Table Of Contents - Alfa Romeo GT Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Fuel Capacity3
Starting The Engine3
Parking On Flammable Material3
The Symbols Used In This Booklet6
Getting To Know Your Car7
The Alfa Romeo Code System7
Keys7
Key With Remote Control8
Opening The Tailgate9
Operation10
Key Battery Replacement11
Electronic Alarm12
Request For Additional Keys With Remote Control12
How To Activate The Alarm12
How To Deactivate The Alarm13
Surveillance13
Self-Diagnostic Functions And Door, Bonnet, Boot Control13
When The Alarm Is Triggered14
Volumetric Protection14
How To Cut Off The Alarm System14
Ministerial Certification14
Ignition Device15
Switch15
Doors16
Steering Lock16
Opening/Closing From Outside16
Opening/Closing From Inside16
Front Seats17
Central Locking17
Lengthwise Adjustment17
Driver's Seat Lumbar Adjustment18
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment18
Tilting The Back Rest18
Central Armrest18
Seat Warming19
Headrest Adjustment19
Rear Pockets19
Rear Seats20
Extending The Luggage Compartment20
Removing The Rear Parcel Shelf20
Total Extension21
Partial Extension22
Luggage Retainer Net23
Steering Wheel23
Rear-View Mirror Adjustment24
Inner24
Outer24
Electric Adjustment24
Power Windows25
Defrosting/Demisting25
Driver' Side25
Passenger's Side26
Using The Seat Belts27
To Fasten The Seat Belts27
Front Seat Belt Height Adjustment28
To Unfasten The Seat Belts28
Rear Belts29
Pre-Tensioning Devices29
Load Limiters30
How To Keep The Seat Belts Always In Efficient Conditions32
Carrying Children Safely33
Group 0 And 0+34
Group 134
Group 235
Group 335
Passenger Seat Compliance with Regulations on Child's Seat Use36
Presetting for Mounting "Isofix Type" Child Restraint System37
Mounting the Isofix Type Child's Seat38
Groups 0 And 0+38
Front Air Bags39
Driver's Front Air Bag40
Passenger's Front Airbag41
Manual Deactivation of Passenger's Front Airbag41
Side Air Bags42
Window Bag42
General Cautions44
Steering Wheel Levers45
Left-Hand Lever45
Lights Switched Off45
Sidelights46
Dipped-Beam Headlights46
Main Beams46
Flashing47
Direction Indicators47
"Follow Me Home" Device47
Right-Hand Lever48
Windscreen Wiper-Washer48
"Intelligent Washing" Function48
Rain Sensor49
Cruise Control50
Headlamp Washers50
To Memorise The Speed51
To Reset The Memorised Speed51
To Increase The Memorised Speed51
To Reduce The Memorised Speed52
Dashboard53
Instrument Panel54
Speedometer57
Odometer57
Rev Counter57
Fuel Level Gauge With Reserve Indicator58
Engine Coolant Fluid Temperature Gauge With Maximum Temperature Warning Light58
Digital Multifunction Display (Where Fitted)59
Control Buttons59
Clock60
Outside Temperature60
Buzzer60
Adjusting The Minutes60
Light Rheostat61
Inertial Fuel Cut-Off Switch On Display61
Partial Lighting61
Reconfigurable Multifunction Display62
Information On Standard Screen62
Information About Car Condition62
"Setup Menu"63
Engine Oil Level Check64
Dimmer65
Speed65
Trip B66
Time66
Date66
Dst (Summer Time)67
Mode 12/2467
Radio67
Telephone67
Navigation68
Language68
Units68
Service69
Menu Off69
Trip Computer70
General Features70
Values Displayed71
Set Button72
Start Of Journey Procedure72
Warning Lights73
Low Brake Fluid Level73
Handbrake On73
High Engine Coolant Temperature (Red)73
Air Bag Failure74
Low Engine Oil Pressure74
Low Battery Charge74
Incomplete Door Locking75
Brake Pad Wear75
Selespeed Transmission Failure75
Engine Control System Failure75
Alfa Romeo Code System76
Glow Plug Warming76
Glow Plug Warming Failure (Diesel Versions)76
Water In Diesel Fuel Filter77
Diesel Particulate Filter Clogged77
Inertial Fuel Cut-Off Switch78
Inefficient Abs System (Where Provided) (Amber)78
Inefficient Ebd Electronic Braking Distributor (Red)78
Front Passenger's Air Bag Deactivated79
Vdc System79
Asr (Wheel Antiskid System)79
External Lights Failure80
Fuel Reserve80
Left-Hand Direction Indicator (Green)80
Side/Taillights80
Possible Presence Of Ice On The Road81
Warning Lights Failure81
Engine Oil Level Sensor81
Speed Limit Exceeded81
Heating And Climate Control System82
Upper Centre Vent Adjustment83
Centre Swivel Vent Adjustment83
Side Swivel Outlet Adjustment83
Rear Swivel Outlet Adjustment83
Manual Climate Control System84
Quick Demisting/Defrosting84
Maximum Heating Power84
Table Of Contents85
Air Temperature Adjustment Knob86
Fan Speed Adjustment Knob86
Air Distribution Selector Knob86
Inside Air Re-Circulation On/Off Button87
Rear Screen Heating On/Off Button87
Demisting And/Or Defrosting The Windscreen And Front Side Windows, Rearscreen And Wing Mirrors88
Heating89
Pollen Filter89
Automatic Two-Zone Climate Control System90
Controls93
The Automatic Two-Zone Climate Control System94
Air Temperature Adjustment Knobs95
Mono Button For Alignment Of The Temperature Set98
Air Distribution Selection Buttons100
Compressor On/Off Enable Button101
Automatic Operation Auto Button103
Front Windows Fast Demisting/Defrosting104
Wing Mirror And Rear Screen Defrosting/Demisting Button105
Parking Sensors106
Activation106
Buzzer Warnings106
Operation With Trailer106
Tailgate Opening107
Hazard Warning Lights107
Fog Lights107
Rear Fog Guards107
Door Locking System108
Headlight Aiming Device109
Hand Brake109
Gearshift Lever110
Selespeed Transmission111
System Activation112
Operation With Engine Off113
Switching Off The Engine And System Deactivation114
Moving Off The Car115
Stopping The Car117
Semiautomatic Operation118
Automatic Operation (City)119
Failure Indications120
Parking The Car121
Towing The Car121
Interior Fittings122
Glovebox122
Front Roof Light122
Courtesy Lights123
Rear Roof Light124
Puddle Lights124
Deterrent Led125
Front Ashtray And Cigar Lighter125
Rear Ashtrays126
Card Holder Recess And Glass Holder126
Oddment Pockets On Front Doors126
Oddment Recesses On Centre Console127
Sun Visors127
Cell Phone Provision127
Installation Of Electric/Electronic Devices128
Radio Transmitters And Cellular Telephones128
Boot129
Opening From Inside129
Opening With Remote Control129
Tailgate Closing130
Boot Light130
Emergency Opening Of Tailgate130
Securing The Load131
Cautions For Carrying Luggage131
Bonnet132
Headlights133
Compensation For Tilt133
Headlight Adjustment Abroad134
Abs135
How The Vdc System Works137
Cutting In Of The Vdc System138
Vdc System Failure Warning138
Asr System139
Switching On The Asr Function139
Asr System Failure Indications140
Msr System (Engine Braking Torque Control)140
Eobd System141
Sound System142
Road Safety142
Reception Conditions142
Care And Maintenance143
Compact Disc143
Technical Data145
Hi-Fi Bose System146
Protection Fuse146
Controls On Front Panel147
Radio Section147
Audio Section147
Cd / Cd Mp3 Section147
Steering Wheel Controls149
Functions And Adjustments151
Turning The Sound System Off151
Selecting Radio Functions151
Audio Source Memory Function151
Mute /Pause Function152
Audio Adjustments152
Tone Adjustment (Bass/Treble)152
Balance Adjustment152
Preset/Xx Eq Set/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions153
Fader Adjustment153
Ld Function153
Antitheft Protection153
Radio (Tuner)154
Selecting The Frequency Band154
Presetting Buttons154
Automatic Tuning154
Manual Tuning155
A-Store Function155
Emergency Alarm Reception156
Eon Function156
Stereophonic Stations156
Menu Button Functions156
Af Function157
Ta Function157
Reg Function158
Mp3 Disp Function158
Svc Function159
Ext Function159
Ign Time Function159
Restore Function159
Compact Disc Player160
Inserting/Ejecting A Cd160
Possible Error Messages161
Display Information161
Select Track161
Fast Forward/Backward161
Entering The Secret Code162
Code Card162
Mp3 Cd Player163
Mp3 Mode163
Id3-Tag Info Display163
Cd Changer (Cdc)164
Select Next/Previous Directory164
Protection Against Theft164
Selecting The Cd Changer164
Troubleshooting165
Selecting The Cd165
Low Volume165
Cd Not Played165
Refuelling166
Fuel Cap167
Environmental Protection168
Dpf (Diesel Particulate Filter)168
Correct Use Of The Car170
Starting Procedure For Petrol Versions170
Starting Procedure For Jtd Versions171
Warming The Engine171
Engine Switching Off172
Emergency Starting172
Parking173
Reducing Running Costs And Environment Pollution173
Car Maintenance173
Tyres173
Driving Style174
Conditions Of Use174
Top Speed174
Stopping In The Traffic174
Towing Trailers175
Installing The Tow Hook175
Installation Layout176
Winter Tyres178
Snow Chains178
Car Inactivity179
Starting With An Auxiliary Battery181
Starting By Inertia182
In The Event Of A Puncture182
Changing A Wheel184
Refitting A Normal Wheel185
Quick Tyre Repair Kit Fix&Go Automatic187
Inflating Procedure189
For Checking And Restoring Pressure Only191
Cylinder Replacement Procedure192
When Needing To Change A Bulb193
Types Of Bulbs194
D.-E. Halogen Bulbs194
If An Exterior Light Goes Out196
Gas-Discharge (Xenon) Headlights196
Halogen Headlights196
Dipped Beam Headlights198
Front Side Lights198
Main Beam Headlights198
Front Direction Indicators199
Side Direction Indicators199
Reversing Light And Rear Fog Guards200
Rear Direction Indicators And Rear Sidelights-Braking Lights200
Number Plate Lights201
Additional Braking Light201
If An Interior Light Goes Out202
Courtesy Mirror Light204
Glovebox Light204
In The Event Of A Blown Fuse206
Fuse Box Near The Battery208
Fuse Box On Battery Positive Terminal208
Fuse Summary Table209
In The Event Of A Flat Battery213
Charging The Battery213
If The Car Is To Be Towed214
If The Car Is To Be Lifted215
Using An Arm Lift Or Workshop Lift215
In The Event Of An Accident216
If People Are Injured216
First Aid Kit216
Scheduled Servicing217
Scheduled Maintenance Programme218
Annual Inspection Programme220
Additional Operations220
Checking Levels223
Engine Oil225
Selespeed Transmission Oil226
Engine Oil Consumption226
Engine Coolant Fluid227
Power Steering Fluid228
Brake And Hydraulic Clutch Fluid228
Windscreen/Rearscreen Headlight Washer Fluid229
Air Cleaner230
Draining Condensation Water230
Battery231
Checking The Charge232
Useful Hints To Extend The Life Of Your Battery233
Wheels And Tyres234
Tyre Pressure234
Rubber Hoses235
Windscreen/Rear Screen Wipers236
How To Remove The Blade236
How To Refit The Blade236
Spray Nozzles236
Headlight Washers237
Bodywork237
Protection From Atmospheric Agents237
Advice For Preserving The Bodywork238
Paint238
Windows239
Front Headlights239
Engine Compartment239
Cleaning Seats And Fabric And Velvet Parts239
Cleaning Leather Seats240
Interior Plastic Parts240
Steering Wheel/Gear Lever Knob With Genuine Leather Covering240
Technical Specifications241
Identification Data241
Identification Label241
Bodywork Label241
Engine Codes - Body Versions242
Bodywork Paint Identification Label242
Engine Stamp242
Fuel Supply244
Transmission244
Front Wheel Drive With Self-Locking Differential245
Brakes246
Suspension246
Steering System246
Wheels247
Rims And Tyres247
Wheel Geometry247
Correct Tyre Reading247
Correct Rim Reading248
Load Index (Capacity)248
Maximum Speed Index248
Maximum Speed Index For Snow Tyres248
Performance250
Cold Tyre Inflation Pressure250
Dimensions251
Luggage Compartment Volume251
Weights252
Refilling253
Fluids And Lubricants254
Recommended Products And Their Specifications254
Fuel Consumption256
Index261
Cold Tyre Inflation Pressures269
Engine Oil Replacement269