2013 Alfa Romeo 4C refuelling

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European specification EN228. In
particular, the 4C’s engine has been designed to comply with all emission limits while simultaneously guaranteeing minimal
consumption and maximum performance, using premium-quality unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) of 98 or higher. The use
of petrol that does not conform to the specification indicated may cause the
warning light to switch on and the irregular
operation of the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged. Press the brake pedal and, without pressing the accelerator, turn the ignition key to AVV;
release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after purchasing the car, you want to install accessories that require an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining the
battery), contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership which will calculate the overall electrical consumption and check that the
car’s electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your car over time. Special
attention must be paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new car
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ....... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
ALARM ........................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 17
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 18
CLIMATE CONTROL ....................... 19
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 20
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 21
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL........ 24
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 2
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 28
CRUISE CONTROL ......................... 29
ROOF LIGHT................................... 31
CONTROLS .................................... 32
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 33
DOORS ........................................... 36
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 37
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT /
BONNET ......................................... 38
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 40
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 41
“ALFA DNA” SYSTEM (DYNAMIC
CAR CONTROL SYSTEM)............... 45 EOBD SYSTEM (EUROPEAN ON
BOARD DIAGNOSIS) ...................... 48
RADIO SYSTEM .............................. 49
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER .................................. 49
PARKING SENSORS....................... 50
TPMS (TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM) ................. 53
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 56
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 57
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REFUELLING THE
CAR
IN BRIEF
The car features the "Fast Fuel"
system, which prevents refuelling
with incorrect fuels (e.g. diesel for a
petrol engine).
Stop the engine before refuelling.
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with
octane rating (RON) not less than
95, in compliance with the European
specification EN228. In particular,
the 4C’s engine has been designed
to comply with all emission limits
while simultaneously guaranteeing
minimal consumption and maximum
performance, using premium-quality
unleaded petrol with octane rating
(RON) of 98 or higher.
In order to prevent damage to the
catalytic converter never introduce
even the smallest amount of leaded
petrol, even in the event of an
emergency.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic
converter leads to harmful exhaust
emissions, thus contributing to air
pollution. IMPORTANT Never introduce leaded
petrol to the tank, even in small
amounts in an emergency, as this
would damage the catalytic converter
beyond repair.
FILLING THE TANK
To ensure that you fill the tank
completely, top up twice after the first
click of the fuel supply gun. Avoid
further top-ups, which could cause
faults in the fuel supply system.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
The car features a "Fast Fuel" device,
integrated with the opening for the fuel
tank: it opens and recloses
automatically when the fuel supply gun
is inserted/removed.
The "Fast Fuel" device is provided with
an inhibitor which prevents refuelling
with incorrect fuel.
The refuelling procedure described
below is illustrated on the label fig. 56
located inside the fuel flap. The label
also indicates the fuel type (UNLEADED
FUEL=petrol).
Procedure
❒
open flap A fig. 57, pulling it
outwards;
❒ introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
❒ after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10
seconds in order for the fuel to flow
inside the tank;
❒ then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
Flap A fig. 57 is provided with a dust
cover gaiter B which prevents deposits
of impurities and dust at the end of
the filler when the flap is closed.
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Emergency refuelling
If there is no fuel in the car or the supply
circuit is completely empty, proceed
as follows to reintroduce fuel to the
tank:
❒take the dedicated funnel C fig. 58
from the tool kit located in the
luggage compartment;
❒ open flap A, pulling it outwards;
❒ insert funnel C in the filler as
illustrated in fig. 58 and refuel;
❒ after refuelling, remove the funnel and
close the flap;
❒ finally, put the funnel back in its case
and put this back in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is
washed with a high-pressure jet, keep
it at a distance of at least 20 cm.
WARNING
55) Do not apply any object/plug to the end of the filler which is not
provided for the car. The use
of non-compliant objects/plugs
could cause a pressure increase
inside the tank, resulting in
dangerous situations.
56) Do not bring naked flames or lit cigarettes near to the fuel tank
filler: fire risk. Avoid bringing your
face close to the filler, in order
not to breathe in harmful vapours.
57) Do not use a mobile phone near the fuel pump: risk of fire.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENTThe following devices are used for
reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:
catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and
evaporation control system.
Do not let the engine run, even for a
test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
58)
WARNING
58) Under operating conditions, thecatalytic converter becomes very
hot. Therefore, do not park the car
on flammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles etc.)
to avoid the risk of fire.
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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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REFUELLING
1750 Turbo PetrolPrescribed fuels / Original fluids
and lubricants
litres kg
Fuel tank 40-
Unleaded petrol not less than 95
RON (EN 228 specification)
including a reserve of 4 - 5-
Engine cooling system 10.69.4Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU
UP
(*)
Engine sump 5.44.6
SELENIA SPORT POWER
Engine sump and filter 5.85.0
Transmission/differential casing: 1.881.6TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARTECH
Transmission hydraulic activation system 1.45 1.2 TUTELA CS SPEED
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS 0.520.56 TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 1.91.7Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand demineralised water.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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– speedometer ............................. 62Parking ......................................... 103
– Handbrake ................................ 103
Parking lights ................................. 27
Parking sensors ............................. 50
Passenger side front airbag ............ 98
Performance .................................. 168
Plugs (type) .................................... 157
Power socket ................................. 34
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready Alert Brake) .................................. 44
Pretensioners ................................. 92 – Load limiters.............................. 93
Protecting the environment ............ 57Radio system................................ 49
Radio transmitters and mobile phones......................................... 50
Raising the car ............................... 129
Rear direction indicators................. 123
Rear fog light.................................. 32
Rear fog light/reversing light ........... 124
Rear view mirrors ........................... 18 – Internal mirror ............................ 18
Rear window washer – rear window washer fluid level ... 141
Refuelling ....................................... 170
Refuelling the car ........................... 56
Rev counter ................................... 62
Rim Protector................................. 164 Roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 125
Roof lights...................................... 31 – Front roof light ........................... 31
Saving fuel .................................... 109
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) .................................... 92
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 135
Screen wiper/washer ..................... 28 – “Smart washing” function .......... 29
Seat belts....................................... 90 – Use ........................................... 90
Seats ............................................. 15
Setup menu ............................... 62-63
Side air diffusers............................. 19
Side lights/brake lights ................... 123
Side lights/daytime running lights (DRL)
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
Side lights/dipped headlights ......... 27
Snow tyres ..................................... 111
Speedometer ................................. 62
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 62
Starting the engine ......................... 102
Starting the engine ......................... 114 – Bump starting ........................... 114
– Jump starting ............................ 114
Steering ......................................... 162
Steering lock .................................. 15
Steering wheel ............................... 17 Storage compartments .................. 33
Sun visors ...................................... 35
Suspension .................................... 161
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical data .............................. 154
The keys ........................................ 11 – Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
Third brake lights – bulb replacement ...................... 124
Towing the car ............................... 130 – Attaching the tow hook ............. 130
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)........................................ 53
Transmission .................................. 159
TRIP button.................................... 69
Trip Computer ................................ 68
Tyres – Fix&Go automatic (kit) ............... 115
– inflation pressures ..................... 166
– reading the tyre code ................ 163
– Rim Protector tyres ................... 164
– snow tyres................................. 165
– tyres provided ........................... 165
Tyres - maintenance ....................... 147Using the transmission.................. 104W
arning lights and messages ....... 71
Weights.......................................... 169
Wheel rims
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