2016 Alfa Romeo 4C remote control

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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6A0L0006
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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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DOORS
CENTRAL DOOR
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking doors from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the
door lock.
LED A fig. 38 on the
button on the
dashboard will switch on to indicate
that the doors have locked.
Door locking is carried out with all
doors shut, irrespective of the tailgate
open/closed status.
Unlocking doors from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.Locking/unlocking doors from the
inside
Press the
button. The button has
an LED that indicates whether the
doors are locked or unlocked.
LED on: doors locked. Pressing the
button again centrally unlocks all
doors and switches off the LED.
LED off: doors unlocked. Pressing the
button again centrally locks all the
doors. The doors will be locked only if
all the doors are properly shut.
Once the doors have been locked via
the remote control or the key pawl, it
will no longer be possible to unlock
them by pressing the
button.
In the absence of electrical power
supply (blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.
EMERGENCY DOOR
LOCKING DEVICE
Passenger side door
The passenger side door has a device
to lock it when there is no current.
To lock it, place the metal insert of the
ignition key in housing A fig. 39 and
turn it clockwise.To restore the starting condition of the
door locks (only if battery charge
restored), proceed as follows:
press thebutton on the remote
control;
or
press thedoor locking/
unlocking button on the dashboard;
or
introduce the metal insert of the
ignition key in the front door pawl;
or
pull the internal door handle.
Door opening/closing mechanism
initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
close all the doors;
press thebutton on the key or the
door locking/unlocking button on
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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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Oddments pocket............34
On-board instruments
display..................58
engine coolant temperature
indicator.................60
fuel level gauge............60
On-board instruments........58
rev counter...............60
Speedometer..............60
Parking...................96
Handbrake...............96
Parking lights................28
Parking sensors..............48
Passenger side front airbag.......90
Passenger side front airbag and
child restraint systems........91
Performance...............160
Plafoniera bagagliaio
sostituzione lampada........119
Plugs (type)................149
Power socket................34
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)...................43
Pretensioners................86
Load limiters..............86
Protecting the environment.......56
Pulsante TRIP RESET..........66
Radio system...............47
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones................5,48Raising the car..............124
Rear direction indicators........117
Rear fog light................32
Rear fog light/reversing light......118
Rear view mirrors.............20
Internal mirror.............20
Refuelling.................162
Refuelling the car.............54
Rev counter.................60
Rims
dimensions..............157
rims and tyres............155
wheels and tyres...........139
Roof lights..................31
Front roof light.............31
Ruote....................155
Saving fuel................101
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) . . .85
Scheduled Servicing Plan.......128
Screen wiper/washer...........29
“Smart washing” function......30
Seat belts..................84
Use ....................84
Seats.....................18
Setup menu.................60
Side lights/brake lights.........117
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
bulb replacement..........116Side lights/dipped headlights......28
Snow chains...............103
Snow tyres................102
Speedometer................60
Speedometer (speed indicator).....60
Starting the engine.........95,105
Bump starting............105
Jump starting.............105
Steering..................154
Steering lock................18
Steering wheel...............20
Storage compartments..........33
Sun visors..................35
Suspension................153
Symbols...................14
Technical data..............146
The keys...................15
Key with remote control.......15
Key without remote control.....15
Third brake lights
bulb replacement..........118
Towing the car..............125
Attaching the tow hook......125
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................50
Transmission...............151
Trip Computer...............65
Ty r e s
Fix&Go automatic (kit).......106