2021 Alfa Romeo 4C key

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Adjustment
Operate lever 1 fig. 11 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted with the
ignition key at MAR.
Select the mirror you wish to adjust using
device 3 fig. 12:
❒ device in position 1:
left mirror selection;
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❒ device in position 2: right mirror
selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press
button 4 in the four directions indicated
by the arrows.
11)
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is
complete, rotate device 3 to position 0
to prevent accidental movements.
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9)Adjustments must be made only with
the vehicle stationary and engine off.
10)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.
IMPORTANT

Manual mirror folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors, moving
them from position 1 to position 2 fig.
13.
IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors
should always be in position 1.
Mirror demisting(where provided)
Press button fig. 14 to enable this
function.
Activation is indicated by the digital
warning light on the display.
Press again to disable the function in
advance.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 15 operates most of
the external lights.
The external lights can only be switched
on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the dashboard
and central tunnel controls will light up
together with the exterior lights.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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11)As the driver’s door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
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DRL (Daytime Running Lights)
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut
1 fig. 15 turned to å, the daytime
running lights switch on.
The other lights and interior lighting stay
off.
IMPORTANT The daytime running lights
are an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving during the daytime
in countries where it is compulsory to
have lights on during the day; where it is
not compulsory, the use of daytime
running lights is permitted.
IMPORTANT Daytime running lights
cannot be used in place of dipped
headlights when driving through tunnels
or at night.
The use of daytime running lights is
governed by the Highway Code of the
country in which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut
1 fig. 15 turned to 2.The daytime running lights are switched
off and the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are switched on.
Warning light 3comes on in the
instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on
with ignition key at STOP or removed, by
moving ring nut 1 fig. 15 first to position
åand then to position 2.
The warning light 3on the instrument
panel will come on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A at 2, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel position.
The warning light 1on the instrument
panel will come on. When the stalk is
pulled towards the steering wheel again,
beyond the end of travel position, the
main beam headlights deactivate, the
dipped beam headlights reactivate and
the 1warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut 1
fig. 15. The warning light 1on the
instrument panel will come on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the left stalk fig. 15 to the (stable)
position:
❒ upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
❒ downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The Dor Fwarning light will flash on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the left-hand stalk fig. 15
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of
210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk fig. 15 pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.

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Timing while getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the roof light will switch on as
follows:
❒ for about 10 seconds, if the key is
removed within 2 minutes of the engine
switching off;
❒ for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
❒ for about 10 seconds when one of the
doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the
doors are locked.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/
WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Operation
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Ring nut 1 fig. 18 can be set to the
following positions:
å windscreen wiper off;
intermittent operation;
continuous slow operation;
continuous fast operation.
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Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk will
return to its initial position and the
screen wiper will be stopped
automatically.
With ring nut 1 fig. 18 in position,
the windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt its operating speed to the speed
of the vehicle.
12)Do not use the screen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a
few seconds, may intervene.
If operation is not restored
(even after restarting that car with the
key), contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
13)Do not operate the screen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
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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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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.

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOOLS
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when
applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to
the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the information
in this section in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures. Serious faults are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”. Less serious faults are indicated by a warning “cycle” with a shorter duration.
The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause of the
malfunction is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the warning
light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Release the handbrake, then check that the warning light
has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE APPLIED
The warning light switches on when the key is turned to
MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid
in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possibly
due to a leak in the circuit.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is
engaged.

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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.