2014 Alfa Romeo 4C steering wheel

When setting off on a medium-steep
incline, it is advisable to engage the
handbrake.
Engaging 1st gear
Proceed as follows:
❒press the brake pedal;
❒ press the 1button on the
transmission control panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal.
Engaging reverse (R)
Reverse (R) can only be engaged with
car stationary and brake pedal pressed.
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal (car completely
stationary);
❒ press the R button on the
transmission control panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal. When reverse
is engaged, the system emits an
acoustic signal (for versions/markets,
where provided).
If the brake pedal is not depressed (and
the car is stationary), the display will
show a dedicated message and the
system will automatically engage
neutral (N). IMPORTANT With the car running, the
request is accepted and executed if the
car speed drops below 3 km/h within
3 seconds from the request: if the
request is not executed, the system will
maintain the gear engaged or, if the
speed of the car drops below 10 km/h,
will put the transmission in neutral (N)
and the manoeuvre will have to be
repeated.
ENGAGING NEUTRAL (N)
With car stationary and ignition key at
MAR-ON (irrespective of the condition
of the engine), neutral (N) can only
be engaged with the brake pedal
pressed.
If the car is in motion, neutral (N) can
always be engaged, irrespective of the
pressure applied to the brake and
accelerator pedals.
The display will show the letter
N
together with the active operating
mode.
With car in motion, to engage a gear
from the neutral (N) position, press the
1 button on the transmission control
panel (it is not necessary to press
the brake pedal): the transmission will
immediately engage the correct gear
according to the car’s speed. With car stationary and ignition key at
MAR-ON (irrespective of the condition
of the engine), 1st gear can only be
engaged with the brake pedal pressed.
LAUNCH CONTROL
The "Launch Control" strategy permits
high-performance starting.
This strategy can be activated with
vehicle at a standstill, Dynamic or Race
mode selected and 1st gear engaged.
The sequence of operations to perform
is as follows:
❒
press the brake pedal and hold it
down;
❒ press the accelerator pedal and hold
it down;
❒ press the "–" stalk behind the
steering wheel;
When the brake pedal is released, the
car will start with maximum
acceleration.
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To abandon the strategy, simply
interrupt the above sequence
of operations or release the accelerator
pedal.
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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.
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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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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
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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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– 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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