2014 Alfa Romeo 4C warning

14) 15)
Automatic deactivation
The device is automatically switched off
in the following cases:
❒if the ABS or ESC systems intervene;
❒ with the car speed below the set
limit;
❒ in the event of system failure.
WARNING
14) When driving with device active,
do not press the "N" button on
the transmission control panel.
15) If operation of the device is faulty or in the case of failure, turn
ring nut A fig. 24 to Oand contact
a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
ROOF LIGHTOperation
The lens of roof light A fig. 25 can be
set to three positions:
❒ right side pressed: light always on
❒ left side pressed: light always off
❒ central position (neutral): the light
switches on and off when the doors
are opened or closed.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at
night or in poorly lit areas, two timed
modes have been provided. Timing while getting into
the car
The roof light switches on as follows:
❒
for about 10 seconds when the
doors are unlocked;
❒ for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
❒ for about 10 seconds when one of
the doors is closed.
The timed period is interrupted when
the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
Timing while getting out
of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the roof light will switch on as
follows:
❒ for about 10 seconds, if the key is
removed within 2 minutes of the
engine switching off;
❒ for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
❒ for about 10 seconds when one of
the doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when
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CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Operation
Press switch A fig. 26 to switch the
lights on/off.
Warning lights
and
on the panel
are lit up when the hazard warning
lights are on.
16)
REAR FOG LIGHT
Operation
Press the
fig. 27 button to switch
the light on/off.
The LED on the button lights up to
indicate the activation of the rear fog
light. The rear fog light switches on only
when the dipped headlights are on.
CENTRAL LOCKING
Operation
Press thefig. 28 button to lock all
doors at the same time. When the
doors are locked, the LED on the
button lights up.
Locking takes place irrespective of the
position of the ignition key. FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
Operation
This intervenes in the event of impact,
causing:
❒
fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒ the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒ the switching on of the interior lights;
❒ the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
The digital
warning light and the
dedicated message on the display
indicate the intervention of the system.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the car or near the tank area.
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After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒bring the left exterior light control
stalk to central position (neutral);
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ turn the ignition key to the STOP
position;
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
16) The use of hazard warning lights
is governed by the Highway Code
of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
17) If, after an impact, you smell fuel or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
system to avoid the risk of fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGSSTORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
Front
For versions/markets, where provided,
the car features a storage compartment
A fig. 29 on the dashboard.
Rear
This is located at the centre of the rear
partition, easily accessible from the 2
seats. To access it, press button A fig.
30 and release clasp B. There is a
lock in button A, permitting the storage
compartment to be locked using a
specific key.
On some versions, the storage
compartment is replaced with a mesh
pocket fig. 31.29
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ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a removable spring-loaded
plastic container B fig. 35 located on
the central tunnel.
19)
CUP HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Cup holder C fig. 35 is located on
the central tunnel at the point illustrated
in the figure.
BACKREST POCKET
This is located at the back of the driver
side seat backrest fig. 36.SUN VISORS
These are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror. They may
be positioned at the front.
EXTINGUISHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located under the dashboard
in front of the passenger side seat, at
the point illustrated in fig. 37.
WARNING
18) The cigar lighter reaches high
temperatures Handle it carefully
and make sure that children don’t
use it: risk of fire and/or burns.
19) Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it may
catch fire in contact with cigarette
stubs.
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The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
❒completely open the driver's door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds
after the (lower) end of travel position
is reached;
❒ completely raise the driver side
window and hold the button down for
at least 3 seconds once the (upper)
end of travel position has been
reached;
❒ proceed in the same way as
described in points 1 and 2 for the
passenger side door;
❒ make sure that the initialisation is
correct by checking that the windows
work automatically.
WARNING
20) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during their operation
ensure that passengers are not
at risk of injury from the moving
glass, either through personal
objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being hit by it
directly. When leaving the car,
always remove the key from the
ignition to prevent accidental
operation of the electric windows
from being a hazard for those
still on board.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT /
BONNET
21)
OPENING
IMPORTANT During normal car
operation, the luggage compartment
can reach temperatures above 65°C.
Pay attention when transporting objects
that may be damaged at such
temperatures. Do not keep aerosol
cans in the car: danger of explosion.
Aerosol cans must not be exposed to
temperatures above 50°C.
Procedure
22) 23)
❒with driver side door open, pull lever
A fig. 41, located at the point
illustrated in the figure;41
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❒raise the tailgate and release
supporting rod B fig. 42 from its
locking device C;
❒ insert the end of the rod in housing D
fig. 43, making sure that the rod
engages in the smallest hole of the
retaining clip. Care must be taken to
keep the tailgate raised until the
rod is fixed in the correct position.
24)
IMPORTANT Maintain a tight grip on
the tailgate when raising, in order to
prevent any external occurrence (e.g. a
gust of wind) from suddenly opening
the tailgate to end of travel. Additionally,
in order to prevent any damage to the
car or broken windows, do not force
the tailgate beyond the opening
position necessary to secure the
supporting rod B in the hole of the
retaining clip.
CLOSING
Procedure
25)
❒hold the tailgate up with one hand
and use the other to remove rod B
fig. 42 from housing D fig. 43 and
reinsert it in its locking device C fig.
42;
❒ lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened in
safety position by trying to open it. If
it is not completely closed, do not
press the bonnet down, but raise it
and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
tailgate is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the car is travelling.
WARNING
21) The maximum permitted load in the luggage compartment, in
addition to the kits provided, is
15 kg.
22) When accessing the rear luggage compartment, take care
with parts that may be hot, owing
to the adjacent engine
compartment. Danger of serious
burns.
23) Perform these operations only with car stationary.
24) The tailgate may drop suddenly if the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly.
25) For safety reasons, the tailgate must always be closed properly
while the car is travelling.
Therefore, always make sure that
the tailgate is closed properly
and that the lock is engaged. If
you realise during travel that the
lock is not fully engaged, stop
immediately and close the tailgate
in the correct manner.
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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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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.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and facilitates starting on
slopes, activating automatically in the
following cases:
❒ uphill: car stationary on a road with a
gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and
transmission in neutral or gear other
than reverse engaged;
❒ downhill: car stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%,
engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is
reached, or in any case for a maximum
of 2 seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator. When the 2 seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage, the typical brake
disengagement noise, indicating that
the car is going to move imminently,
can be heard.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake; therefore, never
leave the vehicle without having
engaged the handbrake, turned the
engine off and engaged first gear,
so that the vehicle is parked in safe
conditions (for further information read
the "Parking" paragraph in the "Starting
and driving" chapter).
IMPORTANT There may be situations
on small gradients (less than 8%),
with vehicle laden, in which the Hill
Holder system may not activate,
causing a slight reversing motion and
increasing the risk of collision with
another vehicle or object. The driver is,
in any case, responsible for safe driving.
HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assistant) SYSTEM
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The HBA system is designed to
improve the car’s braking capacity
during emergency braking. The system
detects emergency braking by
monitoring the speed and force with
which the brake pedal is pressed, and
consequently applies the optimal brake
pressure. This can reduce the braking
distance, the HBA system therefore
completes the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA
system is obtained pressing the brake
pedal very quickly. In addition, the
brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to get the most
out of the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake
pedal until braking is no longer
necessary.
The HBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
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