2016 Alfa Romeo 4C fuel

PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for
reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:
catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and
evaporation control system.
Do not let the engine run, even for a
test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
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WARNING
58)Under operating conditions, the
catalytic converter becomes very hot.
Therefore, do not park the car on
flammable materials (grass, dry leaves,
pine needles etc.) to avoid the risk of fire.
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
Display with metric units
A. Engine coolant temperature indicator B. Time C. Tachometer D. Mode/gear engaged indicator E. Gear Shift Indicator F.
External temperature G. Fuel level indicator (the triangle on the right side of the symbol
indicates the vehicle side where the
fuel filler is located) H. Area dedicated to digital warning light view on the message viewed I. Partial odometer J Speedometer
(Speed indicator) K. "Alfa D.N.A." system driving mode L. Messages/information on display M. Total odometer
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Display with Imperial units
A. Engine coolant temperature indicator B. Time C. Tachometer D. Mode/gear engaged indicator E. Gear Shift Indicator F.
External temperature G. Fuel level indicator (the triangle on the right side of the symbol indicates the vehicle side where the fuel
filler is located) H. Area dedicated to digital warning light view on the message viewed I. Partial odometer J Speedometer
(Speed indicator) K. "Alfa D.N.A." system driving mode L. Messages/information on display M. Total odometer
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED
INDICATOR)
Indicator J shows the speed of the car.
REV COUNTER
Light C shows the engine revs.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
Gauge G shows the amount of fuel in
the tank.
The switching on of the
digital
warning light indicates that 4–5 litres of
fuel are left in the tank; in this situation,
refuel as soon as possible.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel delivery could
damage the catalytic converter.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
Indicator A shows the temperature of
the engine coolant and starts supplying
indications when the fluid temperature
exceeds approximately 50°C.
The
digital warning light may switch
on (together with a message on the
display) to indicate that the coolant
temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a specific indication E fig. 59 on
the instrument panel.Through the GSI, the driver is notified
that changing gear will allow a reduction
in fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
reducing fuel consumption, it is
advisable to stick to “Natural” or “All
Weather” mode and to follow the
suggestions of the Gear Shift Indicator,
where traffic conditions permit.
When the (
) icon is displayed on the
instrument panel, the GSI suggests
switching to a higher gear, while when
the (
) icon is displayed, the GSI
suggests changing to a lower gear.
IMPORTANT The GSI is not active
when the transmission is operating in
AUTO mode.
IMPORTANT The indication in the
instrument panel remains on until the
driver shifts gear or the driving
conditions go back to a situation where
gearshifting is not required to improve
consumption.
SETUP MENU
CONTROL BUTTONS
SET/: press briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next screen or
confirm the selection. Hold down to
return to the standard screen fig. 61.
: to scroll up through the displayed
screen and the related options or to
increase the displayed value.
: to scroll down through the
displayed menu and the related options
or to decrease the value displayed.
IMPORTANT The
andbuttons
activate different functions according to
the following situations:
within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up and down through the options;
during setting operations, they
increase or decrease the displayed
value;
outside of the menu, they permit the
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Daytime running lights
(DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function is possible to turn the
daytime running lights on and off.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
press button SET/briefly. "On"
or "Off" flash on the display, according
to what has been previously set;
pressorto make your choice;
press the SET/button briefly to
go back to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the main
menu screen without saving;
hold down the SET/button
again to go back to the standard
screen or to the main menu according
to the menu options where you are in.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the
cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Briefly press the SET/
button to go
back to the standard screen without
saving.
Press the
button to return to the first
menu option.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR-ON.
This function is characterised by two
separate records, called "Trip A" and
"Trip B", where the car's "complete
missions" (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.
Both records can be reset: i.e. start of a
new journey.
“Trip A” is used to display the values
relating to:
Range
Distance travelled
Average consumption
Instant consumption
Average speed
Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B” is used to display the values
relating to:
Distance travelled B
Average consumption B
Average speed B
Trip time B (driving time).
“Trip B” may be disabled (see "Trip B
Activation/Data (Trip B enablement)"
paragraph). The “Range” and “Instant
consumption" values cannot be reset.
VALUES DISPLAYED
Range
This indicates the approximate distance
that can still be travelled with the fuel in
the tank, assuming that driving style
remains unvaried.
The display will show the reading “- - -
-” when the following events take place:
range value lower than 50 km (or 30
mi)
car parked with engine running for a
long period.
IMPORTANT The range value variation
can be affected by several factors:
driving style, type of route (motorway,
urban, mountain roads, etc.), conditions
of use (load, tyre pressures, etc.). Trip
planning must therefore take the above
into account.
Distance travelled
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new journey.
Average consumption
This value shows the approximate
average fuel consumption from the start
of the new journey.
Instant consumption
This value shows the instant fuel
consumption. The value is constantly
updated. The display will show “- - - -”
if the car is parked with the engine
running.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberINJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON
the warning light switches on, but should switch off as soon as
the engine is started.
The operation of the
warning light may be checked by the traffic police using specific
devices. Comply with the laws and regulations of the country
where you are driving.
If the warning light stays on or switches on when driving, it means
that the injection system is not working properly; in particular, if
the warning light comes on constantly, this indicates a
malfunction in the supply/ignition system that could cause
excessive exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance,
poor driveability and high fuel consumption.
On some versions, the display shows the dedicated
message.
The warning light switches off if the malfunction
disappears, but it is still stored by the system.
Under these conditions, you may continue
travelling at a moderate speed without
demanding excessive effort from the engine.
Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on constantly may cause damage.
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
as soon as possible.
If the warning light flashes, it means that the catalytic converter
may be damaged.In this case, it is necessary to release the
accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the
engine until the warning light stops flashing.
Continue the journey at moderate speed, trying
to avoid driving conditions that may cause
further flashing and contact the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberTPMSIMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop the
car, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair
immediately using the dedicated kit (see "Repairing a
wheel" paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter)
and contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
TPMS failure
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected in the TPMS.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without
sensors, the display will show a warning message
until initial conditions are restored.
In this case, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible.
Low tyre pressure - See manual
The warning light switches on, together with a
dedicated message on the display, to indicate that
the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended
value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In
these circumstances, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tyre in sequence.
In any situation in which the message on the display is
"See manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer to the contents
of the "Wheel" paragraph in the "Technical data"
chapter, strictly complying with the indications that
you find there.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
The digital warning light switches on in the display when
about 4–5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
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amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE SENSOR FAULT
The digital warning light switches on in the display when
a fuel reserve sensor fault is detected. The display
shows the dedicated message.Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
greenCRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The digital warning light switches on in the display when
the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch
off after a few seconds, if the Cruise Control is
deactivated.
The digital warning light switches on when the Cruise
Control ring nut is turned to the ON position (see the
“Cruise Control” paragraph in the "Knowing your car"
chapter).
The display shows the dedicated message.
greenDOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
The digital warning light switches on in the display when
the buttonon the control panel is pressed.
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