2020 Alfa Romeo 4C belt

STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release lever 1 fig. 10, pushing
it forwards (position A). Having made the
adjustment, lock lever 1 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel
(position B).
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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Backrest angle adjustment(where provided)
Lift lever 2 fig. 9 and adjust the backrest
angle at the same time.
The backrest angle can be adjusted to
three positions because of special sports
configuration.
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Height adjustment (where provided)
In order to achieve the ideal driving
position, the height of the seats can also
be adjusted. Workshop equipment is
required to make this adjustment:
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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6)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
7)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked into
place by trying to move it back and forth.
Failure to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving suddenly and the
driver losing control of the car.
8)For maximum protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and pelvis.
IMPORTANT
2)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a
small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
IMPORTANT
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Some options have a submenu. The menu
can be activated by briefly pressing the
SET/
Nbutton.
The menu includes the following items:
❒ MENU
❒ SPEED BEEP
❒ TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒ SET TIME
❒ SET DATE
❒ AUTOCLOSE (where provided)
❒ UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
❒ LANGUAGE
❒ WARNING VOLUME
❒ BELT BUZZER/BEEP (may only be
displayed after the SBR system is
deactivated by a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership)
❒ SERVICE
❒ AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒ DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (where
provided)
❒ EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒ press the SET/Nbutton briefly to
select the main menu setting you wish to
change;
❒ press buttons or (with single
presses) to select the new setting;
❒ press the SET/
Nbutton briefly to
save the new setting and go back to the
previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒ briefly press the
SET/
Nbutton briefly to see the first
submenu option;
❒ press buttons or (single presses)
to scroll all options in the submenu;
❒ briefly press the
SET/
Nbutton to select the option of
the displayed submenu to access the
respective submenu;
❒ press the buttons or (with single
presses) to select the new setting for the
specific submenu option;
❒ briefly press the SET/
Nbutton to
store the setting and go back to the same
item of the previously selected menu
at the same time.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate records, called “Trip A” and
“Trip B”, where the car’s “complete
missions” (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start of a
new journey.
“Trip A” can be used to display the values
relating to:
❒ Range
❒ Distance travelled
❒ Average consumption
❒ Instantaneous consumption
❒ Average speed
❒ Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B” may be used to display the
figures relating to:
❒ Distance travelled B
❒ Average consumption B
❒ Average speed B
❒ Trip time (driving time).
The “Trip B” function may be excluded.
“Range” and “Instant consumption” values
cannot be reset.

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Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
Drive very carefully to the nearest
Alfa Romeo Dealership
to have the system inspected immediately.
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Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to
permanently deactivate the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder)
system buzzer.
The system can be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.
EBD FAULT
The simultaneous switching on of the x(red) and >
(amber) warning lights with the engine on, indicates either
a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not
available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock
and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.
AIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches
on, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light on indicates an airbag system failure.
The display shows the dedicated message.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at
stationary and the driver’s seat belt not correctly
fastened.
The warning light will turn on flashing together with the
buzzer when, with car moving, driver’s seat belt are not
fastened correctly.

SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS................................................................................ 50
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) ................................................. 53
SEAT BELTS ............................................................................................................... 57
SBR SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder) .............................................................. 59
PRETENSIONERS ..................................................................................................... 59
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ....................................................................... 60
FITTING UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT ................................................................ 61
FRONT AIRBAGS....................................................................................................... 63
The following chapter is very important: it contains
a description of the safety systems equipping your car
and provides information on how to use them correctly.

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SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due to an
impact. This allows the belt strap to slide
freely and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident, the
belt will lock reducing the risk of impact
inside the passenger compartment and
of being projected outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other occupants
of the vehicle also respect, the local laws
in force in relation to the use of the seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold
the tongue 1 fig. 33 and insert it into the
buckle 2, until it clicks into place.On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
3 and guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
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The retractor may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel
mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
Comply with (and make sure all car
passengers follow) the local laws in force
regarding the use of seat belts. Always
fasten the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the
event of an accident is reduced for them
and the unborn child if they are wearing a
seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower
part of the belt very low down so that it
passes over the pelvis and under the
abdomen fig. 34.
The belt must not be twisted.
The upper part must pass over the
shoulder and cross the chest diagonally.
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The lower part must adhere to the pelvis
fig. 35, not to the abdomen of the
occupant. Never use devices (clips,
clamps, etc.) that hold the seat belt away
from your body.
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Each seat belt may only be used by one
person at a time:
do not carry children on your lap with one
seat belt protecting both fig. 36.
In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt.
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SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
❒ Always use the seat belts well
stretched and never twisted; make sure
that they are free to run without
obstructions;
❒ check seat belt operation as follows:
attach the seat belt and pull it hard;
❒ replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not appear
to be damaged. Always replace the belt if
the pretensioners were deployed;
❒ prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get inside;
❒ replace the seat belt if it shows signs
of wear and tear.
52)Do not press the button 3 fig. 33
while driving.
53)For maximum protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and pelvis. Always fasten the
seat belts! Travelling without wearing
seat belts will increase the risk of serious
injury and even death in the event of an
accident.
54)Removing or otherwise tampering
with seat belt and pretensioner
components is strictly prohibited.
Any intervention on these components
must be performed by qualified and
authorised technicians. Always contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
55) If the belt has been subjected to a
high level of stress, for example after an
accident, it must be completely replaced
together with the attachments,
attachment fixing screws and the
pretensioner. In fact, even if the belt has
no visible defects, it could have lost its
resilience.
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SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
SYSTEM
This system comprises an acoustic
warning which, in conjunction with the
panel, advises the driver if their seat belt
has not been fastened.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to deactivate this acoustic
warning permanently.
The acoustic warning can be reactivated
at any time through the Setup menu (see
“Menu items” paragraph in “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter).
If the driver side seat belt is not
fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or
when travelling at a speed from 10 to
20 km/h for longer than 5 seconds, an
acoustic signal sequence will be started
(continuous acoustic signal for the first 6
seconds followed by approximately
90 seconds of intermittent beeping) and
the
stay on with a fixed light until the car is
turned off. The acoustic signal is
interrupted immediately when the seat
belt is fastened.
If the seat belt is unfastened again when
driving the car, the acoustic signal and
the flashing warning light resume as
described previously.
PRE-TENSIONERS
The car is equipped with seat belt
pretensioners, which draw back the seat
belts by several centimetres in the event
of a strong frontal impact. This
guarantees the perfect adherence of the
seat belts to the occupant’s bodies
before the retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
operated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner (fitted in the kick plate
area). Its activation is signalled by the
shortening of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt, keeping it close to the chest and
pelvis.

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The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any changes
to its original conditions will invalidate
its efficiency. If, due to unusual natural
events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the
device has been affected by water
and/or mud, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have it replaced.
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LOAD LIMITERS
To increase protection, the seat belt
retractors contain a device which
controls the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining
action in the event of an accident.
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
Alfa 4C is a sporty car that can be driven
in town every day, provided its driver and
passengers fasten their seat belts.
Carrying a child on the passenger seat is
also allowed, provided the child weighs
more than 9 kg and a suitable child
restraint system is used.
Children must be suitably restrained
inside the vehicle according to their
weight. Several children restraint system
types are available; always choose the
one most suitable for the child:
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When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and
have to wear the standard seat belts.
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Child restraint systems are available
from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo.
These products have been designed and
tested specifically for Alfa Romeo
vehicles.
56)The pretensioner may be used only
once. After its activation, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
it replaced.
57)Removing or otherwise tampering
with seat belt and pretensioner
components is strictly prohibited. Any
intervention on these components must
be performed by qualified and authorised
technicians. Always contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT
4)Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may cause
damage or trigger them.
Contact the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership if there is the need
to operate on those components.
WARNING