Alfa Romeo GT 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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REAR SEATSTILTING THE FRONT SEAT
BACK REST
To gain access to the rear seats, pull the
handle (A fig. 17), the back rest folds
and the seat is free to run forwards.
A recovery mechanism with memory
makes it possible to take the seat back to
its previous position.
Always check that the seat is firmly
locked on the runners, trying to move it to
and from.
EXTENDING THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The split of rear seat makes it possible to
extend the luggage compartment totally
or partially, acting separately on one of
the two parts, thereby offering different
possibilities of load depending on the
number of rear passengers.
fig. 17
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If a particularly heavy
load is placed in the boot,
when travelling at night, it
is wise to check the height of the
high beams (see “Headlamps”
paragraph).
fig. 18
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Removing the rear parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
– free the ends of the two rods (A-
fig. 18) supporting the parcel shelf (B)
pulling the eyelets (C) off the pins (D);
– release the pins (A-fig. 19) at the
outside of the shelf from their housings
(B) obtained in the side supports, then
remove the shelf pulling it outwards.
fig. 19
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Upholstery of your car has
been designed to withstand
wear deriving from com-
mon use of the car. You are how-
ever recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with
clothing accessories such as metal-
lic buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings
and the like, since these items cause
circumscribed stress of the cover
fabric that could lead to yarn break-
ing, and damage the cover as a con-
sequence.

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– raise the headrest to the highest posi-
tion, press both buttons (A-fig. 21) at
the side of the two supports, then remove
the headrest pulling them upwards;
– move the seat belts to the side
extending them correctly without twisting;
– raise the levers (A-fig. 22) retain-
ing the back rests and tilt them forwards
to obtain a single loading surface
(fig. 23).
fig. 21
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fig. 23
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Total extension
Proceed as follows:
– check that seat buckles of the side
belts are fitted in the respective pockets
on the back rest (A-fig. 20) and the tab
(B) of the centre abdominal belt is insert-
ed in the support (C).
– pull the handles in the centre of the
cushions, then tilt them forwards;
fig. 20
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IMPORTANTFor versions/markets
where applicable, the retainer levers are
replaced by buttons (one for each side).
To release the back rests and tilt them,
use the buttons themselves.

Remember that headrests
should be adjusted so that
the nape, and not the neck,
rests on them. Only in this position
do they exert their protective ac-
tion in the event of a crash from
behind.
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Partial extension
For partial extension, proceed as fol-
lows:
– tilt the cushion required pulling the
handle at the centre of the cushion, then
tilting the actual cushion;
– move the seat belt to one side extend-
ing it correctly without twisting;
– raise the lever retaining the back rest
and tilt it forwards.
To bring the seat back to its
normal position
Proceed as follows:
– move the seat belts to one side
extending them correctly without twisting;
– raise the seat backs, pushing them
backwards until hearing both clamping
devices click into place;
– set the cushions to the horizontal posi-
tion keeping the centre seat belt raised.HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 24)
The car may be fitted with two headrests
for the side seats and, depending on the
trim level, it may also have a third head-
rest in the centre.
To use the headrest, raise it from the (2)
“non use position” and reach the (1) “all
removed” position. To restore the “non use
position”, press button (A-fig. 21) and
push the headrest downwards.
All rear headrests can be removed.
fig. 24
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The particular headrest shape interferes
intentionally with the rear passenger’s cor-
rect position on the back rest; this forces
the passenger to raise the headrest to use
it correctly.
IMPORTANT When using rear seats,
the headrests shall be kept in the “all
removed” position.

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STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the steering wheel
position in rake and height.
To do this, release the lever (A-fig. 27)
pulling it towards the steering wheel.
After moving the steering wheel to the
most suitable position, lock it pushing the
lever fully forwards.
LUGGAGE RETAINER
NET (where fitted)
Present only on certain versions, the
retainer net (fig. 26) is helpful in cor-
rectly arranging the load and/or suitable
for transporting light materials.
fig. 27
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Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only
with the vehicle stationary.
CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 25)
To use the armrest (A), present only on
certain versions, lower it as illustrated.
fig. 26
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fig. 25
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REAR-VIEW MIRROR
ADJUSTMENT
INNER
The mirror, fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash, can be moved using the
lever (A-fig. 28) to two different posi-
tions, normal or antiglare.
fig. 28
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Folding(fig. 30)
– In the event of need (for example
when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces) it is possible to fold the mirror
moving it from position (A) to position
(B).
fig. 30
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When driving the mirrors
should always be in posi-
tion (A).
As the driver’s wing mir-
ror is curved, it may slight-
ly alter the perception of
distance.
OUTER
Electric adjustment (fig. 29)
– use the switch (A) to select the mir-
ror required (right or left);
– pressing the button (B) in one of the
four directions, move the mirror selected
previously;
– position the switch (A) in the inter-
mediate locking position.
IMPORTANTAdjustment is possible
only with the ignition key at MAR.
fig. 29
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POWER WINDOWS
For some versions, the power windows
are fitted with a safety system with crush-
prevention seals. The electronic control
unit that operates the system is capable of
detecting the presence of an obstacle dur-
ing the window closing motion through
the special seals. Should this occur, the
system stops the movement of the win-
dow and reverses it immediately.IMPORTANTIf the crush-prevention
function is operated for 3 times in 1
minute, the system automatically sets to
the “recovery” mode (self-protection). To
reset the correct system operating logic,
press the control button until full window
opening. The logic is reset and if there are
no faults, the window winder automatical-
ly resumes normal operation; if not con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
IMPORTANTWith the ignition key at
STOPor removed, the power windows
remain activated for about 3 minutes and
are deactivated immediately the moment
a door is opened.
Driver’s side (fig. 33)
The driver’s door panel contains the but-
tons that control the following windows,
with the ignition key at MAR:
A- left front window
B- right front window.
Press the button to lower the window.
Pull to raise it. Defrosting/demisting
(fig. 31-32)
The electric mirrors are fitted with heat-
ing coils which come into operation with
rearscreen heating pressing the button
(A) thereby defrosting and/or demisting
the mirrors.
IMPORTANTThe function is timed
and automatically switched off after a few
minutes.
fig. 32
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fig. 31
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fig. 34
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IMPORTANTThe driver’s power win-
dow is fitted with the “continuous auto-
matic operation” device for both lowering
and raising the window. A brief press on
the upper or lower part of the button will
cause it to move and continue automati-
cally: the window stops in the required
position by pressing either the upper or
lower part of the button again.
Passenger’s side (fig. 34)
The button (A) controls the passenger’s
side window.
Button and window operation is the
same as that described for the driver's
side.Do not keep the button
pressed when the window
is completely raised or
lowered.
IMPORTANTFor versions/markets
where applicable, if the car is fitted with the
safety system with crush-prevention seals,
after locking the doors, keeping the remote
control button pressed for about 2 seconds,
causes automatic closing of the windows.
The remote control button should be pressed
until the windows have completed their
stroke; releasing the button sooner, the win-
dows stop in the position they are in at that
moment.
On all versions, after unlocking the doors,
keeping the remote control button pressed
for about 2 seconds, the windows and sun-
roof (if present) are opened.Improper use of power
windows can be danger-
ous. Before and during use,
always make sure that the pas-
sengers are not exposed to the risk
of harm either directly by the mov-
ing windows or by personal objects
drawn or knocked by them.
When leaving the car, al-
ways remove the ignition
key to prevent the power
windows from being operated in-
advertently, and harming anyone
left on board.

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Never press button (C)
when travelling.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the seat
back.
To fasten the seat belts: hold the
tongue (A-fig. 35) and insert it into the
buckle (B), until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.To unfasten the seat belts:press
button (C-fig. 35). Guide the seat belt
with your hand while it is rewinding, to
prevent it from twisting. Through the reel,
the belt automatically adapts to the body
of the passenger wearing it, allowing free-
dom of movement.
When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is nor-
mal. The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked or if
the car brakes sharply, in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
fig. 35
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IMPORTANTAfter control unit power
disconnection (battery replacement or dis-
connection and replacement of power win-
dow control unit protection fuses), the pow-
er window automatism shall be restored.
Proceed as follows with doors closed:
1.open the driver's window completely
keepingthe button pressedfor at least
3 seconds after window opening (window
lower stop);
2.close the driver's window completely
keepingthe button pressedfor at least
3 seconds after window closing (window up-
per stop);
3.repeat the same procedure (point 1 and
2) also for the front passenger's window;
4.check for proper initialisation by oper-
ating the windows automatically.

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After adjustment, always
check that the slider is an-
chored in one of the posi-
tions provided. To do this, with the
button (A) released, exert a fur-
ther pressure to allow the anchor
device to catch if release did not
take place at one of the preset po-
sitions.
Always adjust the seat
belt height when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
fig. 37
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Rear belts
To fasten the belt: gently pull the belt
from its reel and guide the tape to prevent
it from twisting, then insert the tongue
(A-fig. 37) into the buckle housing
(B).
To unfasten the belt: press button (E).FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the belts
adapting it to the person who is wearing
it. This precaution improves their effective-
ness substantially reducing the risk of
injury in the event of a crash.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of
the shoulder and the neck.
The front seat belt ring can take 4 dif-
ferent positions which make it possible to
adjust the height of the belts.
To adjust, press button (A-fig. 36) and
lower or raise the grip (B).
fig. 36
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Rear seat belts shall be worn according
to the diagram illustrated in (fig. 38).
(Fig. 39) shows the incorrect seat belt
fastening operation. To tilt the back rest,
see the paragraph “Extending the luggage
compartment”.
IMPORTANTRemember that, in the
event of an accident, any passengers
occupying the rear seats who are not
wearing a seat belt not only subject them-
selves to great personal risk, but consti-
tute a danger to the occupants of the front
seats.PRE-TENSIONING DEVICES
To increase the efficiency of the front
seat belts, the car is fitted with pre-ten-
sioning devices. These devices “feel” that
the car is being subject to a violent impact
by way of a sensor and rewind the seat
belts a few centimetres. In this way they
ensure that the seat belt adheres to the
wearer before the restraining action
begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the
device has intervened; the seat belt can-
not be drawn back up even when guiding
it manually.
IMPORTANTThe pretensioner will
give maximum protection when the seat
belt adheres snugly to wearer’s chest and
hips.
fig. 39
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fig. 38
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Front seat pretensioners activate only if
front seat belts are properly fitted into the
buckles.
A small amount of smoke may be pro-
duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.
The emergency tensioning retractor
needs no maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification to its original features will
nullify the retractor effectiveness. If, due
to unusual natural events (floods, high
waves, etc.), the device has been affect-
ed by water and mud, it must be replaced.