2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider snow chains

Check TPMS Warnings
The TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for 75
seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is
detected, the “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING UN-
AVAILABLE” text message will display. If the ignition
key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the
system fault still exists. The TPMS Warning Light will
turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A
system fault can occur with any of the following
scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next tofacilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact
spare wheel and tire assembly. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not
monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure
warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a
chime will sound and the TPMS Warning Light will
still turn ON due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPMS Warn-
ing Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid.
4. This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the TPMS Warning Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact
spare tire, the TPMS will update automatically and
the TPMS Warning Light will turn OFF, as long as no
tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit
in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may
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SAFETY 97

When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including exces-
sive brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of
tire and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to
prevent damage to the wheels. Select a non-abrasive,
non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome wheels.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner. These prod-
ucts may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap is recom-
mended.
NOTE: If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the wheels with
wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply the brakes
to remove the water droplets from the brake compo-
nents. This activity will remove the red rust on the
brake rotors and prevent vehicle vibration when brak-
ing. Dark Or Low Gloss Wheels
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty
wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or
polishing compounds. They will permanently dam-
age this finish and such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH
ONLY USING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A
SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all
that is required to maintain this finish.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
•
Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Rear Tires Only.
• Reduced size snow chains with a maximum projec-
tion of 7 mm beyond the tire profile can be fitted on
vehicles equipped with 235/40 R18 rear tire.
246 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...............133
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................273
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...................... .130
Safety Information, Tire ....................226
Safety Tips ............................ .129
Schedule, Maintenance ....................197
Seat Belts .......................... .99, 130
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .........106
Child Restraints ...................... .121
Energy Management Feature ..............106
Front Seat ..................... .99, 101, 103
Inspection .......................... .130
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ..............103
Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................101
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .............105
Operating Instructions ...................103
Pregnant Women ..................... .105
Pretensioners ........................ .106
Rear Seat ........................... .101
Reminder ........................ .77, 100
Seat Belt Pretensioner ...................106
Untwisting Procedure ...................105
Seat Belts Maintenance ....................252
Seats ..................................25
Adjustment ...........................25 Rear Folding
..........................25
Reclining .............................25
Tilting ...............................25
Security Alarm ...........................20
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...................19
Service Assistance ....................... .270
Service Contract ........................ .271
Service Manuals ........................ .273
Shoulder Belts ......................... .101
Signals, Turn ........................ .82, 133
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................246
Snow Tires ............................ .242
Spar
e Tires ..................... .242, 243, 244
Spark Plugs ........................... .262
Speed Control Accel/Decel ......................... .153
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............150
Starting .............................. .137
Automatic Transmission .................137
Button ...............................18
Cold Weather ........................ .138
Engine Fails To Start ....................138
Steering ................................27
Column Lock ..........................27
Tilt Column ...........................27
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Wheel, Tilt............................27
Storage ............................ .53, 249
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .249
Storing Your Vehicle ..................... .249
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag .......110
Telescoping Steering Column .................27
Tilt Steering Column .......................27
Tire And Loading Information Placard .........231
Tire Markings .......................... .226
Tires....................133, 234, 242, 243, 247 Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................239
Air Pressure ......................... .234
Chains ............................. .246
Changing ........................... .225
Compact Spare ....................... .243
General Information ..............234, 242, 243
High Speed ......................... .236
Inflation Pressure ..................... .236
Jacking ............................ .225
Life Of Tires ......................... .239
Load Capacity .....................231, 232
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......78, 94
Quality Grading ...................... .247
Radial ............................. .237Replacement
......................... .240
Rotation ............................ .247
Safety .......................... .226, 234
Sizes .............................. .227
Snow Tires .......................... .242
Spare Tires ....................242, 243, 244
Spinning ........................... .238
Tread Wear Indicators ...................239
Wheel Nut Torque .....................256
Tire Safety Information ....................226
To Open Deck Lid ........................50
Towing .............................. .160
Disabled

Vehicle ...................... .191
Recreational ......................... .160
Towing Behind A Motorhome ...............160
Towing Eyes ........................... .191
Traction .............................. .161
Trailer Towing ......................... .160
Transaxle Automatic ............................18
Transmission .......................... .141
Automatic .......................... .141
Fluid .............................. .224
Maintenance ......................... .224
Transporting Pets ....................... .129
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