Alfa Romeo 4C (2018 year). Instruction - page 3
Climate Control Descriptions
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A/C Button
Push and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode
and the A/C indicator will turn off.
MAX A/C
For maximum cooling, use the A/C and recirculation modes at the same time.
ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C switch to turn off the A/C compressor. Then,
rotate the temperature control to the desired temperature.
Recirculation And Out Side Air Knob
Slide this knob over to one of the two settings to change the system between recirculation
mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as
smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present.
NOTE:
• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window
fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
• The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog
on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the outside air posi-
tion for maximum defogging.
• Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost.
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
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Demist/Defrost Button
Push and release the Demist/Defrost button to turn on the outside mirror defroster. An
indicator will illuminate when the outside mirror defroster is on. The outside mirror de-
froster automatically turns off after 20 minutes.
Temperature Control Knob
Temperature control is used to regulate the temperature of the air forced through the cli-
mate system. The temperature can be selected using the temperature control knob on the
faceplate. The temperature increases as you turn the temperature control knob clockwise.
The temperature decreases as you turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise.
Blower Control Knob
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. The
speeds can be selected by rotating the blower control knob on the faceplate clockwise, or
counterclockwise. The larger the number of the setting, the faster the blower speed.
Mode Control Knob
Mode control is used to regulate the mode airflow is distributed into the cabin. The airflow
distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor
outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets.
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individu-
ally adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard out-
lets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
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Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel
outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting
works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This set-
ting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Front Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost mode is
selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature set-
tings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
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Climate Control Functions
Heating
To heat the passenger compartment, proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the Temperature Control to the red section.
2. Turn the Blower Control to the desired speed.
3. Turn the Mode Control to
.
4. Then operate the controls to maintain the desired
comfort conditions.
NOTE:
• This air distribution allows the passenger compart-
ment to be heated quickly.
• When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to
achieve optimum passenger compartment heating.
Fast Demisting/Defrosting Of Windshield And
Side Windows
Proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the Temperature Control to the red section.
2. Turn the Blower Control to 4 (maximum fan speed).
3. Turn the Mode Control to
.
4. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls as
normal to restore the required comfort conditions.
NOTE:
The climate control system is very useful for
speeding up and maintaining demisting since it dehu-
midifies the air. Adjust the controls as described previ-
ously and switch on the climate control system by
pressing the A/C button.
Window Demisting
In the event of considerable external moisture and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside and
outside the passenger compartment, perform the fol-
lowing preventive window demisting procedure:
1. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
2. Rotate the Temperature Control to the red section.
3. Turn the Blower Control to 2 (intermediate fan
speed).
4. Turn the Mode Control to
with the possibility
of moving it to position
if window misting does
not occur.
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Ventilation
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Fully open the vents and direct them appropriately.
2. Rotate the Temperature Control to the blue section.
3. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
4. Turn the Blower Control to the desired speed.
5. Turn the Mode Control to
.
Internal Air Recirculation Activation
• Move the Recirculation Control to
.
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on
while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if
there are two people on board, to prevent the windows
from misting.
NOTE:
The internal air recirculation system makes it
possible to reach the required heating or ventilation
conditions more quickly. Do not use the internal air
recirculation function on rainy/cold days to avoid the
possibility of the windows misting.
Climate Control
Proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the Temperature Control to the blue section.
2. Turn the Blower Control to 1 (1st fan speed). For
rapid cooling, turn Blower Control to 4 (maximum
fan speed).
3. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
4. Turn the Mode Control to
.
5. Push the A/C button.
Cooling Adjustment
Proceed as follows:
1. Move the Recirculation Control to
.
2. Rotate the Temperature Control towards the red
section to increase the temperature.
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3. Turn the Blower Control counterclockwise to reduce
the fan speed.
Door Mirror Demisting
• Push the
button to activate this function.
• Push the
button again to deactivate the func-
tion.
Activation is indicated by the digital warning light on
the display.
System Maintenance
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about ten minutes. Have the
system inspected at an authorized dealer before the
summer.
NOTE:
The system uses R-1234yf coolant which does
not pollute the environment in the event of accidental
leakage. Under no circumstances should you use R-134a
fluid which, in addition to being incompatible with the
system’s components, contributes greatly to the green-
house effect.
Demist/Defrost Button
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WINDOWS
Power Windows
NOTE:
• These operate when the ignition key is turned to
MAR/ON/RUN and for about three minutes after
the ignition key is turned to STOP or removed unless
one of the doors is opened.
• The buttons are located on the center console.
Push/pull the corresponding buttons to open/close the
desired window.
When one of the two buttons is pushed briefly, the
window moves in stages; if the button is held down to
open,
⬙continuous automatic⬙ operation is activated.
If the button is pushed again, the window will stop in
its current position. If the button is pushed for several
seconds, the window lowers automatically (only with
ignition key in MAR/ON/RUN position).
Continuous Automatic Operation
This is activated by pushing one of the two buttons for
longer than half a second. The window will stop when
it is fully opened, or when the button is pushed again.
It can be used on both the driver side and passenger
side, only for lowering the window.
Electric Window System Reset
After a break in power supply for the control units
(battery replaced or disconnected or protective fuses for
the electric window control units replaced), the auto-
matic operation of the windows must be restored.
Power Window Switch
1 — Driver Power Window Switch
2 — Passenger Power Window Switch
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The restoration procedure must be performed as de-
scribed below with the doors closed:
1. Completely open the driver’s door window keeping
the operating button pushed for at least three sec-
onds after the (lower) end of travel position is
reached.
2. Completely raise the driver side window and hold
the button down for at least three seconds once the
(upper) end of travel position has been reached.
3. Proceed in the same way as described in points 1 and
2 for the passenger side door.
4. Make sure that the reset is correct by checking that
the windows work automatically.
WARNING!
Improper actuation of the power windows may be
dangerous. Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with power
windows. Before and during window operation
make sure no one and no object (including cloth-
ing) is in the path of the moving glass or its
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mechanism. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
DECKLID
To Open The Decklid
CAUTION!
• To prevent 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 engaged.
• During normal vehicle operation, the luggage
compartment (located rear of the engine) can
reach temperatures above 149 °F (65 °C). Do not
transport objects in the luggage compartment that
may be damaged at such temperatures. Do not
place aerosol cans in the luggage compartment.
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To open the decklid:
1. Open the driver’s side door.
2. Pull the decklid release lever located on the rear of
the driver’s door sill.
3. Move to the rear of the vehicle and lift the decklid.
Decklid Release Lever
Decklid Lift Point Location
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4. Lift upward on the decklid prop rod to release it
from the stowage retainer.
5. Place the decklid prop rod in the decklid slot to
secure the decklid in the open position.
WARNING!
• The maximum load limit for the luggage compart-
ment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs.
(15kg). Do not exceed the maximum permitted
load in the luggage compartment. When accessing
the rear luggage compartment, do not come into
contact with engine, or other components, that
may be hot and could burn you if touched.
• Access the luggage compartment only with the
vehicle stationary. Before exiting the vehicle, you
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Decklid Prop Rod Location
1 — Decklid Prop Rod
2 — Stowage Retainer Location
Decklid Prop Rod Slot
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should always place the vehicle into FIRST gear
or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, and re-
move the key from the ignition. Never leave the
key fob in the vehicle or in a location accessible to
children.
• The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious
injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
• The decklid must always be closed properly, and
the lock engaged, while the vehicle is in motions.
To Close The Decklid
1. Hold the decklid up with one hand and use the other
to remove rod from housing and reinsert it in its
locking device.
2. Lower the decklid approximately 7.8 inches (20 cm)
from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the decklid is completely closed and not
only fastened in safety position by trying to open it.
If it is not completely closed, do not push the decklid
down, but raise it and repeat the procedure.
NOTE:
Always check that the decklid is closed correctly
to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is travel-
ling.
WARNING!
• The maximum load limit for the luggage compart-
ment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs.
(15kg). Do not exceed the maximum permitted
load in the luggage compartment. When accessing
the rear luggage compartment, do not come into
contact with engine, or other components, that
may be hot and could burn you if touched.
• Access the luggage compartment only with the
vehicle stationary. Before exiting the vehicle, you
should always place the vehicle into FIRST gear
or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, and re-
move the key from the ignition. Never leave the
key fob in the vehicle or in a location accessible to
children.
• The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious
injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
• The decklid must always be closed properly, and
the lock engaged, while the vehicle is in motions.
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Storage
Seatback Storage
Located in the back of both the driver and passenger
front seats are pockets that can be used for storage.
Console Storage
There is a cargo pouch storage area located between the
driver and passengers seat.
Rear Compartment Storage
CAUTION!
• To prevent 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 engaged.
• During normal vehicle operation, the luggage
compartment (located rear of the engine) can
reach temperatures above 149 °F (65 °C). Do not
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Driver’s Side Seatback Storage
Cargo Pouch Storage Location
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CAUTION! (Continued)
transport objects in the luggage compartment that
may be damaged at such temperatures. Do not
place aerosol cans in the luggage compartment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a storage area located
under the decklid.
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to rear storage
compartment. Always close the decklid when your
vehicle is unattended. Once in the rear storage
compartment, young children may not be able to
escape. If trapped in the rear compartment, children
can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
As a security measure, an internal decklid emergency
release lever is built into the rear compartment storage
latching mechanism. In a event of a person trapped
inside the storage compartment, the decklid can be
simply opened by pulling on the phosphorescent
handle attached to the decklid latching mechanism.
Decklid Emergency Release
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WARNING!
• The maximum load limit for the luggage compart-
ment, in addition to the kits provided, is 33.1 lbs.
(15kg). Do not exceed the maximum permitted
load in the luggage compartment. When accessing
the rear luggage compartment, do not come into
contact with engine, or other components, that
may be hot and could burn you if touched.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Access the luggage compartment only with the
vehicle stationary. Before exiting the vehicle, you
should always place the vehicle into FIRST gear
or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, and re-
move the key from the ignition. Never leave the
key fob in the vehicle or in a location accessible to
children.
• The decklid may drop suddenly, causing serious
injury, if the supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
• The decklid must always be closed properly, and
the lock engaged, while the vehicle is in motions.
Rear Compartment Light
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Cupholder
A cupholder is located in the rear of the center console.
Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlet that can be used to power cellular phones, small
electronics and other low powered electrical accesso-
ries.
Center Console Cupholder
Front Power Outlet
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The power outlet is located on the central tunnel,
between the two cup holders. It only operates with the
ignition key at MAR/ON.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
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• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 180 Watts
(15 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 180 Watts (15 Amps)
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Power Outlet Fuse Location
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