2018 Alfa Romeo 4C towing

When using a tow eye, be sure to follow the “Tow Eye
Usage Precautions” in this section.
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL when flat
towing this vehicle. The ignition must be ON in order to
place the transmission in NEUTRAL. Therefore, if the
key is unavailable or the battery is discharged, this
vehicle must be towed with all four wheels OFF the
ground (using a vehicle trailer or flatbed truck).
•Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated and secure
in the mounting receptacle. •
The tow eye is recommended for use with an ap-
proved tow bar and or rope.
• Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a
flatbed truck.
• Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow eyes.
•Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains may
break, causing serious injury or death.
• Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow straps
may break or become disengaged, causing serious
injury or death.
• Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may cause
components to break resulting in serious injury
or death.
Tow Eye
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CAUTION!
•The tow eye must be used exclusively for road-
side assistance operations. Only use the tow eye
with an appropriate device in accordance with the
highway code (a rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the
vehicle for a short distance to the nearest service
location.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off
the road or where there are obstacles.
• In compliance with the above conditions, towing
with a tow eye must take place with two vehicles
(one towing, the other towed) aligned as much as
possible along the same center line. Damage to
your vehicle may occur if these guidelines are not
followed.
• When towing, only use a facility that can tow
vehicles with low ground clearances as extensive
damage can result by using a standard tow truck
platform.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
condition. In the event of engine malfunction,
particularly involving engine misfire or other
apparent loss of performance, have your vehicle
serviced promptly. Continued operation of your
vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the
converter to overheat, resulting in possible dam-
age to the converter and vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is
important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifi-
cations, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing
the vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
• Turn vehicle off and disconnect the fan motor
lead before working near the radiator cooling fan.
•
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 207

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, andspare tires.Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if
you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold
tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Load-
ing Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the
“Starting And Operating” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and
rear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading,
and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in the
“Starting And Operating” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never ex-
ceed the weight referenced here.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 223

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6)
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there
will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is
295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The
following table shows examples on how to calculate
total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of
your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate
for the seating and load carry capacity of your
vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
224 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Daytime Running Lights....................31
Dealer Service .......................... .200
Deck Lid, Release .........................43
Defroster, Windshield .....................124
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................34
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................77
Dimmer Control ..........................33
Disabled Vehicle Towing ...................181
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............211
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .....23
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ......................24
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. .153
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .......50
Electrical Power Outlets ....................50
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................29
Electronic Brake Control System ...............83
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .......143
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........70
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................156 Jacking
............................ .216
Jump Starting ........................ .176
Overheating ......................... .180
Towing ............................ .181
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........78
Engine ............................... .195
Air Cleaner ......................... .201
Break-In Recommendations ...............131
Checking Oil Level .....................196
Compartment ........................ .195
Cooling ............................ .207
Exhaust Gas Caution ................123, 251
Fails To Start ........................ .130
Flooded, Starting ..................... .130
Fuel Requirements .....................248
Jump Starting ........................ .176
Oil ............................ .200, 252
Oil Filler Cap ..................... .195, 201
Oil Filter ........................... .201
Oil

Selection ......................... .200
Overheating ......................... .180
Starting ............................ .129
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........184
Ethanol .............................. .249
268 INDEX

Viscosity........................... .201
Oil Filter, Change ....................... .201
Oil Filter, Selection ...................... .201
Oil Pressure Light .........................70
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................77
Operating Precautions ......................77
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................28
Overheating, Engine ..................... .180
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,264
Paint Care ............................ .240
Parking Brake .......................... .131
Passing Light ............................31
Pets ................................. .122
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .........222
Power Door Locks ...........................22
Mirrors ..............................29
Windows .............................42
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............100
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... .100
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .228Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)
..........210
Radio Frequency General Information ..................17, 20
Radio Operation ........................ .258
Rear Seat, Folding ........................24
Reclining Front Seats ......................25
Recreational Towing ..................... .151
Reformulated Gasoline ....................248
Refrigerant ............................ .203
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................94
Remote Keyless Entry Unlock The Doors ......................15
Replacement Bulbs ...................... .156
Replacement Keys ........................19
Replacement Tires ....................... .231
Reporting Safety Defects ...................263
Restraint, Head ..........................26
Restraints, Child .........................114
Rotation, Tires ......................... .238
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................124
Safety
Checks Outside Vehicle ...............126
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................263
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...................... .123
Safety Information, Tire ....................216
272 INDEX

Cold Weather........................ .130
Engine Fails To Start ....................130
Steering ................................26
Column Lock ..........................26
Tilt Column ...........................26
Wheel, Tilt ............................26
Storage .............................. .240
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .240
Storing Your Vehicle ..................... .240
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ........104
Telescoping Steering Column .................26
Tilt Steering Column .......................26
Tire And Loading Information Placard .........222
Tire Markings .......................... .217
Tires ...................... .126, 226, 233, 238
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................230
Air Pressure ......................... .226
Chains ............................. .237
Changing ........................... .216
Compact Spare ....................... .233
General Information .................226, 233
High Speed ......................... .228
Inflation Pressures .....................227
Jacking ............................ .216Life Of Tires
......................... .230
Load Capacity .....................222, 223
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............88
Pressure Warning Light ...................72
Quality Grading ...................... .238
Radial ............................. .228
Replacement ......................... .231
Rotation ............................ .238
Safety .......................... .216, 226
Sizes .............................. .218
Snow Tires .......................... .233
Spare Tire ....................... .233, 235
Spinning ........................... .229
T

read Wear Indicators ...................230
Wheel Nut Torque .....................246
Tire Safety Information ....................216
To Open Deck Lid ........................43
Towing .............................. .151
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .181
Recreational ......................... .151
Towing Eyes ........................... .181
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........151
Traction .............................. .152
Trailer Towing ......................... .151
274 INDEX