lights Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2019 User Guide

Pushing the up or down arrow will increase or decrease
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on
the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of
the steering column. The front wipers are operated by
rotating the end of the lever.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent
past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper op-
eration. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the
second detent past the intermittent settings for high-
speed wiper operation.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
require a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles. To activate, rotate the end of the mul-
tifunction lever upward to the first detent position for
the first delay interval setting. Continue to rotate the
end of the lever to the other detents for the other delay
intervals that depend on the vehicle speed.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
delay range, the wiper will start and continue to operate
for three wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................60
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...........61
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..........62
▫ Location And Controls ..................62
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System .......64
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Programmable
Menu .............................64
▫ Values Displayed .....................71
 TRIP COMPUTER ......................73
▫ Trip Button .........................73
▫ Trip Functions .......................73
▫ NewTrip...........................74
▫ Start Of Trip Procedure .................74 ▫
Exit Trip ...........................74
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........74
▫ Red Warning Lights ....................75
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ..................78
▫ Green Indicator Lights ..................82
▫ Blue Indicator Lights ...................82
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —
OBDII ..............................83
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................83
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............844

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.
Instrument Cluster Display Programmable Menu
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 pushes on the upordown
arrow buttons will scroll through the setup menu
options. The menu includes the following functions:
• Menu
• Speed Buzzer
• Trip B Data
• Set Time
• Set Date
• Autoclose
• Units
• Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer
• Service
• Daylights (D.R.L.)
• Exit Menu
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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 an authorized dealer.
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 theSET/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 upordown arrow 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.
Exit Menu
This function closes the initial menu screen.
Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
main screen.
Push and release the uparrow button to return to the
first menu option (Speed Buzzer).
Push and release the downarrow button to return to the
last menu option (Daylights).
Values Displayed
Indications On Display
Each time a value is selected, the following information
is shown in the instrument cluster display:
• “Trip A” or “Trip B” location(s)
• Name, value and unit of measure of the selected
value (e.g. Range 520 mi).
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•Current Fuel Consumption
• Average Speed
• Travel Time
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• Average Fuel Consumption
• Travel Distance
• Average Speed
• Travel Time
NOTE: “Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip
B Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous Fuel Consump-
tion” cannot be reset.
New Trip
To reset:
• Push and hold the TRIPbutton to reset the system
manually.
• When the “Trip distance” reaches 99999.9 kilometers
(621370 miles) or when the “Travel time” reaches
99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset
automatically. •
Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the
system.
NOTE: If the reset operation occurs in the presence of
the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the
information associated with Trip A or Trip B functions
will be reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, push and hold the TRIPbutton for
over two seconds to reset trip information.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have
been displayed or hold the MENUbutton for longer
than one second.
Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to go back to
the menu screen or push and hold the MENU(approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing settings.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated message
and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These indica-
tions are indicative and precautionary and as such must
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not be considered as exhaustive. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication. All active telltales will display first if appli-
cable. The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current vehicle
status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
— Brake Warning Light
This warning light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake applica-
tion. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the
parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is
low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake
system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with
the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the
condition has been corrected. If the problem is related tothe brake booster, the ABS pump will run when apply-
ing the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt
during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking
capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the
hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake
system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which
will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master
cylinder has dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You
could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked
immediately.
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vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “In Case Of
Emergency” for further information.
Yellow Warning Lights
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a message is dis-
played to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than
the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss
is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and
fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned
above, the display will show the indications corre-
sponding to each tire.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires
as handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
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avoiding sharp braking and steering. If a tire punc-
ture occurs, repair immediately using the dedicated
tire repair kit and contact an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
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— 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 light failure.
Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system
immediately.
Green Indicator Lights
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The turn signal arrows will flash independently when
left or right turn signals are selected. Turn signals can be
activated when the multifunction lever is moved down
(left) or up (right).
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when the park lights
or headlights are turned on.
— Cruise Control Set Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the cruise
control is set to the desired speed. Refer to “Speed
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation.
— Door Mirror Defrost Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the Door Mirror
Defrost button on the instrument panel is pushed to the
on position.
Blue Indicator Lights
— High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the
high beam headlights are on. With the low beams
activated, push the multifunction lever forward (to-
ward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the high beams.
Pull the multifunction lever rearward (toward the rear
of the vehicle) to turn off the high beams. If the high
beams are off, pull the lever toward you for a temporary
high beam on, flash to passscenario.
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WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below
the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air
Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal
impact by working together with the seat belts, preten-
sioners, and front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bag Inflat-
able Curtains (SABICs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Door-
Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other
injuries to front seat outboard occupants in certain side
impacts, in addition to the injury reduction potential
provided by the seat belts and body structure.
The SABICs are located in the door trim below the side
windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”
The SABICs deploy upward, covering the side win-
dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of
the trim out of the way and covers the window. The
SABICs inflate with enough force to injure occupants if
they are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate. Chil-
dren are at an even greater risk of injury from a
deploying air bag.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side
windows in certain side impact events.
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