2013 Alfa Romeo 4C bonnet

If the level is not sufficient, namely if
there is no fluid inside the pipe, proceed
as follows:
❒to avoid any interference during the
procedure, lift the windscreen wiper
blade according to the "Windscreen
wiper" paragraph in the
"Maintenance and care" chapter;
❒ loosen the 4 self-tapping screws A
fig. 112 using the supplied
screwdriver. Remove the bonnet
grille;
❒ take the white funnel D fig. 115 for
topping up the windscreen washer
fluid/fuel and its extension pipe from
the service kit in the luggage
compartment;
❒ take out the plug B fig. 113 with the
fluid control pipe through the bonnet
opening on the grille;
❒ introduce the funnel D fig. 115 and its
extension pipe in the reservoir neck
and top up;
❒ after topping up, remove the funnel D
with the extension pipe;
❒ refit the plug B with the dipstick;
❒ reposition the bonnet grille and
tighten the 4 self-tapping screws A. BRAKE FLUID
120) 121)23) 24)
To check the brake fluid level, proceed
as follows:
❒
loosen the 2 self-tapping screws E
fig. 116 and remove the protection
panel;
❒ check that the fluid is at the max.
level.
❒ after checking, reposition the
protection panel and tighten the 2
self-tapping screws E.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is not
sufficient, proceed as follows:
❒ take the black funnel for topping up
the brake fluid and its extension
pipe from the service kit in the
luggage compartment;
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❒loosen the reservoir plug and
introduce the funnel F fig. 117 with
the extension pipe in the reservoir
inlet;
❒ after topping up, remove the funnel F
with the extension pipe;
❒ tighten the reservoir plug;
❒ reposition the protection panel and
tighten the 2 self-tapping screws E.
WARNING Be very careful while
removing the plug from the opening to
prevent the plug from falling inside
the vehicle body.
IMPORTANT
19) Be careful not to confuse the various types of fluids while
topping up: they are not
compatible with each other!
Topping up with an unsuitable
fluid could severely damage your
vehicle.
20) The oil level should never exceed the MAX mark.
21) Do not add oil with specifications other than those of the oil already
in the engine. 22) PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze fluid is
used in the engine cooling
system; use the same fluid type as
that already in the cooling system
when topping up. PARAFLU
UP
may not be mixed with other types
of anti-freeze fluids. If topping up
with an unsuitable product, under
no circumstances start the engine
and contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
23) Avoid allowing brake fluid, which is extremely corrosive, to come
into contact with painted areas.
Should it happen, immediately
wash with water.
24) Be very careful while topping up the brake fluid, as it could drip
from the extension pipe inside the
vehicle under-bonnet and on
parts of the body and windscreen,
corroding and damaging them.
Adopt suitable protection (e.g
absorbing paper) to reduce this
risk as much as possible.
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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
INDEX

Engine codes ................................ 156
Engine compartment – checking levels .......................... 139
– washing .................................... 150
Engine coolant indicator ................. 62
Engine – engine cooling system fluid level........................................... 141
– identification codes ................... 156
– marking ..................................... 155
– technical data............................ 157
Engine oil – consumption ............................. 141
– level check ................................ 141
EOBD system ................................ 48
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system ......................................... 41
Exterior lights ................................. 26
Extinguisher ................................... 35Filling the tank ............................... 56
Fitting "Universal" child restraint system ......................................... 94
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 115
Flashing ......................................... 27
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ............................. 171"Follow Me Home" device ............. 28Front airbags................................. 97
Fuel consumption .......................... 174
Fuel cut-off system......................... 32 Fuel level gauge ............................. 62
Fuel supply..................................... 158
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 126
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 62Handbrake.................................... 103
Hazard warning lights..................... 32
HBA system ................................... 43
Headlights...................................... 40 – Adjusting the headlights abroad ...................................... 40
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
– Light beam direction.................. 40
Heating and ventilation ................... 21
Hill Holder system .......................... 43Identification data – bodywork paint plate ................. 154
– chassis marking ........................ 154
– engine marking.......................... 155
Identification data – identification data plate.............. 154
Ignition switch ................................ 14 – Steering lock ............................. 15
Installing electrical/electronic devices ........................................ 49
Instrument panel ............................ 60
Interior fittings ................................ 33
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 151Light clusters – front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 122
– rear light clusters (changing a bulb).......................................... 123
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 171
Luggage compartment / Bonnet .... 38
Luggage compartment – Opening .................................... 38
Luggage compartment roof light – bulb replacement ...................... 125
M
ain beam headlights .................. 27
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
Maintenance and care – heavy-duty use of the car .......... 138
– periodic checks ......................... 138
– scheduled servicing ................... 134
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 135
Manual climate control ................... 24
Menu options ................................. 64
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 124O
ddments pocket......................... 34
On-board instruments – display....................................... 60
– engine coolant temperature indicator .................................... 62
– fuel level gauge ......................... 62
– On-board instruments ............... 60
– rev counter ................................ 62