2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider steering

LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE:The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Multifunction Lever
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Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up-
ward to the first detent for headlight operation.NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on
with DRL.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc-
tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on
the high beams. A high beam symbol will illuminate in
the cluster to indicate the high beams are on. Pull the
multifunction lever a second time to switch the head-
lights back to low beam.
Headlight Operation
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Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to
a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the
instrument panel below the instrument cluster.Pushing the up or down arrow will increase or decrease
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Dimmer Controls
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•When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are unlocked with the Key Fob a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights
will turn off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the
steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotat-
ing a switch, located on the end of the lever.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be-
tween cycles. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to
the first detent position. There are four possible delay
intervals that depend on the vehicle speed.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward
(toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, push the lever upward until
fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
Tilt/Telescoping Column Lever
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 18 mph
(30 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 105 mph
(170 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut
down if multiple speed control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
system can be reactivated rotating the end of the multi-
function lever (On/Off) and resetting the desired vehicle
set speed.
To Activate
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to activate the
Electronic Speed Control. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
illuminate. To turn the system off, rotate the end of the
multifunction lever to the “O” position. The Cruise
Electronic Speed Control Lever
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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure
is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these
cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the
vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and
contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering column:•
UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and sub-
menus or to increase the displayed value. Out-
side of the menu, the UParrow will adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus or to decrease the displayed value.
Outside of the menu, the DOWNarrow will
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
• SET/BACK Arrow Button
Push and release the SET/BACKarrow button to access/
select the information screens or submenu screens of a
EVIC Control Buttons
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