2017 Alfa Romeo 4C park assist

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ...........................63
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...............63
▫ Outside Mirrors ......................64
▫ Power Mirrors .......................64
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................65
▫ Heated Mirrors ......................65
 SEATS ..............................65
▫ Manual Seats ........................66
▫ Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ..........67
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DECKLID ......68
 LIGHTS .............................71
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................71
▫ Headlights ..........................71
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................72 ▫
High Beams .........................72
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................72
▫ Parking Lights .......................72
▫ Turn Signals .........................72
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................72
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay —
If Equipped .........................73
▫ Dimmer Controls .....................73
▫ Interior Light ........................73
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....74
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ..............75
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............75
▫ Mist ...............................75
▫ Windshield Washers ...................753

Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to theOsymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be
on with DRL.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multi-
function 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.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-
lights to turn on until the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position
and turn on the headlights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display
will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights.
NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the
lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb
is defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
five times then automatically turn off.
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General Notes
When the vehicle is stopped and in gear, always keep
the brake pedal pressed until you decide to set off, then
release the brake and accelerate gradually.
During prolonged stops with the engine running, it is
advisable to keep the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
When stopped on an incline, always hold the vehicle in
place using the brakes. On steep inclines, Hill Start
Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold the vehicle in posi-
tion when the brake pedal is released. If the accelerator
pedal is not applied after a short time, the vehicle will
roll back. Either reapply the brake (to hold the vehicle)
or press the accelerator to climb the hill.
Only shift between FIRST (1) and REVERSE (R) when
completely stopped, with the brake pedal pressed.
When necessary, it is possible to engage FIRST (1),
REVERSE (R) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine off, the
key at MAR-ON and the brake pressed. In this case,
wait at least five seconds between one gear change and
the next, in order to safeguard the operation of the
hydraulic system, and the pump in particular.For uphill departures, accelerate gradually but fully,
immediately after releasing the parking brake or the
brake pedal; this allows the engine speed to increase to
provide more torque at the wheels.
ALFA DNA SYSTEM (DYNAMIC VEHICLE
CONTROL SYSTEM)
This vehicle is equipped with a “Alfa DNA” system
lever (located on the center console). There are four
modes of operation to be selected according to driving
style and road conditions:
•
Dynamic (This mode alters the transmission’s auto-
matic shift schedule for sportier driving [D]).
• Natural (mode for driving in normal conditions [N]).
• All Weather (mode for driving in poor grip condi-
tions, such as rain and snow [A]).
• Race (sports driving mode [D]).5
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CAUTION!
If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction
is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake
systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses
normal capability, the remaining system will still func-
tion. However, there will be some loss of overall brak-
ing effectiveness. You may notice increased pedal travel
during application, greater pedal force required to slow
or stop, and potential activation of the “Brake System
Warning Light”.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e.,
repeated brake applications with the engine off), the
brakes will still function. However, the effort required
to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that
required with the power system operating.
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL)
SYSTEM
The ESC system improves the directional control and
stability of the vehicle in various driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the vehicle understeer and
oversteer, distributing the brake force on the appropri-
ate wheels. The torque supplied by the engine can also
be reduced in order to maintain control of the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded
by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot pre-
vent all collisions, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot pre-
vent collisions resulting from loss of vehicle
control due to inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent collisions.The capabilities of
an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited
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System Intervention
This is indicated by the flashing of the warning light on
the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the
vehicle is in critical stability and grip conditions.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This is an integral part of the ESC system and facilitates
starting on slopes, activating automatically in the fol-
lowing cases:
•Uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and
transmission in neutral (N) or gear other than reverse
engaged.
• Downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradi-
ent higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed
and reverse (R) gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system control unit maintains
the braking pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is reached, or in any case
for a maximum of two seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator. When the two seconds have elapsed, without starting,
the system is automatically deactivated, gradually re-
leasing the braking pressure. During this release stage,
the typical brake disengagement noise, indicating that
the vehicle is going to move imminently, can be heard.
NOTE:
•
HSA is not a parking brake; therefore, never leave the
vehicle without having engaged the parking brake,
turned the engine off and engaged first gear, so that
the vehicle is parked in safe conditions.
• There may be situations on small gradients (less than
8%), with vehicle laden, in which the Hill Holder
system may not activate, causing a slight reversing
motion and increasing the risk of collision with
another vehicle or object. The driver is, in any case,
responsible for safe driving.
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Heated Mirrors...........................65
Heater ............................ .126, 128
Holder, Cup .............................85
Ignition .................................9
Key .................................9
Ignition Key Removal .......................9
Illuminated Entry .........................14
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................11
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................63
Instrument Cluster .....................99, 107
Instrument Cluster ......................91
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............90
Instrument Panel Cover ....................239
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............240
Interior Appearance Care ...................238
Interior Lights ...........................73
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............75
Introduction .............................4
Jump Starting .......................... .200
Key Fob Lock The Doors ........................15
Unlock The Doors ......................15 Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .16
Key-In Reminder
.........................11
Key, Replacement .........................12
Keys ...................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................11
Lane Change Assist .......................72
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................27
Latches ................................59
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... .183
Leaks, Fluid .............................59
Life Of Tires ........................... .175
Light Bulbs ......................... .59, 245
Lights .............................. .59, 71
AirBag ...........................57, 97
Brake Warning .........................94
Bulb Replacement ..................... .246
Cruise .......................... .108, 109
Engine Temperature Warning ..............99
Exterior ..............................59
Hazard Warning Flasher .................192
Illuminated Entry .......................14
Interior ..............................73
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........105
Park ............................ .72,
108
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Safety Tips..............................56
Schedule, Maintenance ....................260
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ..........32
Energy Management Feature ...............32
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ..............29
Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................27
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ..............31
Pregnant Women .......................31
Seat Belt Pretensioner ....................32
Seat Belt Reminder ......................25
Seat Belt Maintenance .....................240
Seat Belt Reminder ........................25
Seat Belts ........................... .25, 57
Child Restraint .........................46
Front Seat ...................... .25, 27, 29
Inspection ............................57
Operating Instructions ...................29
Pregnant Women .......................31
Pretensioners ..........................32
Rear Seat .............................27
Reminder ............................97
Untwisting Procedure ....................31
Seats ..................................65
Adjustment ........................ .65, 66Reclining
.............................66
Security Alarm ...........................12
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................11
Service Assistance ....................... .270
Service Contract ........................ .271
Service Manuals ........................ .273
Shoulder Belts ...........................27
Signals, Turn ........................ .59, 107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................177
Snow Tires ............................ .171
Spare Tire ....................171, 172, 173, 174
Spark Plugs ........................... .257
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...........................79
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............77
Starting .............................. .134
Automatic Transmission .................134
Cold Weather ........................ .135
Engine Fails To Start ....................135
Steering Column

Lock ..........................76
Tilt Column ...........................76
Wheel, Tilt ............................76
Storage .............................. .244
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .244
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