2016 Alfa Romeo 4C maintenance schedule

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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).

button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Warnings volume
(Adjusting the failure/
warning buzzer volume)
With this function the volume of the
buzzer which accompanies the display
of failure/warning can be adjusted
according to 8 levels.
To set the desired volume proceed as
follows:
press button SET/briefly. The
volume “level” set previously flashes on
the display;
press theorbutton to make
the adjustment;
briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Belt reminder (Buzzer
reactivation for SBR
indication)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function can be displayed only
after a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership has deactivated the SBR
system (see "SBR system" paragraph in
the "Safety" chapter).
Service (Scheduled
servicing)
Using this function you can display
information about the mileage intervals
for vehicle servicing.
To consult this information, proceed as
follows:
press button SET/briefly. The
display shows the service interval in
kilometres (km) or miles (mi) according
to the previous setting (see the "Unit of
measurement (Setting the unit of
measurement)" paragraph);
briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen.
IMPORTANT The “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” includes car maintenance at fixed
intervals, refer to the "Maintenance and
care" chapter. The "Service" function is
automatically displayed, along with the
warning light coming on, with key at
MAR-ON - starting from 2,000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before these
deadlines and is activated again every
200 km (or equivalent value in miles).
Below 200 km servicing indications are
more frequent. The indication will
appear in kilometres or miles according
to the "Unit of measurement" settings.
In addition, when the vehicle mileage is
close to a scheduled servicing ("service
coupon"), and the key is turned to
MAR-ON, the
warning light willappear on the display along with the
word "Service" and followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left
before vehicle servicing. Contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The
operations in the “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” will be performed and the
message will be reset.
Passenger airbags
(Activation/Deactivation
of passenger's side
front airbag)
This function is used to activate/
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
Proceed as follows:
press the SET/button and, after
the message (Bag pass: Off) (to
deactivate) or (Bag pass: On) (to
activate) is displayed by pressing
buttons "
"or"", press the SET/
button again;
a confirmation request message will
appear on the display;
by pressing theorbuttons
select "Yes" (to confirm activation/
deactivation) or "No" (to cancel);
press the SET/button briefly, a
message confirming the selection will
be displayed and you will go back to
the menu screen, or hold the button
down to go back to the standard
screen without saving. The warning
light
in the instrument panel
switches on.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING.......127
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN . .128
PERIODIC CHECKS..........131
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR . .131
CHECKING LEVELS..........132
AIR CLEANER..............137
BATTERY.................138
WHEELS AND TYRES.........139
.......................140
BODYWORK...............141
INTERIORS................143
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential in
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has
programmed a series of checks and
servicing operations every 20,000 km.
Check the items on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check
level of liquids, tyre pressure, etc.)
before 20.000 km and between these
services deadlines.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership at
predefined intervals. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out only with your explicit
agreement.IMPORTANT
2000 km before the maintenance is
due, a dedicated message appears on
the display, along withwarning light.
The Scheduled Servicing services are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting
for the next service.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●
Check vehicle fastenings●●●
Check mechanical components fastenings●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust
jets, if necessary●●●●●●
Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blade●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of boot lock, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, carbon
monocoque, aerodynamic bottom, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
supply system, brakes), rubber elements (boots, driveshaft boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)
●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
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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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