2015 Alfa Romeo 4C wiper fluid

GRAPHICAL INDEX
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HEADLIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................127
❒Daytime running lights ......................... 28
❒Side lights/dipped headlights .............. 28
❒Main beam headlights ......................... 28
❒Bulb replacement ................................126
WHEELS
❒Rims and tyres ....................................171
❒Tyre pressure ......................................174
❒Wheel repair .......................................119
DOOR MIRRORS
❒Adjustment ......................................... 18
❒Folding ............................................... 18
DOORS
❒Central opening/closing ...................... 37
SCREEN WASHER / BRAKE FLUID
❒Checking levels ...................................145
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
❒Operation ........................................... 29
❒Blade replacement ..............................154
TOW HOOK
❒Attachment .........................................137
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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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick
A fig. 119.
For this check, take out the dipstick
from its seat, clean it with a lint-free
cloth, reinsert the dipstick; take it out
again and check the oil level.
121)
If the oil level is near or under the MIN
mark, add oil through the filler B fig.
119 until it reaches the MAX mark.
22)
Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and
check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
121)
Make sure to tighten the oil plug in
its seat thoroughly after possibly
topping the oil up.
The range between the MIN and MAX
levels corresponds to approximately
1 litre of oil.
Engine oil consumption
23)3)
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1,000 km.When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000 - 6,000
km.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine run for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
stopping it before you check the level.
ENGINE COOLANT
24)122)
The coolant level must be checked
when the engine is cold and must
range between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is too low, unscrew reservoir
plug C fig. 119 and add the fluid
described in the "Fluids and lubricants"
paragraph of the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
WINDSCREEN WASHER
FLUID
123) 124)
To check the windscreen washer fluid
level, proceed as follows:
❒to avoid any interference during the
procedure, lift the windscreen wiper
blade according to the "Windscreen
wiper" paragraph in the
"Maintenance and care" chapter;❒loosen the 4 self-tapping screws A
fig. 121 using the supplied
screwdriver. Remove the engine
cover grille;
❒release the plug from the opening;
❒leaving the plug close to the opening,
put a finger on the central hole B fig.
122 in the plug and remove it: the
level can be seen on the control pipe
C fig. 123 due to capillarity;
❒after the check, reinsert the plug B
with the control pipe C in the initial
position;
❒reposition the engine cover grille and
tighten the 4 self-tapping screws A.
WARNING Re-close the plug holding it
horizontally (not directed towards the
engine cover) to prevent the opening
tang from remaining locked in a position
difficult to reach.
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It is recommended to check the
windscreen washer fluid regularly, in
particular in driving conditions needing
a heavier use of the windscreen washer.
If the level is not sufficient, namely if
there is no fluid inside the pipe, proceed
as follows:
❒to avoid any interference during the
procedure, lift the windscreen wiper
blade according to the "Windscreen
wiper" paragraph in the
"Maintenance and care" chapter;
❒loosen the 4 self-tapping screws A
fig. 121 using the supplied
screwdriver. Remove the engine
cover grille;❒take the white funnel D fig. 124 for
topping up the windscreen washer
fluid/fuel and its extension pipe from
the service kit in the luggage
compartment;
❒take out the plug B fig. 122 with the
fluid control pipe through the engine
cover opening on the grille;
❒introduce the funnel D fig. 124 and its
extension pipe in the reservoir neck
and top up;❒after topping up, remove the funnel D
with the extension pipe;
❒refit the plug B with the dipstick;
❒reposition the engine cover grille and
tighten the 4 self-tapping screws A.
BRAKE FLUID
125) 126)
25) 26)
To check the brake fluid level, proceed
as follows:
❒loosen the 2 self-tapping screws E
fig. 125 and remove the protection
panel;
❒check that the fluid is at the max.
level.
❒after checking, reposition the
protection panel and tighten the 2
self-tapping screws E.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Replacing the
windscreen wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the windscreen wiper blade,
following the instructions given
preciously;
❒press tab A fig. 130 of the
attachment spring and remove the
blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm
and checking that it is locked;
❒lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.NOZZLES
Screen washer
The windscreen washer nozzles are
adjustable fig. 131. They are originally
adjusted at the factory. Should it be
necessary to adjust them again,
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check
that there is some fluid in the reservoir
(see paragraph "Checking fluid levels"
in this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
WARNING
136) Driving with a worn wiper blade
is a serious hazard, because
visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
IMPORTANT
28) Do not operate the screen wiper
with the blades lifted from the
windscreen.
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UseFluid and lubricant specifications for a correct
use of the carGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Protective agent
for radiatorsRed protective agent with antifreeze action, based
on inhibited monoethylene glycol with organic
formula. Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D
3306 specifications.
FIAT 9.55523 classificationPARAFLUUP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F101.M01Usage percentage:
50% demineralised
water 50%
PARAFLU
UP(**)
Windscreen
washer fluidMixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA
NC 956-11
FIAT 9.55522 classificationTUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F201.D02To be used diluted or
undiluted in
windscreen/rear
window washer/wiper
systems
Adhesive for
glassesMS Polymerbase adhesive
FIAT 9.55738/C classificationSIMSON ISR 70-08 APSticking the glasses on
the body
(*)IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with other fluids which have different specifications from those described.
(**)When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60%PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
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– 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
INDEX

– dimensions................................ 173
– reading the rim code ................. 172
– rims and tyres ........................... 171
– wheels and tyres ....................... 153
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ...................... 122
– Fix&Go automatic (kit) ............... 119
– tyre inflation pressure................. 174
– wheel repair............................... 119
– Wheels and tyres....................... 153
Window cleaning............................ 29
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 156
Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid level .... 147
Windscreen washer nozzles ........... 155
Windscreen wiper
– blades ....................................... 154
– replacing blades ........................ 155
Warning lights and messages ....... 73
Weights.......................................... 177
Wheel rims