective Cover
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5. Extract the bulb and replace it.
6. Refit the new bulb, making sure that it is lockedcorrectly, and reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall protective cover in the headlamp assembly and close the protective flap.
Low/High Beam HID & LED Headlights
For the replacement, contact the your authorized dealer.
Direction Indicators
Front:
1. Turn the steering wheel completely.
2. Open the protective flap by rotating the screw.
1 — Electrical Connector
2 — Bulb Holder
1 — Direction Indicator Bulb Protective Flap
2 — Headlamp Bulb Protective Flap
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3. Remove bulb from bulb housing then remove andreplace bulb and reinstall.
Rear Light Clusters
These contain the bulbs for the side lights, direction
indicators and brake lights.
Direction Indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the protective cap (one for each side) on theside cover of the luggage compartment.
2. Remove the second protective cap insert a hand inside the opening.
Front Side Marker Bulb
First Protective Cap
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3. Rotate clockwise to remove the bulb holder removethe bulb from the bulb holder.
4. Install the bulb by pressing it into bulb holder then turn install the bulb holder and turn it counterclock-
wise.
5. Install the previously removed protective caps.
Tail Lights/Brake Lights
These are LEDs. For the replacement, contact the your
local dealer.
Reversing Light
WARNING!
The reversing light are located close to the exhaust
pipes; take the utmost care not to get burnt during
the bulb replacement.
To replace the reversing lights turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise, remove the bulb and replace it.
Second Protective Cap
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Third Brake Lights
These are LEDs. For the replacement, contact your local
dealer.
License Plate Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Position the lens in the point shown laterally tocompress the retaining clip, then pull the license
plate light cluster out. 2. Turn bulb holder (1) counterclockwise, remove bulb
(2) and replace it.
License Plate Lamp Removal
1 — Bulb Holder
2 — Bulb
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Under any of the above circumstances, the following
checks need to be performed more frequently than
indicated in the Maintenance Schedule:
•Check front and rear disc brake pad condition and
wear.
• Check cleanliness of tailgate locks.
• Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and
steering linkage.
• Visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves -
bushes - etc.).
• Check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro-
lyte).
• Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts.
• Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and re-
place oil filter.
• Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter. Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as an
exception. The vehicle has been designed and manufac-
tured for road use.
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environ-
ment the engine air filter has to be changed every
6,500 miles (10,000 km).
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip/Periodic Checks
Every 600 miles (1,000 km) or before long trips, check
and, if necessary, top off the following:
•
Check engine oil level.
• Check brake fluid level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for un-
usual wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and add as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.8
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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
Check battery charge
status and possibly re-
charge # XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check tire condition/wear
and adjust pressure if
required XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check lighting system
operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard
lights, passenger compart-
ment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning
lights, etc.) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check vehicle fasteners X X X X X X X
Check mechanical
components fasteners XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check windscreen wiper/
washer operation, adjust
nozzles XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Customer Assistance..................... .278
Daytime Running Lights ....................78
Dealer Service .......................... .218
Deck Lid ...............................22
Deck Lid, Release .........................74
Defroster, Windshield ......................57
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................81
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................216
Dimmer Control ..........................79
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............234
Door Locks .............................18
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .....19
Power Door Locks ......................15
Doors .................................18
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................153
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .......89
Electrical Power Outlets ....................89
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................64
Electronic Brake Control System ..............156
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........83Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
.......102
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................198
Jump Starting ........................ .206
Overheating ..........................198
Emission Control System Maintenance .........217
Engine Air Cleaner ..........................221
Break-In Recommendations ................54
Checking Oil Level .....................219
Compartment ........................ .215
Cooling ............................ .231
Exhaust Gas Caution .................56, 193
Fails To Start ........................ .141
Flooded, Starting ..................... .141
Fuel Requirements .....................189
Jump Starting ........................ .206
Oil .............................219, 263
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .220
Oil Filter ............................221
Oil Selection ..........................220
Over

heating ..........................198
Starting ............................ .140
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........212
Ethanol ...............................190
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Euro Twin Clutch TransmissionFluid Type .......................... .240
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................56, 193
Exhaust System .......................56, 229
Exterior Lights ...........................59
Filters Air Cleaner ..........................221
Engine Fuel ..........................264
Engine Oil .......................... .221
Engine Oil Disposal ....................221
Flashers Hazard Warning .......................198
Turn Signal ........................59, 113
Flooded Engine Starting ...................141
Fluid, Brake ............................265
Fluid Capacities ........................ .263
Fluid Leaks .............................59
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........264
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ..................198
Fuel ................................. .189
Adding ............................ .193
Additives ............................191
Capacity ............................263
Clean Air ............................190 Ethanol
............................ .190
Gasoline ............................189
Materials Added .......................191
Methanol ............................190
Octane Rating ........................ .189
Requirements ........................ .189
Tank Capacity ........................263
Fueling ...............................193
Fuses .................................247
Gasoline, Clean Air .......................190
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................189, 263
Gasoline, Reformulated ....................190
General Information ...................131, 189
General

Maintenance ..................... .219
Glass Cleaning ..........................245
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................153
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................198
Headlights ..............................77
Cleaning ............................245
Passing ..............................78
Head Restraints ..........................73
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Heated Mirrors...........................65
Heater ............................ .131, 133
Holder, Cup .............................91
Ignition .................................9
Key .................................9
Ignition Key Removal .......................9
Illuminated Entry .........................14
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................11
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................63
Instrument Cluster ....................105, 113
Instrument Cluster ......................97
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............96
Instrument Panel Cover ....................245
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............245
Interior Appearance Care ...................244
Interior Lights ...........................80
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............81
Introduction .............................4
Jump Starting .......................... .206
Key Fob Lock The Doors ........................15
Unlock The Doors ......................15 Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .16
Key-In Reminder
.........................11
Key, Replacement .........................12
Keys ...................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................11
Lane Change Assist .......................78
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................27
Latches ................................59
Lead Free Gasoline .......................189
Leaks, Fluid .............................59
Life Of Tires ............................181
Light Bulbs ..........................59, 251
Lights ...............................59, 77
AirBag...........................57, 103
Brake Warning ........................100
Bulb Replacement ..................... .252
Cruise ...........................114,115
Engine Temperature Warning ..............105
Exterior ..............................59
Hazard Warning Flasher .................198
Illuminated Entry .......................14
Interior ..............................80
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........111
Park ............................ .78,1
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