2017 Alfa Romeo 4C ECO mode

2. Route the tether strap around the outboard side ofthe head restraint to the tether anchorage.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain
(engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new ve-
hicle.
Driving your vehicle with a new transmission requires
no special techniques but, to reach optimal shifting
quality and help with engine Break-in, Dynamic and
Race Mode will be inhibited until the vehicle has
accumulated 155 miles (250 km). Additionally, for the first 200 miles (300 km), following
these few simple guidelines is all that is necessary for a
good break-in.
•
Avoid very aggressive driving.
• Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow,
for long periods.
• Do not make any full throttle starts and avoid full
throttle acceleration while cruising within the posted
speed limits of local traffic laws.
• Use the proper gear for your speed range.
• Wait until the engine has reached normal operating
temperature before driving at the recommended
maximum break-in speed.
• Avoid excessive idling.
• Check the engine oil level at every fuel fill.
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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the
vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect
the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned
parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.
In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the
vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as
required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding
belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first
cycled to ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see
your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or
comes on while driving, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and
place the blower control on high speed. You should be
able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See
your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
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WARNING!
An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or
stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners
may cause your floor mat to interfere with the
accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and cause a loss
of vehicle control. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH:
•ALWAYS securely attach
your floor mat us-
ing the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install
your floor mat upside down or turn your floor
mat over. Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured
using the floor mat fasteners on a regular basis.
•ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT
FROM THE VEHICLE
before installing any
other floor mat. NEVER install or stack an addi-
tional floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.
•ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your ve-
hicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be
properly attached and secured to your vehicle. If a
floor mat needs to be replaced, only use a FCA
approved floor mat for the specific make, model,
and year of your vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•ONLY use the driver ’s side floor mat on the
driver ’s side floor area. To check for interference,
with the vehicle properly parked with the engine
off, fully depress the accelerator, the brake, and
the clutch pedal (if present) to check for interfer-
ence. If your floor mat interferes with the opera-
tion of any pedal, or is not secure to the floor,
remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place
the floor mat in your trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide
into the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under
accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and could
cause a loss of vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat
(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could
change the position of the floor mat and may
cause interference with the accelerator, brake, or
clutch pedals.
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Using the interior light lens, push the lens to the right
from its center position and the lights are always on.
Push the lens to the left from its center position and the
lights are always off. Leave the lens in the center
position, and the light is turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
Overhead Dome Lamp is in the center position or
that the lights are off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened a three minute timer is
activated.
• 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
rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever.
Interior Light (Off Position Shown)
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To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push theSET/BACKbutton. “On” will dis-
play.
2. Push and release the DOWN
button. “Off” will
display.
3. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACK
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Trip B Activation
Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or
deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
For further information, see “Trip Computer.”
For activation/deactivation, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. “On” or “Off”
will display in the Instrument Cluster Display (ac-
cording to previous setting).
2. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button to select the setting and once selected a
beep will occur to signal the setting is saved.
3. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or push and hold the SET/BACK
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Set Time
This function may be used to set the clock through two
submenu items: “Time” and “Mode.”
Proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton. The display will
show the two submenu items “Time” and “Mode.”
2. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button to navigate the two submenu items.
3. Select the required option and then push the SET/
BACK button.
4. When accessing the “Time” submenu item, briefly push the SET/BACK button and “hours” will flash
on the display.
5. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button for setting.
6. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton and “minutes”
will flash on the display.
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7. Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button for setting.
NOTE:
•The setting will increase or decrease by one unit
each time the UP
orDOWNarrow button
is pushed. Push and hold the button to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly. Save the setting by
briefly pushing the button when you approach
the required setting.
• Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton to return to the
“Time” sub-function.
• When accessing the “Mode” submenu, briefly push
the SET/BACK button. The previously set display
format will flash on the display.
• Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button to select “24h” or “12h.”
When you have selected the required settings, briefly
push the SET/BACK button to go back to the Time,
Mode submenu screen, or push and hold the SET/
BACK button (approximately one second) to go back to
the main screen without storing the settings.
Set Date
This function may be used to set the date (day - month
- year).
To change the date, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton and “year” will
flash on the display.
2. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button for setting.
3. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton and “month”
will flash on the display.
4. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button for setting.
5. Briefly push the SET/BACKbutton and “day” will
flash on the display.
6. Push and release the UP
orDOWNbutton
for setting. 4
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HEATING AND VENTILATION
Manual Climate Controls With A/C
The Heating/Ventilation And Air Conditioning Con-
trols consist of a series of three rotary dials, a movable
cursor and two on/off switches.
1. A/C Button
Press this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light
will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is
engaged.MAX A/C
For maximum cooling, use the A/C and recirculation
modes at the same time.
ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C switch to
turn OFF the A/C compressor. Then, rotate the tem-
perature control to the desired temperature.
2. Demist/Defrost Control
Press and release the Demist/Defrost Control button to
turn ON the heated outside mirrors. The Demist/
Defrost feature automatically turns OFF after 20 min-
utes.
3. Mode Control
Rotate this control to change the system between Modes
(Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost).
Panel
– Air is directed through the outlets in the
instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted
to direct airflow.
Bi-Level – Air is directed through the panel and floor
outlets.
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Floor– Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
Mix – Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require
extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the
windshield.
4. Recirculation Control
Slide cursor to change the system between recirculation
mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used
when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or
high humidity are present.
NOTE:
•Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may
make the inside air stuffy and window fogging
may occur. Extended use of this mode is not
recommended. •
The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp
weather could cause windows to fog on the inside,
because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle.
Select the outside air position for maximum defog-
ging.
5. Temperature Control
Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air
inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial
counterclockwise into the blue area of the scale indi-
cates cooler temperatures, while rotating clockwise into
the red area indicates warmer temperatures.
6. Blower Control
Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced
through the ventilation system in any mode. The
blower speed increases as you move the control clock-
wise from the “0” (OFF) position. There are four blower
speeds.
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