2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Owner's Manual
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2016 4C 2016 164C-126-AC OWNER’S MANUAL ©2016 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of Third Edition Rev 1 FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission. Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3 2 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................71 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................107 4 5 STARTINGANDOPERATING....................................................161 5 6 WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................235 6 7 MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................253 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................319 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................331 9 10 INDEX.....................................................................341 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- FCA US LLC offers to its customers: sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- • The Warranty with terms and conditions for maintain- tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are ing its validity traditional to our vehicles. • The range of additional services available to FCA US This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- LLC customers tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- When it comes to service, remember that your authorized tions and recommendations in this manual will help dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction. INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 1 Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1 This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warn- ings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears engraved on Vehicle Identification Number an Aluminum plate glued and riveted on the floor NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. crossmember under the passenger seat. 8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11 ▫ To Disarm The System ..................16 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................11 Ⅵ ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................17 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............13 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED ..........................17 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................13 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................18 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ..........................13 ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................14 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........19 ▫ General Information ....................14 ▫ General Information ....................21 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..........................15 Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................21 ▫ To Arm The System ....................15 ▫ Central Door Locking/Unlocking ...........21 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside . .23 ▫ Child Restraints .......................55 ▫ Emergency Door Locking Device ...........23 ▫ Transporting Pets ......................65 ▫ Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset .....24 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....66 Ⅵ WINDOWS ...........................25 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS ..........................66 ▫ Power Windows .......................25 ▫ Transporting Passengers .................66 Ⅵ DECKLID .............................27 ▫ Exhaust Gas .........................67 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........29 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle .............................68 ▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............30 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside ▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................31 The Vehicle ..........................69 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 1. Push the brake pedal and place the transmission into transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical first (1) or reverse (R) gear by selecting/pushing the 2 key simply push the mechanical key release button. buttons on the console. Key Fob Transmission Gear Selector 1 — Vehicle Key 2 — Push To Open/Close Vehicle Key 2. Rotate the key to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and engage the handbrake and release brake pedal. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the vehicle into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selec- tor. Ignition Switch Positions • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or 1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) in a location accessible to children. A child could 2 — MAR (ON/RUN) operate power windows, other controls, or move 3 — AVV (START) the vehicle. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may and the ignition switch position is in the STOP (OFF/ 2 cause serious injury or death. LOCK) position, sounds a signal to remove the key. SENTRY KEY CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation leaving the vehicle unattended. is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. Locking Doors With A Key The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the electronic chip