Alfa Romeo 4C SPIDER 2018 User manual

2018 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.
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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible 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 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 non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
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 op-
tional 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 improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2017 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION ...............................................................3
2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................7
3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................13
4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................61
5SAFETY .....................................................................89
6STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................137
7INCASEOFEMERGENCY.......................................................165
8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................197
9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................259
10 MULTIMEDIA ...............................................................269
11 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE . . .....................................................273
12 INDEX .....................................................................279
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION .......................4
䡵HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............5
▫Essential Information ...................5
▫Symbols.............................5
䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............6
䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . .6
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be
assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis-
tinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual
has been prepared with the assistance of service and
engineering specialists to acquaint you with the opera-
tion and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supple-
mented by Warranty Information, and customer ori-
ented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet,
you will find a description of the services that FCA
offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and the
details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its
validity. Please take the time to read all of these
publications carefully before driving your vehicle for
the first time. Following the instructions, recommenda-
tions, tips, and important warnings in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your ve-
hicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn 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 specific
markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the
text. Therefore, you should only consider the informa-
tion which is related to the trim level, engine, and
version that you have purchased. Any content intro-
duced throughout the Owner’s Information, that may
or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be
identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you
use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For
this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the
model described for technical and/or commercial rea-
sons. For further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing, and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your autho-
rized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-
trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and
cares about your satisfaction.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
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.
Symbols
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or through-
out this Owner’s Manual:
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INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a collision,
bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAU-
TIONS 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 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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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
䡵FRONT VIEW ..........................8
䡵REAR VIEW ...........................9
䡵INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................10
䡵INTERIOR............................11
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FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Headlights
2 — Windshield
3 — Wheels/Tires
4 — Exterior Mirrors
5 — Doors
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REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 — Rear Lights 2 — Decklid
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1—AirVents
2 — Multifunction Lever
3 — Steering Wheel
4 — Instrument Cluster
5 — Windshield Wiper Lever
6 — Radio
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INTERIOR
Interior
1 — Seats
2 — Gear Selector
3 — Climate Controls
4 — Door Locks/Window Switches
5 — Passenger Front Air Bag Location
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵KEYS ...............................15
▫KeyFob ...........................15
䡵IGNITION SWITCH .....................17
▫Ignition Key Removal ..................17
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............19
䡵SENTRY KEY .........................19
▫Replacement Keys ....................19
▫General Information ...................20
䡵VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................20
▫To Arm The System ...................21
▫To Disarm The System .................21
䡵DOORS .............................22
▫Central Door Locking/Unlocking ..........22
▫Emergency Door Locking Device ..........23
䡵SEATS ..............................24
▫Manual Front Seats ....................25
䡵HEAD RESTRAINTS ....................26
▫Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ..........26
䡵STEERING WHEEL .....................27
▫Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .........27
䡵MIRRORS ...........................28
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror ...............28
▫Outside Mirrors ......................28
▫Heated Mirrors ......................30
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䡵EXTERIOR LIGHTS .....................30
▫Multifunction Lever....................30
▫Headlights ..........................31
▫Daytime Running Lights ................31
▫High Beams .........................31
▫Flash-To-Pass ........................31
▫Parking Lights .......................31
▫Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay.........32
▫Turn Signals .........................32
▫Lane Change Assist ...................32
䡵INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................32
▫Interior Light ........................32
䡵WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....34
▫Windshield Wiper Operation .............34
䡵CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................36
▫Climate Controls Overview ..............36
▫Climate Control Functions ...............40
䡵WINDOWS ..........................42
▫Power Windows ......................42
䡵REMOVABLE SOFT TOP .................44
▫Removing The Soft Top .................44
▫Installing The Soft Top..................46
䡵DECKLID ............................51
▫To Open The Decklid ..................51
▫To Close The Decklid...................53
䡵INTERNAL EQUIPMENT .................54
▫Storage.............................54
▫Cupholder ..........................57
▫Power Outlets .......................58
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KEYS
Key Fob
The key fob contains the key fob with an integrated
mechanical key. To use the mechanical key, simply push
the key release button.
Lock or unlock the door with a push of the button.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob 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.
To Lock The Doors
With Integrated 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 “Bodywork” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for further information.
With Button On Key Fob
Push and release the lock button on the key fob will lock
the doors, switching off the internal roof light and
single flashing of direction indicators.
If one or more doors 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.
Key Fob
1 — Vehicle Key
2 — Push To Open/Close Vehicle Key
3 — Unlock Button
4 — Lock Button
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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 “Instrument
Cluster Display — If Equipped” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the doors are locked from outside 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 – special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
Door LED Lock Indicator
Battery Replacement Procedure
1 — Mechanical Key
2 — Release Button
3 — Battery
4 — Battery Compartment
5—Screw
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Replace the key fob battery with the following proce-
dure:
1. Push release button and move the mechanical key to
opening position.
2. Turn screw to unlock using a fine bit screwdriver.
3. Remove battery compartment.
4. Replace battery respecting the polarity.
5. Reinsert battery compartment in the key and secure
it by turning screw to lock.
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 Rules and
with Industry 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,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IGNITION SWITCH
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.
2. Rotate the key to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position
and engage the handbrake and release brake pedal.
Key Fob Screw Location
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3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK or the manual
transmission into REVERSE, apply the parking
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selec-
tor.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
•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 vehicle is an invitation. Always re-
move the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
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