2016 Alfa Romeo 4C warning light

WARNING
89)The Launch control function is only
available in Race mode. Regardless of
what is explicitly indicated in the
description of these modes, the ESC and
ASR systems are deactivated during
operation of the Launch Control function.
This means that vehicle dynamic control is
the sole responsibility of the driver.
Therefore pay the utmost attention when
using the Launch Control. Take into
account traffic and road surface conditions
and during manoeuvres make sure there is
enough room in the area concerned.
SAVING FUEL
Alfa Romeo has designed and built the
vehicle using technologies, materials
and devices able to reduce negative
environmental impact. Here are some
suggestions to further contribute to
environmental protection.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Climate control system
The use of the climate control system
leads to higher fuel consumption. If the
temperature outside permits, try to use
ventilation only.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at
a standstill or at idle or high speed:
under these conditions the engine
warms up much more slowly, increasing
consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off
immediately, slowly, avoiding high
speeds: in this way the engine will
warm up more quickly.Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when stopped at
traffic lights or before switching off the
engine. This action is absolutely
pointless and only increases
consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Using a low gear for faster acceleration
increases consumption.
In the same way, improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions
and engine wear.
Max. speed
Fuel consumption increases
considerably with speed. Maintain a
constant speed, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration, which cost in
terms of both fuel consumption and
emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently will greatly affect
consumption and emissions: avoid
frequent and strong accelerations.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts
do not allow the engine to reach
optimum operating temperature.
This results in a significant increase in
consumption levels (from +15 to +30%
on the urban cycle) and emissions.
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Traffic and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are
linked to situations with heavy traffic, for
instance when travelling in queues with
frequent use of the lower gears or in
cities with many traffic lights.
Stops in traffic
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) the engine should be
switched off.SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car: the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership will
be able to advise you on the most
appropriate tyre to use.
Only use these tyres in the event of ice
or snow on the roads. In these
conditions it is recommended to select
the "All Weather" mode of the Alfa DNA
system.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of
snow tyres, follow the instructions given
in the "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
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The performance of these tyres on
low-grip surfaces are reduced
considerably when the tread depth is
below 4 mm. They should be replaced
in this case.
Due to the specific characteristics of
snow tyres, in normal weather
conditions and dry asphalt or on long
motorway journeys, the performance of
these tyres is lower than that of
standard tyres. Their usage should
therefore be restricted in accordance
with their type approval.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres
with a maximum speed index below the
one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a notice in the
passenger compartment, plainly in view,
which states the maximum speedallowed by the snow tyres (as per EC
Directive).
All four tyres should be the same brand
to ensure greater safety when driving
and braking as well as making the car
more responsive. It is inadvisable to
change the rotation direction of tyres.
Refer to the "Raising the car" section in
the "In an emergency" chapter for
further details on how to raise the car
correctly.
WARNING
90)The maximum speed for snow tyres
marked “Q” is 160 km/h, while it is
190 km/h for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for
"H" tyres. The highway code speed limits
must however always be complied with.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

STARTING THE
ENGINE
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately ifwarning
light stays on constantly on the
instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
Proceed as follows to start the car:connect the positive terminals (+ sign
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead fig. 81;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(−)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on the
engine or the gearbox/transmission of
the car to be started;
start the engine; when the engine
has started, remove the leads, reversing
the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, check that
there is no accidental contact between
metallic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT
12)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
WARNING
91)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
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WARNING
92)Indicate the presence of the stationary
car in accordance with current regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle, etc.
Those on board should get out of the
vehicle and wait for the wheel to be
repaired away from the threat posed by the
traffic. If parked on a slope or rough
surface, chock the wheels with wedges or
other suitable devices (for the correct
procedure for parking the car safely, refer
to the "Parking" paragraph in the "Starting
and driving" chapter).
93)Give the booklet to the technicians who
will be handling the tyre that was treated
using the "Fix&Go Automatic" kit.
94)A repair is not possible if the wheel rim
is damaged (groove is deformed, causing
air to escape). Do not remove foreign
bodies (screws or nails) from the tyre.95)Never operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes. Risk
of overheating. The kit is not suitable for
definitive repairs, so the repaired tyres may
only be used temporarily.
96)As required by current regulations, the
information on chemical substances for the
protection of human health and the
environment and on the safe use of the
sealing fluid are on the packaging label.
Compliance with the indications on the
label is an essential condition to ensure the
safety and the effectiveness of the product.
Remember to carefully read the label
before use; the user of the product is
responsible for any damages caused by
improper use. The sealing fluid has an
expiry date. Replace the bottle if the
sealant has expired.
97)Wear the protective gloves provided
with the kit.
98)Apply the adhesive label where it can
be easily seen by the driver as a reminder
that the tyre has been treated with the
quick repair kit. Drive carefully, especially
on corners. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
sudden acceleration or braking.
99)If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar,
do not drive any further: the Fix&Go
Automatic quick tyre repair kit cannot
guarantee the correct hold because the
tyre is too damaged. Contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
100)Always indicate that the tyre was
repaired using the quick tyre repair kit. Give
the leaflet to the personnel charged with
handling the tyre treated with the tyre
repair kit.
IMPORTANT
13)In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to
repair tyres showing damage on the tread
or shoulder up to max. 4 mm diameter. Do
not use the repair kit if the tyre was
damaged as a result of being used when
underinflated.
IMPORTANT
2)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub
are clean and free from impurities so
that the fixing stud bolts will not come
loose;
fit the space-saver wheel and tighten
the first stud bolt for a few turns into the
lowest hole. Tighten the remaining stud
bolts in the same way.
take the spanner A fig. 90 and fully
tighten the fixing studs;
operate the suitable tool E to lower
the car. Then extract the jack;
use the spanner A and check all stud
bolts are fully tightened in a criss-cross
fashion as per the numerical sequence
illustrated in fig. 97;
WARNING While replacing the wheel it
is advisable to place it upside down,
with the aesthetic part facing upward,
so as not to damage the alloy rim.
REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure described
previously, raise the car and remove the
space-saver wheel.
Proceed as follows:
make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub are
clean and free from impurities so that
the fixing stud bolts will not come loose;
tighten the retaining stud bolts using
spanner A fig. 90;
lower the car and remove the jack;
use spanner A to fully tighten the
stud bolts, following the sequence
illustrated in fig. 97
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At the end of the operation
Proceed as follows:
reposition the space-saver wheel;
insert the jack and the other tools in
the container;
arrange the container and tools in the
luggage compartment;
WARNING
101)The space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets where provided) is
specific to your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the space-saver wheel of
other models on your car. The space-saver
wheel must only be used in the event of an
emergency. Never use it for more than
strictly necessary and never exceed
80 km/h. On the space-saver wheel there
is an orange label, summarising the main
warnings regarding space-saver wheel
usage restrictions. Never remove or cover
the label. The label contains the following
indications in four languages: "Warning! For
temporary use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with standard wheel as soon as possible.
Never cover this indication."
102)Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should stay
away from on-coming traffic while the
wheel is being changed. On hills or uneven
roads, use chocks or appropriate objects
to block the wheels of the vehicle.
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IMPORTANT
16)Halogen bulbs must be handled
holding the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
WARNING
106)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
107)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
108)Due to the high power supply voltage,
gas discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only
be replaced by specialised personnel:
danger of death! Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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REAR FOG LIGHT/
REVERSING LIGHT
109)
To replace the rear fog light bulbs A
fig. 105 or the reversing lights B
fig. 105 proceed as follows:
turn the bulb holder C
fig. 106 anticlockwise, extract the bulb
and replace it.
3rd BRAKE 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. 107 laterally to compress
the retaining clip, then pull the number
plate light cluster A out;
turn bulb holder B
fig. 108 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.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOXfig. 114
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
Headlight beam switch (for versions/markets, where provided) F09 5
Single tone hornF10 10
12 V socket / cigar lighter F86 15
External mirror defrosters F88 7.5
DASHBOARD FUSE BOXfig. 116
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
Central lockingF38 15
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
+30 Driver side electric windows F47 20
+30 Passenger side electric windows F48 20
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
disengaged.
114)Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership if a safety system (airbags, brakes), transmission system (engine, gearbox) or steering
system general protection fuse blows.
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