2013 Alfa Romeo 4C gearbox

STARTING THE
ENGINEContact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately if
warning
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.
11)
91)
Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒ connect the positive terminals (+ sign
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead fig. 79; ❒
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(−)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on
the engine or the gearbox/
transmission of the car to be started;
❒ start the engine; when the engine has
started, remove the leads, reversing
the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, check that
there is no accidental contact between
metallic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing
or coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT
11) Never use a fast battery charger to start the engine as this could
damage the electronic systems
and the ignition and engine supply
control units.
WARNING
91) This procedure must beperformed by qualified personnel
as incorrect actions may cause
high-intensity electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and lit cigarettes
away from the battery and do not
cause sparks.
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❒at this point undo the fifth screw D
and remove the protective panel to
locate the fuse box.
WARNING
105) If a fuse blows again, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
106) Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating;
DANGER OF FIRE. 107) If a general protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
108) Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has
been removed and that all the
other services are switched off
and/or deactivated.
109) Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes),
transmission system (engine,
gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
IMPORTANT
14) Never replace a blown fuse withmetal wires or other material.
15) If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to
aim the jet of water directly at the
fuse box.
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IMPORTANT
16) Be careful to position the liftarms correctly at the points
illustrated, in order to prevent
damage to the carbon fibre
chassis and the bodywork
components.
17) To avoid damage to the carbon fibre chassis, the car cannot be
raised with standard hydraulic
jacks, only with suitable lowered
hydraulic jacks. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
TOWING THE CAR
18)
The tow hook provided with the car is
located in the tool box in the luggage
compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Take tow hook A and tighten it fully
onto the threaded pin fig. 109.
110) 111) 112)
IMPORTANT
18) The tow hook attachment is onlyavailable at the front end of the
car.
WARNING
110) Before towing, turn the ignitionkey to MAR-ON and then to STOP
without removing it. The steering
column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the
wheels cannot be steered. Also
check that the gearbox/
transmission is in neutral (N).
111) When towing, remember that the assistance of the brake servo
is absent. Consequently, more
force is required at the pedal
in order to brake. Do not
use flexible cables when towing
and avoid jerky movements. Make
sure not to damage parts in
contact with the car while towing.
When towing the car, you must
comply with all specific traffic
regulations, both in terms of the
towing device and behaviour
on the road. Do not start the
engine while towing the car.
Before tightening the ring, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly.
Make sure that the ring is fully
screwed into the housing before
towing the car.
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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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TRANSMISSIONVersionsGearboxClutchDrive
1750 Turbo Petrol Sequential with 6 forward
speeds plus reverse with electronically managed
electro-hydraulic control system Electronically controlled
electro-hydraulic system
acting on twin dry clutch Rear
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