Alfa Romeo 4C (2016) manual

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    164C-926-AA ALF A ROMEO 4C Second Edition Rev . 1 User Guide 2016 USER GUIDE © 2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reser ved. Alfa Romeo and FIA T are registered trademarks, used under license by FCA US LLC. USB CONTENTS Owner's Manual ......................................................... 164C-126-AB Roadside Assistance ..........................[...]

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    If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentar y printed copy of the Owner’ s Manual or W ar ranty Booklet by calling 1-844-253-2872 (U.S.) , 1-800-465-2001 (Canada English), 1-800-387-9983 (Canada Fre n c h) o r by contacting your dealer . The driver’ s primar y responsibility is the safe operation [...]

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    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM ALF A ROMEO .......... 2 CONTROLS A T A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT ................. 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ............. 6 GETTING ST ARTED K E Y F O B ..................... 8 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................... 1 0 SEA T BELT SYSTEMS .............. 1 2 SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) [...]

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    WELCOME FROM ALF A R OMEO Congratulations on selecting your new Alfa Romeo vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Y our new Alfa Romeo vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. The[...]

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    Use Of After mark et Products (Electronics) The use of after market devices including cell phones, MP3 play ers, GPS systems, or chargers ma y affect the perfor mance of on-board wireless features. If you are experiencing difficulties with an y of y our wireless features, tr y disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves.[...]

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    DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Shift Paddles pg . 31 2. T ur n Signal/Headlight Lev er pg. 24 3. Electronic V ehicle Infor mation Center (EVIC) Display pg. 96 4. W iper/W asher Lever pg . 25 5. Ignition Key Remov al pg . 9 CONTR OLS A T A GLANCE 4[...]

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    6. Audio System pg. 43 7. Door Handles 8. Switch Bank • Mirror Defroster Switch • Door Lock Switch • A/C Switch 9. Climate Controls pg . 29 10. T ransmission Gear Selector pg . 31 CONTR OLS A T A GLANCE 5[...]

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    INSTR UMENT CLUSTER 1. Engine T emperature Gauge 2. T achometer 3. Electronic V ehicle Infor mation Center (EVIC) Display (See page 104 for Instrument Cluster W ar ning Lights information.) CONTR OLS A T A GLANCE 6[...]

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    4. Alfa DNA Indicator 5. Speedometer 6. Fuel Gauge (See page 108 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights infor mation.) CONTR OLS A T A GLANCE 7[...]

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    KEY FOB The ke y fob contains the Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE) transmitter with an integrated k ey . T o use the mechanical ke y , simply push the mechanical key release button. Locking And Unlocking The Doors 1. Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE) transmitter once to lock all the doors. 2. Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Ke[...]

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    Ignition Key Removal 1. Push the brake pedal and place the transmission into FIRST (1st) or REVERSE (R) g ear by selecting/pushing the buttons on the console. 2. Rotate the key to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and engage the parking brake. Re- lease the brake pedal. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder . T ransmission Gear Select[...]

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    WARNING! • Before exiting the vehicle, alwa ys shift the vehicle into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the engine OFF , remov e the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • Nev er leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangero[...]

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    NOTE: • The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE, which is automatically activ ated when the key is extracted from the ignition switch. • The alar m is adapted to meet requirements in various countries. T o Ar m The System With the doors and decklid closed, point the key towards the vehicle then push and release the butt[...]

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    NOTE: If the batteries of the key fob discharge or there is a fault in the system, the alar m can be switched off by inser ting the key in the ignition switch and tur ning it to MAR (ON/RUN). SEA T BEL T SYSTEMS Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. Be sure ever yone in your vehicle is in a s[...]

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    SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS Air Bag System Components Y our vehicle ma y be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Air Bag W ar ning Light • Steering Wheel and Column • Instr ument Panel • Knee Impact Bolsters • Adv anced Front Air Bags • Supplemental Side A[...]

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    If it is necessar y to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer . Refer to the Owner's Manual on the USB for fur ther details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Supplemental Knee Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instr ument pa[...]

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    WARNING! • Relying on the SABICs alone could lead to more sev ere injuries in a collision. The SABICs work with your seat belt to restrain y ou properly . In some collisions, SABICs won’t deplo y at all. Alwa ys wear y our seat belt ev en though you have SABICs. • SABICs need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window . Sit uprig[...]

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    Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure After the ev ent occurs, when the system is active, a message regarding fuel cutoff is display ed. T urn the ignition switch from ignition AVV or MAR to ignition STOP . Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compar tment and on the ground near the engine compar tment and fuel tank [...]

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    If the Air Bag W ar ning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds w hen the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR position, stays on, or tur ns on while driving , ha ve the vehicle ser viced by an authorized ser vice center immediately . NOTE: If the speedometer , tachometer (if equipped), or an y engine related[...]

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    NOTE: • For additional infor mation, refer to www .seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. • Canadian residents should refer to T ranspor t Canada’s website for additional information: http://www .tc.gc.ca/eng/motor vehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • The front [...]

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    T ether Strap Installation 1. Look behind the seating position where y ou plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. Y ou ma y need to mov e the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehi[...]

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    WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tin y baby , can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be sev erely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle s[...]

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    FR ONT SEA TS Forw ard And Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the driver seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position. Then, using body pressure, mov e forward and rear- ward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters hav e latched.[...]

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    WARNING! • Adjusting a seat w hile driving ma y be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injur y or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injur y or death could result from a poor ly adjusted seat belt.[...]

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    ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMEND A TIONS A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in y our new vehicle. Following these few simple guidelines is all that is necessar y for a good break-in. Driving y our vehicle with a new transmission requires no special techniques. T o reach optimal shifting quality [...]

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    TURN SIGNALS/HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS LEVER The T ur n Signal/Headlight Lev er is located on the left side of the steering column. T urn Signals/Lane Change Assist T ap the le ver up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five times and automatically turn off. Headlights/P arking Lights Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up[...]

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    WIPER/WASHER LEVER The W iper/W asher Lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Front W ipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation Rotate the end of the multifunction le ver to the first detent position. There are four possible dela ys inter vals that depend on the vehicle speed. W asher Operation Pull the lever toward y ou and hol[...]

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    ELECTR ONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 18 mph (30 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 105 mph (170 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left side of the steering column. NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Electronic[...]

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    T o Set A Desired Speed T urn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, move the electronic speed control lev er upward SET(+) and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be trav eling at a steady speed and on level ground before moving the [...]

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    T o Decrease Speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set, y ou can decrease speed by tapping the Speed Control lev er down (-). The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S . (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: U.S. Speed (mph) • T apping the Speed Control lever down (-) once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subsequen[...]

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    HEA TING AND VENTILA TION Climate Controls Air Recirculation Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. For window defogging, rotate temperature control to the hottest setting, blow er control to four (high), mode control to defrost and move the air recirculation slider bar to fresh (to the right). Recirculation is also allowed in floor mode and [...]

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    P ARKING SENSORS — IF EQ UIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with Parking Sensors. The four Parking Sensors are located in the rear bumper and their function is to detect the presence of any obstacles near the rear par t of the car ; they consequently inform the driver , through an inter mittent acoustic signal. The sensors are automatically act[...]

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    ALF A TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION This vehicle is equipped with a Six-Speed Alfa T win 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 tur ned [...]

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    NOTE: T o provide better comfort, the transmission will up-shift to the next av ailable gear if the engine speed limit is reached. This feature is only available in NA TURAL and ALL WEA THER Modes. AUTO Mode In AUTO mode the transmission shifts gears automatically depending on vehicle speed, engine RPM, and accelerator pedal position. AUT O is the [...]

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    • If the brake pedal is not depressed (and the vehicle is stationar y for a period of time), the transmission will automatically engage NEUTRAL (N). • FIRST (1st) and REVERSE (R) gears can only be engag ed 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 allow ed[...]

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    Acoustic Signal If the vehicle is stationar y with the engine running and FIRST (1st) gear or REVERSE (R) engaged, the system activ ates an acoustic signal and automatically places the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) when: • The accelerator and/or brake pedal are not operated for at least three minutes. • The brake pedal is pressed for longer than [...]

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    ALF A DNA SYSTEM (DYNAMIC VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM) This vehicle is equipped with a “ Alfa DNA ” system lev er (located on the center console). There are four modes of operation to be selected according to driving style and road conditions: • Dynamic (This mode alters the transmission's automatic shift schedule for sportier driving [D]). ?[...]

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    NOTE: Dynamic Mode will be inhibited until the vehicle has accumulated 155 miles (250 km). Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) systems: The ESC and ASR system ensures more enjoy able, spor tier driving while guaranteeing the stability of the vehicle. Electronic Q2 system: The system increases vehicle stability while ac[...]

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    Engine And Gearbox/Transmission: The system adjusts the transmission shift calibration for spor tier shifting . NOTE: In Race mode, the sensitivity of the accelerator pedal increases considerably . Consequently , driving is less fluid and comfor table. In Race mode, the transmission only works in MANUAL mode. Deactivation T o deactivate Race mode a[...]

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    System F ailure In the event of system failure or a fault with the gear selector, no driving modes can be selected. The displa y will become grey (same screen as "Natural" mode) but without an indication of the Alfa DNA setting. The display will also show a warning message. Please contact your authorized dealer for ser vice. Launch Contro[...]

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    WARNING! Launch Control is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public road wa ys. Use Launch Control only in a controlled and dr y track environment; within the limits of the law . Actual Launch Control performance ma y change depending on the surface and current traction conditions. The capabilities of the v[...]

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    Y OUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Audio System pg. 43 ELECTR ONICS 40[...]

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    2. Climate Controls pg . 29 3. Pow er Outlet pg . 102 ELECTR ONICS 41[...]

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    CYBERSECURITY Y our vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These networks allow y our vehicle to send and receive information. This infor mation allows systems and features in y our vehicle to function properly . Y our vehicle may be equipped with certain security features to reduce the risk of[...]

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    AUDIO SYSTEM GETTING STARTED T ur ning Power On And Off WARNING! Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injur y . It is strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that ma y take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. Y our primar y responsibility is[...]

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    Press to turn on the unit. NOTE: • The unit can be turned on by pressing an y other button except . • /SOURCE ke y blinks each time the unit is powered on. Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to tur n off the unit. NOTE: The first time power is turned on, the volume will star t from level 12. Source Selection Push the /SOURCE button to select[...]

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    Adjusting V olume T o adjust the volume, turn the Rotar y encoder to set the desired sound level. Setting The T ime And Calendar 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode. 2. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select the General mode, and then press /ENTER. 3. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select Clock Adj[...]

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    NOTE: • The front panel ma y become hot in nor mal usage (especially the connector ter minals on the back of the front panel). This is not a malfunction. • T o protect the front panel, place it in the supplied car r ying case. • When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it ma y result in a malfunction. • Do not leave t[...]

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    MUSIC HD Radio When cur rent AM/FM broadcasters are transmitting digital audio and data ser vices, HD Radio signals are on-the-air in their ser vice area. You can receive their digital broadcast and enjoy high quality sound. Depending on the Listen Mode setting , this unit will tune to either the Digital or Analog signals. Refer to the Radio Supple[...]

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    Presetting Stations T o set y our desired radio stations into preset memor y , follow the steps below: Presetting Stations Manually 1. Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station y ou wish to store in the preset memor y . 2. Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, an y one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which y ou wish to st[...]

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    CD/MP3/WMA/AAC WARNING! Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injur y . It is strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that ma y take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. Y our primar y responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. W e [...]

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    Playback T o pla y a disc: 1. Press (OPEN). The front panel will open. 2. Inser t a Disc with the label side facing up. The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically . 3. Close the front panel manually . NOTE: If a Disc is already inserted, press /SOURCE to switch to the Disc mode. 4. While playing back MP3/WMA/AAC, press Rewind or Forward to[...]

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    iPod/iPhone Connecting An iPod/iPhone An iPod/iPhone can be connected to this unit by using the Interface cable for iP od (included with iP od/iPhone). When this unit is connected using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not functional. Compatible iPod/iPhone Models For a complete list of compatible devices, refer to the Radio Supplement on th[...]

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    Setting The iPod Control When an iP od/iPhone is connected, y ou can operate it from its own controls or from the head unit. 1. Press and hold /ENTER for at least 2 seconds in the iPod mode. The Option menu for iPod mode is activated. 2. T ur n the Rotar y Encoder to select “ APP Direct ”, and then press /ENTER. The iP od control mode will swit[...]

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    NOTE: If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting M.I.X. pla y , the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle Albums is selected. Shuffle All: Shuffle All pla ys all songs in the iPod/iPhone randomly . Any one song does not play back again until all songs have been pla y ed back. 1. Press /ENTER to activate the search[...]

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    Alphabet Search Function Use the alphabet search function to search for an album, song , etc., by its first letter. Select the first letter of the desired title (album, song, etc.), and the titles beginning with this letter are listed. 1. In the search mode, press ABC SEARCH. The letter selection list is display ed. 2. T ur n the Rotar y Encoder to[...]

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    P ANDORA INTERNET RADIO P andora internet radio is your own FREE personalized radio now av ailable to stream music on your Smartphone (which r uns Android OS or iOS). Just start with the name of one of your fa vorite artists, songs or classical composers and P andora will create a “station” that plays their music and more music like it. The uni[...]

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    NOTE: • Some Pandora application functions are not av ailable when using this unit. • Pandora is also controllable from an iPod touch with W i-F i connection. • Pandora is av ailable on iOS and Android OS with this unit. • Before this operation, set ALPINE APP to USB or BT depending on the connected Smartphone. Refer to the Radio Supplement[...]

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    NOTE: If an y one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) is pressed in the search mode, a search can be made quickly by skipping the specified number of channels. Refer to the Radio Supplement on the USB Card for fur ther details. QuickMix Use QuickMix to create a playlist based on two or more of your Pandora stations. Edit your QuickMix station selec[...]

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    FLASH MEMORY Connecting The Flash Memor y (Optional) When a Flash Memor y device (USB Jump Drive) is connected to the unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files can be pla yed back. Playback T o pla y a Flash Memor y File: 1. Press SOURCE to select the USB mode. 2. Press or to select the desired track (file). Pressing and holding or will fast backward/fast forward th[...]

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    Repeat Play 1. Press to select either RPT or off, the song will be play ed back repeatedly . 2. T o cancel repeat play , select (off) with the above procedure. NOTE: During repeat play , setting M.I.X. to ON will cancel the repeat play . M.I.X. (Random Play) T o pla y back the songs in random sequence. 1. Press to select from MIX, MIX ALL, or (off)[...]

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    Select Folder Folder can be easily changed. For example, if you listen to a song from a selected folder, the folder can be changed. Press Rewind or Forward to select the desired Folder. NOTE: This function is inactive during MIX ALL playback. For further infor mation, refer to the Radio Supplement on the USB Card. BLUETOOTH AUDIO Operation Audio in[...]

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    NOTE: This function may not av ailable depending on the paired device. Searching For A Desired Song Artist name, album name, etc., ma y be searched and displa y ed during pla yback or pause. 1. Press /ENTER to activate the search mode. 2. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select the desired Group (Folder), and then press /ENTER. 3. T ur n the Rotar y e[...]

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    SOUND SETTING Audio Setting Y ou can flexibly customize the radio to suit y our own preferences and usage. The following settings can be adjusted in Audio Settings: • Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/T reble Level/Balance (Between Left And Right)/Fader (Between Front And Rear)/Defeat • Audio Setup • About T ime Correction • About The Cr[...]

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    Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Le vel/T reble Level/Balance (Between Left And Right)/F ader (Between Front And Rear)/Defeat 1. Press AUDIO repeatedly to choose the desired mode. Each press changes the mode as follows: • SubW LEVEL*1 • BASS*2 • TREBLE*2 • BALANCE • FADER • DEFEAT • VOLUME • SubW LEVEL *1 When the Subwoofer mode is se[...]

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    2. T ur n the Rotar y Encoder to select A udio, and then press /ENTER. The following selections will be av ailable: • Audio*1 • General • Display • T uner • SiriusXM*2 • iPod&USB • Application • Audio *1 Adjustment cannot be perfor med during a call. *2 Displa yed only when a SiriusXM T uner is connected. 3. T ur n the Rotar y E[...]

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    4. T ur n the Rotar y Encoder to change the setting , and then press /ENTER. 5. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to nor mal mode. NOTE: • Pressing returns to the previous Sound menu mode. • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, Sound menu mode is canceled. About Time Cor rection The distance between the listene[...]

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    About The Indication Display When displa ying T ext, the following indicators are lit according to the mode. Indicator/ Mode HD Radio Mode CD Mode MP3/WMA/AAC Mode iPod/iPhone/ Bluetooth Audio Mode — — Folder Name being display ed — Artist Name being dis- pla y ed — Artist Name being displa y ed Artist Name being displa y ed — — Album N[...]

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    After the above procedure, y ou can adjust the unit’s sound function on the Smartphone. 1. Make sure the unit is pow ered on. 2. Launch the T uneIt App on Smar tphone. Adjust the unit’ s sound accordingly on the Smar tphone. During sound setting , /SOURCE ke y ma y blinks. F acebook Notification Function NOTE: Depending on the paired Smar tphon[...]

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    NOTE: Use steps 1 through 5 to select one of the SETUP modes to modify . See the applicable section below for details about the selected SETUP item. 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. 2. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select the desired item, and then press /ENTER. The following items can be selected: ?[...]

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    5. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to nor mal mode. NOTE: • Pressing returns to the previous SETUP mode. • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, SETUP is canceled. General Setting The following settings can be adjusted in General Settings: • Clock Mode • Clock Adjust • Calendar • AUX IN • AUX Name ?[...]

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    Setting The AUX Name Y ou can change the AUX NAME displa y in the SETUP mode. 1. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select either Auxiliar y (Initial setting), TV , DVD , Portable or Game, and press /ENTER. 2. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to nor mal mode. Play Mode This unit can pla y back CDs containing both CD and MP3/WM[...]

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    Dimmer Set the Dimmer control to Auto to decrease the illumination brightness of the unit with the head lights of the vehicle ON. This mode is useful if y ou feel the unit’s backlighting is too bright at night. 1. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select either Manual or Auto (Initial setting), and press /ENTER. 2. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at l[...]

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    Seek T ype Digital Seek can be set to ON/OFF . • Digital: SEEK UP/DOWN is av ailable only for the digital radio station. An y analog only stations (or very weak digital) are skipped. • Hybrid: SEEK UP/DOWN is av ailable for digital and analog radio stations. How ever , the strong signals hav e priority during SEEK. 1. T ur n the Rotar y encoder[...]

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    NOTE: Noise ma y be more noticeable when Hi-F i is set, depending on the reception status. In this case, the Nor mal setting is recommended. In this case, the Normal setting is recommended. iPod/USB Setting The following settings can be adjusted in iP od/USB Settings: • USB Skip • iPod List Setup Setting The USB Skip Function During searching, [...]

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    Application Setting The following settings can be adjusted in iP od/USB Settings: • Alpine APP • TTS V olume Set Alpine APP to USB when an iPhone is connected, or set to BT when an Android Smartphone is paired. • Setting contents: OFF / USB (Initial setting) / BT OFF: No Smartphone is connected. USB: When an iPhone is connected to CDE-HD149BT[...]

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    BLUET OO TH HANDS FREE CALLING About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technolog y allowing communication between a mobile device or personal computer over shor t distances. This enables a hands-free call or data transmission between Bluetooth compatible devices. Bluetooth transmission is av ailable in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz spectrum if the distanc[...]

  • Page 78

    Phone Pairing How T o Connect T o A Bluetooth Compatible Device (Pairing) For details on the control from a Bluetooth compatible device, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth compatible device. Pairing a Bluetooth compatible device with SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) 1. Using your Bluetooth compatible device, select the “ Alpine CD Receiver[...]

  • Page 79

    3. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select the desired items and then press /ENTER. Bluetooth: Select from the following items: • Bluetooth IN*1 • P aired Device*2 • Visible Mode*1/*2 • Search Device*1/*2 • Call Sound*2 • Caller ID*2 • PB Update*1/*2 • PB Order*2 • Auto Answ er*2 • Ser vice Name*2 • Speaker Select*2 • FW V ersi[...]

  • Page 80

    ON: Select when y ou want to pair y our Bluetooth compatible phone with this unit or use Bluetooth Audio function. 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. 2. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select “Bluetooth”, and then press /ENTER. 3. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select Bluetooth IN and then press /ENTER[...]

  • Page 81

    Setting The V isible Mode Y ou can set whether this unit can be recognized or not from a Bluetooth compatible device. Normally set this to ON. • Setting item: OFF: Disable recognition of this unit from the Bluetooth compatible device. ON: Enable recognition of this unit from the Bluetooth compatible device. 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at le[...]

  • Page 82

    3. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select Call Sound and then press /ENTER. 4. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select either V OL L V ADJ or T ype Setup and press /ENTER. 5. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to nor mal mode. Adjusting The V olume (VOL L V ADJ) Y ou can emphasize or w eaken the volume level of the Phone call, t[...]

  • Page 83

    4. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select A uto and press /ENTER. 5. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select either OFF or ON (Initial setting) and press /ENTER. 6. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to return to nor mal mode. Setting The Phone Book Manual Update ON/OFF (Manual) When you select YES in this step, the phone book will be upd[...]

  • Page 84

    Selecting The Output Speaker Choose the speaker in y our vehicle from which you want to hear the call. 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. 2. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select “Bluetooth”, and then press /ENTER. 3. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select Speaker Select and then press /ENTER. 4. T ur [...]

  • Page 85

    Press and hold VOICE CTRL. for at least 2 seconds to activate the V oice Recognition mode. After the V oice Recognition mode is activated and “Speak” is displa y ed, you can make a phone call, pla y a song , etc., via this unit by inputting voice control commands*. * Please refer to your Smar tphone manual for other voice control commands. NOTE[...]

  • Page 86

    5. Press /ENTER. The selected telephone number will be called. If one name has sev eral numbers registered in the telephone book, press /ENTER after selecting the name*, then tur n the Rotar y encoder to choose the desired number and press /ENTER, the telephone will be called. * If the name cannot be recognized, “NO Name” will be displa y ed. N[...]

  • Page 87

    Dialing a Number In The Phone Book Up to 1,000 names (at most 3 telephone numbers for each name) are downloadable from a Smartphone. Dial a call by selecting a person from the phone book list. 1. Press . 2. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select Phone Book. 3. Press /ENTER. 4. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select a name or a telephone number from the[...]

  • Page 88

    NOTE: • If the selected name has sev eral numbers registered in phone book, you need to turn the Rotar y encoder to select the desired number, and then press /ENTER. • Press in step 3 or 4 to delete the cur rent entr y and return to the previous step. • Y ou can search for a name by its first letter, first two letters or first three letters. [...]

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    • If y ou store a phone number in a preset with a previously stored number, the cur rent number will be cleared and replaced by the new one. Dialing The Preset Number 1. Press an y one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has had a number stored in the phone mode. The information (name/number) stored in the preset station is displa yed. 2. Pr[...]

  • Page 90

    SiriusXM T uner operation: When a SiriusXM T uner is connected to this unit, the following operations ma y be perfor med. Receiving Channels With The SiriusXM T uner About SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ever ything w orth listening to is on SiriusXM. Get over 130 channels, including the most commercial-free music, plus the best spor ts, news, talk and en[...]

  • Page 91

    Managing Ar tist And Song Aler ts The following operations can be performed to change the Aler t settings. The Ar tist and Song Aler ts feature allo ws y ou to mark Ar tists and Songs from the cur rent channel and then the unit alerts you later when the marked Ar tists or Songs are pla ying on other channels. • Setting contents: Alert List / Aler[...]

  • Page 92

    2. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select “SiriusXM”, and then press /ENTER. The SiriusXM setup mode is activated. 3. T ur n the Rotar y encoder and select Games Alert Setup and press /ENTER. After selecting Games Alert Setup, a sports league list will be displa y ed. 4. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to select the desired league and press /ENTER. 5.[...]

  • Page 93

    Clear All: Unlock all locked channels. T urn the Rotar y encoder to select YES , and then press / ENTER. Locked Channels: After selecting this item, turn the Rotar y encoder to select a channel from channel list, press /ENTER to select to lock or unlock the channel. Locked channels cannot be tuned without entering the passcode. The locked channel w[...]

  • Page 94

    Checking The SiriusXM Radio ID Number T o subscribe to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio ser vice, it is necessar y to locate and identify the Radio ID of your SiriusXM T uner. The Radio ID contains 8 characters and can be found on the bottom of y our SiriusXM T uner or can be displa y ed on when selecting Channel 0 b y follo wing the steps belo w: 1. W[...]

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    3. T ur n the Rotar y encoder to choose Sav e Ar tist? or Sav e Song? (when av ailable), and then press /ENTER. NOTE: If both the ar tist name and song title are not av ailable to sav e, Artist/Song will be display ed. 4. The new aler t was stored in memor y . An “ Artist/Song Saved” pop-up screen is followed by an “X U(sed)/Y E(mpty)”. X i[...]

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    Using Jump Memor y And Jump Recall Function 1. While in SiriusXM mode, select y our fav orite SiriusXM Channel. 2. Press and hold for at least 2 seconds. The channel you selected is stored as the Jump Source. 3. Press and hold BAND for at least 2 seconds to recall, and then tune to the sav ed Jump Source channel. NOTE: • Pressing and holding BAND[...]

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    Parental Lock Function This function can help restrict the listening of channels to children of appropriate age lev els only . For information on setting the Parental Control passcode, refer to “Setting the Parental Control”. When a locked channel is selected, a “Channel Locked” pop-up screen is display ed. Input the 4-digit passcode y ou s[...]

  • Page 98

    • If there is stored tag information on the unit, w hen an iPod/iPhone supporting the tag function is connected, the stored tag infor mation will be transfer red to the iPod/iPhone automatically . When the iP od/iPhone memor y becomes full, “iPod Full” will be display ed, and an y remaining tag information on the unit will not be transferred [...]

  • Page 99

    The system allows the driver to select infor mation by pushing the following buttons mounted on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column: UP Arrow Button Push the UP arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus or to increase the display ed v alue. Outside of the menu, the UP arrow will adjust the brightness of th[...]

  • Page 100

    Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Progr ammable Menu The menu comprises a series of functions ar ranged in a cycle. Push the UP and DOWN buttons to access the different options and settings (setup). The setup menu can be activated by pushing the SET/BA CK button. Single pushes on the UP or DO WN buttons will scroll through the setup menu[...]

  • Page 101

    T rip Computer NOTE: • The T rip computer is used to display information on car operation when the key is tur ned to MAR-ON. • The functions called "T rip A" and "T rip B", record the cars complete journey . • Both records can be reset: i.e. start of a new jour ney “T rip A ” function is used to display the values rela[...]

  • Page 102

    New T rip T o reset: 1. Push and hold the TRIP button to reset the system manually . 2. When the “T rip distance” reaches 99999.9 miles or kilometers or when the “T rav el time” reaches 999.59 (999 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset automatically . 3. Disconnecting/Reconnecting the batter y resets the system. NOTE: If the reset oper[...]

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    Average Fuel Consumption This v alue shows the approximate av erage consumption since the last reset. T ravel Distance This v alue shows the distance covered since the last reset. Current Fuel Consumption This indicates the fuel consumption. The v alue is constantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the display if the car is parked wit[...]

  • Page 104

    POWER OUTLETS There is a standard 12 V olt (13 Amp) pow er outlet, located in the floor console between the two cup holders, for added conv enience. This po wer outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low pow er devices and operates with the ignition ke y at MAR-ON. NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum pow er of 160 W atts (13 Amps) at[...]

  • Page 105

    TRAILER T OWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RA TINGS) T railer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREA TIONAL T OWING (BEHIND MO T ORHOME, ETC.) T owing This Vehicle Behind Another V ehicle NOTE: This vehicle ma y be tow ed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground. CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow this[...]

  • Page 106

    R OADSIDE ASSIST ANCE Dial toll-free 1–844–Alfa–USA (1–844–253–2872) for U .S . Residents or 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) for Canadian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling [...]

  • Page 107

    As an added safety feature, y our vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly , when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check y our tires as soon as possible and inflate t[...]

  • Page 108

    – Engine T emperature W ar ning Light This light war ns of an ov erheated engine condition. If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving , safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not retur n to normal[...]

  • Page 109

    Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by tur ning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, hav e the light inspected by a[...]

  • Page 110

    NOTE: Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The operations in the “Scheduled Ser vicing Plan” will be performed and the message will be reset. – Generic W ar ning Light The Generic W ar ning Light will illuminate if an y of the following conditions occur : Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, Exter nal Light Failure, F[...]

  • Page 111

    IF Y OUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highwa ys — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an imp[...]

  • Page 112

    TIRE SERVICE KIT If a tire is punctured, you can make a first emergency repair using the T ire Ser vice Kit located in the rear storage area under the decklid. Tire punctures of up to 1/4” (6 mm) can be repaired; the kit can be used in all weather conditions. Do not remove the foreign object from the punctured tire, i.e., screw or nail. Remov e t[...]

  • Page 113

    WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Ser vice Kit. • Do not use Tire Ser vice Kit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: • If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) or l[...]

  • Page 114

    WARNING! Tire Ser vice Kit is not a per manent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using Tire Ser vice Kit. Do not exceed 65 mph (110 km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. F ailure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to y ou, y our passengers, and others around y ou. H[...]

  • Page 115

    JUMP-ST ARTING If y our vehicle has a discharged batter y it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a batter y in another vehicle or by using a por table batter y booster pack. Jump-star ting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully . NOTE: When using a portable batter y booster pac[...]

  • Page 116

    Preparations For Jump-Star t The batter y in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compar tment. T o access the batter y remov e the protective cover . WARNING! • Remov e any metal jewelr y such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadv ertent electrical contact. Y ou could be seriously injured. • Batteries c[...]

  • Page 117

    Jump-Starting Procedure WARNING! Failure to follow this jump-star ting procedure could result in personal injur y or proper ty damage due to batter y explosion. CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damag e to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. Connecting The Jumper Cables 1. Connect the posi[...]

  • Page 118

    CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle pow er outlets draw pow er from the vehicle’ s batter y , ev en when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’ s batter y will discharg e sufficiently to degrade batter y life and/or prev ent the engine from star ting. FR[...]

  • Page 119

    When using a tow ey e be sure to follow the “T ow Eye Usage Precautions” in this section. T ow Eye Usage Precautions NOTE: • Ensure that the tow ey e is proper ly seated and secure in the mounting receptacle. • The tow ey e is recommended for use with an approved tow bar and or rope. • Do not use the tow ey e to pull the vehicle onto a fl[...]

  • Page 120

    WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow ey es. • Do not use a chain with a tow ey e. Chains may break, causing serious injur y or death. • Do not use a tow strap with a tow ey e. T ow straps may break or become disengag ed, causing serious injur y or death. • F ailure to follow proper tow ey e usage ma y cause components to bre[...]

  • Page 121

    ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System. Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Getting Star ted” in this guide for further infor mation on the Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) function. EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equip[...]

  • Page 122

    T O OPEN AND CLOSE THE DECKLID CAUTION! • T o pre vent possible damage, do not slam the decklid to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the decklid to ensure the decklid latch is fully engag ed. • During nor mal vehicle operation, the luggage compar tment (located rear of the engine) can reach temperatures above 149 degrees. Do n[...]

  • Page 123

    WARNING! • The maximum load limit for the luggag e compartment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs. (15kg). Do not exceed the maximum per mitted load in the luggag e compar t- ment. When accessing the rear luggag e compar tment, do not come into contact with engine, or other components, that ma y be hot and could bur n you if touched. [...]

  • Page 124

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 1750 TURB O 1. Fuse Box 2. Engine Oil Dipstick 3. Engine Oil F ill MAINT AINING Y OUR VEHICLE 122[...]

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    4. Engine Cover 5. Engine Coolant Reser voir 6. Batter y MAINT AINING Y OUR VEHICLE 123[...]

  • Page 126

    FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1750 T urbo Engine 10.5 Gallons 40 Liters Reser ve Fuel 1.1 Gallons 4 Liters Engine Oil with F ilter 1750 T urbo Engine 6.1 Quar ts 5.8 Liters Cooling System 1750 T urbo Engine (MOP AR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Y ear/150,000 Mile For mula). 11.2 Quar ts 10.6 Liters MAINT AINING Y OUR VEHICLE 124[...]

  • Page 127

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Par t Engine Coolant – 1750 T urbo Engine W e recommend you use MOP AR Antifreeze/ Coolant 10 Y ear/150,000 Mile For mula OA T (Or- ganic Additiv e T echnolog y) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS .90032. Engine Oil – 1750 T urbo[...]

  • Page 128

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES For infor mation on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” on the USB card contained in y our Owner’ s Infor mation kit. W ashing • W ash y our vehicle regular ly . Alwa ys wash y our vehicle in the shade using MOP AR Car W ash, or a mi[...]

  • Page 129

    The Wrench Warning Light ma y appear in the cluster as a ser vice reminder when vehicle maintenance is required, according to the scheduled maintenance mileage. The maintenance schedule inter vals are set by the manufacturer . Failure to hav e them carried out ma y void your New V ehicle Limited W ar ranty . NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil [...]

  • Page 130

    Once A Month Or Before A Long T rip/Periodic Checks Ever y 600 miles (1,000 km) or before long trips, check and, if necessar y , top off the following: • Check engine oil level • Check brake fluid level • Check windshield washer fluid lev el • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage • Check the fluid lev els[...]

  • Page 131

    Maintenance Char t Mileage or time passed (whichever comes fir st) 12,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 72,000 84,000 96,000 108,000 120,000 132,000 144,000 156,000 Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 Or Kilometer s: 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 220,000 240,000 260,000 Check batter y c[...]

  • Page 132

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes fir st) 12,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 72,000 84,000 96,000 108,000 120,000 132,000 144,000 156,000 Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 Or Kilometer s: 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 220,000 240,000 260,000 Visually inspect condition of: exte[...]

  • Page 133

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes fir st) 12,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 72,000 84,000 96,000 108,000 120,000 132,000 144,000 156,000 Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 Or Kilometer s: 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 220,000 240,000 260,000 Replace accessor y drive belt(s) X [...]

  • Page 134

    WARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only ser vice work for which you hav e the knowledge and the right equipment. If y ou have any doubt about y our ability to perfor m a ser vice job , take y our vehicle to a competent mechanic. • F ailure to proper ly inspect and maintain y our vehicle could result in[...]

  • Page 135

    MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Ser vice Center 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Ser vice Center 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Mont[...]

  • Page 136

    FUSES WARNING! • When replacing a blown fuse, alwa ys use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Nev er replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. Nev er replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure to use proper fuses ma y result in serious personal injur y , fire and/or[...]

  • Page 137

    Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description F82 30 Amp Green – Headlamp W asher (If Equipped) F83 40 Amp Orange – Alfa T win Clutch T ransmission Pump F84 – 5 Amp T an After Run Pump F86 – 15 Amp Blue Rear Po wer Outlet 12V F88 – 7.5 Amp Brown Heated Mir rors Dashboard Fuse Box The dashboard fuse box is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) an[...]

  • Page 138

    ADDING FUEL/SMART FUEL NOTE: • The "Smar t Fuel" is a device placed on the top of the filler pipe; it opens and closes automatically when the fuel nozzle is inser ted or extracted. • Only the correct nozzle size diameter allows the flap door to open when the nozzle is inserted. Refueling Procedure 1. Open the fuel filler door pulling [...]

  • Page 139

    CAUTION! T o av oid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. WARNING! • Nev er hav e any smoking materials lit in or near the v ehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. • Nev er add fuel when the engine is r unning . This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and[...]

  • Page 140

    WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for y our vehicle. Ne ver overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation increases tire flexing and ca[...]

  • Page 141

    WARNING! Compact spares are for temporar y emergency use only . W ith these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). T emporar y use spares hav e limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporar y use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the war nings, which apply to your spare. Failure to [...]

  • Page 142

    REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Overhead Lamp C10W Luggag e Compar tment W5W Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Parking Lights/Da ytime Running Lights (DRL) LED (See Authorized Dealer) Rear T ail Lights LED (See A uthorized Dealer) Font and Rear Side Lights W3W Dipped/Main Beam Headlights (V ersions With Bi-Halogen Headlights) — If Equipped [...]

  • Page 143

    ALF A CUST OMER CENTER P .O . Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-844-Alfa-USA (1-844-253-2872) ALF A CANAD A CUST OMER CENTER P .O . Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800-465-2001 (English) Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French) ASSIST ANCE FOR THE HEARING IMP AIRED T o assist customers who hav e hearing difficulties, the manufac[...]

  • Page 144

    REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED ST A TES If you believ e that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injur y or death, y ou should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it ma y open an inv estigat[...]

  • Page 145

    FREQ UENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install a tether anchor for a child seat? pg. 17 • How do I open my decklid? pg . 120 ELECTRONICS • What Sound System do I hav e? pg. 40 • How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 45 • How do I set the presets on my radio? pg. 48 • How do I connect my por table media play er/iPod/MP[...]

  • Page 146

    Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .126 Adding Fuel ............... .136 Adding W asher Fluid .......... .126 Air Bag Adv anced Front Air Bag ......... 1 3 Adv ance Front Air Bag ......... 1 3 Air Bags ................ 1 3 Air Bag W ar ning Light ...... .13, 16 Driver Knee Air Bag ........... 1 4 Enhanced Accident Response . . .15, 119 Event [...]

  • Page 147

    Customer Assistance ....... .141, 142 Deck Lid, Release ............ .120 Defects, Repor ting ........... .142 Disabled V ehicle T owing ......... .104 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .... .126 Door Locks ................. 8 Driver Cockpit ................ 4 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliar y (Po wer Outlet) . . .102 Electrical Po wer Outlets .....[...]

  • Page 148

    Installing A Child Restraint W ith ALR .... 1 8 Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster ............ 6 Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . . . .108 Instrument Cluster W arning Lights .... .104 Instrument Panel Co ver ......... .126 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..... .126 Interior And Instrument Lights ........ 5 Interior Appearance Care ........ [...]

  • Page 149

    Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....... 1 2 Pretensioners ............. 1 2 Seats ................... 2 1 Reclining ............... 2 1 Security Alar m ............... 1 0 Arm The System ............ 1 1 Disarm The System ........... 1 1 Signals, T urn ............ .24, 108 Sirius Satellite Radio ............ 8 7 Spare T ire ............. .138, 139 Spark [...]

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    If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentar y printed copy of the Owner’ s Manual or W ar ranty Booklet by calling 1-844-253-2872 (U.S.) , 1-800-465-2001 (Canada English), 1-800-387-9983 (Canada Fre n c h) o r by contacting your dealer . The driver’ s primar y responsibility is the safe operation [...]

  • Page 156

    164C-926-AA ALF A ROMEO 4C Second Edition Rev . 1 User Guide 2016 USER GUIDE © 2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reser ved. Alfa Romeo and FIA T are registered trademarks, used under license by FCA US LLC. USB CONTENTS Owner's Manual ......................................................... 164C-126-AB Roadside Assistance ..........................[...]