2013 Alfa Romeo 4C air condition

SCHEDULED
SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has
programmed a series of checks and
servicing operations every 20,000 km.
Check the items on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check
level of liquids, tyre pressure, etc.)
before 20.000 km and between these
services deadlines.Scheduled Servicing is offered by the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
at predefined intervals. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with your explicit
agreement.
IMPORTANT
2000 km before the maintenance is
due, a dedicated message appears on
the display, along with
warning
light. The Scheduled Servicing services are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure
to have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting
for the next service.
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Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Replace the air cleaner cartridge ●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months) ●●●(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message (if present) on the instrument panel or every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
❒engine coolant level;
❒ brake fluid;
❒ screen washer fluid;
❒ tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒ operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒ operation of screen washing/wiping
system and positioning/wear of
wiper blade.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF
THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
❒ if the car is used under demanding
conditions, e.g. on track;
❒ dusty roads;
❒ short, repeated journeys (less than
7–8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒ engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check of front and rear disc brake
pad condition and wear;
❒ check cleanliness of tailgate locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒ visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒ check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒ visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts; ❒
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒ check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
Using the car on track should be
regarded as an exception. The car has
been designed and produced for road
use.
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PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
5)
27) 28)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if
the roads are spread with salt, it is
advisable to wash the car more
frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. It should be remembered
that the build up of water can
damage the car over a period of
time;
❒ wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather. Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas.
The car should not be taken to a closed
area immediately, but left outside so
that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
left in the sun or with the tailgate hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the car.
Avoid parking under trees as much
as possible; the resin from trees dulls
the paintwork.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine
compartment should be carefully
washed, without directing the
jet against any electronic control unit.
Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
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INDEX
ABS .............................................. 42
– System intervention ................... 42
Air cleaner ...................................... 145
Alarm ............................................. 13"Alfa DNA" system ........................ 45
– "All Weather" mode ................... 47
– Driving modes ........................... 46
– “Dynamic” mode ....................... 46
– "Natural" mode.......................... 46
– “Race” mode............................. 46Alfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
Ashtray .......................................... 35
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ... 42Backrest pocket ........................... 35
Battery ........................................... 145 – advice for extending lifetime ...... 145
– replacement .............................. 145
Battery (recharging) ........................ 129
Body versions ................................ 156
Bodywork – body codes ............................... 156
– maintenance ............................. 150
– protection against atmospheric agents................... 149
– warranty .................................... 149
Bonnet – Closing ...................................... 39 – Opening .................................... 38
Brakes ........................................... 160 – brake fluid level.......................... 142
bulb replacement.................... 123-124
Bulb replacement – exterior lights ............................. 122
– interior lights .............................. 125
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 120
Car inactivity ................................. 111
Carrying children safely .................. 93
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ......................................... 42
Central locking ............................... 32
Changing a bulb............................. 118 – General instructions................... 118
Cigar lighter.................................... 34
Cleaning and maintenance – bodywork .................................. 149
– car interior ................................. 151
– engine compartment ................. 150
– front headlights ......................... 150
– leather parts .............................. 152
– leather seats.............................. 151
– plastic and coated parts ............ 152
– seats and fabric parts ................ 151
– windows.................................... 150
Climate control ............................... 19 – Passenger compartment air diffusers .................................... 20 Climatic comfort ............................. 20
Clutch ............................................ 159
CO2 emissions............................... 175
Conditions of use ........................... 110
Control buttons .............................. 62
Control panel and instruments ....... 60
Controls ......................................... 32
Cruise Control ................................ 29
Cup holder ..................................... 35
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 27
Dimensions .................................... 167
Dipped beam headlights – bulb replacement ...................... 122
Direction indicators ........................ 27 – bulb replacement ...................... 122
– “Lane change” function ............. 27
Door mirrors – Door mirrors .............................. 18
Doors ............................................. 36 – Central door locking/unlocking ...................... 36
Driver's side front airbag ................ 97
Driving style.................................... 110
DTC (Drag Torque Control) system ......................................... 42EBD system .................................. 42
Electric windows ............................ 37 – Controls .................................... 37"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 44
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