2015 Alfa Romeo 4C air condition

SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential in
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has
programmed a series of checks and
servicing operations every 20,000 km.
Check the items on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check
level of liquids, tyre pressure, etc.)
before 20.000 km and between these
services deadlines.Scheduled Servicing is offered by the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
at predefined intervals. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with your explicit
agreement.
IMPORTANT
2000 km before the maintenance is
due, a dedicated message appears on
the display, along with
warning
light.The Scheduled Servicing services are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure
to have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting
for the next service.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)●
Replace the air cleaner cartridge●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
(*) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message (if present) on the instrument panel or every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid;
❒screen washer fluid;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washing/wiping
system and positioning/wear of
wiper blade.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF
THE CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
❒if the car is used under demanding
conditions, e.g. on track;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7–8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check of front and rear disc brake
pad condition and wear;
❒check cleanliness of tailgate locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
Using the car on track should be
regarded as an exception. The car has
been designed and produced for road
use.
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION 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.PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork5)29) 30)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if
the roads are spread with salt, it is
advisable to wash the car more
frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water. Remember that
the build up of water can damage
the car over a period of time;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, engine cover, headlight frames,
etc.) with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas.
The car should not be taken to a closed
area immediately, but left outside so
that residual water can evaporate.Do not wash the car after it has been
left in the sun or with the tailgate hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the car.
Avoid parking under trees as much
as possible; the resin from trees dulls
the paintwork.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 43
– System intervention ................... 43
Air cleaner ...................................... 151
Alarm ............................................. 13
Alfa DNA system ........................ 46
– "All Weather" mode ................... 48
– Driving modes ........................... 47
– “Dynamic” mode ....................... 47
– "Natural" mode.......................... 47
– “Race” mode............................. 47
lfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
Ashtray .......................................... 36
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ... 43
Backrest pocket ........................... 36
Battery ........................................... 151
– advice for extending lifetime ...... 151
– replacement .............................. 151
Battery (recharging) ........................ 136
Body versions ................................ 164
Bodywork
– body codes ............................... 164
– maintenance ............................. 156
– protection against
atmospheric agents................... 156
– warranty .................................... 156
Brakes ........................................... 168
– brake fluid level.......................... 148bulb replacement.................... 130-131
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ............................. 129
– interior lights .............................. 132
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 127
Car inactivity ................................. 114
Carrying children safely .................. 95
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system ......................................... 43
Central locking ............................... 33
Changing a bulb............................. 126
– General instructions................... 126
Changing a wheel .......................... 122
Cigar lighter.................................... 35
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork .................................. 156
– car interior ................................. 157
– engine compartment ................. 157
– front headlights ......................... 156
– leather parts .............................. 158
– leather seats.............................. 158
– plastic and coated parts ............ 158
– seats and fabric parts ................ 158
– windows.................................... 156
Climate control ............................... 19
– Passenger compartment air
diffusers .................................... 20
Climatic comfort ............................. 20
Clutch ............................................ 167CO2 emissions............................... 183
Conditions of use ........................... 112
Control buttons .............................. 64
Control panel and instruments ....... 62
Controls ......................................... 33
Cruise Control ................................ 30
Cup holder ..................................... 36
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 28
Dimensions .................................... 175
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
Direction indicators ........................ 29
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
– “Lane change” function ............. 29
Door mirrors
– Door mirrors .............................. 18
Doors ............................................. 37
– Central door
locking/unlocking ...................... 37
Driver's side front airbag ................ 99
Driving style.................................... 112
DTC (Drag Torque Control)
system ......................................... 43
EBD system .................................. 43
Electric windows ............................ 38
– Controls .................................... 38
Electronic Q2 system ("E-Q2") .... 45
ngine codes ................................ 164
Engine compartment
INDEX
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