2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider AUX

SAFETY
CONTENTS
SAFETY FEATURES .....................88
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .88
▫ ESC (Electronic Stability Control System) ....89
 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ...........94
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....94
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .........98
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .......98
▫ Important Safety Precautions .............98
▫ Seat Belt Systems .....................99
▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ......108▫
Child Restraints .....................121
▫ Transporting Pets ....................129
 SAFETY TIPS ....................... .129
▫ Transporting Passengers ................129
▫ Exhaust Gas ....................... .130
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .......................... .130
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ..................133
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Ready Alert Brake System (RAB)
This function activates automatically if the accelerator
pedal is released rapidly, reducing the brake pad travel
(both at front and back), with the aim of preparing the
braking system and enhancing its responsiveness, thus
reducing the stopping distance in the event of subse-
quent braking.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle
recommended cold tire pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that
when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pres-
sure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set
based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as
the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation
pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres-
sure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for information on howto properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure
will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal
and there should be no adjustment for this increased
pressure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if
the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning
limit for any reason, including low temperature effects,
or natural pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire
pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not
turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the
recommended cold placard pressure. Once the low tire
pressure warning (TPMS Warning Light) illuminates,
you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended
cold placard pressure in order for the TPMS Warning
Light to turn off. The system will automatically update
and the TPMS Warning Light will turn off once the
system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle
may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
For example, your vehicle may have a recommended
cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pres-
sure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is
94 SAFETY

Under any of the above circumstances, the following
checks need to be performed more frequently than
indicated in the Maintenance Plan:
•Check front and rear disc brake pad condition and
wear.
• Check cleanliness of tailgate locks.
• Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and
steering linkage.
• Visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves -
bushes - etc.).
• Check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro-
lyte).
• Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts.
• Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and re-
place oil filter.
• Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter.
Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as an
exception. The vehicle has been designed and manufac-
tured for road use. Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environ-
ment the engine air filter has to be changed every 6,500
miles (10,000 km).
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip/Periodic
Checks
Every 600 miles (1,000 km) or before long trips, check
and, if necessary, top off the following:
•
Check engine oil level.
• Check brake fluid level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for un-
usual wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and add as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) check and, if necessary, top
up: engine oil level.
198 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Pressure Warning Light...................76
Recommendation ...................209, 261
Viscosity ........................... .210
Oil Filter, Change ....................... .210
Oil Filter, Selection ...................... .210
Oil Pressure Light .........................76
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................83
Operating Precautions ......................83
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .....................5,273
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................28
Overheating, Engine ..................... .190
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ............5
Paint Care ............................ .249
Parking Brake .......................... .139
Passing Light ............................31
Pets ................................. .129
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .........231
Power Door Locks ...........................22
Mirrors ..............................29
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........57
Windows .............................41
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............105Pretensioners
Seat Belts ........................... .106
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .237
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ..........219
Radio Frequency General Information ..................17, 20
Radio Operation ........................ .268
Rear Camera .......................... .156
Reclining Rear Seats .......................25
Recreational Towing ..................... .160
Reformulated Gasoline ....................258
Refrigerant ............................ .212
Reminder, Seat Belt ...................... .100
Remote Keyless Entry Unlock The Doors ......................15
Replacement Bulbs ...................... .166
Replacement Keys ........................20
Replacement Tires ....................... .240
Reporting Safety Defects ...................273
Restraints,
Child........................ .121
Restraints, Head ..........................26
Rotation, Tires ......................... .247
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................130
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