2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Owner handbook (in English)

Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when about 4–5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
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amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE SENSOR
FAULT
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when a fuel reserve sensor fault is detected. The
display shows the dedicated message.Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
greenCRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, but it
should switch off after a few seconds, if the
Cruise Control is deactivated.
The digital warning light switches on when the
Cruise Control ring nut is turned to the ON
position (see the “Cruise Control” paragraph in
the "Knowing your car" chapter).
The display shows the dedicated message.
greenDOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
The digital warning light switches on in the display
when the
button on the control panel is
pressed.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display if a fault is detected in one of the
following lights:
❒daytime running lights (DRL)
❒side lights
❒dipped headlights
❒direction indicators
❒rear fog lights
❒reversing lights
❒number plate lights.
The fault relating to these lights may be caused
by: one or more blown fuses, one or more blown
bulbs or a broken electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses
involved, in accordance with the "Fuse
replacement" paragraph in the "In an emergency"
chapter; if this does not resolve the fault, check,
and if necessary replace, the bulbs involved, in
accordance with the "External bulb replacement"
paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter.
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, for
a comprehensive check of the electrical system.
amberSERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
The
digital warning light is automatically
displayed, along with a dedicated message, with
key at MAR-ON, 2,000 km (or equivalent value in
miles) before the following scheduled servicing
interval and is activated again every 200 km (or
equivalent value in miles).Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The
operations in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
be performed and the message will be reset.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
GENERAL FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol lights up in the display in the
circumstances indicated below.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The symbol lights up when the engine oil pressure
sensor is faulty. The display shows the dedicated
message.In these case contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as
possible.
"Clutch overheating" message
The
symbol, along with a message on the
display, lights up to indicate clutch overheating.
If the driver continues, the
symbol will switch
off and the
warning light will light up (on some
versions together with a message on the display)
to indicate a transmission failure.If the
symbol lights up along with a message
on the display, reduce gear shifting and/or
change usage conditions, until the normal
operating conditions are restored.
If the
warning light lights up (a message will
appear on the display, on some versions) stop
immediately, operate the handbrake, stop the
engine and wait 5 minutes: after this, normal
transmission operating conditions will be
restored.
Should the transmission failure condition persist,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
FUEL CUT-OFF
The symbol and the corresponding message are
shown on the display in the following cases:
❒fuel cut-off system intervention: the yellow
symbol lights up;
❒fuel cut-off system failure: the red symbol lights
up.For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure,
refer to the "Fuel Cut-Off System" section of the
"Controls" paragraph, in the "Knowing your car"
chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel
supply, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The symbol and the corresponding message are
shown on the display.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display when the outside temperature is
below or equal to 3°C.
IMPORTANT In the event of outside temperature
sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are
replaced by dashes.
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display if a fault is detected in the brake
lights.The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a
blown protection fuse or an interruption of the
electrical connection.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear
on the display if there is a parking sensor failure.
DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING MODE
(“Alfa DNA” system)
A letter (d, n, or a) corresponding to the active
driving mode (dynamic or race, normal, all
weather) and a dedicated message are shown on
the display.
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IMPORTANT
6) If thewarning light switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
WARNING
62) Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the digital warning light comes on, and never
more than 500 km after it first switches on. Failure to observe the above indications may result in severe damage to
the engine and invalidate the warranty. Remember that when the digital warning light comes on, it does not mean
that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you must not top up the engine oil.
63) If the warning light flashes with the car in motion, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the car is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.SEAT BELTS .................................. 92
SBR SYSTEM (SEAT BELT
REMINDER) .................................... 94
PRETENSIONERS........................... 94
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ...... 95
FITTING “UNIVERSAL” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (WITH SEAT
BELTS) ............................................ 96
FRONT AIRBAGS ........................... 99
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SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold
the tongue A fig. 65 and insert it into
the buckle B, until it clicks into place.
On removal of the belt, if it jams, let
it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C and guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it
from twisting.
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The retractor may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it
is pulled sharply or in the event of
sudden braking, collisions or
high-speed bends.
Alfa Romeo suggests: since the seat
belt can provide optimal protection
if the area on the abdomen is tight on
the body, after attachment it is
advisable to pull upwards the
transversal part of the belt, taking care
not to twist it.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS
Comply with (and make sure all car
passengers follow) the local laws in
force regarding the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident is reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 66.The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally. The
lower part must adhere to the pelvis fig.
67, not to the abdomen of the
occupant. Never use devices (clips,
clamps, etc.) to hold the seat belt away
from your body.
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