2020 Alfa Romeo 4C wheel

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
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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 .
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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.

REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beam headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicators.
The bulbs are arranged as follows
in fig. 55:
1 Side lights/daytime running lights
2 Dipped/main beam headlights
3 Direction indicators.
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To replace the bulbs for the dipped and
main beam headlights and for the
direction indicators open the
corresponding protective flaps on the
inner wheel arch
fig. 56 that can be located by steering
the wheel completely.
1 direction indicator bulb protective
flap
2 dipped/main beam headlight bulb
protective flap.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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DIPPED/MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ steer the wheel completely;
❒ open the protective flap
2 fig. 56 by rotating the fixing screw;
❒ take out the electric connector
1 fig. 57 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 2 fig. 56.
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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.
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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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CHANGING A WHEEL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
For some specific markets, the car may
be equipped with a space-saver spare
wheel: see the instructions on the
following pages for changing the tyre.
95) 96) 97) 98) 99)
JACK
Please note that:
❒ the weight of the jack is
approximately1.7 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired: in the
event of a fault it must be replaced by
another original one;
❒ no tool other than its operating rod
may be fitted on the jack.
Jack maintenance
❒ prevent any dirt from depositing on
the “worm screw”;
❒ keep the “worm screw” lubricated.
❒ never modify the jack.
Conditions in which not to use the jack
❒ temperatures lower than – 40°C;
❒ on a sandy or muddy ground;
❒ on uneven ground;
❒ on a road with steep gradient;
❒ in extreme weather conditions:
❒ thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
❒ in direct contact with the engine or for
working underneath the car;
❒ on boats.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
❒ stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
❒ switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1st gear or
reverse. Wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting out of
the vehicle;
❒ take the space-saver wheel;
❒ access the luggage compartment and
take the wheel replacement kit fig. 69;❒ take the spanner 1 fig. 70 from the kit
and loosen the fixing stud bolts by about
one turn. swing the car laterally to make it
easier to separate the rim from the wheel
hub;
❒ position the jack under the car near
the wheel to be replaced, near the 
references on the side skirts;
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❒ insert the operating rod 3 fig. 72 in
the housing on the device 1 fig. 71;
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❒ push the jack under the car using the
rod until the wording “STOP” on the rod
corresponds with the side skirt:
“FRONT” when replacing the front wheel,
“REAR” when replacing the rear wheel
(see fig. 73, 74 );
❒ fit the suitable tool 4 in Fig. 72 on the
operating rod;
IMPORTANT As shown in fig. 73,74, on
the operating rod there is the indication
of max. limit for front and rear insertion
under car that must coincide with the 
mark on the side skirts.
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❒ operate the device 1 fig. 71 so as to
extend the jack, until the upper part
2 Fig. 71 rests correctly in one of the
lifting points shown in fig. 75- fig. 76,
otherwise, reposition the jack.
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IMPORTANT Make sure that the upper
part 2 of the jack rests firmly on the
undercarriage of the car in the points
shown in fig. 75, 76 to prevent the car
from falling while it is being jacked up.
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❒ operate the jack and lift the car until
the wheel is several
centimetres off the ground;
❒ alert any bystander that the car is
about to be raised; all persons should be
kept away from the car and nobody must
touch it until it has been lowered;
❒ remove the damaged wheel;
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❒ make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub are
clean and free from impurities so that the
fixing stud bolts will not come loose;
❒ fit the space-saver wheel and tighten
the first stud bolt for a few turns into the
lowest hole. Tighten the remaining stud
bolts in the same way.
❒ take the spanner 1 fig. 70 and fully
tighten the fixing stud bolts;
❒ operate the suitable tool 4 fig. 72 to
lower the car.
Then extract the jack;
❒ using spanner 1 fig. 70 tighten the
stud bolts fully, alternating from a stud
bolt to the diametrically opposite one,
❒ in the numeric order shown in fig. 77.
WARNING While replacing the wheel it is
advisable to place it upside down, with
the aesthetic part facing upward, so as
not to damage the alloy rim.REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure described
previously, raise the vehicle and remove
the space-saver wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❒ make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub are
clean and free from impurities so that the
fixing stud bolts will not come loose;
❒ using the spanner 1 fig. 70 and tighten
the fixing stud bolts;
❒ lower the vehicle and remove the jack;
❒ use spanner 1 to fully tighten the stud
bolts, following the order shown in 77.
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At the end of the operation
Proceed as follows:
❒ reposition the space-saver wheel;
❒ place the jack and the other tools in
the container;
❒ arrange the container and tools in the
luggage compartment.
95)The space-saver wheel (where
provided) is specific to your vehicle: do
not use it on other models, or use the
space-saver wheel of other models on
your vehicle. The space-saver wheel must
only be used in the event of an emergency.
Never use it for more than strictly
necessary and never exceed 80 km/h. On
the space-saver wheel there is an orange
label, summarising the main warnings
regarding space-saver wheel usage
restrictions. Never remove or cover the
label. The label contains the following
indications in four languages: “Warning!
For temporary use only! 80 km/h max.!
Replace by standard wheel as soon as
possible. Never cover this indication”.
IMPORTANT
96)Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your car is
stationary in compliance with regulations.
Passengers should get out of the car,
particularly if it is heavily loaded, and
wait for the wheel to be changed away
from the traffic. On hills or uneven roads,
use chocks or appropriate objects to
block the wheels of the vehicle.
97) The vehicle’s driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver
wheel fitted. Avoid violent acceleration
and braking, abrupt steering and fast
cornering. The overall duration of the
space-saver wheel is about 3000 km,
after which the relevant tyre must be
replaced with another one of the same
type. Never install a standard tyre on a
rim that is designed for use with a space-
saver wheel. Have the wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible. Using two or
more space-saver wheels at the same
time is forbidden.
Do not grease the threads of the stud
bolts before fitting them: they might slip
out when driving!98) The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on
other vehicles of the same model.
Any other use, e.g. to jack up other vehicle
models or different things, is strictly
prohibited. Never use it to carry out
maintenance or repairs under the vehicle
or to change summer/winter wheels and
vice versa. Never position yourself under
a jacked vehicle. If any work under the
vehicle is necessary, contact the Alfa
Romeo Service Network. Incorrectly
positioning the jack may cause the vehicle
to fall: use it only in the positions
indicated. Do not use the jack for loads
higher than the one shown on its label.
Never start the engine with vehicle raised.
If the vehicle is raised more than
necessary, everything can become more
unstable, with the risk of the vehicle
dropping violently. Thus, lift the vehicle
only as needed in order to access the
spare tyre.
99) The space-saver wheel cannot be
fitted with snow chains.