warning Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2017 Repair Manual

Generic Warning Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Generic Warning Indicator Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off
Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Light
This light should come and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition is first turned to the AVV/START or MAR/ON/RUN position. If the light stays on,
or comes on while driving it may indicate a problem with a passenger air bag system, if the
light flickers it may indicate an air bag warning bag failure. Have an authorized dealer ser-
vice the air bag system immediately.
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Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indi-
cate function check at vehicle startup. If the light remains on after startup or comes on and
stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has be-
come inoperative. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes.
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light are on, see an authorized
dealer immediately. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting And Operating” for fur-
ther information.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic
System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The
light will illuminate when the ignition is in the MAR/ON/RUN position before engine start.
If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from STOP/OFF/LOCK to MAR/ON/
RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate
the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through sev-
eral typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not
require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be ser-
viced as soon as possible if this occurs.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in nor-
mal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if
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WARNING!
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you drive slowly or park over flammable sub-
stances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc.
This could result in death or serious injury to the
driver, occupants or others.
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CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect fuel economy
and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe
catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon
occur. Immediate service is required.
Service Warning Indicator Light – If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Service Warning Indicator Light
The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes vehicle maintenance at fixed intervals, refer to the
Maintenance
chapter. This message is displayed automatically along with the warning light
when the key is turned to MAR/ON/RUN - 1242 miles (2,000 km) before these deadlines
and reappears every 124 miles (200 km). Below 124 miles (200 km) servicing indications are
more frequent. The indication will appear in miles or kilometers according to the Unit Of
Measurement settings. When the next scheduled service is approaching and the key is
turned to MAR/ON/RUN, the word Service will appear on the display, followed by the
number of miles or kilometers left. Contact a dedicated authorized dealership. The opera-
tions in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will be performed and the message will be reset.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an Instrument Cluster
Display, which offers useful information to the driver.
With the ignition in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position
(and the key removed, for vehicles with mechanical
key), opening/closing of a door will activate the display
for viewing, and display the total miles or kilometers in
the odometer. Your Instrument Cluster Display is de-
signed to display important information about your
vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interac-
tive display located on the instrument panel, your
Instrument Cluster Display can show you how systems
are working and give you warnings when they aren’t.
The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll
through and enter the main menus and submenus. You
can access the specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
The Instrument Cluster Display features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
The Instrument Cluster Display consists of the following:
•Digital Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip Info
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings
Instrument Cluster Display
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3. When accessing the “Temperature” submenu, brieflypush the SET/BACK button. Either “°F” or “°C” will
appear on the display (according to the previous
setting).
4. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button for setting.
5. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to return to the
submenu.
When you have made the required settings, briefly
push the SET/BACK button to go back to the submenu
screen, or push and hold the SET/BACKbutton (ap-
proximately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
Language (Selecting The Language)
The messages can be displayed in the following lan-
guages: Italian, English (USA), German, Portuguese,
Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, and Mexican Span-
ish.
To set the required language, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. The previously
set “language” will flash on the display. 2. Push and release the
UP
orDOWNarrow
button for setting.
3. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACK
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning
Buzzer Volume)
With this function, the volume of the buzzer accompa-
nying any failure/warning indication can be adjusted
to one of eight volume levels.
To adjust the volume, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. The previously
set volume “level” will flash on the display.
2. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button for setting.
3. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACK
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
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Service (Scheduled Servicing) — If Equipped
With this function, it is possible to view information onmileage intervals for servicing.
To obtain this information, proceed as follows:
Push the SET/BACK button briefly. The display shows
the service interval in miles (mi) or kilometers (km)
according to the previous setting (see the Unit Of
Measurement paragraph).
Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen.
NOTE:
The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes vehicle
maintenance at fixed intervals, refer to the Maintenance
chapter. This message is displayed automatically along
with the
warning light when the key is turned to
MAR/ON/RUN - 1242 miles (2,000 km) before these
deadlines and reappears every 124 miles (200 km).
Below 124 miles (200 km) servicing indications are
more frequent. The indication will appear in miles or
kilometers according to the Unit Of Measurementsettings. When the next scheduled service is ap-
proaching and the key is turned to MAR/ON/RUN,
the word Service will appear on the display, followed
by the number of miles or kilometers left. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The operations in
the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will be performed
and the message will be reset.
Daytime Running Lamps
This function may be used to activate/deactivate the
Daytime Running Lamps.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
1. Briefly push the
SET/BACKbutton to display the
three submenus.
2. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. “On” or “Off”
will flash on the display (according to previous
setting).
3. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button for setting.
4. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or push and hold the button (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
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Exit Menu
This function closes the initial menu screen.
Briefly push theSET/BACKbutton to go back to the
main screen.
Push and release the UP
arrow button to return to
the first menu option (Speed Buzzer).
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
return to the last menu option (Daylights).
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil”
message will flash in the Instrument Cluster Display for
approximately 10 seconds and the Oil Pressure Warning
Light will illuminate. The “Change Engine Oil” mes-
sage in the Instrument Cluster Display and the Oil
Pressure Warning Light will turn off after approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
Reset of the Oil Change Reminder message as follows:
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the MAR/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and hold the accelerator pedal.
3.
Push and release the brake pedal 6 times; with a
1 second pause between each push of the brake pedal.
4.After the 6th release of the brake pedal, pause 1 second
and then release the accelerator pedal.
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster.
It features a driver-interactive display (displays infor-
mation such as trip information, range, fuel consump-
tion, average speed, and travel time).
Trip Button
The TRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the trip values.
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CYBERSECURITY
Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be
equipped with both wired and wireless networks.
These networks allow your vehicle to send and receive
information. This information allows systems and fea-
tures in your vehicle to function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security
features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlaw-
ful access to vehicle systems and wireless communica-
tions. Vehicle software technology continues to evolve
over time and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers,
evaluates and takes appropriate steps as needed. Simi-
lar to a computer or other devices, your vehicle may
require software updates to improve the usability and
performance of your systems or to reduce the potential
risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent
version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software)
is installed.
WARNING!
•It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be im-
paired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that
may result in an accident involving serious injury
or death.
• ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD)
into your vehicle if it came from a trusted source.
Media of unknown origin could possibly contain
malicious software, and if installed in your ve-
hicle, it may increase the possibility for vehicle
systems to be breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual vehicle
behavior, take your vehicle to your nearest autho-
rized dealer immediately.
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NOTE:The internal air recirculation system makes it
possible to reach the required heating or ventilation
conditions more quickly. Do not use the internal air
recirculation function on rainy/cold days to avoid the
possibility of the windows misting.
Climate Control
Proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the Temperature Control to the blue section.
2. Turn the Blower Control to 1 (1st fan speed). For rapid cooling, turn Blower Control to 4 (maximum
fan speed).
3. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
4. Turn the Mode Control to.
5. Press the A/C button.
Cooling Adjustment
Proceed as follows:
1. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
2. Rotate the Temperature Control towards the red section to increase the temperature. 3. Turn the Blower Control counterclockwise to reduce
the fan speed.
Door Mirror Demisting
•Press thebutton to activate this function.
•Press thebutton again to deactivate the func-
tion.
Activation is indicated by the digital warning light on
the display.
Demist/Defrost Button
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