2021 Alfa Romeo 4C door lock

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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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.
WARNING

IN AN EMERGENCY
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❒ with a second cable, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point
Eon the
engine or the transmission of the car to
be started;
❒ start the engine; when the engine has
started, remove the leads, reversing the
order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries directly!
If the auxiliary battery is installed on
another car, check that there is no
accidental contact between metallic
parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
OPERATION
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
❒ the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒ automatic door lock release;
activation of all lights inside the car;
❒ the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
The digital warning light and the
dedicated message on the display
indicate the intervention of the system.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank area.
112)
111)This procedure must be performed
by qualified personnel as incorrect
actions may cause high-intensity
electrical discharge. Furthermore,
battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and lighted cigarettes away
from the battery and do not cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
13)Never use a fast battery charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems and the ignition and
engine supply control units.
WARNING

SPIDER
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REMOVABLE SOFT TOP
135) 29)
The car is equipped with a soft top
fig. 109 that can be removed manually
and combines ease of use and total
protection against weather agents.
The soft top can be stored in a suitable
container inside the luggage
compartment after having been removed.
To remove the soft top, proceed as
follows:
❒ release the two central locking
devices 1 fig. 110 inside the car by
rotating them by ¼ turn anti-clockwise;
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❒ at the side of the car, with the door
open, press the rail downwards to de-
tension the soft top, then move the two
side devices 2 fig. 111 inwards and lift
the soft top end part releasing it from the
retainers;
❒ package the first side of the soft top
rolling it up to the centre line;
❒ proceed in the same way for the other
side of the soft top;
❒ remove the soft top with both sides
rolled and store it in the suitable
container inside the luggage
compartment.
❒ before placing it in the dedicated
container it is necessary to cover the
central pins 1 Fig. 112 with the
appropriate buffer included in the supply
to prevent damage to the soft top fabric
during the packaging.
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To position again the soft top on the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ open the doors;
❒ take the soft top from the luggage
compartment and place it in the centre
line; the front side can be recognised by
the presence of the safety visor fig. 110;
❒ unroll the soft top inserting it under
the spoiler and making sure that it is
correctly positioned;
❒ turn the rail upwards and insert in the
side centring pins of the soft top in the
respective housings
fig. 113 on the car being careful to insert
the front pin and the rear pin;❒ press the side devices 2 inwards
fig. 114 and turn the rail downwards;
❒ leave the handles and complete the
rail rotation pressing it until you hear the
closing click of the lock;
❒ check that the devices 2 are
completely closed fig. 115;
❒ proceed in the same way for the other
side of the soft top;
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❒ position the two central devices
1 fig. 110 in the suitable housing inside the
car and rotate them by ¼ turn clockwise
to lock them. Check the correct insertion of
the pins into their seats and make sure the
grab ring is in horizontal position.
The fixing is carried out correctly and the
soft top is ensured only when the ring is
located in a horizontal position
(not vertical, or at 45°).
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ It is advisable to install the soft top
after parking the car.
The closed top effectively protects the
car from rain and from theft.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS system......................................................50
Active safety systems ..........................50
Air cleaner ................................................112
Alarm .............................................................11
Alfa DNA system .....................................27
All Weather mode ...................................28
Dynamic mode ..........................................27
Natural mode .............................................27
Race mode ..................................................27
All Weather mode ...................................28
Alfa Romeo CODE system .................11
Alfa Romeo Code.....................................12
ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) system..50
Battery.............................................................113
recharging ................................................113
replacement ...........................................114
tips for extending battery life ......114
Body cleaning and maintenance..........115
Body paintwork
identification plate ....................................121
Bodywork........................................................115
corrosion warranty .............................115
maintenance ...........................................116
protection against
atmospheric elements ......................115
Boot/bonnet.............................................24/25
opening .........................................................24
closing ..........................................................25Brake (liquid level) ......................................110
Bulb types .........................................................82
Bump starting ..................................................98
Carrying children safely ............................60
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system .................................................................51
Changes/alterations to the car..................4
Changing a bulb ..............................................82
Changing a wheel ...........................................90
Chassis number ...........................................121
Checking levels ...........................................106
Child restraint system ........................61/62
Child restraint systems
recommended by Alfa Romeo.................62
Cleaning (outside and inside) ....116/118
engine compartment ..........................116
fabric seats and parts ........................118
genuine leather parts .........................118
headlights ................................................116
interiors.....................................................117
leather seats...........................................118
plastic and coated parts ...................118
windows ....................................................116
Climate control system ..............................20
CO
2emissions .............................................133
Courtesy lights ...............................................18
Cruise Control..................................................75
Dashboard ...........................................................8
Dashboard and on-board
instruments.......................................................30
Daytime running lights (DRL) ...................17
Dimensions ....................................................127
Dipped beam headlights ............................17
bulb replacement ....................................84
Dipped beam headlights ............................17
bulb replacement ....................................82
Direction indicators ......................................17
bulb replacement ....................................82
Display .................................................................32
Door locking .....................................................12
Door mirrors .....................................................15
Door opening/closing ..................................13
Doors ...................................................................12
central locking/unlocking....................12
DTC (Drag Torque Control) system ......50
EBD system .....................................................50
Electronic Q2 system (“E-Q2”) ................51
Emergency starting .....................................97
Engine codes .................................................121
Engine compartment ................................106
engine coolant level ...........................108
engine oil ..................................................130
identification codes ............................120