2013 Alfa Romeo 4C battery

SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONSThousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary ●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required ●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.) ●●●●●●
Check vehicle fastenings ●●●
Check mechanical components fastenings ●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust
jets, if necessary ●●●●●●
Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blade ●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of boot lock, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages ●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, carbon
monocoque, aerodynamic bottom, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
supply system, brakes), rubber elements (boots, driveshaft boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.) ●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator ●●●●●●
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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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AIR CLEANERFor cleaner replacement, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
BATTERYBattery A fig. 118 does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at
a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
is, however, necessary to check
efficiency.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
122) 123) 124) 125)25)4)
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery rapidly
and maintain its efficiency over time,
carefully observe the following
instructions:
❒
when you park the car, ensure that
the doors and tailgate are properly
closed, to prevent roof lights inside
the passenger and luggage
compartments respectively from
staying on;
❒ switch off the roof lights; the car is,
however, equipped with a system
which switches the interior lights off
automatically;
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒ before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.118
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The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (this can happen as early as
-10°C). Refer to the “Car inactivity”
paragraph in “Starting and driving” if the
car is left parked for a long time.
If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership, whose qualified
staff will evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
WARNING
122) Battery fluid is poisonous andcorrosive. Avoid contact with the
skin and eyes. Keep open flames
away from the battery and do
not use objects that might create
sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
123) Using the battery with insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may
cause an explosion. 124) If the car will be unused for an
extended period of time in
extremely cold weather
conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to
prevent it from freezing.
125) Always wear appropriate goggles when working on or near
the battery.
IMPORTANT
25) Incorrect assembly of electricaland electronic accessories may
cause severe damage to your car.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership if you want to install
accessories (anti-theft systems,
etc.) after purchasing the car.
They can suggest the most
suitable devices and above all
advise you whether a higher
capacity battery needs to
be installed.
IMPORTANT
4) Batteries contain substanceswhich are very dangerous for the
environment. For battery
replacement, contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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WHAT TO DO IF
FaultPossible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED. Use the Fix&Go tyre repair kit.See page 115.
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure. See page 166.
... THE BATTERY IS FLAT. -See page 129 or contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT SWITCH ON. Replace the bulb.See page 125 or contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT SWITCH ON. Replace the bulb.See page 125 or contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped beam headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON. -
Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Replace the bulb. See page 122 or contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. Replace the batteries inside the remote
control. See page 12.
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT WORK. Check the relevant protection fuse.
See page 126 or contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Have the relevant window raising / lowering motor checked Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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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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