2013 Alfa Romeo 4C wheel

WARNING
92) Indicate the presence of thestationary car in accordance with
current regulations: hazard
warning lights, warning triangle,
etc. Those on board should get
out of the vehicle and wait for the
wheel to be repaired away from
the threat posed by the traffic.
If parked on a slope or rough
surface, chock the wheels with
wedges or other suitable devices
(for the correct procedure for
parking the car safely, refer to the
"Parking" paragraph in the
"Starting and driving" chapter).
93) Give the booklet to the technicians who will be handling
the tyre that was treated using
the "Fix&Go automatic" kit.
94) A repair is not possible if the wheel rim is damaged (groove
is deformed, causing air to
escape). Do not remove foreign
bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre. 95) Do not use the compressor for
more than 20 consecutive
minutes. Risk of overheating. The
kit is not suitable for definitive
repairs, so the repaired tyres may
only be used temporarily.
96) The bottle contains ethylene glycol and latex: it may cause
an allergic reaction. It is harmful if
swallowed. Eye irritant. It may
cause sensitisation if inhaled or
on contact. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin and clothes. In the
event of contact, rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
If ingested, do not induce
vomiting. Rinse out your mouth,
drink large quantities of water and
seek immediate medical attention.
Keep out of the reach of children.
The product must not be used
by asthmatics. Do not inhale the
vapours during insertion and
suction. Call a doctor immediately
if allergic reactions are noted.
Store the bottle in its special
compartment, away from sources
of heat. The sealant has an expiry
date. Replace the bottle if the
sealant has expired.
97) Wear the protective gloves provided with the kit. 98) Apply the adhesive label where it
can be easily seen by the driver as
a reminder that the tyre has been
treated with the quick repair kit.
Drive carefully, especially on
corners. Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Avoid sudden acceleration or
braking.
99) If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar, do not drive any further:
the Fix&Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too
damaged. Contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
100) Always indicate that the tyre was repaired using the quick
tyre repair kit. Give the booklet to
the personnel charged with
handling the tyre treated with the
repair kit.
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REPLACING
EXTERIOR BULBSFRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beam headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicators. The
bulbs are arranged as follows fig. 87:ASide lights/daytime running lightsBDipped/main beam headlightsCDirection indicators
To replace the bulbs for the dipped and
main beam headlights and for the
direction indicators open the
corresponding protective flaps on the
inner wheel arch fig. 88 that can be
located by steering the wheel
completely. A - direction indicator bulb protective
flap
B - dipped/main beam headlight bulb
protective flap
Side lights/daytime
running lights (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Dipped/main beam
headlights
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒
steer the wheel completely;
❒ open the protective flap B fig. 88 by
rotating the fixing screw;
❒ take out the electric connector A fig.
89 and then rotate the bulb holder B
clockwise and remove it; ❒
extract the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector A;
❒ close the protective flap B fig. 88.
Direction indicators
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ steer the wheel completely;
❒ open the protective flap A fig. 88 by
rotating the fixing screw;
❒ take out the electric connector A fig.
90 and then rotate the bulb holder B
clockwise and remove it;
❒ extract the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector A;87
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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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............134
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....135
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................138
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR .....138
CHECKING LEVELS........................139
AIR CLEANER .................................145
BATTERY ........................................145
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................147
WINDSCREEN WIPER ....................148
BODYWORK ...................................149
INTERIORS .....................................151
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WHEELS AND TYRESBefore embarking on a long trip, and
every two weeks, check the tyre
inflation pressure. Check the tyres when
cold.
126) 127) 128) 129) 130)
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in
the “Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 119:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly wornat the edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre. The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In
any case, follow the laws in force in the
country you are in.
IMPORTANT
For versions/markets, where provided,
the 4C may be equipped with
high-performance tyres able to
guarantee superior grip; this results,
however, in increased wear.
Take the following precautions to
prevent damage to the tyres:
❒
avoid violent impact against the kerb,
potholes or obstacles as well as
driving for extended periods on
uneven road surfaces;
❒ periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tread wear;
❒ avoid travelling with the car
overloaded. If a tyre is punctured,
stop immediately and change it;
❒ tyres age even if they are not used a
great deal. Cracks in the tread and
on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing.
Have the tyres checked by
specialised personnel if they have
been fitted for longer than 6 years;
❒ if replaced, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin; ❒
if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve.
WARNING
126) The road holding qualities of
the car also depend on the correct
inflation pressure of the tyres.
127) If tyre pressure is too low, it may overheat and be severely
damaged as a result.
128) Do not switch tyres from the left to the right side and vice
versa, in order to prevent
inversion of the rotation direction.
129) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at temperatures higher than
150°C. The mechanical
characteristics of the wheels
could be compromised.
130) The car is always equipped with front and rear wheels of different
dimensions. It is not therefore
possible to move the wheels from
the front to the back and vice
versa.
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IMPORTANT
5) Detergents cause water pollution.Only wash your car in areas
equipped to collect and treat
wastewater from this type
of activity.
IMPORTANT
27) In order to preserve the aestheticappearance of the paint abrasive
products and/or polishes should
not be used for cleaning the car.
28) Avoid washing with water cannons, rollers and/or brushes in
washing stations. Then, wash
the car, only by hand, using
pH-neutral detergents; dry it with
a wet chamois leather.
INTERIORS
132) 133)
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, also to
prevent damage to carbon parts.
To remove and reposition the mats in
the passenger compartment, proceed
as follows:
❒undo the screws with folding ring A
fig. 123, driver side and passenger
side;
❒ separate the Velcro fabric strips B in
the front area under the mats, lifting
them from the floor.
Reposition the mats on the floor,
making sure that the holes at the back
of the mats coincide with the screw
housings on the floor.
To reposition, proceed as follows: ❒
tighten the screws with folding ring A
fig. 123 in the housings on the floor;
❒ unite the Velcro fabric strips of the
mats with those on the floor, taking
care to apply light pressure and
ensure that the fastening is efficient.
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SEATS AND FABRIC OR
MICROFIBRE PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. For better cleaning of
microfibre trim (including the steering
wheel, for versions/markets, where
provided) we advise you to moisten the
brush. Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water and
neutral detergent.
LEATHER SEATS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois
or slightly damp cloth, without exerting
too much pressure. Remove any liquid
or grease stains using an absorbent
dry cloth, without rubbing. Then clean
with a soft cloth or chamois moistened
with water and mild soap. If the stain
persists, use specific products and
observe the instructions carefully.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your car is made
and works is contained in this chapter
and illustrated with data, tables and
graphics. For the enthusiasts and the
technician, but also just for those who
want to know every detail of their
car.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................154
ENGINE CODES - BODY
VERSIONS ......................................156
ENGINE ..........................................157
FUEL SUPPLY .................................158
TRANSMISSION .............................159
BRAKES .........................................160
SUSPENSION .................................161
STEERING ......................................162
WHEELS .........................................163
DIMENSIONS ..................................167
PERFORMANCE .............................168
WEIGHTS .......................................169
REFUELLING ..................................170
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............171
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................174
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................175
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................176
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WHEELSRIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the
Registration Document.
IMPORTANT If there are any
discrepancies between the Owner
Handbook and the Registration
Document, take the information from
the latter.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted
with tyres of the same make and type
on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers
with tubeless tyres.
READING THE TYRE
CODE
Example fig. 128:
205/45 R 17 88Y205
Rated width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls)
45
Height/width ratio (H/S) as a
percentage
RRadial tyre17
Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
88
Load rating (capacity)
YMaximum speed ratingMaximum speed rating
Qup to 160 km/hRup to 170 km/hSup to 180 km/hTup to 190 km/hUup to 200 km/hHup to 210 km/hVup to 240 km/hW
up to 270 km/h
Yup to 300 km/h
Maximum speed index
for snow tyresQM+S
up to 160 km/h
TM+S
up to 190 km/h
HM+S
up to 210 km/h
Load rating (capacity)
60 = 250 kg 76= 400 kg
61 = 257 kg 77= 412 kg
62 = 265 kg 78= 425 kg
63 = 272 kg 79= 437 kg
64 = 280 kg 80= 450 kg
65 = 290 kg 81= 462 kg
66 = 300 kg 82= 475 kg
67 = 307 kg 83= 487 kg
68 = 315 kg 84= 500 kg
69 = 325 kg 85= 515 kg
70 = 335 kg 86= 530 kg
71 = 345 kg 87= 545 kg
72 = 355 kg 88= 560 kg
73 = 365 kg 89= 580 kg
74 = 375 kg 90= 600 kg
75 = 387 kg 91= 615 kg
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