Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2015, 4C Spider OM 2nd 2015 Owner's Manual
2015
OWNER’S MANUAL
SPIDER
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC
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INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................71
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................111
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STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................151
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................225
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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................247
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................313
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................323
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INDEX .....................................................................333
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4
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䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7
䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5
䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7
䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that
FIAT Group Automobiles offers to its customers:
• The Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity
• The range of additional services available to FIAT
Group Automobiles customers
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears engraved on
an Aluminum plate glued and riveted on the floor
crossmember under the passenger seat.
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Vehicle Identification Number
NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
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CONTENTS
䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11
▫ To Disarm The System ..................16
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▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................11
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................13
䡵 SENTRY KEY® .........................13
▫ Replacement Keys .....................14
▫ General Information ....................14
䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................15
▫ To Arm The System ....................15
䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................17
䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................17
▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................18
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........19
▫ General Information ....................21
䡵 DOOR LOCKS .........................21
▫ Central Door Locking/Unlocking ...........21
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▫ Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside . . .23
䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....65
▫ Emergency Door Locking Device ...........23
▫ Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset .....24
䡵 WINDOWS ...........................25
▫ Power Windows .......................25
䡵 DECKLID .............................27
䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........30
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................31
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........42
▫ Child Restraints .......................55
䡵 SAFETY TIPS ..........................66
▫ Transporting Passengers .................66
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................67
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................68
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ....................69
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key simply push the mechanical key release button.
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Ignition Key Removal
1. Push the brake pedal and place the transmission into
first (1) or reverse (R) gear by selecting/pushing the
buttons on the console.
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1 — Vehicle Key
Key Fob
2 — Push To Open/Close Vehicle Key
Transmission Gear Selector
2. Rotate the key to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and
engage the handbrake and release brake pedal.
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3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
WARNING!
• Before exiting the vehicle, always apply the parking brake, and remove the Key Fob from the
ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the 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 “Body Lubrication” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance information.
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a
signal to remove the key.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle.
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NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and
decklid for unauthorized entry. It will also activate the
siren and emit a visual flash of the turn signals (front and
rear) for any of the following intrusion cases.
Operation
The alarm activates in the following cases:
1. Wrongful opening of one of the doors or the decklid
(perimeter protection);
2. Cutting of the battery leads;
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3. Movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
4. Anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle.
Operation of the alarm is indicated by a visual signal
(flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds).
There is a maximum number of visual cycles. When this
is reached the system returns to normal operation.
To Arm The System
With the doors and decklid closed and the ignition key
either turned to STOP (OFF/LOCK) or removed, point
the key towards the vehicle then push and release the
lock button.
The system emits a visual signal and activates door
locking.
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A self-diagnosis stage lasting approximately 30 seconds
precedes the activation of the alarm. During the selfdiagnosis, the vehicle security light flashes in the instrument panel at a frequency of about one flash per second.
After the self-diagnosis stage, the vehicle security light
flashes at a lower frequency (approximately one flash
every three seconds).
If, after the alarm is switched on, a second visual signal
emit via the vehicle security light in the instrument panel,
wait about four seconds and switch off the alarm by
pushing the lock button, check that 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 malfunction
has occurred: in this case, contact a authorized vehicle
Dealership.
To Disarm The System
Deactivation
Push the unlock button.
The following operations are performed:
• Two brief flashes of the direction indicators.
• Unlocking of the doors.
NOTE:
• If the central door locking system is released using the
metal insert of the key, the alarm is not disabled.
• In the event of accidental activation of the alarm, or in
any case to interrupt the visual signal cycle when
activated, it is possible to push the unlock button or
turn the ignition key to MAR (ON/RUN) for at least
five seconds, after which the system will deactivate.
Disarming
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of vehicle inactivity), lock the vehicle by turning
the metal insert of the key in the door lock.
NOTE: If the batteries of the key fob run out or there is a
fault in the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to
MAR (ON/RUN).
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened and the dimmer switch is not in the defeat
position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for approximately 30 seconds, and then fade to off if a door is
opened using the outside door handle and then closed or
a door is unlocked using the vehicles key.
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The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle.
NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position), unless the overhead map/reading
lights are turned on manually.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
decklid from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
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Key Fob
1 — Vehicle Key
2 — Push To Open/Close Vehicle Key
NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter to unlock the doors. The park lights and turn
signal lights will flash to acknowledge the signal and the
illuminated entry system will turn on.
NOTE: The Door Unlock Indicator will illuminate in the
instrument panel when one or both doors are unlocked.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter: locking of doors, switching off of internal roof light
and single flashing of direction indicators.
If one or more door are open, the doors will not be
locked. This is indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators. The doors will be locked if the
decklid is open however.
When a speed of more than 12 mph (20 km/h) is reached,
the doors will be locked automatically if the Autoclose
function was selected. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the doors are locked from outside the car (using
the remote control), the door lock indicator will illuminate for a few seconds and then start flashing (deterrent
function).
Door LED Lock Indicator
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Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
Battery Replacement Procedure
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Replace the Key Fob battery with the following procedure:
1. Push button #1 and move the metal insert #2 to
opening position;
2. Turn screw #3 to unlock using a fine bit screwdriver;
Key Fob Screw Location
3. Remove battery compartment #4;
4. Replace battery #5, respecting the polarity;
5. Reinsert compartment #4 in the key and secure it by
turning screw #3 to lock.
Key Fob Screw Location
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of
the battery is a minimum of three years.
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2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radios.
DOOR LOCKS
Central Door Locking/Unlocking
Locking Doors From The Outside
With the doors closed, push the lock button on the key
fob or turn the metal insert (located inside the key fob) in
the door lock.
The Door Lock LED Indicator button
will illuminate
to indicate that the doors have locked.
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Door Lock LED Indicator
NOTE: Door locking is carried out with all doors shut.
Unlocking Doors From The Outside
Push the unlock button on the key or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the driver side door lock.
WARNING!
• For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.
• 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.
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside
Push the Lock LED Indicator button
. The button has
an LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator button
again cen-
trally unlocks all doors and switches off the LED.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator button
again centrally locks 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 pushing the Lock LED Indicator button
.
NOTE: In the absence of electrical power supply (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to lock
the doors manually.
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Emergency Door Locking Device
Passenger Side Door
The passenger side door has a device to lock it when
there is no current.
To lock it, place the metal insert of the ignition key in
housing #1 and turn it clockwise.
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Emergency Door Lock Function
To restore the starting condition of the door locks (only if
battery charge restored), proceed as follows:
• Push the Unlock button on the remote control;
• Push the door locking/unlocking LED indicator but-
ton
on the dashboard; or
• Introduce the metal insert of the ignition key in the
front door pawl; or
• Pull the internal door handle.
Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset
If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the door opening/closing mechanism must be
reset as follows:
1. Close all the doors.
2. Push the unlock button on the key or the door
locking/unlocking LED indicator button
on the
dashboard.
3. Push the lock button on the key or the door locking/
unlocking LED indicator button
on the dash-
board.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
NOTE:
• These operate when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON 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.
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Power Window Switch
1 — Driver Power Window Switch
2 — Passenger Power Window Switch
Push the corresponding buttons to open/close the desired window.
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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 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 automatic operation of the windows must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be performed as described below with the doors closed:
1. Completely open the driver’s door window keeping
the operating button pushed for at least three seconds
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 clothing)
is in the path of the moving glass 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 operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
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DECKLID
NOTE: During normal car operation, the luggage compartment can reach temperatures above 149º F (65° C).
Pay attention when transporting objects that may be
damaged at such temperatures. Do not keep aerosol cans
in the car: danger of explosion. Aerosol cans must not be
exposed to temperatures above 122º F (50° C).
Opening Procedure
With driver side door open, pull lever #1 located at the
point illustrated in the figure.
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Decklid Release Lever Location
Insert the end of the rod in housing, making sure that the
rod engages in the smallest hole of the retaining clip.
Care must be taken to keep the decklid raised until the
rod is fixed in the correct position.
NOTE: Maintain a tight grip on the decklid when raising,
in order to prevent any external occurrence (e.g. a gust of
wind) from suddenly opening the decklid to end of
travel. Additionally, in order to prevent any damage to
the car or broken windows, do not force the decklid
beyond the opening position necessary to secure the
supporting rod in the hole of the retaining clip.
Closing Procedure
1 — Decklid Release Lever
Raise the decklid and release supporting rod from its
locking device.
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
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