2016 Alfa Romeo 4c Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C is a sporty car that is fun and interesting. It is a great example of Italian style and performance. The 4C is a fun car to drive because of how it looks, how light it is, and how strong its engine is. It has a turbocharged 1.75-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 237 horsepower, which helps it move quickly and turn sharply. The 4C has a carbon fiber monocoque frame and a responsive suspension system. This makes it very quick and agile on the road. Inside, there are sporty seats, high-quality materials, and new technology in the driver-focused dashboard. Even though it doesn’t have a lot of useful features or creature comforts, the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C gets the essence of pure sports car excitement. It will appeal to sports car fans who want a real and exciting driving experience.

STARTING PROCEDURES

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

WARNING!

• 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.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Automatic Transmission
To start the engine, press the brake pedal. The system engages NEUTRAL (N) automatically.
After the starting procedure, FIRST (1st) gear or RE-VERSE (R) can be engaged.
Irrespective of the mode selected (AUTO/MANUAL), to engage FIRST (1st) gear or REVERSE (R), it is necessary to press the brake pedal and push the 1 button on the transmission control panel (or the 􀀁+􀀁 steering wheel stalk) to engage FIRST (1st) gear or the R button to engage REVERSE (R).
When FIRST (1st) gear is engaged, the system sets itself to AUTO mode.
NEUTRAL (N) can be engaged again by pushing the N button with the brake pedal pressed.
NOTE: REVERSE (R) cannot be engaged by pushing the “-” stalk on the steering wheel.

Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START) position and release it when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.

Cold Weather Operation
Your engine is designed to operate at temperatures as low as 0°F (-18°C).

CAUTION!
Use of the recommended SAE 5W-40 Synthetic oil and adhering to the prescribed oil change intervals is important to prevent engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting in cold conditions.

If the Engine Fails To Start

WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.

CAUTION!

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with a Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.
Turbo Charger “Cool Down”
This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool the turbocharger after the engine is shut off. Depending on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump will run for up to five minutes after the engine has been shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger.
Although the pump is rubber-mounted for quiet operation, it is normal to hear it running during this time.
SIX-SPEED ALFA TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION

WARNING!

• It is dangerous to shift out of NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running.
• 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. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Using The Transmission
This vehicle is equipped with a Six-Speed Alfa Twin Clutch transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.
When the ignition is in the OFF position, the transmission controls (shift paddles on the steering wheel, and gear selector buttons on the center console) are disabled.
When the key is turned to the ON position, the current transmission gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster, along with the AUTO indicator. This indicates the transmission is in Automatic mode.

Operating Modes
The transmission has two normal operating modes (ex-cept when the “Race” mode is selected on the DNA switch):

• MANUAL mode: The driver must shift gears manually (using the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles).
• Automatic (AUTO) mode: The system shifts between all forward gears automatically.
  When the “Race” mode is selected via the DNA selector, the only allowed transmission operating mode is MANUAL.

MANUAL Mode
In this operating mode, the driver is responsible for choosing the best gear to engage, depending on the vehicle’s operating conditions. The current gear is dis-played in the instrument cluster.
To activate/deactivate MANUAL mode, push the A/M button on the center console when the transmission is in any forward gear.
Use the “+” shift paddle to engage a higher gear, or the “–” paddle to engage a lower gear.

If a requested gear shift is not allowed (typically, because it would cause engine overspeed or lugging), an acoustic signal will sound and the transmission will remain in the existing gear.
The transmission will automatically downshift during closed-throttle decelerations, to prevent engine lugging. When coming to a stop, the transmission will automatically select FIRST (1st) gear. The driver must manually upshift the transmission (by tapping the + shift paddle) as the vehicle accelerates.
NOTE: To provide better comfort, the transmission will up-shift to the next available gear if the engine speed limit is reached. This feature is only available in NATU-RAL and ALL WEATHER Modes.

AUTO Mode
In AUTO mode the transmission shifts gears automatically depending on vehicle speed, engine RPM, and accelerator pedal position.
AUTO is the default operating mode at startup. When in AUTO mode, AUTO appears in the instrument cluster, adjacent to the current gear display.
To toggle between AUTO and MANUAL modes, push the A/M button on the center console.
Accelerating From A Stop
FIRST (1st) and REVERSE (R) can only be engaged (at a stop) by pushing “1” or “R” when the brake pedal is pressed.
To drive, press the brake pedal, and select 1 (1st) or R (REVERSE) by pushing “1” or “R” using the transmission gear selector buttons on the center console. Then release the brake pedal and smoothly press the accelerator pedal.

NOTE:

• The vehicle will not “creep” when the brake pedal is released, and may in fact roll down on an incline. Leaving from a stop, the accelerator pedal must be pressed to transmit driving torque to the wheels.
• When starting on a fairly steep incline, it may be helpful to engage the parking brake.
• The vehicle can only be launched (from a stop) in FIRST (1st) or REVERSE (R). SECOND (2nd) gear (or higher) cannot be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
• If the brake pedal is not depressed (and the vehicle is stationary for a period of time), the transmission will automatically engage NEUTRAL (N).
• FIRST (1st) and REVERSE (R) gears can only be engaged at vehicle speeds below 2 mph (3 km/h). At speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h), attempts to shift from 1st to R (or R to 1st) will only be allowed if the vehicle speed drops below the 2 mph (3 km/h) threshold within three seconds of the request; otherwise, the transmission will shift to NEUTRAL (N). The driver should then repeat the request for 1st or R once the vehicle has come to a stop.

Shift Paddles
In MANUAL mode, the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles (labeled + and -) control the transmission shifting.
Tapping the (+) paddle will upshift the transmission to the next higher gear, while tapping the (-) paddle will downshift to the next lower gear. The current gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. If a requested shift would cause engine lugging or overspeed, that request will be ignored. In AUTO mode, tapping a shift paddle will temporarily place the transmission in MANUAL mode, and execute the requested upshift or downshift (if allowable). The transmission will then return to AUTO mode after a brief interval.
Pressing a shift paddle will only shift the transmission one gear at a time. Holding a paddle depressed will not command multiple shifts; the paddle must be pressed multiple times in succession to generate multiple shifts. Neutral (N) Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. Always apply the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle.

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