2015 Alfa Romeo 4C airbag

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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Main safety rules to be
followed when carrying
children
❒Follow the instructions supplied with
the child restraint system itself, which
the manufacturer must provide.
Keep the instructions in the car along
with the other documents and this
handbook. Do not use child restraint
systems without instructions;
❒always check that the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling on it;
❒only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry
two children using one child restraint
system;
❒always check that seat belts do not
rest on the child’s neck;
❒while travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or release the belts;
❒never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one could restrain
them in the event of an accident;
❒in the event of an accident, replace
the child restraint system with a
new one.FRONT AIRBAGS
DRIVER AND
PASSENGER FRONT
AIRBAGS
The car features multistage front
airbags (“Smart bag system”) for driver
and passenger.
The front driver/passenger airbags are
designed to protect occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of medium-high
severity, by placing the bag between
the occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore, non-activation of the front
airbags in other types of collisions (side
collisions, rear shunts, rollovers, etc.)
does not indicate a system malfunction.
Airbags are not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
you are recommended to always wear.
In the event of impact, those not
wearing a seat belt are projected
forwards and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating. The
protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
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Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:❒frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail);
❒jamming of the car underneath other
vehicles or protective barriers (e.g.
underneath a truck or a guard rail); in
this case, the bags would offer no
additional protection with respect to
the seat belt and their deployment
would be inappropriate. In these
cases, non-deployment does not
indicate a system malfunction.
Driver front airbag
This is located in a dedicated
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 71.
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Passenger front airbag
This is located in a dedicated
compartment in the dashboard fig. 72.
74)
GENERAL WARNINGS
The front airbags may activate in the
event of sharp impacts to the
underbody of the car (e.g. impact with
steps, pavements, potholes or road
bumps, etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a
small amount of dust: the dust is
harmless and does not indicate the
beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate
the skin and eyes however: in this
case, wash with neutral soap
and water.
Airbag checking, repair and
replacement must be carried out at a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.If the car is scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
according to different logics on the
basis of the type of collision. Failure to
deploy of one of the devices does
not necessarily indicate a system
malfunction.
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WARNING
72) Do not apply stickers or other
objects to the steering wheel or
the passenger side airbag cover.
Do not place objects on the
passenger side of the dashboard
because these could interfere
with the correct opening of the
passenger airbag and cause injury
to occupants.
73) Always drive keeping your hands
on the steering wheel rim so that
the airbag can inflate freely if
necessary. Do not drive with your
body bent forward. Keep the
backrest in straight position,
resting correctly your back on it.74) Instructions to deactivate the
passenger's front airbag can be
found in the "Menu Options"
paragraph of the "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter. Please
note that under these conditions
the airbag will NOT deploy in case
of need (accident).
75) Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door to prevent
injury during airbag deployment.
76) Never lean your head, arms and
elbows out of the window.
77) If the
warning light does not
switch on when the key is turned
to MAR-ON, or stays on while
driving (on some versions
together with a message on the
display) there may be a fault in the
restraint systems. In this case,
airbags or pretensioners may not
be activated in the case of an
accident or (in a lesser number of
cases) they may be activated
incorrectly. Before proceeding,
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
78) Do not travel carrying objects on
your lap, in front of your chest or
between your lips (pipe, pencils,
etc.): they could cause severe
injury if the airbag is deployed.
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SAFETY

79) If the car has been subject to
theft, attempted theft, vandalism,
or flooding, have the airbag
system inspected at a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
80) The airbags may also be
deployed when the car is not
moving, if the key is inserted and
turned to MAR-ON even when
the engine is off, if the car is hit by
another moving vehicle. Also
remember that no safety device
(airbags or pretensioners) will
activate in the event of impact
when the key is at STOP.
Non-deployment of these devices
under these circumstances does
not therefore indicate a system
malfunction.
81) When the ignition key is turned
to MAR-ON, the
warning light
comes on constantly for the first 4
seconds. Then, if the warning
light remains on, this means the
passenger's protection has been
deactivated; if the warning light
switches off, instead, the
passenger's protection is enabled.
82) The front airbag is designed
to be deployed for impacts of
a greater intensity than for the
pretensioners. For impacts whose
intensity falls between the two
levels, normally, only the
pretensioners will be activated.83) The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their
effectiveness. Because front
airbags are not deployed for
low-speed frontal impacts, side
collisions, rear shunts or rollovers,
occupants are protected only by
their seat belts, which must
always be fastened.
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❒at this point undo the fifth screw D
and remove the protective panel to
locate the fuse box.
WARNING
110) If a fuse blows again, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
111) Never replace a fuse with
another with a higher amp rating;
DANGER OF FIRE.112) If a general protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
113) Before replacing a fuse, make
sure that the ignition key has
been removed and that all the
other services are switched off
and/or deactivated.
114) Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes),
transmission system (engine,
gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
IMPORTANT
16) Never replace a blown fuse with
metal wires or other material.
17) If you need to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to
aim the jet of water directly at the
fuse box.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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
A
E

– checking levels .......................... 145
– washing .................................... 157
Engine coolant indicator ................. 64
Engine cover
– Closing ...................................... 40
– Opening .................................... 39
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 147
– identification codes ................... 164
– marking ..................................... 163
– technical data............................ 165
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 147
– level check ................................ 147
EOBD system ................................ 49
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 42
Exterior lights ................................. 28
Extinguisher ................................... 36
Filling the tank ............................... 58
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system ......................................... 96
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 119
Flashing ......................................... 28
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ............................. 179
Follow Me Home device ............. 29
ront airbags................................. 99
Fuel consumption .......................... 182Fuel cut-off system......................... 33
Fuel level gauge ............................. 64
Fuel supply..................................... 166
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 133
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 64
Handbrake.................................... 105
Hazard warning lights..................... 33
HBA system ................................... 44
Headlights...................................... 41
– Adjusting the headlights
abroad ...................................... 41
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
– Light beam direction.................. 41
Heating and ventilation ................... 22
Hill Holder system .......................... 44
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 162
– chassis marking ........................ 162
– engine marking.......................... 163
Identification data
– identification data plate.............. 162
Ignition switch ................................ 14
– Steering lock ............................. 15
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 50
Instrument panel ............................ 62
Interior fittings ................................ 34
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 157
Jack.............................................. 122
Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 129
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 130
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 179
Luggage compartment / Engine
cover............................................ 39
Luggage compartment
– Opening .................................... 39
Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 132
Main beam headlights .................. 28
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 144
– periodic checks ......................... 144
– scheduled servicing ................... 140
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 141
Manual climate control ................... 25
Menu options ................................. 66
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 131
Oddments pocket......................... 35
On-board instruments
– display....................................... 62
– engine coolant temperature
indicator .................................... 64
– fuel level gauge ......................... 64
– On-board instruments ............... 62

F

– rev counter ................................ 64
– speedometer ............................. 64
Parking ......................................... 105
– Handbrake ................................ 105
Parking lights ................................. 28
Parking sensors ............................. 51
Passenger side front airbag ............ 100
Performance .................................. 176
Plugs (type) .................................... 165
Power socket ................................. 35
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready
Alert Brake) .................................. 45
Pretensioners ................................. 94
– Load limiters.............................. 95
Protecting the environment ............ 59
Radio system................................ 50
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 51
Raising the car ............................... 136
Rear direction indicators................. 130
Rear fog light.................................. 33
Rear fog light/reversing light ........... 131
Rear view mirrors ........................... 18
– Internal mirror ............................ 18
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ... 147
Refuelling ....................................... 178
Refuelling the car ........................... 58Rev counter ................................... 64
Roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 132
Roof lights...................................... 32
– Front roof light ........................... 32
Saving fuel .................................... 111
SBR system (Seat Belt
Reminder) .................................... 94
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 141
Screen wiper/washer ..................... 29
– “Smart washing” function .......... 30
Seat belts....................................... 92
– Use ........................................... 92
Seats ............................................. 15
Setup menu ............................... 64-65
Side air diffusers............................. 19
Side lights/brake lights ................... 130
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
Side lights/dipped headlights ......... 28
Snow chains .................................. 113
Snow tyres ..................................... 113
Speedometer ................................. 64
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 64
Starting the engine ......................... 104
Starting the engine ......................... 118
– Bump starting ........................... 118
– Jump starting ............................ 118Steering ......................................... 170
Steering lock .................................. 15
Steering wheel ............................... 17
Storage compartments .................. 34
Sun visors ...................................... 36
Suspension .................................... 169
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical data .............................. 162
The keys ........................................ 11
– Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 131
Towing the car ............................... 137
– Attaching the tow hook ............. 137
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)........................................ 54
Transmission .................................. 167
TRIP button.................................... 71
Trip Computer ................................ 70
Ty r e s
– Fix&Go automatic (kit) ............... 119
– inflation pressures ..................... 174
– reading the tyre code ................ 171
– snow tyres................................. 173
– tyres provided ........................... 173
Tyres - maintenance ....................... 153
Using the transmission.................. 106
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