2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Owner handbook (in English)

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and for about three
minutes after the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed unless one of the doors
is opened.
The buttons are located on the central
tunnel.
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CONTROLS
1 - opening/closing of left-hand window;
2 - opening/closing of right-hand
window.
Push the corresponding buttons to
open/close the desired window.
When one of the two buttons is pressed
briefly, the window moves in stages; if
the button is held down to open,
“continuous automatic” operation is
activated.
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If the button is pressed again the window
will stop in its current position. If the
button is pressed for several seconds,
the window lowers automatically (only
with ignition key in MAR position).
Automatic continuous operation (where provided)
This is activated by pressing one of the
two buttons for longer than half a
second. The window stops when it
reaches the end of travel position, or
when the button is pressed again.
It can be used on both the driver side and
passenger side, only for lowering the
window.
Electric window system initialisation
After there has been no power supply
for the control units (battery replaced or
disconnected or protective fuses for the
electric window control units replaced),
the automatic operation of the windows
must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
❒ completely open the driver’s door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds after
the (lower) end of travel position;❒ completely raise the driver’s side
window and keep the button pressed for
at least three seconds once the end of
travel position (upper end stop) has been
reached;
❒ repeat stages 1 and 2 for the
passenger-side window;
❒ make sure that the initialisation is
correct by checking that the windows
work automatically.
14)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
their operation, ensure that any
passengers are not at risk from the
moving glass either by personal objects
getting caught in the mechanism or by
being hit by it directly. When leaving the
car, always remove the key from the
ignition to prevent accidental operation
of the electric windows from being a
hazard for those still on board.
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BOOT / BONNET
15)
OPENING
IMPORTANT Temperatures higher than
65°C may be reached in the boot during
normal use. Be careful when transporting
objects which may be damaged by
temperatures like these.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they
might explode. Aerosol cans must not be
exposed to temperatures above 50°C.
Procedure 16) 17))
❒ with driver side door open, pull lever 1
fig. 22, located at the point illustrated in
the figure;
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❒ raise the tailgate and release
supporting rod 2 fig. 23 from its locking
device 3;
❒ insert the end of the rod in housing 4
fig. 24, making sure that the rod engages
in the smallest hole of the retaining clip.
Care must be taken to keep the tailgate
raised until the rod is fixed in the correct
position.
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MPORTANT Maintain a tight grip on the
tailgate when raising, in order to prevent
any external occurrence (e.g. a gust of
wind) from suddenly opening the tailgate
to end of travel. Additionally, in order to
prevent any damage to the car or broken
windows, do not force the tailgate
beyond the opening position necessary to
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CLOSING
Procedure
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❒ hold the tailgate up with one hand and
use the other to remove rod 2 fig. 23
from housing 4 fig. 24 and reinsert it in
its locking device 3 fig. 23;
❒ lower the tailgate to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the tailgate is completely closed and
not only fastened in safety position by
trying to open it. If it is not completely
closed, do not press the bonnet down,
but raise it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
tailgate is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while
the car is travelling.
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for the driver’s comfort and
safety as well as for all other road users.
This is also covered by a specific rule of
the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the headlights
checked and adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are aligned
to comply with the regulations of the
country of purchase.
When in countries where you drive on the
other side of the road, you need to alter
the beam direction in order not to dazzle
the vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction, proceeding as follows:
❒ open the protective flap 1 fig. 25 on
the inner wheel arch; it can be located by
steering the wheel completely;
15)The maximum permitted load in the
luggage compartment, in addition to the
kits provided, is 15 kg.
16)When accessing the rear boot,
take care with parts that may be hot,
owing to the adjacent engine
compartment. Danger of serious burns.
17)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
18)The tailgate may drop
suddenly if the supporting rod
is not positioned correctly.
19)For safety reasons, the tailgate must
always be closed properly while the car is
travelling.
Therefore, always make sure that the
tailgate is closed properly and that the
lock is engaged. If you realise during
travel that the lock is not fully engaged,
stop immediately and close the tailgate in
the correct manner.
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❒ introducing the hand in the opening
cleared by the flap, find out the pressure-
fit protective cap 2 fig. 26 and remove it;
❒ in the luggage compartment find the
supplied screwdriver and insert it in the
operating hole;
❒ rotate the screw as shown in fig. 26
until you hear the lock click;
❒ refit the protective cap 2.
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The procedure must be carried out on
both headlights.
For versions with Bi-LED headlights to
avoid dazzling the drivers on the other
side of the road, you need to cover areas
of the headlight according to the Highway
Code of the country you are travelling in.
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Adapt both headlights as shown in fig. 27.
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Alfa DNA SYSTEM
(Car dynamic control system)
This device allows, using lever 1 fig. 28
(on the central tunnel), four car response
modes to be selected according to
driving style and road conditions:
❒ d = Dynamicor Race
(sports driving mode);
❒ n = Natural(mode for driving in normal
conditions);
❒ a = All Weather(mode for driving in
poor grip conditions, such as rain and
snow).
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The lever 1 is a monostable, i.e. it always
remains in the central position.
The selected driving mode is indicated by
the corresponding LED switching on in
the panel and by an indication on the
display.
The device acts on the dynamic car
control systems (engine, steering, ESC,
ASR, ELECTRONIC Q2 systems, etc.).
“Natural” MODE
It is a manufacturer-recommended mode
aimed at comfort and safety in normal
grip and driving conditions.
“DYNAMIC“” MODE
IMPORTANT During the first 250 km of
car utilisation, the Dynamic and Race
modes are inhibited. Within this first
interval of start-up mileage it is advisable
to refrain from an aggressive driving
style, so that the best gear shifting
quality can be achieved over time.
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for half
a second, until the corresponding LED
lights up and the “Dynamic” mode
activation indicator appears on the
display.
When released, lever 1 will return to
the central position.
Deactivation
To deactivate “Dynamic” mode and return
to “Natural”, move lever 1 fig. 28
downwards (to letter “a”) and keep it in
this position for half a second.
“Race” MODE
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for 5
seconds, until the “Race” mode activation
indicator appears on the display.

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Deactivation
To deactivate “Race” mode and return to
“Dynamic”, move lever 1 fig. 28
downwards (to letter “a”) and keep it in
this position for half a second.
“ALL WEATHER”MODE
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 downwards (to the
letter “a”) and hold in this position for half
a second, until the corresponding LED
lights up and the “All Weather” mode
activation indicator appears on the
display.
Deactivation
To deactivate “All Weather” mode and
return to “Natural”, move lever 1 fig. 28
upwards (to letter “d”) and keep it in this
position for half a second.

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PANEL TOOLS
ON BOARD PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS ................................................... 29
DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................32
TRIP COMPUTER ..................................................................................................... 33
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES............................................................. 34
This section of the handbook gives you all the information
you need to understand, interpret and use
the instrument panel correctly.

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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
DISPLAY WITH METRIC UNITS
1. Engine coolant gauge 2. Clock 3. Tachometer 4. Mode/gear engaged indicator 5. Gear Shift Indicator 6. External temperature
7. Fuel level gauge (the triangle on the right side of the symbol indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler)
8. Area dedicated to the display of the digital warning light related to the displayed message 9. Trip odometer 10. Speedometer
11. “Alfa DNA” system driving mode 12. Messages or information on display 13. Total odometer.
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