2014 Alfa Romeo 4C warning

WARNING
113) The Alfa Romeo 4C is designedand produced for road use, in
compliance with the current
regulations. Vehicle use in the
track must be considered as
occasional and in any case under
the responsibility of the user.
The vehicle CANNOT be modified
or tampered with for any reason,
this would alter the Manufacturer
homologation and/or safety
requirements. Using a modified or
tampered product relieves the
Manufacturer from any
responsibility on it and may
expose people to serious risks.
114) Never smoke when performing operations in the engine
compartment. Flammable gases
and fumes may be present, with
the risk of fire.
115) Be very careful when working in the engine compartment if the
engine is hot: risk of burns. 116) If the engine oil is being topped
up, wait for the engine to cool
down before loosening the filler
plug, particularly for cars with
aluminium plug (for versions/
markets, where provided).
WARNING: risk of burns!
117) The cooling system is pressurised. If necessary, only
replace the plug with another
original one or the operation of
the system may be adversely
affected. Do not remove the
reservoir plug when the engine is
hot: risk of burns.
118) Do not travel with the windscreen washer reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is
essential for improving visibility.
Repeated operation of the system
without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some
system components.
119) Certain commercial additives for windscreen washer fluids are
inflammable. The engine
compartment contains hot
components which may set it on
fire. 120) Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event of
accidental contact, immediately
wash the affected parts with
water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
121) The
symbol on the container
indicates a synthetic brake fluid,
which is different from a mineral
fluid. Using a mineral fluid will
damage the special rubber seals
of the braking system beyond
repair.IMPORTANT
3) Used engine oil and oil filters contain substances which are
harmful to the environment. You
are advised to go to a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
the oil and filters changed.
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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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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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NOZZLES
Screen washer
The windscreen washer nozzles are
adjustable fig. 122. They are originally
adjusted at the factory. Should it be
necessary to adjust them again,
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check
that there is some fluid in the reservoir
(see paragraph "Checking fluid levels"
in this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
WARNING
131) Driving with a worn wiper bladeis a serious hazard, because
visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
IMPORTANT
26) Do not operate the screen wiperwith the blades lifted from the
windscreen.
BODYWORKPROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The car features advanced
technological solutions for effective
protection of the exterior bodywork and
structure.
The best products and best painting
systems lend the exterior bodywork
particularly high resistance to
atmospheric agents (solar radiation,
acid rain, etc.) and gravel, through
specific protections.
The chassis too, in light, corrosion-
resistant alloy, is treated to prevent the
formation of surface oxidation.
CAR CORROSION
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation, due to rust, of any original
element of the structure. For the
general terms of this warranty, refer to
the Warranty Booklet.
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IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make
sure that the cleaning products used
contain no alcohol or alcohol
derivatives, even in small quantities.
PLASTIC AND COATED
PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp
cloth (if possible made from microfibre),
and a solution of water and neutral,
non-abrasive detergent. To clean oily or
persistent stains, use specific products
free from solvents and designed to
maintain the original appearance and
colour of the components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre
cloth, if necessary moistened with
water. The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol,
petrols or derivatives to clean
the instrument panel display.LEATHER PARTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and neutral soap to
clean these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products. Before using
a specific product for cleaning interiors,
make sure that it does not contain
alcohol and/or alcohol based
substances.
WARNING
132) Never use flammable products,
such as petroleum ether or
modified petrol, to clean the
inside of the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by
rubbing during the cleaning
operation may cause a fire.
133) Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might explode. Aerosol
cans must not be exposed to
temperatures above 50°C.
Temperatures may greatly exceed
this value inside a car exposed
to direct sunlight. 134) There should be no obstacles
on the floor underneath the
pedals; make sure that mats are
always flat and do not interfere
with the pedals.
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FUEL SUPPLYVersionsFuel supply
1750 Turbo Petrol
135)
Electronically controlled direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler
WARNING
135) Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s
technical specifications into account may cause malfunctions leading to a risk of fire.
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READING THE RIM CODE
Example fig. 128:7Jx
17 H2 ET 337rim width in inches (1).Jrim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead rests)
(2).17
rim fitting diameter in inches
(corresponds to the diameter of the
tyre to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2
shape and number of humps
(circumference measurement which
keeps the bead of tubeless tyres
in position on the rim).
ET 33
wheel camber (distance between
the disc/rim support plane and
the wheel rim centre line).RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
136)
WARNING
136) DO NOT fit hub caps when
using integral hub caps fixed (with
springs) to the steel rim and
after-sale tyres provided with Rim
Protector (fig. 129). The use of
unsuitable tyres and hub caps
may cause sudden loss of tyre
pressure.129
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