Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2018 Service Manual

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Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel
outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting
works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This set-
ting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Front Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost mode is
selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature set-
tings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
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Climate Control Functions
Heating
To heat the passenger compartment, proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the Temperature Control to the red section.
2. Turn the Blower Control to the desired speed.
3. Turn the Mode Control to
.
4. Then operate the controls to maintain the desiredcomfort conditions.
NOTE:
• This air distribution allows the passenger compart-
ment to be heated quickly.
• When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to
achieve optimum passenger compartment heating.
Fast Demisting/Defrosting Of Windshield And
Side Windows
Proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the Temperature Control to the red section.
2. Turn the Blower Control to 4 (maximum fan speed).
3. Turn the Mode Control to
.
4. Move the Recirculation Control to.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls as
normal to restore the required comfort conditions.
NOTE: The climate control system is very useful for
speeding up and maintaining demisting since it dehu-
midifies the air. Adjust the controls as described previ-
ously and switch on the climate control system by
pressing the A/C button.
Window Demisting
In the event of considerable external moisture and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside and
outside the passenger compartment, perform the fol-
lowing preventive window demisting procedure:
1. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
2. Rotate the Temperature Control to the red section.
3. Turn the Blower Control to 2 (intermediate fan speed).
4. Turn the Mode Control to
with the possibility
of moving it to position
if window misting does
not occur.
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Ventilation
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Fully open the vents and direct them appropriately.
2. Rotate the Temperature Control to the blue section.
3. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
4. Turn the Blower Control to the desired speed.
5. Turn the Mode Control to
.
Internal Air Recirculation Activation
• Move the Recirculation Control to.
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on
while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if
there are two people on board, to prevent the windows
from misting.
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. Push 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.
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Door Mirror Demisting
•Push thebutton to activate this function.
•Push thebutton again to deactivate the func-
tion.
Activation is indicated by the digital warning light on
the display.
System Maintenance
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about ten minutes. Have the
system inspected at an authorized dealer before the
summer.
NOTE: The system uses R-1234yf coolant which does
not pollute the environment in the event of accidental
leakage. Under no circumstances should you use R-134a
fluid which, in addition to being incompatible with the
system’s components, contributes greatly to the green-
house effect.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
NOTE:
• These operate when the ignition key is turned to
MAR/ON/RUN and for about three minutes after
the ignition key is turned to STOP or removed unless
one of the doors is opened.
• The buttons are located on the center console.
Demist/Defrost Button
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Push/pull the corresponding buttons to open/close the
desired window.
When one of the two buttons is pushed briefly, the
window moves in stages; if the button is held down to
open,continuous automatic operation is activated.
If the button is pushed again, the window will stop in
its current position. If the button is pushed for several
seconds, the window lowers automatically (only with
ignition key in MAR/ON/RUN position). Continuous Automatic Operation
This is activated by pushing one of the two buttons for
longer than half a second. The window will stop when
it is fully opened, or when the button is pushed again.
It can be used on both the driver side and passenger
side, only for lowering the window.
Electric Window System Reset
After a break in power supply for the control units
(battery replaced or disconnected or protective fuses for
the electric window control units replaced), the auto-
matic operation of the windows must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be performed as de-
scribed below with the doors closed:
1. Completely open the driver’s door window keeping
the operating button pushed for at least three sec-
onds after the (lower) end of travel position is
reached.
2. Completely raise the driver side window and hold the button down for at least three seconds once the
(upper) end of travel position has been reached.
3. Proceed in the same way as described in points 1 and 2 for the passenger side door.
Power Window Switch
1 — Driver Power Window Switch
2 — Passenger Power Window Switch
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4. Make sure that the reset is correct by checking thatthe windows work automatically.
WARNING!
Improper actuation of the power windows may be
dangerous. Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with power
windows. Before and during window operation
make sure no one and no object (including cloth-
ing) is in the path of the moving glass or its
mechanism. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
REMOVABLE SOFT TOP
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable soft top.
Removing The Soft Top
To remove the soft top, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the front locking handles located near the sunvisors to the left one quarter turn.
Front Locking Handles
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2. From the passenger side with the door open, movethe two side locking handles towards each other and
lift the top from the retainers. 3. Roll up the soft top to the center of the vehicle, repeat
the procedure on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
4. Remove the soft top with both sides rolled up.
Side Locking Handles
Soft Top Removal
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5. Place the pin buffer over the front locking handlepins to prevent damage to the soft top during
storage.
6. Store the top in the storage bag that is provided.Installing The Soft Top
To install the soft top, proceed as follows:
1. With the doors open, take the soft top and place it in center of the vehicle.
2. Unfold the top and be sure to position the front edge (red strip) under the spoiler of the vehicle.
Soft Top Removal
1 — Pins
2 — Pin Buffer
Installing Top Under The Vehicle Spoiler
1 — Spoiler
2 — Red Strip
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3. As the side beam is unrolled, engage the two fixedlocating pins (1 front, 1 rear) into their retainers. 4. Move the side locking handles inward.
Locating Pins Seating In The Vehicle
Unlocking The Side Beam
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5. Rotate down the side beam.6. Release the handles and complete the rotation to lock
the soft top.
Rotating The Side Beam Down
Soft Top In Locking Position
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