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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IN AN EMERGENCY
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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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
