2013 Alfa Romeo 4C lock

HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for the driver's comfort
and safety as well as for all other road
users. This is also covered by a specific
rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have the headlights checked and
adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are
aligned to comply with the regulations
of the country of purchase. When in
countries where you drive on the other
side of the road, you need to alter
the beam direction in order not
to dazzle the vehicles travelling in the
opposite direction, proceeding as
follows:
❒open the protective flap A fig. 44 on
the inner wheel arch; it can be
located by steering the wheel
completely; ❒
introducing the hand in the opening
cleared by the flap, find out the
pressure-fit protective cap B fig. 45
and remove it;
❒ in the luggage compartment find the
supplied screwdriver and insert it in
the operating hole;
❒ rotate the screw as shown in fig. 45
until you hear the lock click;
❒ refit the protective cap B.
The procedure must be carried out on
both headlights.
For versions with Bi-LED headlights (for
versions/markets, where provided) to
avoid dazzling the drivers on the other
side of the road, you need to cover
areas of the headlight according to the
Highway Code of the country you are
travelling in. Adjust both headlights
according to fig. 46.
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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
ABS
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the car
can be controlled even during
emergency braking and optimising
stopping distances.
The system intervenes when braking
and the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.
The system also improves control and
stability of the car when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or on corners.31) 32) 33) 34) 35) 36) 37)
System intervention
A slight pulsing of the brake pedal and
noise indicates the intervention of the
ABS: this is completely normal when
the system intervenes.
EBD SYSTEM
The EBD system is an integral part of
the ABS system and intervenes during
braking, distributing the brake force
optimally between front and rear
wheels.
This guarantees greater braking stability
for the vehicle, preventing sudden
locking of the rear wheels and
the consequent instability of the vehicle.
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control) SYSTEM
The system acts when braking on
corners, optimising the distribution of
brake pressure on the four wheels: the
system prevents the wheels on the
inside of the corner (less affected by the
weight of the car) from locking,
ensuring better stability and direction
for the car. DTC (Drag Torque
Control) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ABS
system and intervenes in the case of
sudden downshifting, or during braking
when the ABS intervenes, restoring
torque to the engine and thus
preventing excessive drag at the drive
wheels, which may lead the wheels
to lock and a loss of car stability, above
all in low-grip conditions.
ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
29) 30) 38) 39) 40)
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
❒
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR system intervenes,
reducing the power transmitted by
the engine;
❒ if the slipping only involves one of the
drive wheels, it also intervenes
automatically, braking the wheel that
is slipping.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ............................... 60
SETUP MENU ................................. 62
MENU OPTIONS ............................. 64
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 68
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 71
- LOW BRAKE FLUID / HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 71
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 72
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 72
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 72
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 73
- PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 74
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 75
- TPMS ............................................... 76
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 77
- ASR FUNCTION DEACTIVATED
WARNING LIGHT ............................... 77
- SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 78
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 78
- LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR .......... 79
- RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ....... 79
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 79
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 80
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 80
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 81
- ALTERNATOR FAILURE ................... 81
- GEARBOX FAILURE ......................... 82
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 82
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 82
- ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 82 - FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 83
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
SENSOR FAULT ................................. 83
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 83
- DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING ................. 83
- EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ............... 84
- SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
............................................................ 84
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 85
- FUEL CUT-OFF ................................ 85
- LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN . 86
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 86
- BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE ................. 86
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 86
- DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING
MODE (“Alfa DNA” system) ................. 86
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MENU OPTIONSMenu
This option allows you to access the
Setup Menu.
Press the
or
button to select the
various Menu options. Hold down
the SET/
button to return to the
standard screen.
Speed warning (Speed
limit)
With this function is possible to set the
car speed limit ("km/h" or "mph");
when this limit is exceeded the driver is
alerted.
To set the desired speed limit, proceed
as follows:
❒ briefly press the SET/
button, the
display will show the wording "Speed
warning";
❒ press button
or
to select speed
limit activation ("On") or deactivation
("Off");
❒ if the function is on, press
or
to
select the desired speed limit and
then press SET/
to confirm. IMPORTANT Setting is possible
between 30 and 200 km/h, or 20 and
125 mph, according to the previously
set unit. See the "Measurement unit
(Measurement unit adjustment)"
paragraph described below. The setting
will increase/decrease by 5 units each
time button
/
is pressed. Hold
down the
/
button to
automatically increase/decrease the
setting rapidly. Complete the
adjustment with single presses of the
button when you approach the desired
value.
Briefly press the SET/
button to go
back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:
❒ press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On";
❒ press the
button to make the
display flash "Off";
❒ briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving. Activation/Trip B data
(Trip B enablement)
This function may be used to activate
("On") or deactivate ("Off") the Trip B
(partial trip) display. For further
information see “Trip computer”.
Proceed as follows to switch the
function on and off:
❒
press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒ press
or
to make your choice;
❒ briefly press the SET/
button
to go back to the menu screen or
hold the button down to go back to
the standard screen without saving.
Time adjustment (Clock
adjustment)
This function enables to set the clock
through two submenus: "Time" and
"Format".
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
❒ briefly press the SET/button and
two submenus ("Time" and "Format")
will be displayed;
❒ press the
or
button to switch
between the two submenus;
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❒once the submenu to be modified
has been selected, briefly press
the SET/
button;
❒ when the “Time” submenu is entered,
by briefly pressing SET/
the
"hours" flash on the display;
❒ press the
or
button to make the
adjustment;
❒ briefly press the SET/
button,
which makes the display flash the
"minutes";
❒ press the button
or
to make the
adjustment.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
button
or
is pressed. Hold down
the button to increase/decrease the
setting rapidly and automatically.
Complete the adjustment with single
presses of the button when you
approach the desired value.
❒ When the "Format" submenu is
entered, by briefly pressing the SET/
button the display mode flashes
on the display;
❒ press the
or
button to select
"12h" or "24h" mode. When you have made the required
settings, briefly press the SET/
button to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to go
back to the main menu screen without
saving.
Hold down the SET/
button again
to go back to the standard screen or to
the main menu according to the menu
options where you are in.
Set date (Setting the
date)
This function allows updating of the
date (year - month - day).
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
❒ press button SET/briefly. The
"year" flashes on the display;
❒ press the
or
button to make the
adjustment;
❒ press button SET/
briefly. The
"month" flashes on the display;
❒ press the
or
button to make the
adjustment;
❒ press button SET/
briefly. The
"day" flashes on the display;
❒ press the
or
button to make the
adjustment; IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
button
or
is pressed. Hold down
the button to increase/decrease the
setting rapidly and automatically.
Complete the adjustment with single
presses of the button when you
approach the desired value.
Briefly press the SET/
button to go
back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Autoclose (Automatic
central locking with car
running)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When activated ("On"), this function
locks the doors automatically when the
vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒ press button SET/briefly. "On"
or "Off" flash on the display,
according to what has been
previously set;
❒ press
or
to make your choice;
❒ press the SET/
button briefly
to go back to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to go back to
the main menu screen without
saving;
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Warning lights onpanel What it means
What to do
redamberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red)
and
(amber) warning lights with the engine
on, indicates either a failure of the EBD system or
that the system is not available. In this case, the
rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle
may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message. Drive very carefully to the nearest dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the system inspected
immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a
fault in the airbag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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redSEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
car stationary if the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer will sound
if the car is in motion and the driver’s seat belt is
not correctly fastened.
For permanent deactivation of the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system buzzer, contact the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership. The system can be
reactivated using the Setup Menu.
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Warning lights ondisplay What it means
What to do
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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SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold
the tongue A fig. 65 and insert it into
the buckle B, until it clicks into place.
On removal of the belt, if it jams, let
it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C and guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it
from twisting.
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The retractor may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it
is pulled sharply or in the event of
sudden braking, collisions or
high-speed bends.
Alfa Romeo suggests: since the seat
belt can provide optimal protection
if the area on the abdomen is tight on
the body, after attachment it is
advisable to pull upwards the
transversal part of the belt, taking care
not to twist it.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS
Comply with (and make sure all car
passengers follow) the local laws in
force regarding the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident is reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 66.The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally. The
lower part must adhere to the pelvis fig.
67, not to the abdomen of the
occupant. Never use devices (clips,
clamps, etc.) to hold the seat belt away
from your body.
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