AUX Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2017 Owner's Manual

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
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 269

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........233
Adding Fuel ............................193
Adding Washer Fluid .....................227
Additives, Fuel ..........................191
AirBag................................36 Air Bag Operation ......................38
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................39
Enhanced Accident Response ..............212
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............212
If A Deployment Occurs ..................41
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................38
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........44
Air Bag Light ........................57, 103
Air Bag Maintenance ......................44
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .221
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................223
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............223, 224
Air Conditioning System ...................223
Air Pressure, Tires ........................174
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............12
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) ........................147
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ...........142, 216
Fluid Type ........................240, 265 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
..............6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............232, 263
Capacities .......................... .263
Disposal ............................ .234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............158
Appearance Care ........................240
Automatic Door Locks .....................19
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission ...................142
Fluid Type .......................... .265
Auto Unlock, Doors .......................19
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........89
Battery ............................105, 222
Charging System Light ..................105
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............16
Belts, Seat ..............................56
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................224
B-Pillar Location ........................ .168
Brake

Fluid ............................265
Brake, Parking ..........................154
Brakes ............................... .236
Brake System ........................156, 236
Anti-Lock (ABS) .......................158
Master Cylinder .......................236
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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
286 INDEX