2017 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider check engine

•Check screen wash/wipe system and positioning/
wear of windshield.
Every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) check and, if necessary, top
up: engine oil level.
Maintenance Chart
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses. Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. Check and adjust hand brake.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
270 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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 condition and wear
of rear brake pads and
discs, and operation of
pad wear indicator XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check and top off, if re-
quired, fluid levels (engine
coolant, brake/hydraulic
clutch fluid, windscreen
washer fluid, battery fluid,
etc) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Visually inspect the condi-
tion of accessory drive
belt(s) XX X X
Check condition of timing
belt XX X
Check handbrake lever
travel and adjust, if neces-
sary (or every 12 months) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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 engine control
system operation
(via diagnostic tool) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check and, if necessary,
top off oil level of twin
clutch transmission XX
Replace accessory drive
belt(s) XX
Replace spark plugs * X X X X
Replace toothed timing
drive belt ** XX
Change engine oil and oil
filter ***
Change brake fluid every
24 months***** XXX X X X
Replace air filter
cartridge**** XXXXXXXXXXXXX
274 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

# 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

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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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