2017 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider lock

Under any of the above circumstances, the following
checks need to be performed more frequently than
indicated in the Maintenance Schedule:
•Check front and rear disc brake pad condition and
wear.
• Check cleanliness of tailgate locks.
• Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and
steering linkage.
• Visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves -
bushes - etc.).
• Check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro-
lyte).
• Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts.
• Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and re-
place oil filter.
• Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter. Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as an
exception. The vehicle has been designed and manufac-
tured for road use.
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environ-
ment the engine air filter has to be changed every
6,500 miles (10,000 km).
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip/Periodic Checks
Every 600 miles (1,000 km) or before long trips, check
and, if necessary, top off the following:
•
Check engine oil level.
• Check brake fluid level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for un-
usual wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and add as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 269

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
Check position/wear of
windscreen wiper blade XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check cleanliness of hood
and deck lid locks, as well
as cleanliness and lubrica-
tion of associated linkages XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Visually inspect condition
of: exterior bodywork, car-
bon monocoque, aerody-
namic bottom, pipes and
hoses (exhaust, fuel sup-
ply system, brakes), rub-
ber elements (boots, drive-
shaft boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check condition and wear
of front brake pads and
discs, and operation of
pad wear indicator XXXXXXXXXXXXX
272 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........233
Adding Fuel ............................193
Adding Washer Fluid .....................227
Additives, Fuel ..........................191
AirBag................................36 Air Bag Operation ......................38
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................39
Enhanced Accident Response ..............212
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............212
If A Deployment Occurs ..................41
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................38
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........44
Air Bag Light ........................57, 103
Air Bag Maintenance ......................44
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .221
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................223
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............223, 224
Air Conditioning System ...................223
Air Pressure, Tires ........................174
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............12
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) ........................147
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ...........142, 216
Fluid Type ........................240, 265 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
..............6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............232, 263
Capacities .......................... .263
Disposal ............................ .234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............158
Appearance Care ........................240
Automatic Door Locks .....................19
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission ...................142
Fluid Type .......................... .265
Auto Unlock, Doors .......................19
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........89
Battery ............................105, 222
Charging System Light ..................105
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............16
Belts, Seat ..............................56
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................224
B-Pillar Location ........................ .168
Brake

Fluid ............................265
Brake, Parking ..........................154
Brakes ............................... .236
Brake System ........................156, 236
Anti-Lock (ABS) .......................158
Master Cylinder .......................236
284 INDEX

Customer Assistance..................... .278
Daytime Running Lights ....................78
Dealer Service .......................... .218
Deck Lid ...............................22
Deck Lid, Release .........................74
Defroster, Windshield ......................57
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................81
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................216
Dimmer Control ..........................79
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............234
Door Locks .............................18
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .....19
Power Door Locks ......................15
Doors .................................18
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................153
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .......89
Electrical Power Outlets ....................89
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................64
Electronic Brake Control System ..............156
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........83Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
.......102
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................198
Jump Starting ........................ .206
Overheating ..........................198
Emission Control System Maintenance .........217
Engine Air Cleaner ..........................221
Break-In Recommendations ................54
Checking Oil Level .....................219
Compartment ........................ .215
Cooling ............................ .231
Exhaust Gas Caution .................56, 193
Fails To Start ........................ .141
Flooded, Starting ..................... .141
Fuel Requirements .....................189
Jump Starting ........................ .206
Oil .............................219, 263
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .220
Oil Filter ............................221
Oil Selection ..........................220
Over

heating ..........................198
Starting ............................ .140
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........212
Ethanol ...............................190
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Heated Mirrors...........................65
Heater ............................ .131, 133
Holder, Cup .............................91
Ignition .................................9
Key .................................9
Ignition Key Removal .......................9
Illuminated Entry .........................14
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................11
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................63
Instrument Cluster ....................105, 113
Instrument Cluster ......................97
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............96
Instrument Panel Cover ....................245
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............245
Interior Appearance Care ...................244
Interior Lights ...........................80
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............81
Introduction .............................4
Jump Starting .......................... .206
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 .......................78
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................27
Latches ................................59
Lead Free Gasoline .......................189
Leaks, Fluid .............................59
Life Of Tires ............................181
Light Bulbs ..........................59, 251
Lights ...............................59, 77
AirBag...........................57, 103
Brake Warning ........................100
Bulb Replacement ..................... .252
Cruise ...........................114,115
Engine Temperature Warning ..............105
Exterior ..............................59
Hazard Warning Flasher .................198
Illuminated Entry .......................14
Interior ..............................80
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........111
Park ............................ .78,1
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288 INDEX

Passing..............................78
Seat Belt Reminder .....................103
Service ............................. .252
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...........106
Turn Signal ........................59, 113
Warning (Instrument
Cluster Description) .................105, 113
Loading Vehicle Tires ...............................168
Locks .................................18
Auto Unlock ..........................19
Door ................................18
Power Door ...........................18
Lubrication, Body ........................224
Lug Nuts ............................. .199
Maintenance Free Battery ...................222
Maintenance, General .....................219
Maintenance Procedures ...................219
Maintenance Schedule .....................268
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....................111,217
Manual, Service ........................ .281
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .....................265 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
...................236
Methanol ............................. .190
Mirrors ................................63
Electric Remote ........................64
Heated ..............................65
Outside .......................... .63, 64
Rearview .............................63
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ..............6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ...............185
MTBE/ETBE .......................... .190
Multi-Function Control Lever ................77
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................54
Occupant Restraints .......................24
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...............189
Oil, Engine ..................... .219, 263, 264
Capacity ............................263
Change Interval .......................220
Checking ........................... .219
Disposal ............................ .221
Filter ...............................221
Filter Disposal ........................221
Materials

Added To ....................221
Pressure Warning Light ..................102
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INDEX 289

Recommendation...................220, 263
Viscosity ............................220
Oil Filter, Change ........................221
Oil Filter, Selection .......................221
Oil Pressure Light ........................102
Onboard Diagnostic System .................216
Operating Precautions .....................216
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................63
Overheating, Engine ..................... .198
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,281
Paint Care ............................ .240
Parking Brake .......................... .154
Passing Light ............................78
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ......168, 169
Power Door Locks ...........................18
Mirrors ..............................64
Windows .............................20
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............31
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................32
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .175Radio Frequency
General Information ..................12, 17
Radio Operation ........................ .130
Reclining Front Seats ......................72
Recreational Towing ..................... .195
Reformulated Gasoline ....................190
Refrigerant ............................ .224
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................25
Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry ....................14
Unlock The Doors ......................15
Replacement Bulbs .......................251
Replacement Keys ........................12
Replacement Parts ........................218
Replacement Tires ........................182
Reporting Safety Defects ...................280
Restraint, Head ..........................73
Restraints, Child ..........................46
Rotation, Tires ..........................184
Safety Checks

Inside Vehicle .................56
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................58
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................280
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................56
Safety Information, Tire ....................163
290 INDEX

Safety Tips..............................55
Schedule, Maintenance ....................268
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 .....................246
Seat Belt Reminder ........................25
Seat Belts ............................25, 56
Child Restraint .........................46
Front Seat .......................25, 27, 29
Inspection ............................56
Operating Instructions ...................29
Pregnant Women .......................31
Pretensioners ..........................32
Rear Seat .............................27
Reminder ............................103
Untwisting Procedure ....................31
Seats ..................................71
Adjustment ........................ .71, 72Reclining
.............................72
Security Alarm ...........................12
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................11
Service Assistance ........................278
Service Contract ........................ .279
Service Manuals ........................ .281
Shoulder Belts ...........................27
Signals, Turn ........................ .59, 113
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................183
Snow Tires ............................ .177
Spare Tire ....................177, 178, 179, 180
Spark Plugs ............................264
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...........................86
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............83
Starting ...............................140
Automatic Transmission .................140
Cold Weather ........................ .141
Engine Fails To Start ....................141
Steering Column Lock..........................

82
Tilt Column ...........................82
Wheel, Tilt ............................82
Storage ...............................251
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .251
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INDEX 291