2016 Alfa Romeo 4C low beam

headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and the warning
light
switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
regardless of the position of ring nut A.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
For the activation and deactivation of
the rear fog lights, refer to the
"Controls" section.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull stalk A towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the
lights are switched off automatically.
Also, each time the stalk is operated,
the
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on. The
display shows the time set for the
function and the corresponding
graphics.
The warning light comes on when the
lever is operated and stays on until the
function is automatically deactivated.
Each movement of the stalk only
increases the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
WINDOW CLEANING
The right stalk controls screen
wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition key
at MAR-ON.
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Operation12) 13)
Ring nut A fig. 23 can be set to the
following positions:
Owiper off;
intermittent operation;
continuous slow operation;
continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held manually in
this position. When released, the stalk
will return to its initial position and the
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the tailgate when raising, in order to
prevent any external occurrence (e.g. a
gust of wind) from suddenly opening
the tailgate to end of travel. Additionally,
in order to prevent any damage to the
car or broken windows, do not force
the tailgate beyond the opening
position necessary to secure the
supporting rod B in the hole of the
retaining clip.
CLOSING
Procedure25)
hold the tailgate up with one hand
and use the other to remove rod B
fig. 42 from housing D fig. 43 and
reinsert it in its locking device C fig. 42;
lower the engine cover to
approximately 20 centimetres from the
engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the engine cover is
completely closed and not only
fastened in safety position by trying to
open it. If it is not completely closed, do
not press the engine cover down, but
raise it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
tailgate is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the car is travelling.
WARNING
21)The maximum permitted load in the
luggage compartment, in addition to the
kits provided, is 15 kg.
22)When accessing the rear luggage
compartment, take care with parts that
may be hot, owing to the adjacent engine
compartment. Danger of serious burns.
23)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
24)The tailgate may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
25)For safety reasons, the tailgate must
always be closed properly while the car is
travelling. Therefore, always make sure that
the tailgate is closed properly and that the
lock is engaged. If you realise during travel
that the lock is not fully engaged, stop
immediately and close the tailgate in the
correct manner.
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for the driver's comfort and
safety as well as for all other road users.
This is also covered by a specific rule of
the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have the headlights checked and
adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are
aligned to comply with the regulations
of the country of purchase. When in
countries where you drive on the other
side of the road, you need to alter the
beam direction in order not to dazzle
the vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction, proceeding as follows:
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IMPORTANT Maintain a tight grip on

Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display if a fault is detected in one of the following lights:
daytime running lights (DRL)
side lights
dipped beam headlights
direction indicators
rear fog lights
reversing lights
number plate lights.
The fault relating to these lights may be caused by: one
or more blown fuses, one or more blown bulbs or a
broken electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses involved, in
accordance with the "Fuse replacement" paragraph in
the "In an emergency" chapter; if this does not resolve
the fault, check, and if necessary replace, the bulbs
involved, in accordance with the "External bulb
replacement" paragraph in the "In an emergency"
chapter.
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, for a
comprehensive check of the electrical system.
amberSERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
The digital warning light
is automatically displayed,
along with a dedicated message, with key at MAR,
2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles) before the
following scheduled servicing interval and is activated
again every 200 km (or equivalent value in miles).Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The
operations in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will be
performed and the message will be reset.
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REPLACING
EXTERIOR BULBS
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beam headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicators. The
bulbs are arranged as follows fig. 98:
To replace the bulbs for the dipped and
main beam headlights and for the
direction indicators open the
corresponding protective flaps on the
inner wheel arch fig. 99 that can be
located by steering the wheel
completely.
A - direction indicator bulb protective
flapB - dipped/main beam headlight bulb
protective flap
Side lights/daytime
running lights (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
DIPPED/MAIN BEAMS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:steer the wheel completely;
open the protective flap B fig. 99 by
rotating the fixing screw;
take out the electric connector A
fig. 100 and then rotate the bulb holder
B clockwise and remove it;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector A;
close the protective flap B fig. 99.
Direction indicators
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
steer the wheel completely;
open the protective flap A fig. 99 by
rotating the fixing screw;
take out the electric connector A
fig. 101 and then rotate the bulb holder
B clockwise and remove it;
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IN AN EMERGENCY
ASide lights/daytime running lights
BDipped/main beam headlights
CDirection indicators

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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IN AN EMERGENCY

Fault Possible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED. Use the Fix&Go tyre repair kit.See.................p.106.
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure.See
.................p.158.
... THE BATTERY IS FLAT. -See
.................p.124or contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT
SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See
.................p.119or contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
... THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT
DOES NOT SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See
.................p.119or contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped beam
headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON.-Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Replace the bulb.See
.................p.116or contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. Replace the batteries inside the remote control.See
.................p.16.
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT WORK.Check the relevant protective fuse.See
.................p.120or contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Have the appropriate window raising / lowering
motor checkedContact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, THE STARTER
DOES NOT TURN.-Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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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