Alfa Romeo 4C 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

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THE KEYS
MECHANICAL KEY
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 1 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(where provided)
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 2 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks.
Press button 2 to open/close the metal
insert.
1) 1)
1A0L0005
Door unlocking
Briefly press the Ëbutton:
to unlock doors and switch on ceiling
light for a fixed time; direction indicators
will flash twice (where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
If when locking the doors, one or more
doors are not closed correctly, the LED
flashes quickly together with the
direction indicators.
Door locking
Press button Ábriefly:
to unlock doors and switch off ceiling
light; direction indicators will flash once
(where provided).
2A0L0006
If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by a
rapid flashing of the direction indicators
(where provided). The doors will be
locked if the tailgate is open however.
When the doors are locked from outside
the car (using the remote control), LED 1
fig. 3 will light up for a few seconds and
then start blinking (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside
the car (by pressing the ≈button on
the dashboard) the LED will remain on
constantly.
3A0L0007

IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 5:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
❒ MAR: driving position.
All electrical devices are available;
❒ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
2) 3)
5A0L0010
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Procedure
1)
❒ press button 1 fig. 4 and move the
metal insert 2 to opening position; turn
screw 3 to :using a small point
screwdriver;
❒ remove battery compartment 4 and
replace battery 5, respecting the polarity;
reinsert compartment 4 in the key and
secure it by turning screw 3 to Á.
1)Press button 2 only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get
damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended to avoid the button
being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to
an Alfa Romeo Dealership, which will take
care of their disposal.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
Deactivation 4) 5)
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
2)If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked over by the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the
electric parking brake. Never leave
children
unattended in the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the vehicle with
type-approval requirements.
5)Never extract the mechanical key
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will automatically lock as soon as it
is turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
IMPORTANT
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted by the
key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Activation of warning light while
driving
❒ If the Ydigital warning light on the
display switches on, this means that the
system is running a self-diagnosis (for
example due to a voltage drop).
❒ If the Ydigital warning light remains
on, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
ALARM SYSTEM
(where provided)
OPERATION OF THE ALARM
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an
acoustic and visual signal (flashing of the
direction indicators for several seconds).
The alarm activation modes may vary
according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual
cycles. When this is reached the system
returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted
by the Manufacturer to meet the
requirements of the various countries
where the vehicle is marketed.
ARM ALARM
With the doors and tailgate closed and
the ignition key either turned to STOP or
removed, point the key with remote
control towards the car then press and
release the Ábutton.
For some versions, the system emits an
acoustic signal and activates door
locking.

DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the Ábutton
on the key or turn the metal insert
(located inside the key) in the door lock.
LED 1 fig. 6 on the ≈button on the
dashboard will switch on to indicate that
the doors have locked.
Door locking is carried out with all doors
shut, irrespective of the tailgate
open/closed status.
6A0L0007
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the Ëbutton on the key or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in
the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the ≈button. The button has an
LED that indicates whether the doors are
locked or unlocked.
LED on: doors locked.
LED off: doors unlocked.
EMERGENCY DOOR LOCKING
DEVICE
Passenger side door
The passenger side door is fitted with a
device to lock it when there is no power.
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DISARM ALARM
Press the Ëbutton.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking
system is released using the metal insert
of the key, the alarm is not disabled.
EXCLUDING THE ALARM
To completely disable the alarm (e.g.
during a lengthy period of car inactivity),
lock the car by turning the metal insert of
the key in the door lock.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To ensure the correct operation of the
protection, completely close the side
windows.
To disable the volumetric protection,
turn the ignition key from STOP to MAR
twice in a row, then activate the alarm
within 15 seconds, pressing the Ábutton
on the remote control.
To disable the anti-lift protection as well,
the ignition key must be turned from
STOP to MAR three times in a row,
followed by activating the alarm within
15 seconds, pressing the Ábutton on the
remote control.

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SEATS
ADJUSTMENTS
Lengthwise adjustment
(where provided)
Lift lever 1 fig. 8 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on the rim
of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
8A0L0011
To lock the door, insert the metal insert
of the ignition key in the housing 1 fig. 7
and turn it clockwise.
To restore the starting condition of the
door locks (only if battery charge
restored), proceed as follows:
❒ press the Ëbutton on the remote
control;
or
❒ press the ≈door locking/unlocking
button on the dashboard;
7A0L0036
or
❒ introduce the metal insert of the
ignition key in the front door pawl;
or
❒ pull the internal door handle.
Door opening/closing mechanism
initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒ close all the doors;
❒ press the Ëbutton on the key or the
≈door locking/unlocking button on
the dashboard;
❒ press the Ábutton on the key or the
≈door locking/unlocking button on
the dashboard.

STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release lever 1 fig. 10, pushing
it forwards (position A). Having made the
adjustment, lock lever 1 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel
(position B).
9) 10)
10A0L0012
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Backrest angle adjustment(where provided)
Lift lever 2 fig. 9 and adjust the backrest
angle at the same time.
The backrest angle can be adjusted to
three positions because of special sports
configuration.
6) 8) 2)
Height adjustment (where provided)
In order to achieve the ideal driving
position, the height of the seats can also
be adjusted. Workshop equipment is
required to make this adjustment:
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
9A0L0117
6)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
7)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked into
place by trying to move it back and forth.
Failure to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving suddenly and the
driver losing control of the car.
8)For maximum protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and pelvis.
IMPORTANT
2)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a
small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
IMPORTANT
A
B

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Adjustment
Operate lever 1 fig. 11 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted with the
ignition key at MAR.
Select the mirror you wish to adjust using
device 3 fig. 12:
❒ device in position 1:
left mirror selection;
11A0L0013
❒ device in position 2: right mirror
selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press
button 4 in the four directions indicated
by the arrows.
11)
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is
complete, rotate device 3 to position 0
to prevent accidental movements.
12A0L0014
9)Adjustments must be made only with
the vehicle stationary and engine off.
10)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-
theft device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the vehicle with
type-approval requirements.
IMPORTANT

Manual mirror folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors, moving
them from position 1 to position 2 fig.
13.
IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors
should always be in position 1.
Mirror demisting(where provided)
Press button fig. 14 to enable this
function.
Activation is indicated by the digital
warning light on the display.
Press again to disable the function in
advance.
13A0L0015
14A0L0025
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 15 operates most of
the external lights.
The external lights can only be switched
on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the dashboard
and central tunnel controls will light up
together with the exterior lights.
15A0L0020
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11)As the driver’s door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
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DRL (Daytime Running Lights)
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut
1 fig. 15 turned to å, the daytime
running lights switch on.
The other lights and interior lighting stay
off.
IMPORTANT The daytime running lights
are an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving during the daytime
in countries where it is compulsory to
have lights on during the day; where it is
not compulsory, the use of daytime
running lights is permitted.
IMPORTANT Daytime running lights
cannot be used in place of dipped
headlights when driving through tunnels
or at night.
The use of daytime running lights is
governed by the Highway Code of the
country in which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut
1 fig. 15 turned to 2.The daytime running lights are switched
off and the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are switched on.
Warning light 3comes on in the
instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on
with ignition key at STOP or removed, by
moving ring nut 1 fig. 15 first to position
åand then to position 2.
The warning light 3on the instrument
panel will come on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A at 2, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel position.
The warning light 1on the instrument
panel will come on. When the stalk is
pulled towards the steering wheel again,
beyond the end of travel position, the
main beam headlights deactivate, the
dipped beam headlights reactivate and
the 1warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut 1
fig. 15. The warning light 1on the
instrument panel will come on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the left stalk fig. 15 to the (stable)
position:
❒ upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
❒ downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The Dor Fwarning light will flash on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the left-hand stalk fig. 15
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of
210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk fig. 15 pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.

REAR FOG LIGHT
Operation
Press the 4fig. 16 button to switch the
light on/off.
The LED on the button lights up to
indicate the activation of the rear fog
light. The rear fog light switches on only
when the dipped headlights are on.
16A0L0024
INTERIOR LIGHTS
ROOF LIGHT
The lens of roof light 1 fig. 17 can be set
to three positions:
❒ right side pressed: light always on
❒ left side pressed: light always off
❒ central position (neutral): the light
turns on and off when the doors are
opened or closed.
17A0L0060
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at
night or in poorly lit areas, two timed
modes have been provided.
Timing while getting into the car
The roof light switches on as follows:
❒ for about 10 seconds when the doors
are unlocked;
❒ for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
❒ for about 10 seconds when one of the
doors is closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the
ignition is turned to “MAR-ON”.
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