steering Alfa Romeo GT 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
285
UseGenuine fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA TOP 4
for Alfa Romeo
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35Applications
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Power steering
Selespeed gearbox
electric control electro-
hydraulic actuator
CV joints on wheel side
Hydraulic brake and
clutch controls
Cooling circuits
Proportion:
50% water
and 50% Paraflu UP
To be used diluted or
undiluted Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85,
that passes API GL-4 Plus specifications
Lubricant for hydrostatic transmissions that passes
"ATF DEXRON II" specifications
Special lubricant with "ATF DEXRON III" type additive
Lithium-soap-based grease with molybdenum bisulphate, NLGI 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J-1704,
CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour, based
on inhibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11
IMPORTANTDo not top-up or mix with products having different properties
Lubricants and greases
for transmissions
Brake fluid
Protective agent for radiators
Windscreen and
rear window washer fluid

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
288
fig. 6
A0A0724b
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS - DASHBOARD
1.Side swivel air vents - 2.Fixed side window air vents -3.Passenger's air bag - 4.Tailgate release button - 5.Card holder (for versions/markets where
applicable) - 6. Sound system (for versions/markets where applicable) - 7.Centre swivel air vents - 8.Fixed upper vent - 9.Glass holder (for versions/mar-
kets where applicable) - 10.Front fog light button - 11.Hazard light switch - 12.Rear fog light button - 13.Outside light control lever - 14.Speedome-
ter with display for mileage recorder, trip meter and headlamp aiming device - 15.Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - 16.Multifunction display -
17.Engine coolant temperature gauge - 18.Rev. counter -19.Windscreen wiper control lever - 20.Bonnet opening lever - 21.Set of controls: trip meter
reset, headlamp aiming device, trip computer - 22.Ignition key and switch - 23.Horn - 24.Steering wheel locking/release lever - 25.Driver's air bag -
26.Door locking button - 27.Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 28.Cigar lighter/ashtray housing door - 29.Temperature sensor - 30.
Glove box.

INDEX
293
- refuelling ............................... 198
Fuel consumption ........................ 286
Fuel flap .................................... 198
Fuses ........................................ 236
Gearbox lever ............................ 127
Getting to know your car.... 6
Glass holder ......................... 141-142
Glove compartment ..................... 138
Glove compartment light
- changing bulbs ....................... 234
Handbrake ................................ 126
Hazard warning lights .................. 124
Headlamp beam adjustment ......... 148
Headlight washers ................ 49-267
Headlights
- adjustment abroad .................. 148
- beam adjustment .................... 148
- changing bulbs ................. 221-224
- compensation for tilt ......... 148-149
Headrests (front/rear) .......... 18-21Horn ......................................... 52
Hoses ........................................ 265
Ignition device ............................ 14
Ignition switch and steering lock 14-15
In an emergency..................... 210
In the event of an accident ........... 246
Inertial fuel cut off switch ............. 125
Instrument cluster ................. 53-54
Instrument lighting adjustment ...... 59
Intelligent washing (windscreen) ... 47
Interior fittings ............................ 269
Interior lighting
- boot lighting .......................... 146
- dashboard lighting (rheostat) ... 59
- front lighting .................... 138-139
- rear lighting ........................... 140
Jack ......................................... 215
Levers (steering wheel) ............... 44
Lights ........................................ 44Load limiters (seat belts) ............. 29
Low beam headlights
- changing bulbs ................. 225-228
- switching on .................... 44-45
Luggage restrainer net ................. 22
Main beam headlights
- changing bulbs ................. 226-228
- switching on .......................... 45
Maintenance
- additional operations ............... 250
- annual inspection programme ... 250
- checking levels ....................... 253
- precautions and warnings ......... 251
- scheduled maintenance ........... 247
- scheduled maintenance
programme ............................ 248
Manual heater ............................ 102
Mechanical gearbox ..................... 127
Number plate lights
- changing bulbs ........................ 231

INDEX
294
Oddment recesses ...................... 138
Outside temperature ..................... 58
Paintwork
- colour label ............................ 272
Parking ...................................... 203
Parking sensor ............................ 123
Pockets on doors ......................... 142
Pollen filter ..................... 108-123-261
Power steering oil ....................... 258
Power windows .......................... 24
Pretensioners .............................. 28
Puddle lights .............................. 140
- changing bulbs ....................... 232
Radio transmitters
and cell phones ......................... 144
Radio with CD player ................... 156
Rain sensor ................................ 48
Raising the car
- with an arm lift ...................... 245
- with a workshop lift ................ 245
- with the jack .......................... 215
Rear ceiling light ......................... 140- changing bulbs ....................... 233
Rear fog guards
- changing bulbs ....................... 230
- switching on .......................... 125
Rear oddment pockets ................. 142
Rearview mirror .......................... 23
Reducing running costs
and environment pollution ......... 203
Refuelling
- specifications ......................... 282
Remote control
- additional remote controls ........ 11
- door opening-closing ............... 7
- tailgate opening ..................... 8
Rev counter ................................ 55
Reversing light
- changing bulbs ....................... 230
Roof rack (provision) ................... 150
Scheduled maintenance
programme .............................. 248
Seat belts .................................. 26
- carrying children safety ............ 31
- front belt height adjustment ..... 27
- general instructions ................. 29- load limiters ........................... 29
- maintenance .......................... 31
- pretensioners ......................... 28
- rear centre lap belt .................. 27
- use of belts ............................ 26
Seats, front ................................ 16
- adjustments ..................... 16-17
- centre armrest ........................ 17
- headrest ................................ 18
- heating ................................. 18
- rear pockets ........................... 18
- tilting the back rest ................. 17
Seats, rear ................................. 19
- boot extension ....................... 19
- centre armrest ........................ 22
- headrest. ............................... 21
Selespeed gearbox ...................... 128
Sidelights
- changing front bulbs ......... 225-228
- changing rear bulbs ................. 230
- switching on .......................... 45
Snow chains ............................... 208
Spray jets
- windscreen/rearscreen ............ 267

INDEX
295
Steering lock .............................. 15
Steering system
- adjustment lever ..................... 22
- technical specifications ............. 275
Steering wheel
- adjustment lever ..................... 22
- horn control ........................... 52
Sun visors .................................. 143
Suspensions (specifications) ......... 275
Tailgate
- opening from inside .......... 124-145
- opening with remote control 8-145
Technical specifications......... 271
Tools ......................................... 214
Towing the car ............................ 244
Towing trailers ............................ 205
Transmission ............................... 274
Tyres
- correct reading ....................... 276
- FIX&GO automatic .................. 217
- in the event of a puncture ........ 212
- inflating pressure .............. 279-304
- snow chains ........................... 208- types of tyres and rims ............ 278
- wear ..................................... 264
- winter ................................... 208
VDC system .............................. 152
Vehicle maintenance............. 247
Volumetric protection ................... 13
Warning lights .......................... 85
Washing the car
- engine compartment ............... 269
- exterior ................................. 268
- interior .................................. 270
Weights ..................................... 280
Wheels
- FIX&GO automatic .................. 217
- geometry .............................. 276
- replacement ........................... 214
- snow chains ........................... 208
- tyre inflating pressure ........ 279-304
- tyres and rims ........................ 278
- warnings ......................... 212-213
Windscreen washer
- operation ............................... 47- spray jets .............................. 267
Windscreen wiper
- blade replacement .................. 266
- operation ............................... 47
- rain sensor ............................. 48
- spray jets .............................. 266