2016 Alfa Romeo 4C check oil

VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
WARNING
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose personnel will check whether the vehicle's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or
whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal
stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the context of after-sales service must carry the following label.
Alfa Romeo authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a
workmanlike fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices have been installed which modify the features of the
vehicle. This may also cause invalidation of warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related
to it.
Alfa Romeo shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by Alfa
Romeo and/or not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a
separate aerial is mounted externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the vehicle in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
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Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling,
brakes, windscreen washer, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Inspect the conditions of toothed timing drive belt●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary (or every 12
months)●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine and automatic
transmission management system operation and engine oil
degradation
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Check and possible top up of oil level for the dual clutch
automatic transmission●
Replace spark plugs (#)●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)●
Replace the air cleaner cartridge●●●●●●
(#) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type whichare
specially certified for such engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” section); strictly comply with the spark plug
replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is advisable to contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
(*) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
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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 beregarded as an exception. The car has
been designed and produced for road
use.
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CHECKING LEVELS
The topping-up plug B and the dipstick A for checking the engine oil level and the reservoir C for the engine coolant can be
accessed by lifting the tailgate (see the procedure in the "Engine cover/Luggage Compartment" paragraph in the "Knowing your
car" chapter).
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ENGINE OIL
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick A
fig. 121.
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 level of the oil is close to or below
the MIN mark, add oil via the filler fitting
B fig. 121 until the MAX mark is
reached.
23)
To unscrew and re-tighten the filler cap
it is necessary to use the tool A shown
in fig. 123, found in the car.
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)
WARNING Make sure that the oilcap is tightened properly in its seat
after topping the oil up.
Once the cap has been tightened,
before closing the engine bonnet,
remove the tool A fig. 123and
replace it in its housing to prevent losing
it or damaging the engine.
The range between the MIN and MAX
levels corresponds to approximately 1
litre of oil.
Engine oil consumption
24)3)
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to be 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
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. 121 and add the fluid
described in the "Fluids and lubricants"
paragraph of the "TechnicalSpecifications" 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. 124 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. 125 in the plug and remove it: the
level can be seen on the control pipe C
fig. 126 due to capillarity;
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fig. 128 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.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is not
sufficient, proceed as follows:
take the black funnel for topping up
the brake fluid and its extension pipe
from the service kit in the luggage
compartment;
loosen the reservoir plug and
introduce the funnel F fig. 129 with the
extension pipe in the reservoir inlet;
after topping up, remove the funnel
F with the extension pipe;
tighten the reservoir plug;
reposition the protection panel and
tighten the 2 self-tapping screws E.WARNING Be very careful while
removing the plug from the opening to
prevent the plug from falling inside the
vehicle body.
IMPORTANT
22)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are
not compatible with each other! Topping up
with an unsuitable fluid could severely
damage your vehicle.
23)The oil level must never exceed the
MAX reference.
24)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already in the engine.25)PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze fluid is used in
the engine cooling system; use the same
fluid type as that already in the cooling
system when topping up. PARAFLU
UP
may not be mixed with other types of
anti-freeze fluids. In the event of topping up
with an unsuitable product, under no
circumstances start the engine and contact
a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
26)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
27)Be very careful while topping up the
brake fluid, as it could drip from the
extension pipe inside the vehicle
under-bonnet and on parts of the body and
windscreen, corroding and damaging
them. Adopt suitable protection (e.g
absorbing paper) to reduce this risk as
much as possible.
WARNING
118)The Alfa Romeo 4C is designed and
produced for road use, in compliance with
the current regulations. Vehicle use in the
track must be considered as occasional
and in any case under the responsibility of
the user. The vehicle CANNOT be modified
or tampered with for any reason; this
would alter the Manufacturer homologation
and/or safety requirements. Using a
modified or tampered product relieves the
Manufacturer from any responsibility on the
product and may expose people to serious
risks.
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INTERIORS
137) 138)
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, also to
prevent damage to carbon parts.
To remove and reposition the mats in
the passenger compartment, proceed
as follows:
undo the screws with folding ring A
fig. 135, driver side and passenger side;
separate the Velcro fabric strips B in
the front area under the mats, lifting
them from the floor.
Reposition the mats on the floor,
making sure that the holes at the back
of the mats coincide with the screw
housings on the floor.
To reposition, proceed as follows:
tighten the screws with folding ring A
fig. 135 in the housings on the floor;
unite the Velcro fabric strips of themats with those on the floor, taking care
to apply light pressure and ensure that
the fastening is efficient.
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SEATS AND FABRIC OR
MICROFIBRE PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. For better cleaning of
microfibre trim (including the steering
wheel, for versions/markets, where
provided) we advise you to moisten the
brush. Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water and
neutral detergent.
LEATHER SEATS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or
slightly damp cloth, without exerting too
much pressure. Remove any liquid or
grease stains using an absorbent dry
cloth, without rubbing. Then clean with
a soft cloth or chamois moistened with
water and mild soap. If the stain
persists, use specific products and
observe the instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make
sure that the cleaning products used
contain no alcohol or alcohol
derivatives, even in small quantities.
PLASTIC, CARBON AND
COATED PARTS
Clean interior plastic and visible carbon
parts with a damp cloth (if possible
made from microfibre), and a solution of
water and neutral, non-abrasive
detergent. To clean oily or persistent
stains, use specific products free from
solvents and designed to maintain the
original appearance and colour of the
components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre
cloth, if necessary moistened with
water. The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol,
petrols or derivatives to clean the
instrument panel display.
LEATHER PARTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and neutral soap to
clean these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products. Before using a
specific product for cleaning interiors,
make sure that it does not contain
alcohol and/or alcohol based
substances.
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Driver's side front airbag.........90
Driving style................101
DTC (Drag Torque Control) system . .41
EBD system................41
Electric windows..............37
Engine
engine cooling system fluid level......................134
identification codes.........148
marking................147
technical data............149
Engine codes...............148
Engine compartment
checking levels............132
washing................142
Engine coolant indicator.........60
Engine cover
Closing..................39
Opening.................38
Engine oil
consumption.............134
level check..............134
EOBD system...............46
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................40
Exterior lights................28
Extinguisher.................35
Filling the tank...............54
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system..................87Fix&Go automatic kit..........106
Flashing...................29
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications)............163
Front airbags................90
Fuel consumption............166
Fuel cut-off system............33
Fuel level gauge..............60
Fuel supply................150
Fuses (replacement)...........120
Gear Shift Indicator...........60
Handbrake.................96
Hazard warning lights...........32
HBA system................42
Headlights..................39
Adjusting the headlights abroad.......................39
bulb replacement..........116
Light beam direction.........39
Heating and ventilation..........24
Hill Holder system.............42
Identification data
bodywork paint plate........147
chassis marking...........146
engine marking............147
identification data plate.......146
Ignition switch...............18
Steering lock..............18
Installing electrical/electronic
devices................5,47Instrument panel..............58
Interior fittings...............33
Interiors (cleaning)............143
Jack....................109
Lavacristallo
livello liquido lavacristallo......134
Light clusters
front light clusters (changing a
bulb)..................116
rear light clusters (changing a
bulb)..................117
Lubricants (specifications).......163
Luce plafoniera
sostituzione lampada........119
Luggage compartment
Opening.................38
Luggage compartment / Engine
cover...................38
Main beam headlights..........28
bulb replacement..........116
Maintenance and care
heavy-duty use of the car.....131
periodic checks...........131
scheduled servicing.........127
scheduled servicing plan......128
Manual climate control..........26
Menu.....................61
Menu options................61
Number plate lights
bulb replacement..........118
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