2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider tires

Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no
longer exists. A system fault can occur with any of the
following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next tofacilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact
spare wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire. 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will still turn ON due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75
seconds and then remain on solid.
4. This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as
long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure
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warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1750 Turbo
The 1750 turbo engine is designed to meet
all emissions regulations and provide ex-
cellent fuel economy and performance
when using high-quality premium un-
leaded gasoline with an octane rating of
Only 91 or higher.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
required.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap-
propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
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problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included
are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
•Call toll free at:
1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............288
Adding Fuel ............................ .241
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .280
Additives, Fuel .......................... .238
AirBag.............................. .42, 43
Advance Front Air Bag ....................44
Air Bag Operation .......................45
Air Bag Warning Light ....................53
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................46
Enhanced Accident Response ............51, 262
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..............55, 262
FrontAirBag...........................42
If A Deployment Occurs ...................49
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................46
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............54
Air Bag Deployment ........................42
Air Bag Light ...................... .53, 70, 127
Air Bag Maintenance .......................54
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .273 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................275
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............275, 276
Air Conditioning System ....................275
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .218
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) . .186
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ............178, 266
Fluid Type ........................ .297, 327
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............287, 325
Capacities ........................... .325
Disposal ............................. .290
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................199
Appearance Care ........................ .298
Automatic Door Locks ......................23
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ....................178
Fluid Type ........................... .327
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................23
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Lead Free Gasoline....................... .236
Leaks, Fluid ..............................71
Life Of Tires ............................ .227
Light Bulbs .......................... .70, 310
Lights ............................ .70, 92, 93
AirBag .........................53, 70, 127
Brake Warning ........................ .123
Bulb Replacement ...................... .312
Cruise ........................... .143, 144
Engine Temperature Warning ...............130
Exterior ...............................70
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................246
Illuminated Entry ........................17
Interior ...............................96
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........138
Park ............................. .94, 142
Passing ...............................94
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .128
Service .............................. .312Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
............131
Turn Signal ........................ .70, 141
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .130, 141
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .212
Locks ..................................22
Auto Unlock ...........................23
Door .................................22
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .276
Lug Nuts .............................. .247
Maintenance Free Battery ....................274
Maintenance, General ..................... .270
Maintenance Procedures ....................270
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .330
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .138, 267
Manual, Service ......................... .348
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Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)..........5,348
Paint Care ............................. .298
Parking Brake ........................... .195
Passing Light .............................94
Pets ....................................66
Pets, Transporting ..........................66
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........213
Power Door Locks ............................22
Mirrors ...............................77
Windows ..............................25
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............39
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................39
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .220
Radio Frequency General Information ...................14, 21 Radio Operation
......................... .165
Reclining Front Seats .......................87
Recorder, Event Data .......................55
Recreational Towing ...................... .244
Reformulated Gasoline .....................237
Refrigerant ............................. .276
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................18
Unlock The Doors .......................19
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .310
Replacement Keys .........................14
Replacement Parts ........................ .269
Replacement Tires ........................ .228
Reporting Safety Defects ....................347
Restraint, Head ...........................88
Restraints, Child ...........................56
Restraints, Infant ..........................59
Restraints, Occupant ........................30
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INDEX 363

Rotation, Tires.......................... .230
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................70
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................347
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................68
Safety Information, Tire .....................206
Safety Tips ...............................67
Schedule, Maintenance .....................330
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........40
Energy Management Feature ................40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................36
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............38
Pregnant Women ........................39
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................39
Seat Belt Reminder .......................32
Seat Belt System .........................30 Seat Belt Maintenance
..................... .304
Seat Belt Reminder .........................32
Seat Belts ............................ .32, 69
Child Restraint .....................56, 59, 62
Front Seat ....................... .32, 34, 36
Inspection .............................69
Operating Instructions ....................36
Pregnant Women ........................39
Pretensioners ...........................39
Rear Seat ..............................34
Reminder ............................ .128
Untwisting Procedure .....................38
Seats ...................................85
Adjustment ......................... .85, 86
Reclining ..............................87
Security Alarm ............................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .344
Service Contract ......................... .346
364 INDEX