2018 Alfa Romeo 4C warning

4. Lift upward on the decklid prop rod to release itfrom the stowage retainer.
5. Place the decklid prop rod in the decklid slot to secure the decklid in the open position.
WARNING!
•The maximum load limit for the luggage compart-
ment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs.
(15kg). Do not exceed the maximum permitted
load in the luggage compartment. When accessing
the rear luggage compartment, do not come into
contact with engine, or other components, that
may be hot and could burn you if touched.
• Access the luggage compartment only with the
vehicle stationary. Before exiting the vehicle, you
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Decklid Prop Rod Location
1 — Decklid Prop Rod
2 — Stowage Retainer Location
Decklid Prop Rod Slot
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WARNING!(Continued)
should always place the vehicle into FIRST gear
or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, and re-
move the key from the ignition. Never leave the
key fob in the vehicle or in a location accessible to
children.
• The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious
injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
• The decklid must always be closed properly, and
the lock engaged, while the vehicle is in motions.
To Close The Decklid
1. Hold the decklid up with one hand and use the other to remove rod from housing and reinsert it in its
locking device.
2. Lower the decklid approximately 7.8 inches (20 cm) from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the decklid is completely closed and not
only fastened in safety position by trying to open it.
If it is not completely closed, do not push the decklid
down, but raise it and repeat the procedure. NOTE:
Always check that the decklid is closed correctly
to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is travel-
ling.
WARNING!
• The maximum load limit for the luggage compart-
ment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs.
(15kg). Do not exceed the maximum permitted
load in the luggage compartment. When accessing
the rear luggage compartment, do not come into
contact with engine, or other components, that
may be hot and could burn you if touched.
• Access the luggage compartment only with the
vehicle stationary. Before exiting the vehicle, you
should always place the vehicle into FIRST gear
or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, and re-
move the key from the ignition. Never leave the
key fob in the vehicle or in a location accessible to
children.
• The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious
injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
• The decklid must always be closed properly, and
the lock engaged, while the vehicle is in motions.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
transport objects in the luggage compartment that
may be damaged at such temperatures. Do not
place aerosol cans in the luggage compartment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a storage area located
under the decklid.
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to rear storage
compartment. Always close the decklid when your
vehicle is unattended. Once in the rear storage
compartment, young children may not be able to
escape. If trapped in the rear compartment, children
can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
As a security measure, an internal decklid emergency
release lever is built into the rear compartment storage
latching mechanism. In a event of a person trapped
inside the storage compartment, the decklid can be
simply opened by pulling on the phosphorescent
handle attached to the decklid latching mechanism.
Decklid Emergency Release
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WARNING!
•The maximum load limit for the luggage compart-
ment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs.
(15kg). Do not exceed the maximum permitted
load in the luggage compartment. When accessing
the rear luggage compartment, do not come into
contact with engine, or other components, that
may be hot and could burn you if touched.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Access the luggage compartment only with the
vehicle stationary. Before exiting the vehicle, you
should always place the vehicle into FIRST gear
or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, and re-
move the key from the ignition. Never leave the
key fob in the vehicle or in a location accessible to
children.
• The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious
injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
• The decklid must always be closed properly, and
the lock engaged, while the vehicle is in motions.
Rear Compartment Light
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The power outlet is located on the central tunnel,
between the two cup holders. It only operates with the
ignition key at MAR/ON.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 180 Watts
(15 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 180 Watts (15 Amps)
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Power Outlet Fuse Location
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................54
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...........54
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..........56
▫ Location And Controls ..................56
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System .......58
▫ Display Menu Items ...................58
▫ Values Displayed .....................66
 TRIP COMPUTER ......................67
▫ Trip Button .........................67
▫ Trip Functions .......................68
▫ NewTrip...........................68
▫ Start Of Trip Procedure .................68 ▫
Exit Trip ...........................68
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........69
▫ Red Warning Lights ....................69
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ..................72
▫ Green Indicator Lights ..................76
▫ Blue Indicator Lights ...................76
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .77
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................77
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................784

NOTE:Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. The digital warning light may
switch on (together with a message on the display) to
indicate that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a dedicated autho-
rized dealership.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide
to look under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And
Maintenance.” Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
2. Tachometer •This gauge measures engine revolutions per min-
ute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red
area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine
damage.
3. Speedometer •Indicates vehicle speed. 4. Fuel Gauge
•The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
• The switching on of the digital warning light
indicates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the
tank; in this situation, refuel as soon as possible.
• Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of
the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. “Alfa DNA” Driving Mode Indicator
•This area of the cluster displays which driving
mode the vehicle is currently in. A letter (d, n, or a)
corresponding to the active driving mode (dynamic
or race, natural, all weather) and a dedicated mes-
sage is shown on the display.
NOTE: The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb
check when the ignition is first cycled.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver.
With the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/
closing of a door will activate the display for viewing,
and display the total miles, or kilometers, in the odom-
eter. Your instrument cluster display is designed to
display important information about your vehicle’s
systems and features. Using a driver interactive display
located on the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter display can show you how systems are working and
give you warnings when they aren’t. The steering wheel
mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter
the main menus and submenus. You can access the
specific information you want and make selections and
adjustments.
Location And Controls
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver.
With the ignition in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position
(and the key removed, for vehicles with mechanical
key), opening/closing of a door will activate the display
for viewing, and display the total miles or kilometers inthe odometer. Your instrument cluster display is de-
signed to display important information about your
vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interac-
tive display located on the instrument panel, your
instrument cluster display can show you how systems
are working and give you warnings when they aren’t.
The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll
through and enter the main menus and submenus. You
can access the specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
The instrument cluster display features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display
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