2016 Alfa Romeo 4C wheel replacement

GRAPHICAL INDEX
HEADLIGHTSTypes of bulbs................. 114Daytime running lights........... 28Side lights/dipped headlights.... 28Main beam headlights........... 28Bulb replacement.............. 116
WHEELSRims and tyres................. 155Tyre pressure.................. 158Wheel repair................... 106
DOOR MIRRORSAdjustment..................... 20Folding......................... 20
DOORSCentral opening/closing......... 36
SCREEN WASHER / BRAKE FLUIDChecking levels................ 132
WINDSCREEN WIPERSOperation....................... 29Blade replacement............. 140
TOW HOOKCoupling...................... 125
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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.
WARNING
71)The figures are only examples for fitting
purposes. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which must
be included.
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.
72)
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 othervehicles 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.
73)
Passenger front airbag
This is located in a dedicated
compartment in the dashboard fig. 72.
74)
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SAFETY

IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
You can also use the toll-free number
00 800 2532 4200 to find your nearest
dedicated Alfa Romeo DealershipSTARTING THE ENGINE.......105
REPAIRING A WHEEL.........106
REPLACING A WHEEL........109
CHANGING A BULB..........112
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS . . .116
INTERIOR BULB REPLACEMENT. .119
REPLACING FUSES..........120
RECHARGING THE BATTERY. . . .124
RAISING THE CAR...........124
TOWING THE CAR...........125
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REPLACING A
WHEEL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
In some specific markets, the car may
be equipped with a space-saver wheel:
see the instructions on the following
pages for changing the tyre.
101) 102) 103) 104) 105)
JACK
Please note that:the jack weight is 1.7 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another original one;
no tool other than its operating rod
may be fitted on the jack.
Servicing
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions for non-use
temperatures below – 40°C;
on sandy or muddy ground;
on uneven ground;
on steep roads;
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc...
in direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the vehicle;
on boats.
To change a wheel, proceed as
follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1stgear or
reverse. Wear the reflective safety
jacket (compulsory by law) before
getting out of the vehicle;
take the space-saver wheel;
access the luggage compartment
and take the wheel replacement
kitfig. 89;
take the spanner A and loosen the
fixing stud bolts fig. 90 by about oneturn. swing the car laterally to make it
easier to separate the rim from the
wheel hub;
position the jack under the car, near
the wheel to be changed, next to the
symbols
on the side skirts;
fit the operating rod D fig. 92 in the
seat on the device A;
push the jack under the car using
the rod until the wording "STOP" on the
rod corresponds with the side skirt:
"FRONT" when replacing the front
wheel, "REAR" when replacing the rear
wheel (see fig. 93 - fig. 94 );
fit the suitable tool E fig. 92 on the
operating rod;
IMPORTANT As shown in fig. 93 -
fig. 94, on the operating rod D there is
the indication of max. limit for front and
rear insertion under car that must
coincide with the mark
on the side
skirts.
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REPLACING
EXTERIOR BULBS
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beam headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicators. The
bulbs are arranged as follows fig. 98:
To replace the bulbs for the dipped and
main beam headlights and for the
direction indicators open the
corresponding protective flaps on the
inner wheel arch fig. 99 that can be
located by steering the wheel
completely.
A - direction indicator bulb protective
flapB - dipped/main beam headlight bulb
protective flap
Side lights/daytime
running lights (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
DIPPED/MAIN BEAMS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:steer the wheel completely;
open the protective flap B fig. 99 by
rotating the fixing screw;
take out the electric connector A
fig. 100 and then rotate the bulb holder
B clockwise and remove it;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector A;
close the protective flap B fig. 99.
Direction indicators
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
steer the wheel completely;
open the protective flap A fig. 99 by
rotating the fixing screw;
take out the electric connector A
fig. 101 and then rotate the bulb holder
B clockwise and remove it;
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IN AN EMERGENCY
ASide lights/daytime running lights
BDipped/main beam headlights
CDirection indicators

IMPORTANT
28)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. Contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership if you want to install
accessories (anti-theft systems, etc.) after
purchasing the car. They can suggest the
most suitable devices and above all advise
you whether a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
IMPORTANT
4)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Before embarking on a long trip, and
every two weeks, check the tyre
inflation pressure. Check the tyres when
cold.
131) 132) 133) 134) 135)
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in
the “Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 131:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn;
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges;
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In anycase, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
For versions/markets, where provided,
the 4C may be equipped with
high-performance tyres able to
guarantee superior grip; this results,
however, in increased wear. Alfa
Romeo, together with Pirelli, has indeed
developed special tyres for 4C: a
dedicated series of Pirelli PZero,
initialled AR, meeting the technical
specifications necessary to get the car
best performance.
Take the following precautions to
prevent damage to the tyres:
avoid violent impact against the
kerb, potholes or obstacles as well as
driving for extended periods on uneven
road surfaces;
periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tread wear;
avoid travelling with the vehicle
overloaded. If a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it;
tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on the
sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have the
tyres checked by specialised personnel
if they have been fitted for longer than 6
years;
in the case of replacement, always
fit new tyres, avoiding those of
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unknown origin;
if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve.
WARNING
131)The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
132)If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre
may overheat and be severely damaged as
a result.
133)Do not switch tyres from the left to
the right side and vice versa, in order to
prevent inversion of the rotation direction.
134)Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150°C. The
mechanical characteristics of the wheels
might be compromised.
135)The car is always equipped with front
and rear wheels of different dimensions. It
is not therefore possible to move the
wheels from the front to the back and vice
versa.
It is advisable to replace the blade
about once a year.
136)
A few simple precautions can reduce
the possibility of damage to the blade:
if the temperature falls below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber to the glass. Use an antifreeze
product to release it if required;
remove any snow from the glass;
do not operate the windscreen wiper
on dry glass.
IMPORTANT Do not lift the arm of the
windscreen wiper when it is in its initial
rest position. Refer to the following
instructions to lift the windscreen wiper
blade correctly.
Lifting blade
If it is necessary to lift the blade from
the windscreen (e.g. in the event of
snow or if the blade needs
replacement) proceed as follows:
turn ring nut A fig. 132 to(wiper
off);
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and
then to STOP;
after turning the ignition key to
STOP, within 2 minutes move the right
stalk upwards, into unstable
("anti-panic") position, for at least half a
second. The windscreen wiper then
executes part of a stroke; at each
command, approximately 1/3 of a
normal wiper stroke is triggered.
the previous operation can be
repeated up to 3 times, in order to
move the blade to the most suitable
position;
lift the blade from the windscreen
and proceed with the required
operation;
lower the blade, bringing it into
contact with the windscreen;
bring the blade to the initial rest
position, turning the ignition key to
MAR-ON.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

INDEX
"Alfa DNA" system............44
"All Weather" mode..........45
"Natural" mode............44
“Dynamic” mode...........44
“Race” mode..............45
Driving modes.............44
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2")....42
"Follow Me Home" device........29
ABS.....................41
System intervention..........41
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Air cleaner.................137
Alarm.....................16
Alfa Romeo Code system........14
Alzacristalli elettrici
Funzionamento............37
Ashtray....................35
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) . . .42
Backrest pocket.............35
Battery...................138
advice for extending lifetime. . . .138
replacement..............138
Battery (recharging)...........124
Body
body codes..............148
Bodywork
maintenance.............141protection against atmospheric
agents.................141
warranty................141
Bodywork versions...........148
Brakes...................152
brake fluid level............135
bulb replacement.........117 ,118
Bulb replacement
exterior lights.............116
interior lights.............119
Bulbs
types of bulbs............114
Car inactivity...............103
Carrying children safely..........86
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system..................41
Central locking...............32
Changing a bulb.............112
General instructions.........112
Changing a wheel............109
Cigar lighter.................34
Cleaning and maintenance
bodywork...............141
car interior...............143
engine compartment........142
front headlights............142
leather parts.............143
leather seats.............143
plastic and coated parts......143seats and fabric parts........143
windows................142
Climate control...............22
Passenger compartment air
diffusers.................23
Climatic comfort..............23
Clutch...................151
CO2 emissions..............167
Conditions of use............101
Control buttons..............60
Control panel and instruments.....58
Controls...................32
Cruise Control...............30
Cup holder.................35
Daytime running lights (DRL)......28
Diffusori aria laterali............22
Dimensions................159
Dipped beam headlights
bulb replacement..........116
Dipped headlights
bulb replacement..........116
Direction indicators............29
“Lane change” function.......29
bulb replacement..........116
Door mirrors
Door mirrors..............20
Doors.....................36
Central door locking/unlocking . . .36