2013 Alfa Romeo 4C Owner handbook (in English)

IMPORTANT
5) If, turning the ignition key to MAR-ON, the
warning light does not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing
when travelling (on certain versions together with the message on the display), contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
61) Failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
warning light switching on. In addition, the airbag system
automatically disables the passenger side airbag.
Warning lights on panel What it means
What to do
greenSIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the side
lights or dipped headlights are turned on.
FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light switches on (together with a
message shown on the display) when this device
is in use (see "Follow me home device" paragraph
in "Exterior lights" in the "Knowing your car"
chapter).
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greenLEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.greenRIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
Warning lights on
panel What it means
What to do
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main
beam headlights are turned on.
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WARNING LIGHTS ON DISPLAYWarning lights ondisplay What it means
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redLOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the digital warning light switches on,
but it should switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The digital warning light switches on constantly together with the
message in the display when the system detects that the engine oil
pressure is insufficient.
6)
ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light will flash and a specific message will appear on
the display (for versions/markets, where provided).
The digital warning light may flash in the following ways, depending on
the versions:
- for 1 minute every two hours;
- for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals of 5 seconds
until oil is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the digital
warning light will continue to flash in the same mode, until the oil is
changed. A specific message will appear on the display (for versions/
markets, where provided) in addition to the warning light. If the digital
warning light flashes, this does not mean that the car is defective, but
simply informs the driver that it is now necessary to change the oil as a
result of regular vehicle use. Remember that the deterioration of engine
oil is accelerated by using the car for short drives, preventing the engine
from reaching operating temperature.
Contact the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
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redENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH
The digital warning light switches on when
the key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should
switch off after a few seconds. The warning
light switches on when the engine is
overheated.
The display shows the dedicated message. When driving normally: stop the car, switch off the
engine and check that the water level in the reservoir is
not below the MIN mark. If it is, wait for the engine to
cool down then slowly and carefully open the cap, top
up with coolant and check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. Also check
visually for any fluid leaks. Should the warning light turn
on again at the next start-up, contact the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
If the car is used under demanding conditions (e.g. in
high-performance driving): slow down and, if the
warning light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3
minutes with the engine running and slightly
accelerated to further favour the coolant circulation.
Then stop the engine. Check the correct coolant level
as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few
minutes before switching it off.
Warning lights on
display What it means
What to do
redALTERNATOR FAILURE
The digital warning light switches on, only with
engine started, when an alternator fault is
detected.
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
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redGEARBOX FAILURE
The digital warning light switches on when the
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
The digital warning light flashes (together with a
message in the display and an acoustic signal) to
indicate that the gearbox/transmission is faulty.
The digital warning light can light up even in the
event of transmission overheating, after a
particularly demanding use. In this case an engine
performance limitation is performed. Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
If it is necessary to start the engine with a
gearbox/transmission failure, follow the procedure
described in the "Using the gearbox/
transmission" paragraph, "Starting the engine"
section in the "Starting and driving" chapter.red
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light on the display switches
on when one or more doors are not properly shut.
An acoustic signal is emitted with the doors open
and the car in motion.amber
WORN BRAKE PADS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light on the display switches
on when the front or rear brake pads are worn.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Have them replaced as soon as possible.amberALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light switches on in the display
(together with a message) to indicate Alfa Romeo
CODE system failure.
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
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amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when about 4–5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
63)
amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE SENSOR
FAULT
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when a fuel reserve sensor fault is detected. The
display shows the dedicated message.
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.greenCRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, but it
should switch off after a few seconds, if the
Cruise Control is deactivated.
The digital warning light switches on when the
Cruise Control ring nut is turned to the ON
position (see the “Cruise Control” paragraph in
the "Knowing your car" chapter).
The display shows the dedicated message.green
DOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when the
button on the control panel is
pressed.
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amberEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display if a fault is detected in one of the
following lights:
❒
daytime running lights (DRL)
❒ side lights
❒ dipped headlights
❒ direction indicators
❒ rear fog lights
❒ reversing lights
❒ number plate lights.
The fault relating to these lights may be caused
by: one or more blown fuses, one or more blown
bulbs or a broken electrical connection. Check, and if necessary replace the fuses
involved, in accordance with the "Fuse
replacement" paragraph in the "In an emergency"
chapter; if this does not resolve the fault, check,
and if necessary replace, the bulbs involved, in
accordance with the "External bulb replacement"
paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter.
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, for
a comprehensive check of the electrical system.amber
SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
The
digital warning light is automatically
displayed, along with a dedicated message, with
key at MAR-ON, 2,000 km (or equivalent value in
miles) before the following scheduled servicing
interval and is activated again every 200 km (or
equivalent value in miles). Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The
operations in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
be performed and the message will be reset.
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GENERAL FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol lights up in the display in the
circumstances indicated below.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The symbol lights up when the engine oil pressure
sensor is faulty. The display shows the dedicated
message.In these case contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as
possible.
"Clutch overheating" message
The
symbol, along with a message on the
display, lights up to indicate clutch overheating.
If the driver continues, the
symbol will switch
off and the
warning light will light up (on some
versions together with a message on the display)
to indicate a transmission failure. If the
symbol lights up along with a message
on the display, reduce gear shifting and/or
change usage conditions, until the normal
operating conditions are restored.
If thewarning light lights up (a message will
appear on the display, on some versions) stop
immediately, operate the handbrake, stop the
engine and wait 5 minutes: after this, normal
transmission operating conditions will be
restored.
Should the transmission failure condition persist,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
FUEL CUT-OFF
The symbol and the corresponding message are
shown on the display in the following cases:
❒ fuel cut-off system intervention: the yellow
symbol lights up;
❒ fuel cut-off system failure: the red symbol lights
up. For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure,
refer to the "Fuel Cut-Off System" section of the
"Controls" paragraph, in the "Knowing your car"
chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel
supply, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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