2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Owner's Manual

Console Storage
There is a cargo pouch storage area located between the
driver and passengers seat.
Rear Compartment Storage
CAUTION!
•To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
decklid to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the decklid to ensure the decklid
latch is fully engaged.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•During normal vehicle operation, the luggage
compartment (located rear of the engine) can
reach temperatures above 149 °F (65 °C). Do not
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.
Cargo Pouch Storage Location
Decklid Emergency Release
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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.
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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Rear Compartment Light
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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.
Cupholder
A cupholder is located in the rear of the center console.
Center Console Cupholder
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Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlet that can be used to power cellular phones, small
electronics and other low powered electrical accesso-
ries.
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.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
Front Power Outlet
Power Outlet Fuse Location
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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
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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)
power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................62
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...........63
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..........64
▫ Location And Controls ..................64
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System .......66
▫ Display Menu Items ...................66
▫ Values Displayed .....................74
 TRIP COMPUTER ......................75
▫ Trip Button .........................75
▫ Trip Functions .......................76
▫ NewTrip...........................76
▫ Start Of Trip Procedure .................76 ▫
Exit Trip ...........................76
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........77
▫ Red Warning Lights ....................77
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ..................80
▫ Green Indicator Lights ..................84
▫ Blue Indicator Lights ...................84
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .85
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................85
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................864

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster
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