2020 Alfa Romeo 4C remote control

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THE KEYS
MECHANICAL KEY
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 1 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(where provided)
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 2 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks.
Press button 2 to open/close the metal
insert.
1) 1)
1A0L0005
Door unlocking
Briefly press the Ëbutton:
to unlock doors and switch on ceiling
light for a fixed time; direction indicators
will flash twice (where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
If when locking the doors, one or more
doors are not closed correctly, the LED
flashes quickly together with the
direction indicators.
Door locking
Press button Ábriefly:
to unlock doors and switch off ceiling
light; direction indicators will flash once
(where provided).
2A0L0006
If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by a
rapid flashing of the direction indicators
(where provided). The doors will be
locked if the tailgate is open however.
When the doors are locked from outside
the car (using the remote control), LED 1
fig. 3 will light up for a few seconds and
then start blinking (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside
the car (by pressing the ≈button on
the dashboard) the LED will remain on
constantly.
3A0L0007

IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 5:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
❒ MAR: driving position.
All electrical devices are available;
❒ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
2) 3)
5A0L0010
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Procedure
1)
❒ press button 1 fig. 4 and move the
metal insert 2 to opening position; turn
screw 3 to :using a small point
screwdriver;
❒ remove battery compartment 4 and
replace battery 5, respecting the polarity;
reinsert compartment 4 in the key and
secure it by turning screw 3 to Á.
1)Press button 2 only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get
damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended to avoid the button
being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to
an Alfa Romeo Dealership, which will take
care of their disposal.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING

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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
Deactivation 4) 5)
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
2)If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked over by the dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the
electric parking brake. Never leave
children
unattended in the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the vehicle with
type-approval requirements.
5)Never extract the mechanical key
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will automatically lock as soon as it
is turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
IMPORTANT
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted by the
key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Activation of warning light while
driving
❒ If the Ydigital warning light on the
display switches on, this means that the
system is running a self-diagnosis (for
example due to a voltage drop).
❒ If the Ydigital warning light remains
on, contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
ALARM SYSTEM
(where provided)
OPERATION OF THE ALARM
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an
acoustic and visual signal (flashing of the
direction indicators for several seconds).
The alarm activation modes may vary
according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual
cycles. When this is reached the system
returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted
by the Manufacturer to meet the
requirements of the various countries
where the vehicle is marketed.
ARM ALARM
With the doors and tailgate closed and
the ignition key either turned to STOP or
removed, point the key with remote
control towards the car then press and
release the Ábutton.
For some versions, the system emits an
acoustic signal and activates door
locking.

DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the Ábutton
on the key or turn the metal insert
(located inside the key) in the door lock.
LED 1 fig. 6 on the ≈button on the
dashboard will switch on to indicate that
the doors have locked.
Door locking is carried out with all doors
shut, irrespective of the tailgate
open/closed status.
6A0L0007
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the Ëbutton on the key or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in
the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the ≈button. The button has an
LED that indicates whether the doors are
locked or unlocked.
LED on: doors locked.
LED off: doors unlocked.
EMERGENCY DOOR LOCKING
DEVICE
Passenger side door
The passenger side door is fitted with a
device to lock it when there is no power.
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DISARM ALARM
Press the Ëbutton.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking
system is released using the metal insert
of the key, the alarm is not disabled.
EXCLUDING THE ALARM
To completely disable the alarm (e.g.
during a lengthy period of car inactivity),
lock the car by turning the metal insert of
the key in the door lock.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To ensure the correct operation of the
protection, completely close the side
windows.
To disable the volumetric protection,
turn the ignition key from STOP to MAR
twice in a row, then activate the alarm
within 15 seconds, pressing the Ábutton
on the remote control.
To disable the anti-lift protection as well,
the ignition key must be turned from
STOP to MAR three times in a row,
followed by activating the alarm within
15 seconds, pressing the Ábutton on the
remote control.

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SEATS
ADJUSTMENTS
Lengthwise adjustment
(where provided)
Lift lever 1 fig. 8 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on the rim
of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
8A0L0011
To lock the door, insert the metal insert
of the ignition key in the housing 1 fig. 7
and turn it clockwise.
To restore the starting condition of the
door locks (only if battery charge
restored), proceed as follows:
❒ press the Ëbutton on the remote
control;
or
❒ press the ≈door locking/unlocking
button on the dashboard;
7A0L0036
or
❒ introduce the metal insert of the
ignition key in the front door pawl;
or
❒ pull the internal door handle.
Door opening/closing mechanism
initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒ close all the doors;
❒ press the Ëbutton on the key or the
≈door locking/unlocking button on
the dashboard;
❒ press the Ábutton on the key or the
≈door locking/unlocking button on
the dashboard.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
150
marking .....................................................121
specifications.........................................119
Engine compartment ................................106
checking levels ......................................106
washing .....................................................116
Engine coolant .............................................108
Engine coolant gauge ...................................30
Engine number..............................................121
Engine oil consumption............................108
level check ...............................................108
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system .................................................................51
Exterior light bulbs replacement ...........84
Exterior lights .................................................16
Filling the tank ................................................79
Fitting universal child seat .......................61
Fix&Go Automatic.........................................94
Flashing the headlights ..............................17
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ...........................................130
Follow Me Home device .............................17
Front airbag driver’s side ...........................64
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) .............................................84
Fuel consumption ......................................132
Fuel cut-off system ......................................98
Fuel gauge .........................................................30
Fuse replacement .........................................87
Gear Shift Indicator .....................................32
Getting to know your car ..............................7
Handbrake ........................................................69
Hazard warning lights ..................................82
HBA system ......................................................50
Headlights .........................................................25
adjusting headlights abroad .............25
light beam direction ...............................25
Headlights (bulb replacement) ...............84
Heating and ventilation ..............................20
Heavy-duty use of the car ......................105
Hill Holder system .........................................51
Identification data ....................................120
chassis number......................................121
engine marking ......................................121
identification data plate ..................120
paintwork identification plate.......121
Ignition device .................................................10
steering wheel lock ................................11
In an emergency ..............................................81
Interior lights....................................................18
Interiors (cleaning) ....................................117
Jack ......................................................................90
Jump starting ...................................................97
Keys.........................................................................9
key with remote control ................................9
mechanical key ............................................9Kit Fix&Go Automatic .................................94
Knowing the instrument panel ................29
Load limiters ...................................................60
Lubricants (specifications) ....................130
Main beam headlights ................................17
bulb replacement ....................................84
Main beam headlights .................................17
bulb replacement ....................................82
Maintenance and care .............................101
bodywork..................................................115
heavy-duty use of the car ................105
regular checks .......................................106
scheduled servicing plan .................103
scheduled servicing ............................102
Manual climate control ...............................21
Menu options ..................................................34
Mirrors.................................................................15
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) ........................................87
On-board instruments ...............................30
display...................................................30/32
engine coolant gauge.............................30
fuel gauge ...................................................30
speedometer .............................................30
tachometer .................................................30

151
Paint (identification plate) ....................121
Parking lights ..................................................17
Parking sensors .............................................77
Parking ................................................................69
handbrake ...................................................69
Passenger side front airbag
and child restraint systems ......................64
Passenger side front airbag .....................64
Performance ................................................132
Power windows ..............................................23
Pre-Fill (RAB - Ready Alert Brake)
system .................................................................52
Pretensioners ..................................................59
load limiters ..............................................60
Raising the car ............................................114
Read this carefully............................................2
Rear direction indicators ...........................85
Rear fog light/reversing light ..................86
Rear fog lights ................................................18
Rear light clusters
(changing a bulb) .............................................85
Rear-view mirror ............................................15
Refuelling .......................................................129
Refuelling the car .........................................79
Regular checks ............................................105
Remote control ..................................................9
Safety .................................................................49
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ........59
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......................103
Seat belts ...........................................................57
use ..................................................................57
Seats ....................................................................13
Setup menu ...............................................32, 33
Side lights/brake lights ..............................86
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights ..........................................................17
Snow chains ...................................................126
Snow tyres .....................................................124
Spark plugs (type) ......................................122
Specifications ..............................................119
Speedometer .................................................30
Spider version ..............................................135
boot volume ............................................143
cleaning/washing the top.................138
CO
2emissions .......................................145
engine .........................................................144
front light clusters ..............................140
fuel consumption..................................145
performance ..........................................144
removable soft top..............................136
scheduled servicing ............................139
size...............................................................143
specifications.........................................142
weights ......................................................142Starting the engine ..............................68/72
Starting up and driving ...............................67
Steering wheel ................................................14
Steering wheel lock ......................................11
Tachometer .............................................30/31
TCT twin clutch transmission .................70
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) ........................................86
Towing the car .................................................99
attaching the tow ring ...........................99
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) ...............................................................53
Trip Computer .................................................33
Tyres .................................................................123
Fix&Go Automatic (kit) ...............................94
inflation pressures ..............................124
snow tyres ...............................................124
tyres fitted ..............................................123
Using the Owner Handbook ........................3
Using the transmission ..............................70
Warning lights and messages .................34
Weights ............................................................128
Wheel rims and tyres ................................123
size...............................................................123
snow chains .............................................126
snow tyres ...............................................124