headlights Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2019 Owner's Manual

FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Headlights
2 — Windshield
3 — Wheels/Tires4 — Exterior Mirrors
5 — Doors
8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

▫Headlights ..........................31
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................31
▫ High Beams .........................31
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................31
▫ Parking Lights .......................31
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........32
▫ Turn Signals .........................32
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................32
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................32
▫ Interior Light ........................32
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....34
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............34
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................35
▫ Climate Controls Overview ..............35 ▫
Climate Control Functions ...............39
 WINDOWS ..........................41
▫ Power Windows ......................41
 REMOVABLE SOFT TOP .................43
▫ Removing The Soft Top .................43
▫ Installing The Soft Top ..................45
 DECKLID ............................50
▫ To Open The Decklid ..................50
▫ To Close The Decklid ...................52
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT .................53
▫ Storage ............................53
▫ Cupholder ..........................56
▫ Power Outlets .......................57
14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to
pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The
mirror has three detent positions: full forward, full
rearward and normal.
Heated Mirrors
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature can be activated whenever you
turn on the mirror defroster. The Door
Demist/Defrost button is located in the
switch bank above the Climate Controls.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight high beams, lane change assist and turn
signals.
NOTE: The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Folding Mirrors
Multifunction Lever
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Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward to the
first detent for headlight operation.
NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be
on with DRL.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multifunction
lever towards the steering wheel to turn on the high
beams. A high beam symbol will illuminate in the
cluster to indicate the high beams are on. Pull the
multifunction lever a second time to switch the head-
lights back to low beam.
NOTE: If the vehicle’s ignition is turned OFF, both high
and low beam headlights will also turn off.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-
lights to turn on until the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key or turn
the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and turn on the
headlights.
Headlight Operation
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Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of
time after the engine is turned OFF.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel within two minutes. Each
time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will
be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights
can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights.NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the
lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb
is defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
five times then automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Interior Light
The interior light is located in the headliner in between
the sun visors. The interior light can be set to three
different positions (off/left position, center position,
on/right position).
Using the interior light lens, push the lens to the right
from its center position and the lights are always on.
Push the lens to the left from its center position and the
lights are always off. Leave the lens in the center
position, and the light is turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed.
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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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NOTE:After an accident, remember to cycle the igni-
tion to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the
key from the ignition switch to avoid draining the
battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the
engine compartment and on the ground near the engine
compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system
and starting the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or
damage to the vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights)
after an accident, reset the system by following the
procedure described below. If you have any doubt,
contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
After the event occurs, when the system is active, a
message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed. Turn the
ignition switch from ignition AVV/START or MAR/
ACC/ON/RUN to ignition STOP/OFF/LOCK. Care-
fully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine com-
partment and fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine.
Depending on the nature of the event the left and right
turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel, may
both be blinking and will continue to blink. In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road, you must
follow the system reset procedure.
Customer Action
Customer Will See
NOTE: Each step MUST
BE held for at least two
seconds
1. Turn ignition STOP/
OFF/LOCK. (Turn Sig-
nal Switch Must be
placed in Neutral State).
2. Turn ignition MAR/
ACC/ON/RUN. Right turn light BLINKS.
Left turn light is OFF.
3. Turn right turn signal
switch ON. Right turn light is ON
SOLID.
Left turn light BLINKS.
4. Place turn signal in
neutral state. Right turn light is OFF.
Left turn light BLINKS.
5. Turn left turn signal
switch ON. Right turn light BLINKS.
Left turn light is ON
SOLID.
6. Place turn signal in
neutral state. Right turn light BLINKS.
Left turn light is OFF.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
center console.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warn-
ing flasher. When the switch is activated, all
directional turn signals will flash on and off to
warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push
the switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Lamp C10W
Luggage Compartment W5W
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Parking Lights/Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
Rear Tail Lights LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
Font and Rear Side
Lights W3W
Dipped/Main Beam
Headlights (Versions
With Bi-Halogen Head-
lights) — If Equipped HIR2
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Bulb Number
Dipped/Main Beam
Headlights (Versions
With Bi-Xenon Head-
lights) — If Equipped D5S (See Authorized
Dealer)
Dipped/Main Beam
Headlights (Versions
With Bi-Led Headlights)
— If Equipped LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
Front Direction Indica-
tors PY24W
Rear Direction Indicators P21W
Side Direction Indicators WY5W
Brake Lights LED (See Authorized
Dealer)Bulb Number
Third Brake Light LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
License Plate Lamps W5W
Reversing light W16W
NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types
that can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmo-
spheric conditions change to allow the condensation to
change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will
usually accelerate the clearing process.
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Front Light Clusters
The front head lamp contains bulbs for the parking
lights/daytime running lights (DRL), low beam head-
lights, high beam headlights and direction indicators.
If bulb replacement is required, please see an autho-
rized dealer.Side Lights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
Low/High Beam Bi-Halogen Headlights
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the steering wheel completely.
2. Open the protective flap by rotating the screw.
Headlight
1 — Daytime Running Lights
2 — Direction Indicator
3 — High/Low Beam Lights
Front Fender Liner
1 — Direction Indicator Bulb Protective Flap
2 — Headlamp Bulb Protective Flap
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