instrument panel Alfa Romeo 4C 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

STARTING AND DRIVING
68
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly. Never press the accelerator
pedal for starting the engine.
Procedure
73) 74) 75) 5)
The metal insert 1 fig. 2 operates:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting procedure.
❒ If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light stays on
together with the warning light, turn the
key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the
warning light stays on, try the other keys
provided with the vehicle. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
❒ Do not leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is stopped.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Procedure
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
6) 7)
73)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
74)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
75)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
5)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
6)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
7)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
WARNING

69
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave
the wheels steered;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
Wait until the indication of the gear
engaged disappears on the display
before releasing the brake pedal.
76)
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the transmission in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull lever
1 fig. 42 upwards until the car is secured.
When the handbrake is engaged and the
ignition key is at MAR, the xwarning
light will switch on in the instrument
panel.
To release the handbrake, raise the lever
1 slightly, hold down button 2 and lower
the lever.
The xwarning light on the instrument
panel turns off.
Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground, while ten
or eleven may be required if the car is on
a steep slope and laden.
77)
IMPORTANT Carry out these
manoeuvres with the brake pedal
pressed.
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76)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the key from
the ignition device when leaving the
vehicle and take it with you.
77)The car must be braked after a few
clicks of the handbrake: if this is not so,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have it adjusted. Always
park the car safely as indicated by the
Highway Code and as described above.
IMPORTANT

STARTING AND DRIVING
72
The shifting up or down is only permitted
if the engine revs allow it.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine press the brake pedal:
the system engages neutral (N)
automatically.
After the starting procedure, 1st gear (1)
or reverse (R) can be engaged.
Irrespective of the mode selected
(AUTO/MANUAL), to engage 1st gear or
reverse (R), it is necessary to press the
brake pedal and press the 1 button on the
transmission control panel (or the “+”
steering wheel stalk) to engage 1st gear
or the R button to engage reverse.
When 1st gear is engaged, the system
sets itself to AUTO mode.
Neutral (N) can be engaged again by
pressing the N button with the brake
pedal pressed.
When the 1, N or R buttons are pressed
(or “+” steering wheel stalk is operated)
without pressing the brake pedal, no gear
change request is implemented by the
system.
IMPORTANT Reverse cannot be engaged
by pressing the “-” stalk on the steering
wheel.
Important notes
To start in presence of a gearbox fault
(see “Warning lights and messages”
paragraph in the “Knowing the instrument
panel” chapter), run the
“Delayed start-up” procedure:
turn the key to the AVV position for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start.
The system will remain in “recovery”
condition.
If the engine does not start, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
system activates the hydraulic
components so that they are prepared
for the subsequent engine starting.
MOVING THE CAR
The car can set off both in 1st gear and
reverse (R).
The gears can only be engaged by
pressing the brake pedal. If the brake
pedal is not depressed, the display will
show a dedicated message.It is not possible to set off in a higher gear
than 1st: if this is attempted, the display
shows a dedicated message.
When setting off on a medium-steep
incline, it is advisable to engage the
handbrake.
Engaging 1st gear
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ press the 1 button on the
transmission control panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
Engaging reverse (R)
Reverse (R) can only be engaged with car
stationary and brake pedal pressed.
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal (car completely
stationary);
❒ press button R on the
gearbox panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
When reverse is engaged on some
versions, the system emits an acoustic
signal.
If the brake pedal is not depressed (and
the vehicle is stationary), the display will
show a dedicated message and the
system will automatically engage neutral
(N).

77
PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
They are located in the rear bumper
fig. 49 and their function is to detect the
presence of any obstacles near the rear
part of the car; they consequently inform
the driver, through an intermittent
acoustic signal.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse gear is engaged.
As the obstacle behind the vehicle gets
closer, the acoustic signal becomes more
frequent.
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BUZZER
When reverse gear is engaged and there
is an obstacle behind the vehicle, an
acoustic signal is emitted which varies
according to the distance of the bumper
from the obstacle.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
❒ increases as the distance between car
and obstacle decreases, culminating in a
continuous acoustic signal, when the
distance is less than approximately
30 cm;
❒ decreases if the distance from the
obstacle increases, until the signal ceases
entirely;
❒ is constant if the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle is
unchanged;
❒ if this situation concerns the side
sensors, the signal will stop after
approximately 3 seconds to avoid, for
example, indications in the event of
manoeuvres along a wall.
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.
INDICATIONS ON DISPLAY
(where provided)
When the sensors are activated, the
screen in fig. 50 appears on the display.
Obstacle presence and distance
information is therefore provided both by
the acoustic signal and the instrument
panel display.
If there are more obstacles the closest
one in the vicinity is reported.
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97
JUMP STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately if the
Ywarning light stays on constantly on the
instrument panel .
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
111) 13)
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
❒ connect the positive terminals (+ sign
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead fig. 85;
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106)As required by current regulations,
the information on chemical substances
for the protection of human health and
the environment and on the safe use of
the sealing fluid are on the packaging
label. Compliance with the indications on
the label is an essential condition to
ensure the safety and the effectiveness
of the product. Remember to carefully
read the label before use; the user of the
product is responsible for any damages
caused by improper use. The sealing fluid
has an expiry date. Replace the bottle if
the sealant has expired.
107)Wear the protective gloves
provided with the kit.
108)Apply the adhesive label where it
can be easily seen by the driver as a
reminder that the tyre has been treated
with the quick repair kit. Drive carefully,
especially on corners. Do not exceed
80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or
braking.
109)If the pressure has fallen below 1.8
bar, do not drive any further: the Fix&Go
Automatic quick tyre repair kit cannot
guarantee proper hold because the tyre is
too damaged. Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
110)Always indicate that the tyre was
repaired using the quick tyre repair kit.
Give the leaflet to the personnel charged
with handling the tyre treated with the
tyre repair kit.
12)Punctures caused by foreign bodies
can be repaired if the damage does not
exceed 4 mm on the tread and on the
shoulder of the tyre. Do not use the repair
kit if the tyre was damaged as a result of
being used when underinflated.
WARNING
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
WARNING

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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONS
Thousands of km
Months
40
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  Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check vehicle fastenings
Check mechanical components fastenings
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary
Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blade
Check cleanliness of luggage compartment lock, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, carbon monocoque, aerodynamic
bottom, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel supply system, brakes), rubber elements
(boots, driveshaft boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check condition and wear of front brake pads and discs,
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs,
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine cooling, brakes,
windscreen washer, etc.)

SERVICING AND CARE
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 Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)
Inspect the conditions of toothed timing drive belt
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
(or every 12 months)
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine and
gearbox/transmission management system operation and engine oil degradation
Check and, if necessary, top up oil level for the
twin clutch transmission
Replace spark plugs (1)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing drive belt (2)
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Replace engine oil and oil filter (3)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
(1) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” chapter); strictly
comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is advisable to contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
(2) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be replaced every 4 years for heavy-duty use
(cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(3) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light
or message (where provided) or the instrument panel or, in any case, every 12 months.

SERVICING AND CARE
118
Proceed as follows to reposition:
❒ tighten the screws with folding ring
1 fig. 103 in the housings on the floor;
❒ unite the Velcro fabric strips 2 of the
mats with those on the floor, taking care
to apply light pressure and ensure that
the fastening is efficient.
132)
SEATS AND FABRIC OR
MICROFIBRE PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
For cleaning microfibre upholstery
(on some versions, including steering
wheel).
It is advisable to moisten the brush.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral
detergent.
LEATHER SEATS
(where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or
slightly damp cloth, without exerting too
much pressure.
Remove any liquid or grease stains using
an absorbent dry cloth, without rubbing.
Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin
cloth dampened with water and mild
soap. If the stain persists, use specific
products and observe the instructions
carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol.
Make sure that the cleaning products
used contain no alcohol or alcohol
derivatives, even in small quantities.
PLASTIC, CARBON AND
COATED PARTS
Clean interior plastic and visible carbon
parts with a damp cloth (if possible made
from microfibre), and a solution of water
and neutral, non-abrasive detergent.
To clean oily or persistent stains, use
specific products free from solvents and
designed to maintain the original
appearance and colour of the
components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre cloth,
if necessary moistened with water.
The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
26)
LEATHER UPHOLSTERY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it does
not contain spirit and/or alcohol based
substances.
130)Never use flammable products, such
as petroleum ether or modified petrol, to
clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during the cleaning
operation may cause a fire.
131)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
danger of explosion.
Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C.
When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight,
the internal temperature can greatly
exceed this value.
132)It is essential that there is nothing
under the pedals: make sure the mats are
lying flat and do not get in the way of the
pedals.
IMPORTANT
26)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
WARNING

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
150
marking .....................................................121
specifications.........................................119
Engine compartment ................................106
checking levels ......................................106
washing .....................................................116
Engine coolant .............................................108
Engine coolant gauge ...................................30
Engine number..............................................121
Engine oil consumption............................108
level check ...............................................108
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system .................................................................51
Exterior light bulbs replacement ...........84
Exterior lights .................................................16
Filling the tank ................................................79
Fitting universal child seat .......................61
Fix&Go Automatic.........................................94
Flashing the headlights ..............................17
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ...........................................130
Follow Me Home device .............................17
Front airbag driver’s side ...........................64
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) .............................................84
Fuel consumption ......................................132
Fuel cut-off system ......................................98
Fuel gauge .........................................................30
Fuse replacement .........................................87
Gear Shift Indicator .....................................32
Getting to know your car ..............................7
Handbrake ........................................................69
Hazard warning lights ..................................82
HBA system ......................................................50
Headlights .........................................................25
adjusting headlights abroad .............25
light beam direction ...............................25
Headlights (bulb replacement) ...............84
Heating and ventilation ..............................20
Heavy-duty use of the car ......................105
Hill Holder system .........................................51
Identification data ....................................120
chassis number......................................121
engine marking ......................................121
identification data plate ..................120
paintwork identification plate.......121
Ignition device .................................................10
steering wheel lock ................................11
In an emergency ..............................................81
Interior lights....................................................18
Interiors (cleaning) ....................................117
Jack ......................................................................90
Jump starting ...................................................97
Keys.........................................................................9
key with remote control ................................9
mechanical key ............................................9Kit Fix&Go Automatic .................................94
Knowing the instrument panel ................29
Load limiters ...................................................60
Lubricants (specifications) ....................130
Main beam headlights ................................17
bulb replacement ....................................84
Main beam headlights .................................17
bulb replacement ....................................82
Maintenance and care .............................101
bodywork..................................................115
heavy-duty use of the car ................105
regular checks .......................................106
scheduled servicing plan .................103
scheduled servicing ............................102
Manual climate control ...............................21
Menu options ..................................................34
Mirrors.................................................................15
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) ........................................87
On-board instruments ...............................30
display...................................................30/32
engine coolant gauge.............................30
fuel gauge ...................................................30
speedometer .............................................30
tachometer .................................................30