Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2018 Repair Manual

CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
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accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 180 Watts
(15 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 180 Watts (15 Amps)
power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................62
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...........63
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..........64
▫ Location And Controls ..................64
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System .......66
▫ Display Menu Items ...................66
▫ Values Displayed .....................74
 TRIP COMPUTER ......................75
▫ Trip Button .........................75
▫ Trip Functions .......................76
▫ NewTrip...........................76
▫ Start Of Trip Procedure .................76 ▫
Exit Trip ...........................76
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........77
▫ Red Warning Lights ....................77
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ..................80
▫ Green Indicator Lights ..................84
▫ Blue Indicator Lights ...................84
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .85
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................85
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................864

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Temperature Gauge•The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is operat-
ing satisfactorily.
• The digital gauge will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather, or up
mountain grades. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating
range.
NOTE: Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. The digital warning light may
switch on (together with a message on the display) to
indicate that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a dedicated autho-
rized dealership.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
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for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide
to look under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And
Maintenance.” Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
2. Tachometer •This gauge measures engine revolutions per min-
ute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red
area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine
damage.
3. Speedometer •Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge •The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
• The switching on of the digital warning light
indicates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the
tank; in this situation, refuel as soon as possible.
• Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
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•The fuel pump symbol points to the side of
the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. “Alfa DNA” Driving Mode Indicator
•This area of the cluster displays which driving
mode the vehicle is currently in. A letter (d, n, or a)
corresponding to the active driving mode (dynamic
or race, natural, all weather) and a dedicated mes-
sage is shown on the display.
NOTE: The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb
check when the ignition is first cycled.
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 mode, opening/
closing of a door will activate the display for viewing,
and display the total miles, or kilometers, in the odom-
eter. Your instrument cluster display is designed to
display important information about your vehicle’s
systems and features. Using a driver interactive display
located on the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter 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.
Location And Controls
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.
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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 The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering column:
•
Up Arrow Button
Push and release the uparrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and sub-
menus or to increase the displayed value.
Outside of the menu, the uparrow will adjust
the brightness of the instrument panel.
Instrument Cluster Display
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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•Down Arrow Button
Push and release the downarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus or to decrease the displayed value.
Outside of the menu, the downarrow will
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
• Set/Back Arrow Button
Push and release the SET/BACKarrow button to
access/select the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the
SET/BACK arrow button to return to the main menu
from an info screen or submenu item.
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 ten seconds and the oil pressure warning
light will illuminate. The “Change Engine Oil” message
in the instrument cluster display and the oil pressure
warning light will turn off after approximately ten
seconds. Reset the Oil Change Reminder message as follows:
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition
to the MAR/ON/RUN position (do not start the
engine).
2. Push and hold the accelerator pedal.
3. Push and release the brake pedal six times; with a one second pause between each push of the brake
pedal.
4. After the 6th release of the brake pedal, pause one second and then release the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: Consult your authorized dealer if the oil change
indicator message does not reset.
Display Menu Items
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Push the upand down arrow buttons to access
the different options and settings (setup).
The setup menu can be activated by pushing the
SET/BACK button. Single push on the upordown
arrow button will scroll through the setup menu op-
tions. The menu includes the following functions:
• Menu
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•Speed Buzzer
• Trip B/Data
• Set Time
• Set Date
• Autoclose
• Units
• Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Service
• Daylights (D.R.L.) – If Equipped
• Exit Menu
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without
Submenu
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to select the main
menu option to set.
2. Push the upordown arrow button (by a single push)
to select the new setting. 3. Briefly push the
SET/BACKbutton to store the new
setting and go back to the main menu option previ-
ously selected.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Sub-
menu
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to display the
first submenu option.
2. Push the upordown arrow button (by a single push)
to scroll through all the submenu options.
3. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to select the
displayed submenu option and to open the relevant
setup menu.
4. Push the upordown arrow button (by a single push)
to select the new setting for this submenu option.
5. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to store the new
setting and go back to the previously selected sub-
menu option.
6. Push and hold the SET/BACKbutton to return to the
main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer
hold).
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Speed Buzzer (Speed Limit)
With this function, it is possible to set the vehicle speed
limit (MPH or km/h) to immediately alert the driver
when the set limit is exceeded.
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push theSET/BACKbutton. The display will
show the message (Speed Buzzer).
2. Push and release the upordown arrow button to
select speed limit activation (On) or deactivation
(Off).
3. When the function is activated (On), briefly push the SET/BACK button to display the previously set
speed. Pushing the upordown arrow buttons selects
the speed limit. Push SET/BACKto confirm selec-
tion.
NOTE: The setting can be increased or decreased by 5
MPH or km/h each time the upordown arrow button
is pushed for speed settings above 20 MPH (32 km/h).
To increase or decrease the set speed rapidly, push and
hold the upordown arrow button. Save the setting by
briefly pushing the button when you approach the
required setting. Briefly push the
SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACKbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. “On” will dis-
play.
2. Push and release the downbutton. “Off” will dis-
play.
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.
Trip B Activation
Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or
deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
For further information, see “Trip Computer.”
For activation/deactivation, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. “On” or “Off”
will display in the instrument cluster display (ac-
cording to previous setting).
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