2020 Alfa Romeo 4C brake

STARTING AND DRIVING
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The car always starts in neutral. When
1st gear is requested, the system forces
the selection of AUTO mode.
IMPORTANT If 10 seconds elapse with
the ignition key in the MAR position and
the display does not show the gear
engaged, turn the key to the STOP
position, wait for the display to go out
and then repeat the manoeuvre.
If the fault persists, contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
For safety reasons, there is a buzzer
warning when parking the car with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning is
heard when the ignition key is turned to
the STOP position).
With the vehicle stationary, the engine
started and (1st) or (R) engaged, the
system activates the buzzer and
automatically put the gearbox in neutral
(N) when:
❒ the accelerator and/or the brake
pedal are not operated for at least 3
minutes;
❒ the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;❒ the driver’s door is opened and the
accelerator pedal or the brake pedal are
not operated for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒ a fault is detected in the gearbox.
PARKING THE CAR
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave
the wheels steered;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
Wait until the indication of the gear
engaged disappears on the display
before releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT: NEVER leave the car with
the transmission in neutral.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ With car stationary and gear engaged,
always keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off, then release
the brake and accelerate gradually.
❒ During prolonged stops with the
engine running, it is advisable to keep the
gearbox in neutral (N).❒ In order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator to
keep the car stationary (e.g. when
stopped on an incline). Clutch overheating
could damage it:
use the brake pedal instead or the
handbrake and only press the accelerator
pedal when you wish to set off.
❒ If, with reverse gear (R) engaged, you
have to engage 1st gear or vice versa,
only do this when the car is completely
stationary and with the brake pedal
pressed.
❒ Although it is strongly discouraged, if
you are going downhill and for unknown
reasons you let the car move forward
with the gearbox in neutral (N), when
there is a request to engage a gear the
system will automatically engage the
best gear in relation to the speed of the
actual to allow the correct transmission
of the drive torque to the wheels;.

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❒ When necessary, with the engine
switched off, it is possible to engage the
1st speed, reverse (R) or neutral (N) with
key in MAR position and brake pressed.
In this case, gear shifts must be made
allowing at least 5 minutes to elapse
between one gear shift and the next to
safeguard the operation of the hydraulic
system and the pump in particular.
❒ For uphill departures, it is advisable to
accelerate gradually but fully
immediately after releasing the
handbrake or the brake pedal;
this allows the engine to temporarily
increase the number of revs and tackle
the steepest gradients with more torque
at the wheels.CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
This is an electronically controlled driving
assistance device that allows the desired
vehicle speed to be maintained, without
having to press the accelerator pedal.
This device can be used at a speed above
30 km/h on long stretches of dry, straight
roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Turn ring 1 fig. 48 to .
48A0L0022
78)The Launch control function is only
available in Race mode. Regardless of
what is explicitly indicated in the
description of these modes, the ESC and
ASR systems are deactivated during
operation of the Launch Control function.
This means that vehicle dynamic control
is the sole responsibility of the driver.
Therefore pay the utmost attention when
using the Launch Control. Take into
account traffic and road surface
conditions and during manoeuvres make
sure there is enough room in the area
concerned.
IMPORTANT
The cruise control cannot be engaged in
1st or reverse gear: it is advisable to
engage it in 5th gear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device
engaged, the car may slightly exceed the
stored speed.
When the device is activated, the
digital warning light switches on together
with the relevant message on the display.
SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒ turn ring nut 1 fig. 48 to and press
the accelerator to reach the desired
speed;
❒ move the stalk upwards (+) for at least
1 second, then release it: the car speed is
now stored and you can therefore release
the accelerator.
If needed (when overtaking for instance),
you can accelerate simply by pressing the
accelerator; when you release the pedal,
the car goes back to the speed stored
previously.

The device still remains active, without
the need to press the CANCEL/RESUME
button to return to the previous condition
once acceleration is concluded.
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Automatic deactivation
The device is automatically switched off
in the following cases:
❒ if the ABS or ESC systems intervene;
❒ with vehicle speed under the
established limit; in case of fault to the
system.
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RESTORING THE STORED SPEED
If the device has been deactivated, for
example by pressing the brake pedal, the
stored speed can be restored as follows:
❒ accelerate gradually until a speed
approaching the one stored is reached;
❒ engage the gear selected at the time
of speed memorising;
❒ press the CANCEL/RESUME button
(2 fig. 48).
INCREASING THE STORED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒ by pressing the accelerator and then
storing the new speed reached;
or
❒ by moving the stalk upwards (+) until
the new speed, which will be stored
automatically, is reached.
Each operation of the stalk will
correspond to a slight increase in speed
(about 1 km/h), while keeping the stalk
upwards will correspond to a continuous
speed increase.
REDUCING THE STORED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒ by deactivating the device and then
storing the new speed
or
❒ by moving the stalk downwards (–)
until the new speed, which will be stored
automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the stalk will
correspond to a slight reduction in speed
of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk
held downwards will decrease the speed
continuously.
DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE
The device can be switched off in the
following ways:
❒ by turning the ring nut 1 fig. 48 to
;
❒ by turning the engine off;
❒ by pressing the CANCEL/RESUME
button;
❒ by pressing the brake pedal or the
accelerator; in this last case the system is
not completely deactivated but gives
priority to the acceleration request.
79)When driving with device active, do
not press the “N” button on the
transmission control panel.
80)If operation of the device is faulty or
in the case of failure, turn ring nut
1 fig. 48 to
and contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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8)
During parking manoeuvres, pay the
utmost attention to any obstacles that
could be located above or below the
sensors.
Under certain circumstances, objects
close to the vehicle are not detected by
the system and could therefore cause
damage to the car or be damaged
themselves.
The following conditions may influence
the performance of the parking sensors:
❒ the presence of ice, snow, mud or
think paint on the sensor surface may
cause reduced sensitivity of the sensor
itself and therefore reduce the system
performance;
❒ the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle (“echo interference”) due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain (strong
wind), hail;
❒ the signals sent by the sensor can also
be altered by the presence of ultrasonic
systems (e.g. pneumatic brake systems
of trucks or pneumatic drills) near the
vehicle;
❒ the variation in sensor position,
caused by variation in ride (due to
suspension component wear), changing
tyres, overloaded car, or tuning that
lowers the car, for example, may affect
parking sensor system performance.
81)The responsibility for parking and
other dangerous manoeuvres always and
in every case lies with the driver.
While carrying out these manoeuvres,
always make sure that no people
(especially children) or animals are in the
area concerned. The parking sensors are
used to assist the driver, who must never
allow his attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
8)The sensor must be clean of mud, dirt,
snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the sensors while
cleaning them. Avoid using dry, rough or
hard cloths. The sensors must be washed
using clean water, with the addition of
vehicle shampoo if necessary. When using
special washing equipment such as high
pressure jets or steam cleaning, clean the
sensors very quickly keeping the jet more
than 10 cm away. Also, do not apply
stickers to the sensors.
WARNING

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BulbsPowerType
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED –
Rear position LED –
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Halogen headlights)
H7 55W
(where provided)
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights)
D1S 35W
(where provided)
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with LED headlights)
LED –
(where provided)
Front direction indicators PY21W 21W
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21W
Side direction indicators WY5W 5W
Brake LED –
3rd brake LED –
Number plate W5W 5W
Rear fog light W16W 16W
Reversing light W16W 16W
Ceiling light C10W 10W
Boot ceiling light W5W 5W

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ steer the wheel completely;
❒ open the protective flap 1 fig. 56 by
rotating the fixing screw;
❒ take out the electric connector
1 fig. 58 and then rotate the bulb holder 2
clockwise and remove it;
❒ remove the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector 1;
❒ close the protective flap 1 fig. 56.
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Side
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ operate the lens 1 fig. 59 in the point
shown to press in the internal clip,
❒ then pull the unit outwards; turn the
bulb holder 2 anticlockwise, remove the
bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the bulb holder 2 in the lens and
turn it clockwise;
❒ refit the cluster making sure that the
internal clip clicks into position.
59A0L0095
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
Contain the bulbs for the direction
indicators, side lights and brake lights.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ remove the protective cap 1 fig. 60
(one on each side) located on the side
boot lining;
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r insert a hand in the hole and remove
the second protective rubber plug
2 fig. 61;
r rotate the bulb holder and extract it;
proceed by replacing the bulb by
pressing it and rotating it anticlockwise;
❒ restore the protective caps which
were previously removed.
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SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
REAR FOG LIGHT/REVERSING LIGHT
89)
To replace the front fog light bulbs
1 fig. 62 or reversing light 2 proceed as
follows:
❒ rotate the bulb holder 3 fig. 63
anticlockwise, extract the bulb and
replace it.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
63A0L0126
IN AN EMERGENCY
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Protected deviceAmpereFuse
Headlight beam changeover switch (where provided) F09 5
One-tone horn F10 10
12V socket / cigar lighter F86 15
Door mirror defrosters F88 7.5
Dashboard fuse box fig. 114
Protected deviceAmpereFuse
Central locking F38 15
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
+30 Driver side electric windows F47 20
+30 Passenger side electric windows F48 20
Engine compartment fuse box, fig. 116
90)If a fuse blows again, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
91)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; RISK OF FIRE.
92)If a general protective fuse (MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
93)Before replacing a fuse, make sure the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off and/or disengaged.
94)Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership if a safety system (airbags, brakes), transmission system (engine, gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
IMPORTANT
10)Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or other material.
11)If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to aim the jet of water directly at the fuse box.
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