2021 Alfa Romeo 4C warning

INSPECTING THE CHARGE
AND THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
126) 127) 128) 129)
21)
5)
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
SERVICING AND CARE
114
126)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and
fire.
127)Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery
and may cause an explosion.
128)If the car will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.
129)Always wear appropriate goggles
when working on or near the battery.
IMPORTANT
21)Incorrect assembly of electrical and
electronic accessories may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. After purchasing
your vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (anti-theft, etc.), go to a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, which
will suggest the most suitable devices and
advise you whether a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.
WARNING
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
WARNING
RAISING THE CAR
If raising the car is necessary, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, who
will be equipped with suitable arm or
workshop lifts, in addition to the specific
equipment necessary.
It is however possible to use suitable
lowered hydraulic jacks to raise the car if
necessary.
The car lifting points are marked on the
side skirts with the symbols (see
points illustrated in fig. 100).
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The correct support points for raising
the front and rear part of the car are
illustrated in fig. 101 and fig. 102.
IMPORTANT When positioning the car
on the arm lift, remember that the power
unit is located at the rear end, with
consequent impact on weight
distribution. Therefore, the shorter arms
must support the rear end, and the
longer arms support the front end.
22) 23)
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WARNING
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The car features advanced technological
solutions for effective protection of the
exterior bodywork and structure.
The best products and best painting
systems lend the exterior bodywork
particularly high resistance to
atmospheric agents (solar radiation, acid
rain, etc.) and gravel, through specific
protections.
The chassis too, in light,
corrosion-resistant alloy, is treated to
prevent the formation of surface
oxidation.
CAR CORROSION WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation, due to rust, of any original
element of the structure. For the general
terms of this warranty, refer to the
Warranty Booklet.
22)Be careful to position the lift arms
correctly at the points illustrated, in order
to prevent damage to the carbon fibre
chassis and the bodywork components.
23)To avoid damage to the carbon fibre
chassis, the car cannot be raised with
standard hydraulic jacks, only with
suitable lowered hydraulic jacks.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.

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IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
6)Detergents pollute water. Only wash
your vehicle in areas equipped to collect
and treat wastewater from this type of
activity.
WARNING
24)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive
products and/or polishes should not be
used for cleaning the car.
25)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or
polishes should not be used for cleaning
the vehicle. Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive. Avoid (if at all possible)
parking the vehicle under trees; remove
vegetable resins immediately as, when
dried, it may only be possible to remove
them with abrasive products and/or
polishes, which is highly inadvisable as
they could alter the typical opaqueness of
the paint. Do not use pure windscreen
washer fluid for cleaning the front
windscreen and rear window; dilute it min.
50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due
to outside temperature conditions.
IMPORTANT
INTERIOR
130) 131)
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interiors, beneath the mats, also to
prevent damage to carbon parts.
To remove and reposition the mats in the
passenger compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒ undo the screws with folding ring 1
fig. 103, driver side and passenger side;
❒ separate the Velcro fabric strips 2 in
the front area under the mats, lifting
them from the floor.
Reposition the mats on the floor, making
sure that the holes at the back of the
mats coincide with the screw housings on
the floor.
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Proceed as follows to reposition:
❒ tighten the screws with folding ring
1 fig. 103 in the housings on the floor;
❒ unite the Velcro fabric strips 2 of the
mats with those on the floor, taking care
to apply light pressure and ensure that
the fastening is efficient.
132)
SEATS AND FABRIC OR
MICROFIBRE PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
For cleaning microfibre upholstery
(on some versions, including steering
wheel).
It is advisable to moisten the brush.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral
detergent.
LEATHER SEATS
(where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or
slightly damp cloth, without exerting too
much pressure.
Remove any liquid or grease stains using
an absorbent dry cloth, without rubbing.
Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin
cloth dampened with water and mild
soap. If the stain persists, use specific
products and observe the instructions
carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol.
Make sure that the cleaning products
used contain no alcohol or alcohol
derivatives, even in small quantities.
PLASTIC, CARBON AND
COATED PARTS
Clean interior plastic and visible carbon
parts with a damp cloth (if possible made
from microfibre), and a solution of water
and neutral, non-abrasive detergent.
To clean oily or persistent stains, use
specific products free from solvents and
designed to maintain the original
appearance and colour of the
components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre cloth,
if necessary moistened with water.
The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
26)
LEATHER UPHOLSTERY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it does
not contain spirit and/or alcohol based
substances.
130)Never use flammable products, such
as petroleum ether or modified petrol, to
clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during the cleaning
operation may cause a fire.
131)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
danger of explosion.
Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C.
When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight,
the internal temperature can greatly
exceed this value.
132)It is essential that there is nothing
under the pedals: make sure the mats are
lying flat and do not get in the way of the
pedals.
IMPORTANT
26)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
WARNING

TECHNICAL DATA
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SNOW CHAINS
Reduced size snow chains with a maximum projection of 7 mm beyond the tyre profile can be fitted only on 235/40 R18 rear tyres.
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations. Snow chains can be fitted on the tyres of the rear wheels (drive
wheels) only.
235/35 R19 rear tyres cannot be fitted with chains.
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have been driven.
27)
27)Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h (or the equivalent in miles). Avoid potholes, do not drive over
steps or sidewalks and do not drive long distances over roads without snow, to avoid damaging both your vehicle and the road surface.
WARNINGS

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(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with other fluids which have different specifications from those described.
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLUUPand 40% of demineralised
water.Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch
systems. That passes
FMVSS n. 116 DOT 4 specifications,
ISO 4925, SAE J1704 TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
or
TUTELA TOP 4/S
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F15Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Mixture of alcohol, water and
surfactants
CUNA NC 956-11 ^

SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F201.D02To be used diluted or
undiluted in
windscreen washer/wiper
systems Windscreen
washers liquidRed protective with antifreeze action,
based on inhibited monoethyl glycol
with organic formula. Exceeds CUNA NC
956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications. PARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F101.M01Proportions of use:
50% demineralised water
50% PARAFLU
UP(**) Protective agent
for radiators Brake liquid
Adhesive for glassBasic adhesive MS Polymer
FIAT qualification 9.55738/CSIMSON ISR 70-08 AP Gluing windows to body
Replacement interval /
applicationsUseFeatures Genuine fluids and
lubricants
28)The use of products with specifications other than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty.
WARNING
Specifications
9.55597
or
MS.90039
9.55523
or
MS.90032
9.55522
or
MS.90043
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
During each scheduled servicing
operation and anyway every 12 months,
check operation of the soft top locks.135)Before starting the car make sure
the soft top is correctly locked.
It is recommended not to remove/install
the soft top with people sitting in the car,
as the soft top could fall in the passenger
compartment while it is moved.
Be careful while installing/removing the
soft top to prevent any damage or injury.
Keep children away from the area in which
the soft-top is folding while
installing/removing it.
IMPORTANT
29)Never open the soft top in presence
of snow or ice to prevent damage. Loads
may not be secured on the vehicle roof.
30)Bird droppings and plant resins must
be washed off the soft top immediately
as they can damage its fabric. Never use
high-pressure washing systems. When
using steam washers or high-pressure
water washers, maintain a suitable
distance and do not exceed a maximum
temperature of 60°C.
Damage, alterations and water
infiltration may occur if the distance is
too small and the pressure is too high.
WARNING
If a water jet is used, direct away from the
edges of the fabric and the windscreen
surround: water infiltration can occur.
Never use alcohol, petrol, chemical
products, detergents, stain removers,
wax, solvents and “wash and polish”
products. Rinse immediate to remove
soap to prevent stains and halos.
Repeat the operation if needed.
31) Follow the instructions on the
waterproofing product container for
perfect results. The rubber seals of the
soft top must be washed with water only.
If you notice that this trim is dry or is
sticking, apply talcum powder or products
specifically for rubber trim (silicone
spray).

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