2017 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider warning

# Recommend using Midtronics tester to check charge
status and, if necessary, recharge battery.
* The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essen-
tial to ensure correct operation and prevent serious
damage to the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information).
• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement
interval given in the maintenance schedule for spark
plug replacement.
• C
ontact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have questions.
** Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years. *** The actual interval for changing the oil and replac-
ing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage
conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message (if present) on the instrument panel or every 12
months.
**** If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty
environment the engine air filter has to be changed
every 6,500 miles (10,000 km).
***** DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every two
years regardless of mileage.
WARNING!
•
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to
perform a service job, take your vehicle to a
competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance.
This could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 275

service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service
contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with
their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or
related concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of com-
ponent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
USB card, for the terms and provisions of ALFA RO-
MEO Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle
and market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify-
ing FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC.
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Parking............................ .154
Warning Light ........................100
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........54
Bulb Replacement .....................251, 252
Bulbs, Light ..........................59, 251
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........263
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .263
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..........................220
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............56, 193
Car Washes ............................241
Cellular Phone ..........................130
Chains, Tire ............................183
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................164
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..............217
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............55
Checks, Safety ...........................55
Child Restraint ...........................46
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................49
Child Restraints ........................46
Child Seat Installation ....................52
Infants And Child Restraints ...............48Older Children And Child Restraints
.........48
Clean Air Gasoline .......................190
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .242
Windshield Wiper Blades .................224
Climate Control ........................ .131
Manual ............................ .131
Clutch ............................... .236
Clutch Fluid ............................236
Compact Spare Tire .......................178
Contract, Service ........................ .279
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................263, 264
Cooling System ..........................231
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............233
Coolant Level .....................232, 235
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................234
Drain, Flush,

And Refill ..................232
Inspection .......................... .235
Points To Remember .................234, 235
Pressure Cap ........................ .234
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........232
Corrosion Protection ..................... .240
Cruise Light .........................114,115
Cupholders .............................9110
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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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Euro Twin Clutch TransmissionFluid Type .......................... .240
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................56, 193
Exhaust System .......................56, 229
Exterior Lights ...........................59
Filters Air Cleaner ..........................221
Engine Fuel ..........................264
Engine Oil .......................... .221
Engine Oil Disposal ....................221
Flashers Hazard Warning .......................198
Turn Signal ........................59, 113
Flooded Engine Starting ...................141
Fluid, Brake ............................265
Fluid Capacities ........................ .263
Fluid Leaks .............................59
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........264
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ..................198
Fuel ................................. .189
Adding ............................ .193
Additives ............................191
Capacity ............................263
Clean Air ............................190 Ethanol
............................ .190
Gasoline ............................189
Materials Added .......................191
Methanol ............................190
Octane Rating ........................ .189
Requirements ........................ .189
Tank Capacity ........................263
Fueling ...............................193
Fuses .................................247
Gasoline, Clean Air .......................190
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................189, 263
Gasoline, Reformulated ....................190
General Information ...................131, 189
General

Maintenance ..................... .219
Glass Cleaning ..........................245
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................153
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................198
Headlights ..............................77
Cleaning ............................245
Passing ..............................78
Head Restraints ..........................73
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INDEX 287

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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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

Storing Your Vehicle..................... .251
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ........36
Telescoping Steering Column .................82
Tilt Steering Column .......................82
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......168, 169
Tire Markings .......................... .163
Tires.................... .58, 173, 177, 178, 184
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................181
Air Pressure .......................168, 173
Chains ............................. .183
Compact Spare ........................178
General Information ..............173, 177, 178
High Speed ..........................175
Inflation Pressures .....................174
Life Of Tires ..........................181
Load Capacity .....................168, 169
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........185
Pressure Warning Light ..................106
Quality Grading .......................184
Radial ............................. .175
Replacement ..........................182
Rotation ............................ .184
Safety .......................... .163, 173
Sizes ...............................164 Snow Tires
.......................... .177
Spare Tire ..................177, 178, 179, 180
Spinning ............................180
Tread Wear Indicators ...................180
Tire Safety Information ....................163
To Open Deck Lid ........................74
Towing ...............................195
Recreational ..........................195
Towing Eyes ............................210
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........195
Traction ...............................152
Trailer Towing ..........................195
T ransaxle
Automatic .............................

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Transmission .......................... .143
Automatic .......................... .142
Fluid ...............................239
Maintenance ..........................239
Transporting Passengers ....................55
Tread Wear Indicators .....................180
Turn Signals ............................113
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................184
Unleaded Gasoline .......................189
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