Alfa Romeo 4C SPIDER 2018 Owner'S Manual Download

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New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212, 266

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266

Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Materials Added To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212, 266

Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Oil Pressure Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Onboard Diagnostic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Operating Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . .5, 278

Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Placard, Tire And Loading Information . . . . . . . . .235

Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Pregnant Women And Seat Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Pretensioners

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . .223

Radio Frequency

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 20

Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272

Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

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Summary of Contents for 4C SPIDER 2018

Page 1: ...8 SPIDER Second Edition Printed in U S A 2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S p A used with permission 184CSPDR 126 AB O W N E R S M A N U...

Page 2: ...interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be de...

Page 3: ...ING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 13 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 61 5 SAFETY 89 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 137 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 165 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 197 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 5 Essential Information 5 Symbols 5 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 6 1...

Page 6: ...n how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces Your driving skills will improve with experience This Owner s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle Options and equipment dedicated to spe...

Page 7: ...e 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 li...

Page 8: ...dures 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 Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS W...

Page 9: ...GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW 8 REAR VIEW 9 INSTRUMENT PANEL 10 INTERIOR 11 2...

Page 10: ...FRONT VIEW Front View 1 Headlights 2 Windshield 3 Wheels Tires 4 Exterior Mirrors 5 Doors 8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 11: ...REAR VIEW Rear View 1 Rear Lights 2 Decklid 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9...

Page 12: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 Air Vents 2 Multifunction Lever 3 Steering Wheel 4 Instrument Cluster 5 Windshield Wiper Lever 6 Radio 10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 13: ...INTERIOR Interior 1 Seats 2 Gear Selector 3 Climate Controls 4 Door Locks Window Switches 5 Passenger Front Air Bag Location 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11...

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Page 15: ...0 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 20 To Arm The System 21 To Disarm The System 21 DOORS 22 Central Door Locking Unlocking 22 Emergency Door Locking Device 23 SEATS 24 Manual Front Seats 25 H...

Page 16: ...S 32 Interior Light 32 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 34 Windshield Wiper Operation 34 CLIMATE CONTROLS 36 Climate Controls Overview 36 Climate Control Functions 40 WINDOWS 42 Power Windows 42 REMOVABL...

Page 17: ...he key with either side up To lock the door turn the key to the left To unlock the door turn the key to the right Refer to Bodywork in Servicing And Maintenance for further information With Button On...

Page 18: ...ide the vehicle using the key fob the door lock indicator will illumi nate for a few seconds and then start flashing deterrent function Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob NOTE Perchlorate Material s...

Page 19: ...Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received inclu...

Page 20: ...r 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...

Page 21: ...ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle If the vehicle security light is on after the key is turned to the MAR ON RUN position it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics CAUTION...

Page 22: ...riggers the alarm the Vehicle Security Alarm will prevent the vehicle from starting It will also emit an acoustic signal and flash the park lights and taillights Operation The alarm activates in the f...

Page 23: ...the doors and decklid are closed correctly and then reactivate the system by pushing the unlock button If the alarm emits a visual signal even when the doors and decklid are closed correctly a system...

Page 24: ...cks all the doors The doors will be locked only if all the doors are properly shut Once the doors have been locked using the remote control or the key it will no longer be possible to unlock them by p...

Page 25: ...elector 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 Door Opening Closing Mechanism Re...

Page 26: ...Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously inju...

Page 27: ...al driving position the height of the seats can also be adjusted Tools are required to make this height adjustment Contact your authorized dealership Recliner Adjustment The recliner lever is located...

Page 28: ...In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death HEAD RESTRAINTS Non Adjustable Head Restraints The non adjustable head restraints are form fitted into...

Page 29: ...is feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping con trol handle is located below the steering wh...

Page 30: ...ed up down left and right for various drivers The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be re duced by moving the small c...

Page 31: ...ehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the center console The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select knob and a four way mirro...

Page 32: ...never you turn on the mirror defroster The Door Demist Defrost button is located in the switch bank above the Climate Controls EXTERIOR LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever located on th...

Page 33: ...ction lever towards the steering wheel to turn on the high beams A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on Pull the multifunction lever a second time to switc...

Page 34: ...signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it w...

Page 35: ...tion that can be activated in this position When one door is opened a three minute timer is activated When the key is removed from the ignition within two minutes of the ignition being turned OFF a 10...

Page 36: ...rotating the end of the lever Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper op eration Rotate the end of the leve...

Page 37: ...te for three wipe cycles and then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing...

Page 38: ...allows you to regulate the temperature air flow and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio Climate Controls Overview Clima...

Page 39: ...de 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 hum...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...ed 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...

Page 42: ...ove 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...

Page 43: ...e 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 funct...

Page 44: ...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 wi...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...ass or its 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 operat...

Page 47: ...wards each other and lift the top from the retainers 3 Roll up the soft top to the center of the vehicle repeat the procedure on the driver s side of the vehicle 4 Remove the soft top with both sides...

Page 48: ...ng The Soft Top To install the soft top proceed as follows 1 With the doors open take the soft top and place it in center of the vehicle 2 Unfold the top and be sure to position the front edge red str...

Page 49: ...is unrolled engage the two fixed locating pins 1 front 1 rear into their retainers 4 Move the side locking handles inward Locating Pins Seating In The Vehicle Unlocking The Side Beam 3 GETTING TO KNO...

Page 50: ...5 Rotate down the side beam 6 Release the handles and complete the rotation to lock the soft top Rotating The Side Beam Down Soft Top In Locking Position 48 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 51: ...ack on the soft top Do not keep the soft top folded for long periods of time Do not remove ice from the top with a sharp object Do not put objects on the top The object could fall if the top is operat...

Page 52: ...may be used When using steam washers or high pressure power washers maintain a suitable distance and do not exceed a maximum temperature of 140 F 60 C Damage alterations and water infiltrations may o...

Page 53: ...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 ob...

Page 54: ...and lift the decklid 4 Lift upward on the decklid prop rod to release it from the stowage retainer Decklid Lift Point Location Decklid Prop Rod Location 1 Decklid Prop Rod 2 Stowage Retainer Location...

Page 55: ...ake 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 n...

Page 56: ...ly 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 k...

Page 57: ...h is fully engaged Continued CAUTION Continued 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 th...

Page 58: ...torage 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 mechan...

Page 59: ...m 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...

Page 60: ...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 outl...

Page 61: ...cessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with Continued CAUTION Continued accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator t...

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Page 63: ...y Menu Items 66 Values Displayed 74 TRIP COMPUTER 75 Trip Button 75 Trip Functions 76 New Trip 76 Start Of Trip Procedure 76 Exit Trip 76 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES 77 Red Warning Lights 77 Yellow Wa...

Page 64: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster 62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 65: ...g system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer Continued WARNING Continued for service if your vehicle overheats If you...

Page 66: ...isplay can show you how systems are working and give you warnings when they aren t The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus You can access...

Page 67: ...ws the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru ment panel to the left of the steering column Up Arrow Button Push and release the up arrow button to scroll...

Page 68: ...t cluster display and the oil pressure warning light will turn off after approximately ten seconds Reset the Oil Change Reminder message as follows 1 Without pushing the brake pedal cycle the ignition...

Page 69: ...Of The Main Menu With Sub menu 1 Briefly push the SET BACK button to display the first submenu option 2 Push the up or down arrow button by a single push to scroll through all the submenu options 3 Br...

Page 70: ...ld the up or down arrow button Save the setting by briefly pushing the button when you approach the required setting Briefly push the SET BACK button to go back to the menu screen or push and hold the...

Page 71: ...utton and hours will flash on the display 5 Push and release the up or down arrow button for setting 6 Briefly push the SET BACK button and minutes will flash on the display 7 Push and release the up...

Page 72: ...increase or decrease by one unit each time the up or down arrow button is pushed Push and hold the up or down arrow button to increase decrease the setting rapidly Save the setting by briefly pushing...

Page 73: ...the display according to the previous setting 5 Push and release the up or down arrow button for setting 6 Briefly push the SET BACK button to return to the submenu 7 When accessing the Fuel Economy s...

Page 74: ...ton to go back to the menu screen or push and hold the SET BACK button approximately one second to go back to the main screen without storing the settings Buzzer Volume Adjusting The Failure Warning B...

Page 75: ...ervice is approaching and the key is turned to MAR ON RUN the word Service will appear on the display followed by the number of miles or kilometers left Contact an authorized dealer The operations in...

Page 76: ...ng in the tank assuming that driving conditions will not change The message will appear on the display in the following cases Distance less than 30 miles or 50 km The vehicle is parked for a long time...

Page 77: ...ch Tire Pressure Monitoring sensor Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Safety for further information TRIP COMPUTER The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster It features a driver...

Page 78: ...reset the system manually When the Trip distance reaches 99999 9 kilometers 621370 miles or when the Travel time reaches 99 59 99 hours and 59 minutes the system is reset automatically Disconnecting R...

Page 79: ...ng brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoi...

Page 80: ...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 have the light inspected by your authori...

Page 81: ...ve the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected it will stay on until t...

Page 82: ...TPMS Warning Light The warning light switches on and a message is dis played to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and or that slow pressure loss is occurring In thes...

Page 83: ...elltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continu ously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start u...

Page 84: ...zed dealer Electronic Stability Control ESC Warning Light If Equipped The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON RUN or MAR ON RUN position an...

Page 85: ...rviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing When the engine is running the MIL may flash to alert...

Page 86: ...own left or up right Park Headlight On Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on Cruise Control Set Indicator Light If Equipped This light will tu...

Page 87: ...vable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also a...

Page 88: ...fer to Cybersecurity in the Multimedia section EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control...

Page 89: ...hould not proceed to the I M station The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you place the ignition in the off position or start the engine This means that your vehicle s...

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Page 91: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 100 Occupant Restraint Systems Features 100 Important Safety Precautions 100 Seat Belt Systems 102 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 110 Child Restraints 123 Transporting...

Page 92: ...in doing so Continued WARNING Continued you will brake in the shortest distance possible depending on the current road conditions For maximum efficiency of the braking system a bedding in period of ab...

Page 93: ...der to maintain control of the vehicle WARNING Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by preva...

Page 94: ...ck Brake System ABS Cornering Brake Control System CBC Drag Torque Control System DTC AntiSlip Regulation System ASR Hill Start Assist HSA Hydraulic Brake Assistant System HBA ELECTRONIC Q2 system E Q...

Page 95: ...ons ESC cannot pre vent all collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning ESC also cannot pre vent collisions resulting from loss...

Page 96: ...ral part of the ESC system and facilitates starting on slopes activating automatically in the fol lowing cases Uphill vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient higher than 5 engine running brake pr...

Page 97: ...ip surfaces or aquaplaning The capability of the HBA system must never be tested irresponsibly and dangerously in such a Continued WARNING Continued way as to compromise the safety of the driver the o...

Page 98: ...essure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or dri...

Page 99: ...d pressure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size Continued CAUTION Continued equippe...

Page 100: ...to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Re ceiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the t...

Page 101: ...tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE Your vehicle may be...

Page 102: ...on NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Some of the most im...

Page 103: ...h your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 6 All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly 7 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back...

Page 104: ...r is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON RUN position a chime will signal for a few seconds If the driver or outboard front seat passenger if equipped with outboard front pa...

Page 105: ...deactivated by your au thorized dealer FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert NOTE If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger if equipped with out...

Page 106: ...th in the event of a crash Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even Continued WARNING Continued slide...

Page 107: ...can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind...

Page 108: ...the seat belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips below your abdomen To remove...

Page 109: ...Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15...

Page 110: ...erformance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision Pretension ers work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substi...

Page 111: ...nt s mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully...

Page 112: ...o retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emer gency locking mode WARNING The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Lock...

Page 113: ...in the AVV START or MAR ACC ON RUN position If the ignition switch is in the STOP OFF LOCK position the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power suppl...

Page 114: ...ot be ready to inflate for your protection Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t ha...

Page 115: ...ear seat Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system pro vides output appropriate to the severity and t...

Page 116: ...may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Continued WARNING Continued Relying on the air bags alone could lea...

Page 117: ...ssenger Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger and position the front occupants for improved interaction with the front air bags WARNING...

Page 118: ...belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate Chil dren are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag The SABICs may help reduce the risk...

Page 119: ...s or some side collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger compartment The Side Air Bags may deploy during angled or offset frontal collisions where the front air bags deploy Side Air Bags...

Page 120: ...during air bag deployment Air Bag System Components NOTE The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC moni tors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with electrical Air Bag System Com...

Page 121: ...may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor...

Page 122: ...when the system is active a message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed Turn the ignition switch from ignition AVV START or MAR ACC ON RUN to ignition STOP OFF LOCK Care fully check the vehicle for fue...

Page 123: ...urn signal switch ON Right turn light is ON SOLID Left turn light is ON SOLID 10 Turn left turn signal switch OFF Turn Signal Switch Must be placed in Neutral State Right turn light is OFF Left turn l...

Page 124: ...system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to Continued WARNING Continued be serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take th...

Page 125: ...w enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times incl...

Page 126: ...gov parents index htm or call 1 888 327 4236 Canadian residents should refer to Transport Cana da s website for additional information http www tc gc ca eng motorvehiclesafety safedrivers childsafety...

Page 127: ...ng infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rear facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the i...

Page 128: ...hild s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation c...

Page 129: ...he whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder belt check seat belt fit periodical...

Page 130: ...g clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the web bing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR wil...

Page 131: ...o Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR re tractor Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Child restraint systems are designed to be s...

Page 132: ...e lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat 8 If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a t...

Page 133: ...tether anchorage as shown in the diagram 4 Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to incr...

Page 134: ...ill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odor less Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the e...

Page 135: ...If there is any question regarding seat belt or retractor condition replace the seat belt Air Bag Warning Light The Air Bag warning light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when t...

Page 136: ...additional floor mat on top of an existing floor mat Continued WARNING Continued ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly attached and sec...

Page 137: ...by lightly pulling mat Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lo...

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Page 139: ...ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 141 PARKING BRAKE 141 SIX SPEED ALFA TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 143 Using The Transmission 143 ALFA DNA SYSTEM DYNAMIC VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM 148 Driving Modes 149 Syste...

Page 140: ...n Deactivation 157 Fault Indication 158 General Warnings 158 ADDING FUEL SMART FUEL 159 TRAILER TOWING 161 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 161 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 161 D...

Page 141: ...n 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 M...

Page 142: ...ls is important to pre vent engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting in cold conditions If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inl...

Page 143: ...ch optimal shifting quality and help with engine Break in Dynamic and Race Mode will be inhibited until the vehicle has accumulated 155 miles 250 km Additionally for the first 200 miles 300 km followi...

Page 144: ...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 i...

Page 145: ...exit a vehicle while the engine is running Continued WARNING Continued Before exiting the vehicle always come to a complete stop then apply the parking brake shift the transmission into FIRST gear or...

Page 146: ...hift gears manu ally 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 th...

Page 147: ...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 1 and REVERSE R can only be engaged at a stop when...

Page 148: ...e 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...

Page 149: ...y 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 10 min utes The driver s door is o...

Page 150: ...to engage FIRST 1 REVERSE R or NEUTRAL N with the engine off the key at MAR ON and the brake pressed In this case wait at least five seconds between one gear change and the next in order to safeguard...

Page 151: ...mode activation indicator appears on the display When Dynamic mode is activated the turbocharger pressure and engine oil temperature screen is displayed automatically When released the Alfa DNA system...

Page 152: ...ral accelerometer indicator screen G meter information is displayed automatically This considers gravitational acceleration G Electronic Stability Control ESC and Anti Slip Regulation ASR systems Thes...

Page 153: ...x Transmission Standard response shifting All Weather Mode Activation Move the Alfa DNA system lever downwards to the letter A and hold in this position for half a second until the corresponding LED l...

Page 154: ...mance acceleration from stand still This strategy can be activated with vehicle at a stand still Race mode selected and FIRST 1st gear engaged The sequence of operations to perform is as follows 1 Pre...

Page 155: ...pedal SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged the Speed Control takes over accelera tor operations at speeds greater than 18 mph 30 km h up to the maximum speed of 105 mph 170 km h The Speed Control L...

Page 156: ...Desired Speed Turn the Speed Control on When the vehicle has reached the desired speed move the speed control lever upward and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the set...

Page 157: ...until the lever is released then the new set speed will be established Metric Speed km h Tapping the speed control lever down once will result in a two km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap...

Page 158: ...which varies according to the distance of the bumper from the obstacle The frequency of the acoustic signal Increases as the distance between vehicle and ob stacle decreases culminating in a continuo...

Page 159: ...entral area up to the one that corresponds to the position of the obstacle itself The signal is similar for obstacles in the rear left or right area The arc that corresponds to the position of the obs...

Page 160: ...s near the vehicle could alter the signals sent by the sensor The variation in sensor position caused by variation in ride due to suspension component wear chang ing tires overloaded vehicle or tuning...

Page 161: ...ehicle must be driven slowly when using the Parking Sensor system in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when us...

Page 162: ...fuel to flow within the tank 5 Remove the fuel nozzle from the filler pipe and then close the fuel door Emergency Gas Can Refueling Most gas cans will not open the flapper door A funnel is provided to...

Page 163: ...d overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another...

Page 164: ...covered wet or other slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear dr...

Page 165: ...LSD that reduces but does not eliminate the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for improved handling Driving Through Water Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will requ...

Page 166: ...n of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water Continued CAUTION Continued Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving th...

Page 167: ...1 TIRE SERVICE KIT 182 Tire Service Kit Storage Location 182 Tire Service Kit Components And Operation 183 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions 187 JUMP STARTING 187 Preparations For Jump Start 188 Jump...

Page 168: ...it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF...

Page 169: ...fer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer If a bulb needs to be replaced visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual Replacing Exterior...

Page 170: ...aler Low High Beam Bi Halogen Headlights To change the bulb proceed as follows 1 Turn the steering wheel completely 2 Open the protective flap by rotating the screw Headlight 1 Daytime Running Lights...

Page 171: ...and remove it 5 Extract the bulb and replace it 6 Refit the new bulb making sure that it is locked correctly and reconnect the electrical connector 7 Reinstall protective cover in the headlamp assemb...

Page 172: ...tate the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it 5 Rotate the bulb assembly counter clockwise to re move from bulb holder 6 Install the new bulb making sure that it is locked in correctly and reins...

Page 173: ...urn it clock wise 4 Install the cluster making sure that the internal clip clicks into position Front Side Marker To change the bulb proceed as follows 1 Turn the front wheels to gain access and then...

Page 174: ...se contain the bulbs for the side lights direction indicators and brake lights Direction Indicators To change the bulb proceed as follows 1 Remove the protective cap one for each side on the side cove...

Page 175: ...terclock wise 5 Install the previously removed protective caps Tail Lights Brake Lights These are LEDs For the replacement contact an autho rized dealer Reversing Light WARNING The reverse lights are...

Page 176: ...Rear Of Vehicle 1 Reverse Light Location 2 Reverse Light Location Reversing Light Bulb Holder 174 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY...

Page 177: ...aler License Plate Lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows 1 Compress the retaining clip then pull the license plate light cluster out 2 Turn bulb holder counterclockwise remove bulb and replac...

Page 178: ...at the new bulb is correctly secured between the contacts 3 Close protective flap 2 and install roof light in its housing making sure that it is locked in place Luggage Compartment Roof Light To repla...

Page 179: ...blown fuse with metal wires or any other material Do not place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice versa Failure to use proper fuses may result in serious personal injury fire and or prope...

Page 180: ...inside the blade fuse for a break melt Also please be aware that when using power outlets for extended periods of time with the engine off may result in vehicle battery discharge Blade Fuses 1 Fuse El...

Page 181: ...partment next to the battery To access the fuses remove screws and then remove the cover The ID number of the electrical component correspond ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover Eng...

Page 182: ...eadlight Beam Switch If Equipped F10 10 Amp Red Horn F11 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain F14 15 Amp Blue Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission F15 15 Amp Blue Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission F16 5 Amp Tan Alfa Twin Cl...

Page 183: ...e passenger side under the forward passenger floor Remove the six screws and the forward floor pan to access the BCM Cavity Vehicle Fuse Num ber Mini Fuse Description 3 F53 7 5 Amp Brown Instrument Pa...

Page 184: ...IT Small punctures up to 1 4 inch 6 mm in the tire tread can be sealed with the Tire Service Kit Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire Tire Service Kit can be used in...

Page 185: ...sion or hard stop could endanger the occu pants of the vehicle Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal...

Page 186: ...ice Kit Components Top View 1 Sealant Cartridge Receptacle 2 Pressure Gauge 3 Deflation Button 4 Power Button Tire Service Kit Components Bottom View 1 Power Plug 2 Air Pump Hose Black 184 IN CASE OF...

Page 187: ...lace the transmission in PARK and place the igni tion in the OFF position 4 Apply the parking brake 5 Remove speed limit sticker off of the sealant car tridge and place it inside the vehicle visually...

Page 188: ...on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar recommended pressure Check the tire pressure by looking at the pressure gauge NOTE If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi 1 8 Bar p...

Page 189: ...application use and need to be replaced after each use Always replace these components immediately at an authorized dealer When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form clean water and a damp...

Page 190: ...Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment To access the battery remove the protective cover NOTE Be sure that the disconnected ends...

Page 191: ...plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster ve hicle or the discharged vehicle Connecting The Jumper Cables 1 Connect the positive e...

Page 192: ...er cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery 2 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the opposite end...

Page 193: ...and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from und...

Page 194: ...used to tow a disabled vehicle The front tow eye receptacle is located on the lower right side of the front fascia To install the tow eye thread the tow eye into the receptacle NOTE The front tow eye...

Page 195: ...e is properly seated and secure in the mounting receptacle The tow eye is recommended for use with an ap proved tow bar and or rope Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed truck Do n...

Page 196: ...ehicles off the road or where there are obstacles In compliance with the above conditions towing with a tow eye must take place with two vehicles one towing the other towed aligned as much as possible...

Page 197: ...he Enhanced Acci dent Response System EARS function EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in un...

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Page 199: ...l 212 Engine Oil Filter 213 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 213 Engine Cover 214 Air Conditioner Maintenance 214 Body Lubrication 215 Wiper Blades 216 Windshield Washer Nozzles 218 Exhaust System 218 Coolin...

Page 200: ...Treadwear 252 Traction Grades 252 Temperature Grades 252 VEHICLE STORAGE 253 BODYWORK 253 Protection From Atmospheric Agents 253 Body And Underbody Maintenance 254 Preserving The Bodywork 254 INTERIOR...

Page 201: ...ay appear in the cluster as a service reminder when vehicle maintenance is re quired according to the scheduled maintenance mile age The maintenance schedule intervals are set by the manufacturer Fail...

Page 202: ...or road use Change engine oil at 4 000 miles 6 500 km if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty If the vehicle is operated in a...

Page 203: ...cated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums and hoses Inspect engine cooling system pro...

Page 204: ...ge X X X X X X X X X X X X X Check tire condition wear and adjust pressure if re quired X X X X X X X X X X X X X Check lighting system op eration headlights direc tion indicators hazard lights passen...

Page 205: ...0 Check cleanliness of hood and deck lid locks as well as cleanliness and lubrica tion of associated linkages X X X X X X X X X X X X X Visually inspect condition of exterior bodywork car bon monocoqu...

Page 206: ...00 Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs and operation of pad wear indicator X X X X X X X X X X X X X Check and top off if re quired fluid levels engine coolant brake hydraulic clutch...

Page 207: ...180 000 200 000 220 000 240 000 260 000 Check engine control sys tem operation via diag nostic tool X X X X X X X X X X X X X Check and if necessary top off oil level of twin clutch transmission X X...

Page 208: ...ates city driving long peri ods of idling or at least every five years The actual interval for changing the oil and replac ing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is sign...

Page 209: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1750 Turbo Engine 1 Fuse Box 3 Engine Oil Dip Stick 5 Coolant Reservoir 2 Battery 4 Engine Oil Fill 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 207...

Page 210: ...ove the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the range markings on the dipstick The safe range is indicated by a crosshatch zone Adding 1 quart of oil when the reading is...

Page 211: ...s using the supplied screw driver Remove the washer solvent protection panel 3 Release the plug from the opening 4 Leaving the plug close to the opening put a finger on the central hole in the plug an...

Page 212: ...e the black funnel for topping up the windshield washer solvent and its extension pipe from the service kit in the luggage compartment 4 Take out the plug with the solvent control pipe through the was...

Page 213: ...source with Continued WARNING Continued an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds W...

Page 214: ...als Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage Continued CAUTION Continued your engine transmission or air conditioning Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle L...

Page 215: ...ngine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact an authorized dealer service station or governmental ag...

Page 216: ...ver Tilting the engine cover when one or more studs are still engaged will lead to premature failure of the couplers To reassemble the cover back onto the engine first make sure it is properly aligned...

Page 217: ...cling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system PAG compressor oil and refrigerants Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot...

Page 218: ...they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade Keep the wiper blade out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of...

Page 219: ...roceed with the required operation 5 Carefully lower the blade bringing it back in contact with the windshield 6 Bring the blade to the initial rest position turning the ignition to MAR ON NOTE Do not...

Page 220: ...r of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connect...

Page 221: ...e engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed...

Page 222: ...ion Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the...

Page 223: ...ot use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylen...

Page 224: ...distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system NOTE It...

Page 225: ...Disposal Of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol based coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your com...

Page 226: ...coolant antifreeze additions are required the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coolant antifreeze concentration at a minimum of 50 OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032...

Page 227: ...eak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids And Lubricants in Technical Speci fications for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s reco...

Page 228: ...ponents could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision CAUTION Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance Improper brake fl...

Page 229: ...he reservoir is not sufficient proceed as follows 1 Take the black funnel for topping up the brake fluid and its extension pipe from the service kit in the luggage compartment 2 Loosen the reservoir p...

Page 230: ...mical flushes should be used in any transmission only the approved lubricant should be used CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration...

Page 231: ...transmission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis sion damage Fluid Changes Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the fac...

Page 232: ...tion for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are des...

Page 233: ...rds or LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards or T or S Temporary spare tire or 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 235 145 Section width in millimeters mm 65 85 80 Aspect ratio in percent...

Page 234: ...tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL...

Page 235: ...s that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code...

Page 236: ...asured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The max...

Page 237: ...Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Check the inflation pressure of each tire including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehic...

Page 238: ...g Information placard in Vehicle Loading in the Starting And Operating section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles...

Page 239: ...ep 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capaci...

Page 240: ...r tires is dangerous Overload ing can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them 238...

Page 241: ...nflated or underinflated tires can affect ve hicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of you...

Page 242: ...ble damage CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will pre vent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve st...

Page 243: ...recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pres sures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause t...

Page 244: ...recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat mode See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor mation Tire Spinning When stuck...

Page 245: ...wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in the need for earlier tire replace ment Distance driven Performance tires tires with a s...

Page 246: ...l of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that...

Page 247: ...es can be identified by the M S M S M S or MS designation on the tire sidewall Use all season tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle S...

Page 248: ...rized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures While studded tires improve performance on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may...

Page 249: ...compact spare tire Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time WARNING Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only With these spa...

Page 250: ...le but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as...

Page 251: ...de calcium chloride etc and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt roads Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap to wipe away promptly Do not use harsh chemicals or a stiff bru...

Page 252: ...Wheels CAUTION If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners abrasives or polishing compounds They will permanently dam age this finish and such damage is not cover...

Page 253: ...se Always use the suggested operating speed of the device manufac turer s if it is less than 30 mph 48 km h Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire Tire Rotatio...

Page 254: ...s on specified government test sur faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking...

Page 255: ...will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again BODYWORK Protection From Atmospheric Agents Vehicle body care requirements var...

Page 256: ...g with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses P...

Page 257: ...t the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repa...

Page 258: ...move the belts from the vehicle to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly NOTE If the belts retract slowly inspect the u...

Page 259: ...ts Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regu lar cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an...

Page 260: ...s cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements Labels can be peeled...

Page 261: ...262 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 1750 TURBO 262 Reformulated Gasoline 262 Materials Added To Fuel 263 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 263 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 264 CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications 2...

Page 262: ...bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a...

Page 263: ...on the lug nut bolt do not insert it halfway After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts bolts are properly seated against the wheel WARNING To avoid the risk...

Page 264: ...omy and perfor mance when using high quality premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of only 91 or higher Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued...

Page 265: ...h removal may contain active sol vents or similar ingredients These can harm fuel sys tem gasket and diaphragm materials Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxyg...

Page 266: ...er and may void or not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty MMT In Gasoline Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended in...

Page 267: ...Warranty NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions con trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is...

Page 268: ...arts 10 6 Liters FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Engine Coolant 1750 Turbo Engine We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT...

Page 269: ...e essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines that strictly comply with...

Page 270: ...ol System Use only Mopar C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission Brake Master Cylinder We recom...

Page 271: ...MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS CYBERSECURITY 270 RADIO SYSTEM 271 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 272 General Information 272 10...

Page 272: ...f unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist even if the most recent version of vehicle software such...

Page 273: ...sists of Supply cables for radio speakers and antenna Radio Antenna located on the inside of the front fascia Two tweeter speakers with 1 inch 25 mm diameter and two mid woofer speakers with 5 inch 13...

Page 274: ...during mobile phone operation General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru...

Page 275: ...ANCE 274 FCA US LLC Customer Center 275 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center 275 In Mexico Contact 275 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands 275 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 2...

Page 276: ...If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisf...

Page 277: ...Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 1 844 Alfa USA 1 844 253 2872 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French In Mexico Contact Av Prolonga...

Page 278: ...s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract c...

Page 279: ...he vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you...

Page 280: ...e system and or components is written in straightfor ward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and...

Page 281: ...INDEX 12...

Page 282: ...r Conditioning Refrigerant 214 215 Air Conditioning System 214 Air Filter 213 Air Pressure Tires 240 Alarm System Security Alarm 20 Alfa DNA System Dynamic Car Control System 148 Alfa Twin Clutch Tran...

Page 283: ...Indicator Light 86 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 132 Checks Safety 132 Child Restraint 123 Child Restraints Booster Seats 127 Child Restraints 123 Child Seat Installation 129 Infants And Child Res...

Page 284: ...g Rising Or Shallow Standing Water 163 Electrical Outlet Auxiliary Power Outlet 58 Electrical Power Outlets 58 Electric Remote Mirrors 29 Electronic Brake Control System 91 Electronic Speed Control Cr...

Page 285: ...ing 166 Turn Signal 84 135 Flooded Engine Starting 140 Fluid Brake 268 Fluid Capacities 266 Fluid Leaks 135 Fluids And Lubricants 266 Folding Rear Seat 24 Four Way Hazard Flasher 166 Fuel 262 Adding 1...

Page 286: ...strument Cluster 62 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 257 Interior And Instrument Lights 32 Interior Appearance Care 256 Interior Lights 32 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 34 Introduction 4 Jack Operati...

Page 287: ...22 Low Tire Pressure System 96 Lubrication Body 215 Lug Nuts 260 Maintenance Free Battery 211 Maintenance General 212 Maintenance Procedures 212 Maintenance Schedule 199 Malfunction Indicator Light Ch...

Page 288: ...ons 85 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 5 Outside Rearview Mirrors 28 Overheating Engine 191 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 5 278 Paint Care 253 Parking Brake 141 Passing Light 31 Pets 131 Placard Tire...

Page 289: ...ing Retractor ALR 109 Energy Management Feature 108 Lap Shoulder Belt Operation 105 Lap Shoulder Belts 103 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting 107 Pregnant Women 108 Seat Belt Pretensioner 108 Seat Belt Remi...

Page 290: ...t Column 27 Wheel Tilt 27 Storage 253 Storage Vehicle 253 Storing Your Vehicle 253 Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag 112 Telescoping Steering Column 27 Tilt Steering Column 27 Tire And Loading Inf...

Page 291: ...Tread Wear Indicators 242 Turn Signals 84 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 251 Unleaded Gasoline 262 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 107 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 260 Vehicle Loading 236 Vehicle Mo...

Page 292: ...Windshield Defroster 133 Windshield Washers 34 Windshield Wiper Blades 216 Windshield Wipers 34 Wiper Blade Replacement 216 Wipers Intermittent 34 290 INDEX...

Page 293: ...interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be de...

Page 294: ...8 SPIDER Second Edition Printed in U S A 2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S p A used with permission 184CSPDR 126 AB O W N E R S M A N U...

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