2016 Alfa Romeo 4C key

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REFUELLING
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European specification EN228. In particular,
the 4C’s engine has been designed to comply with all emission limits while simultaneously guaranteeing minimal consumption and maximum
performance, using premium-quality unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) of 98 or higher. The use of petrol that does not conform to the
specification indicated may cause the
warning light to switch on and the irregular operation of the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged. Press the brake pedal and, without pressing the accelerator, turn the ignition key to AVV; release it
as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after purchasing the car, you want to install accessories that require an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining the battery),
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership which will calculate the overall electrical consumption and check that the car’s electrical system
can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided(personal safety)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be understood as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new car
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made and
how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS.................14
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM....14
THE KEYS.................15
ALARM...................16
IGNITION SWITCH............18
SEATS....................18
STEERING WHEEL............20
REAR VIEW MIRRORS.........20
CLIMATE CONTROL...........22
CLIMATIC COMFORT..........23
HEATING AND VENTILATION.....24
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL....26
EXTERIOR LIGHTS............28
WINDOW CLEANING..........29
CRUISE CONTROL............30
ROOF LIGHT................31
CONTROLS................32
INTERIOR FITTINGS...........33
DOORS...................36
ELECTRIC WINDOWS..........37
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT / ENGINE
COVER...................38
HEADLIGHTS...............39
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
SYSTEM..................40
“Alfa DNA” SYSTEM (Dynamic car
control system)..............44
EOBD SYSTEM (European On Board
Diagnosis)..................46
RADIO SYSTEM..............47ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER..................47
PARKING SENSORS...........48
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)...................50
REFUELLING THE CAR.........54
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT .56
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SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured
labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using
this component. Under the bonnet
there is also a label that summarises all
the symbols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
There is an electronic device in each
key which can identify the signal
emitted, when the engine is started,
from an aerial built into the ignition
switch. The signal, which changes each
time the engine is started, is the
“password” by means of which the
control unit recognises the key and
enables starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted by the
key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the
digitalwarning light switches on in the display.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come
with the car. If it is still not possible to
start the engine, contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Activation of warning light while
driving
If thedigital warning light on the
display switches on, this means that the
system is running a self-diagnosis (for
example due to a voltage drop).
If thedigital warning light
remains on, contact the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic
devices inside the key, it should never be
exposed to direct sunlight.
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THE KEYS
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
The metal insert A fig. 5 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 6 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal
insert.
1)
Door unlocking
Briefly press button
: unlocking of
doors, timed switching on of internal
roof light and double flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
If when locking the doors, one or more
doors are not closed correctly, the LED
flashes quickly together with the
direction indicators.
Door locking
Briefly press button
: locking of
doors, switching off of internal roof light
and single flashing of direction
indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided).
If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by a
rapid flashing of the direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors will be locked if the tailgate isopen however.
When a speed of more than 20 km/h is
reached, the doors will be locked
automatically if this specific function
was set.
When the doors are locked from
outside the car (using the remote
control), LED A fig. 7 will switch on for a
few seconds and then start flashing
(deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside
the car (by pressing the
button on
the dashboard) the LED will remain on
constantly.
REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8
remote controls. Should a new remote
control be necessary, go to the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership,
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taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Procedurepress button A fig. 8 and move the
metal insert B to opening position; turn
screw C to
using a fine bit
screwdriver;
remove battery compartment D and
replace battery E, respecting the
polarity; reinsert compartment D in the
key and secure it by turning screw C to
.
1)
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to an
Alfa Romeo Dealership, which will take care
of their disposal.
ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
The alarm activates in the following
cases:
wrongful opening of one of the doors
or the tailgate (perimeter protection);
wrongful operation of the ignition
switch (key turned to MAR);
cutting of the battery leads;
movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection);
anomalous lifting/tilting of the car.
Operation of the alarm is indicated by
an acoustic and visual signal (flashing of
the direction indicators for several
seconds). The alarm activation modes
may vary according to the market.
There is a maximum number of
acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal
operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically
activated when the key is extracted
from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various countries.
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Activation
With the doors and tailgate closed and
the ignition key either turned to STOP
or removed, point the key with remote
control towards the car then press and
release the
button.
For versions/markets, where provided,
the system emits an acoustic signal and
activates door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage lasting
approximately 30 seconds precedes
the activation of the alarm: during this,
the LED flashes on the dashboard at a
frequency of about one flash per
second.
After the self-diagnosis stage, the LED
flashes at a lower frequency (one flash
every 3 seconds approx.).
If, after the alarm is switched on, a
second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on the
dashboard, wait about 4 seconds and
switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check that the doors and
tailgate are closed correctly and then
reactivate the system by pressing the
button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal
even when the doors and tailgate are
closed correctly, a system malfunction
has occurred: in this case, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Deactivation
Press thebutton.
The following operations are performed
(for versions/markets, where provided):
two brief flashes of the direction
indicators;
unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking
system is released using the metal
insert of the key, the alarm is not
disabled.
IMPORTANT In the event of accidental
activation of the alarm, or in any case to
interrupt the acoustic and visual signal
cycle when activated, it is possible to
press the
button or turn the ignition
key to MAR-ON for at least 5 seconds,
after which the system will deactivate.
Disabling
To completely disable the alarm (e.g.
during a lengthy period of car inactivity),
lock the car by turning the metal insert
of the key in the door lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with remote control run out or there is a
fault in the system, the alarm can be
switched off by inserting the key in the
ignition switch and turning it to
MAR-ON.
Volumetric/anti-lift
protection
To ensure the correct operation of the
protection, completely close the side
windows.
To disable the volumetric protection,
turn the ignition key from STOP to
MAR-ON twice in a row, then activate
the alarm within 15 seconds, pressing
the
button on the remote control.
When the function is deactivated, this is
indicated by the LED on the dashboard
flashing for several seconds.
To disable the anti-lift protection as well,
the ignition key must be turned from
STOP to MAR-ON three times in a row,
followed by activating the alarm within
15 seconds, pressing the
button on
the remote control.
When the function is deactivated, this is
indicated by the LED on the dashboard
flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift
protection must be repeated each time
the instrument panel is switched off.
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IGNITION SWITCH
Operation
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 9:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
MAR-ON: driving position. All
electrical devices are available;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
4) 5)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo
Dealership before driving again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance,
invalidate the warranty, cause serious
safety problems and also result in the car
not meeting type-approval requirements.
5)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
SEATS
ADJUSTMENTS
Lengthwise adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lift lever A fig. 10 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on the
rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
Alfa Romeo’s advice: the seat must be
adjusted so that the entire sole of the
foot presses on the brake pedal when it
is fully depressed; at the same time,
your right leg must be bent slightly. In
this way, in the event of emergency, the
driver can generate sufficient force to
achieve adequate pressure on the
brake pedal. Moreover, this reduces the
risk of leg injuries in the event of an
accident.
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