Alfa Romeo 4C 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOOLS
ON BOARD PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS ................................................... 29
DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................32
TRIP COMPUTER ..................................................................................................... 33
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES............................................................. 34
This section of the handbook gives you all the information
you need to understand, interpret and use
the instrument panel correctly.

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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
DISPLAY WITH METRIC UNITS
1. Engine coolant gauge 2. Clock 3. Tachometer 4. Mode/gear engaged indicator 5. Gear Shift Indicator 6. External temperature
7. Fuel level gauge (the triangle on the right side of the symbol indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler)
8. Area dedicated to the display of the digital warning light related to the displayed message 9. Trip odometer 10. Speedometer
11. “Alfa DNA” system driving mode 12. Messages or information on display 13. Total odometer.
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DISPLAY WITH IMPERIAL UNITS
1. Engine coolant gauge 2. Clock 3. Tachometer 4. Mode/gear engaged indicator 5. Gear Shift Indicator 6. External temperature
7. Fuel level gauge (the triangle on the right side of the






symbol indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler)
8. Area dedicated to the display of the digital warning light related to the displayed message 9. Trip odometer 10. Speedometer
11. “Alfa DNA” system driving mode 12. Messages or information on display 13. Total odometer.
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DISPLAY
The car is equipped with a display that,
according to the previously applied
settings, will show useful driving
information.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a specific indication 5 fig. 29, 30
on the instrument panel.
Through the GSI, the driver is notified
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
reducing fuel consumption, it is advisable
to stick to “Natural” or “All Weather”
mode and to follow the suggestions of
the Gear Shift Indicator, where traffic
conditions permit.
When the () icon is displayed on the
instrument panel, the GSI suggests
switching to a higher gear, while when
the () icon is displayed, the GSI
suggests shifting to a lower gear.
IMPORTANT The GSI is not active when
the transmission is operating in AUTO
mode.
The indication in the instrument panel
remains on until the driver shifts gear or
the driving conditions go back to a
situation where gearshifting is not
required to improve consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 31
: to scroll up through the displayed
screen and the related options or to
increase the displayed value.
SET/
N: press briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next screen or
confirm the selection. Hold down to go
back to the standard screen
: to scroll down through the displayed
menu and the related options or to
decrease the value displayed.IMPORTANT Buttons and activate
different functions according to the
following situations:
❒ within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down through the options;
❒ during setting operations, they
increase or decrease the displayed value;
❒ outside the menu they allow
to adjust the on board panel
brightness.
MAIN MENU
The menu comprises a series of options
which can be selected using the and 
buttons to access the different selection
and setting (Setup) operations indicated
below.
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Some options have a submenu. The menu
can be activated by briefly pressing the
SET/
Nbutton.
The menu includes the following items:
❒ MENU
❒ SPEED BEEP
❒ TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒ SET TIME
❒ SET DATE
❒ AUTOCLOSE (where provided)
❒ UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
❒ LANGUAGE
❒ WARNING VOLUME
❒ BELT BUZZER/BEEP (may only be
displayed after the SBR system is
deactivated by a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership)
❒ SERVICE
❒ AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒ DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (where
provided)
❒ EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒ press the SET/Nbutton briefly to
select the main menu setting you wish to
change;
❒ press buttons or (with single
presses) to select the new setting;
❒ press the SET/
Nbutton briefly to
save the new setting and go back to the
previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒ briefly press the
SET/
Nbutton briefly to see the first
submenu option;
❒ press buttons or (single presses)
to scroll all options in the submenu;
❒ briefly press the
SET/
Nbutton to select the option of
the displayed submenu to access the
respective submenu;
❒ press the buttons or (with single
presses) to select the new setting for the
specific submenu option;
❒ briefly press the SET/
Nbutton to
store the setting and go back to the same
item of the previously selected menu
at the same time.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate records, called “Trip A” and
“Trip B”, where the car’s “complete
missions” (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start of a
new journey.
“Trip A” can be used to display the values
relating to:
❒ Range
❒ Distance travelled
❒ Average consumption
❒ Instantaneous consumption
❒ Average speed
❒ Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B” may be used to display the
figures relating to:
❒ Distance travelled B
❒ Average consumption B
❒ Average speed B
❒ Trip time (driving time).
The “Trip B” function may be excluded.
“Range” and “Instant consumption” values
cannot be reset.

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when
applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to
the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the information
in this section in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures. Serious faults are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”. Less serious faults are indicated by a warning “cycle” with a shorter duration.
The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause of the
malfunction is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the warning
light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Release the handbrake, then check that the warning light
has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE APPLIED
The warning light switches on when the key is turned to
MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid
in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possibly
due to a leak in the circuit.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is
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Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
Drive very carefully to the nearest
Alfa Romeo Dealership
to have the system inspected immediately.
20) 21)
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to
permanently deactivate the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder)
system buzzer.
The system can be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.
EBD FAULT
The simultaneous switching on of the x(red) and >
(amber) warning lights with the engine on, indicates either
a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not
available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock
and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.
AIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches
on, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light on indicates an airbag system failure.
The display shows the dedicated message.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at
stationary and the driver’s seat belt not correctly
fastened.
The warning light will turn on flashing together with the
buzzer when, with car moving, driver’s seat belt are not
fastened correctly.

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Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
Drive carefully and contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
ABS FAULT
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault.
In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency
unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED
The warning light
“comes on when the front passenger
airbag is deactivated.
With the front passenger airbag enabled, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, the
“warning light
switches on constantly for about 4 seconds then it should
switch off.
If the warning light flashes, this indicates an airbag
warning light fault.
22)
Drive carefully and contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
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Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
In this case release the accelerator pedal to lower the
engine speed until the warning light stops flashing.
Continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid
driving conditions that may cause further flashing and
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
If the Uwarning light flashes, it means that the catalytic
converter may be damaged.
3)
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling
at moderate speed without demanding excessive effort
from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning
light on constantly may cause damage.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible. INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR the Uwarning light switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The operation of the Uwarning light may be checked by
traffic police using appropriate equipment.
Comply with the laws and regulations of the country
where you are driving.
If the Uwarning light stays on or switches on when
driving, it means that the injection system is not working
properly; in particular, if the warning light comes on
constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system that could cause excessive
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor
driveability and high fuel consumption.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
The Uwarning light switches off if the malfunction
disappears, but is still stored by the system.

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Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
In any situation in which the message is “See manual”, it is
ESSENTIAL to refer to the contents of the “Wheels”
paragraph in the “Technical data” chapter, strictly
complying with the indications that you find there.
Low tyre pressure - See manual
The warning light switches on, together with a dedicated
message on the display, to indicate that the tyre pressure
is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow
pressure loss is occurring. In these circumstances, optimal
tyre duration and fuel consumption may not be
guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition mentioned
above, the display will show the indications corresponding
to each tyre in sequence.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible. TPMS system fault
The warning light switches on when a fault is detected in
the TPMS.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without sensors, the
display will show a warning message until initial conditions
are restored.IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately
using the dedicated kit (see “Repairing a wheel” paragraph
in the “In an emergency” chapter) and contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible. TPMS SYSTEM