2015 Alfa Romeo 4C brake light

IMPORTANT
11) Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted; do not
exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes,
steps and pavements and avoid
driving for long distances on
roads not covered with snow to
prevent damaging the car and the
road surface.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the vehicle is to be left inactive for
longer than a month, observe the
following precautions:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
❒check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery
charge. Repeat this check once
every three months during storage.
For optimum preservation of the
battery charge, it is advisable to use
the charge-holder (for versions/
markets, where provided, or
alternatively, available from
Lineaccessori). For more details on
its operation, refer to the attached
Supplement;
❒if the battery is not disconnected
from the electrical system, checks its
state of charge every thirty days;
❒clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
blade of the windscreen wiper and lift
it off the glass (for the correct lifting
procedure, refer to the "Windscreen
wiper" paragraph in the
"Maintenance and care" chapter);
❒cover the car with a cloth or
perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the
car body to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard prescribed pressure and
check it periodically;
❒do not drain the engine cooling
system;
❒every time the car is left inactive for
two weeks or longer, run the air
conditioning system for about
5 minutes, set to outside air and with
fan set to maximum, with the engine
idling; this operation will ensure
adequate lubrication to minimise the
possibility of damage to the
compressor when the system is put
back into operation;
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REPAIRING A WHEEL
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with a quick tyre
repair device called the "Fix&Go
automatic" kit.
92) 94)
To use it, follow the instructions below.
93) 95) 96)13)2)
"Fix&Go automatic" KIT
It is located in the luggage
compartment.
The kit includes:
❒bottle A fig. 80 containing sealant
and fitted with: filling tube B and
adhesive label C with the wording
“max. 80 km/h” to be placed in
a clearly visible position (e.g. on the
dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
❒compressor D complete with
pressure gauge and connectors;
❒an information leaflet fig. 81,
providing instructions for using the kit
correctly. This booklet should be
given to the persons charged with
handling the tyre treated with this kit;
❒a pair of gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
❒adaptors for inflating different
elements.IMPORTANT The sealant is suitable for
use at temperatures in the range from
−20°C to +50°C. The sealant has an
expiry date.INFLATION PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
97)
❒engage the handbrake, unscrew the
tyre valve cap, take out filler hose A
fig. 82 and tighten ring nut B on
the tyre valve;
❒make sure that switch A fig. 83 for
the compressor is in position 0 (off),
start the engine, insert the plug
into the cigar lighter socket on the
central tunnel (see fig. 84) and switch
on the compressor by bringing
switch A fig. 83 to I (on);
❒inflate the tyre to the pressure
indicated in the “Wheels” paragraph
in the “Technical data” chapter. In
order to obtain a more precise
reading, check the pressure value on
pressure gauge B fig. 83 with the
compressor off;
80A0L0076
81A0L0077
82A0L0078
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Bulbs Type Power Ref. Figure
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED - -
Rear side lights LED - -
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with
Bi-Halogen headlights) (for versions/markets,
where provided)H7 55 W D
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with
Bi-Xenon headlights) (for versions/markets, where
provided)D1S 35 W -
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with
Bi-LED headlights) (for versions/markets, where
provided)LED - -
Front direction indicators PY21W 21 W B
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21 W B
Side direction indicators WY5W 5 W A
Brake lights LED - -
3rd brake light LED - -
Number plate lights W5W 5 W A
Rear fog light W16W 16 W A
Reversing light W16W 16 W A
Roof light C10W 10 W C
Luggage compartment light W5W 5 W A
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IN AN EMERGENCY

Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒adjust the lens A in the point shown
in figure fig. 100 to compress the
retaining clip B, then pull the cluster
outwards;
❒turn the bulb holder B anticlockwise,
extract the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder B in the lens and
turn it clockwise;
❒refit the cluster making sure that the
internal clip clicks into position.REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights, direction indicators and brake
lights.
Direction indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cap A fig. 101
(one for each side) on the side cover
of the luggage compartment.
❒remove the second protective cap in
rubber B fig. 102 inserting the hand
inside the hole.
❒rotate the bulb holder and extract it;
❒replace the bulb by pressing it and
turning it anticlockwise;
❒refit the previously removed
protective caps.Side lights/brake lights
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
99A0L0094100A0L0095101A0L0096
102A0L0134
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REAR FOG LIGHT/
REVERSING LIGHT
109)
To replace the rear fog light bulbs A fig.
103 or the reversing lights B fig. 103
proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder C fig. 104
anticlockwise, extract the bulb and
replace it.3
rdBRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒adjust the lens A in the point shown
in figure fig. 105 laterally to compress
the retaining clip, then pull the
number plate light cluster A out;
❒turn bulb holder B fig. 106
anticlockwise, extract bulb C and
replace it.
WARNING
109) The rear fog light and the
reversing light are located close to
the exhaust pipes; take the
utmost care not to get burnt
during the bulb replacement.
103A0L0097
104A0L0126
105A0L0136
106A0L0099
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONS
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
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check vehicle fastenings●●●
Check mechanical components fastenings●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust
jets, if necessary●●●●●●
Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blade●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of boot lock, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, carbon
monocoque, aerodynamic bottom, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
supply system, brakes), rubber elements (boots, driveshaft boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
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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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