tailgate Alfa Romeo GT 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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THE ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against attempted
theft, the car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock system (Alfa Romeo CODE)
which is activated automatically when the
key is removed from the ignition. In fact
the grip of each key contains an electron-
ic device which modulates the radio fre-
quency signal transmitted when the
engine is started by a special aerial incor-
porated in the ignition switch. This modu-
lated signal is the “password” by which
the control unit recognises the key and
only in this condition can the engine be
started.
KEYS
Two keys are delivered together with the
car (A-fig. 2) with metal insert and
remote control function.
The key remote control operates:
– centralised door unlocking/locking
– tailgate opening
– electronic alarm on/off (if existing)
– window unlocking/locking (on ver-
sions/markets where provided).
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SYMBOLS
On some of the components making up
your
Alfa GT, or near to them, special
coloured labels have been attached. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the
precautions to be taken as regards that
particular component.
A summary list of the symbols (fig.1) is
to be found under the bonnet.

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The button B should only
be pressed when the key is
away from the body, in
particular from the eyes, and from
objects that can be spoilt (clothes
for instance). Make sure the key
can never be touched by others, es-
pecially children, who may inad-
vertently press the button.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
The tailgate can be opened from outside
by remote control pressing button (E), even
if the electronic alarm is on. Opening of the
tailgate is accompanied by the direction indi-
cators flashing twice; closing is accompanied
by a single flash.
If the electronic alarm is fitted, when the
tailgate is opened the alarm system
switches off volumetric protection and the
tailgate control sensor, the system (with
the exception of versions for certain mar-
kets)”beeps” twice.
Closing the tailgate again, the control
functions are restored, the system (with
the exception of versions for certain mar-
kets) “beeps” twice. The metal insert (A) of the key operates:
– the ignition switch
– the driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the pas-
senger's door lock
– the passenger’s side Air bag deactiva-
tion switch
To bring the metal insert out of the key
grip, press the button (B).
To pull out the hook ring (F) use a fine-
ly pointed object (e.g. pen) and work in
the direction of the arrow.
To insert the metal insert in the key grip:
– keep the button (B) pressed
– move the metal insert (A)
– release the button (B) and turn the
metal insert (A) until hearing the click as
it locks into place.
To unlock the doors by remote control
press button (C), the doors unlock and the
direction indicators flash twice. To lock the
doors by remote control, press button (D),
the doors lock and the direction indicators
flash once. Pressing button (C) the doors
are released, if within the next 60 seconds
a door or the tailgate are not opened, the
system automatically locks everything
again.
On cars fitted with electronic alarm sys-
tem, pressing button (C) turns it off,
pressing button (D) turns it on.

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– if the led continues flashing, but at dif-
ferent intervals than normal, this means
that different attempts to break in have
occurred. Through the number of flashes it
is possible to identify the type of attempt:
1 flash:one or more doors
2 flashes:tailgate
3 flashes:bonnet
4 flashes:ultrasounds
5 flashes:abnormal vehicle lift-
ing/sloping (for ver-
sions/markets where
applicable)
6 flashes:tampering with car start-
ing cables
7 flashes:tampering with battery
cables or cutting emer-
gency key cables
8 flashes:connection line to sen-
sors and siren
9 flashes:at least three causes of
alarm. Surveillance
After switching on, the flashing of the
deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on the dash-
board indicates the system surveillance
mode. The led flashes throughout this
period.
IMPORTANTOperation of the elec-
tronic alarm is adapted at the origin to the
rules of the different countries.
Self-diagnostic functions
and door, bonnet, boot control
If, after engaging the alarm, a second
“beep” is sounded, switch off the system
pressing the button (B-fig. 6), check
that the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
properly shut, then switch the system on
again pressing the button (C). Otherwise,
the door, bonnet or tailgate that is not
shut properly will be excluded from the
alarm system control.
If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut
correctly and the control signal is repeat-
ed, the system self-diagnostic has detect-
ed a system operating fault. It is therefore
necessary to contact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
To deactivate the alarm press the button
(B-fig. 6) of the key with remote control.
The system will react as follows (with the
exception of certain markets):
– two brief flashes of the direction indi-
cators
– two brief “beeps” of the system
– door unlocking.
IMPORTANTIf when the system is
turned off the deterrent led (A-fig. 7)
on the dashboard stays on (maximum 2
minutes or until the ignition key is set to
MAR) the following should be borne in
mind:

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WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
When the system is on, the alarm comes
into action in the following cases:
– opening of one of the doors, bonnet or
tailgate;
– disconnection of the battery or sec-
tioning of electric cables;
– intrusion in the passenger compart-
ment, for example breakage of windows
(volumetric protection);
– attempt to start the engine (key in
MARposition);
– abnormal car lifting/sloping (for ver-
sions/markets where applicable).
Depending on the markets, the cutting in
of the alarm causes operation of the siren
and hazard warning ligths (for about 26
seconds). The ways of operating and the
number of cycles may vary depending on
the markets.
A maximum number of cycles is howev-
er envisaged.
Once the alarm cycle has ended, the sys-
tem resumes its normal control function.
VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION
To make sure that the protection system
works correctly the side windows and sun-
roof (if fitted) must be properly shut.
The function can be cut off (if, for exam-
ple, leaving animals in the car) carrying
out the following operations in rapid suc-
cession: starting from the condition with
the ignition key at MAR, move the key
toSTOP, then immediately back to
MARand then to STOPagain, then
remove the ignition key.
The deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on the
dashboard lights up for about 2 seconds to
confirm that the function has been cut off.
To restore volumetric protection, move
the and keep the ignition key at MARfor
over 30 seconds.
If, with the volumetric protection func-
tion deactivated, an electric control con-
trolled by the ignition key at MAR(e.g.
power windows) turn the ignition key to
MAR, operate the control and move the
key to STOPin a maximum time of 30
seconds. This way volumetric protection is
not restored.
HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system com-
pletely (for instance during prolonged
inactivity of the vehicle) simply lock the
car turning the key in the lock.
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATION
In accordance with the law in force in
each country, on the subject of radio fre-
quency, we wish to point out that for the
markets in which the transmitter needs to
be marked, the certification number is
given on the component.
Depending on the versions/markets, the
code may also be given on the transmitter
and/or on the receiver.

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INCOMPLETE DOOR CLOSING
The warning light on the dial turns on (on some versions the message + symbol are shown on
the reconfigurable multifunction display) when one or more doors or the tailgate are not proper-
ly shut.
Warning
light on dialMessage
on display

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CONTROLS
TAILGATE OPENING (fig. 114)
Electric tailgate release is only allowed with
the ignition key in the ignition switch at
MARvehicle stationary, at STOPor
PARK for 3 minutes without opening/clos-
ing a door. To release the tailgate, press but-
ton (A) on the centre console panel.
Use the hazard warning
lights in compliance with
local regulations.
FOG LIGHTS (fig. 114)
These are turned on pressing button (B),
on the centre console panel, when the out-
er lights are already on, at the same time
the led on the button itself turns on.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe fog
lights are turned off automatically and do
not come on the next time the engine is
started without pressing button (B).
Press button (B) again to switch off.
IMPORTANTThe front foglights should
be used in compliance with local traffic laws.
fig. 114
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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(fig. 114)
These are switched on by pressing button
(C), on the centre console panel, regardless
of the position of the ignition key.
When the hazard warning lights are
switched on, the switch itself begins to flash
together with the direction indicators and
the direction indicator warning lights on the
instrument cluster. This function is switched
off by pressing the button again.

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Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it
might set on fire in contact
with cigarette stubs.
Always ensure that the
cigar lighter has turned off.
The cigar lighter gets ex-
tremely hot. Handle with
care and prevent its use by
children: danger of fire and/or
burning.DETERRENT LED (fig. 136)
The led (A) on the instrument cluster
comes into operation when the doors are
locked (ignition key at STOPor removed)
and it remains in the “deterrence” condition,
flashing with a red light until the next time
the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANTIf a door or the tailgate are
not closed perfectly, the deterrent led flash-
es at a higher frequency for 4 seconds and
then flashes at normal frequency again.FRONT ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
(fig. 137)
To gain access to the ashtray and the cig-
ar lighter open the lid (A).
To use the cigar lighter, with the key at
MAR, press button (B); after a few sec-
onds the button will return automatically
to its initial position and the cigar lighter is
ready for use.
Remove the tray to empty and clean the
ashtray (C).
The position of the cigar lighter in relation
to the ashtray and viceversa, may vary de-
pending on the trim level.
fig. 136
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OPENING FROM INSIDE
(fig. 143)
Tailgate is released electrically and this can
be performed only when the ignition key
is in position MARwith car at a standstill
or in STOPorPARKposition for 3 min-
utes without unlocking/locking one of the
doors.
To unlock the tailgate, press button (A)
on the centre console panel.
Tailgate raising is facilitated by the gas
shock springs.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 144)
The tailgate can be opened by remote con-
trol from outside pressing the button (A),
also when the electronic alarm is engaged.
Opening of the tailgate is accompanied by
a double flash of the direction indicators;
closing is accompanied by a single flash.
If an electronic alarm is fitted, with the
opening of the tailgate, the alarm system
switches off volumetric protection and the
tailgate control sensor, the system “beeps”
twice (with the exception of certain mar-
kets).
Closing the tailgate again, the control func-
tions are restored, the system “beeps” twice
(with the exception of certain markets).
fig. 143
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The tailgate can be opened:
from the outside of the car- by a
remote control impulse;
from the inside of the door- by de-
pressing the button (A-fig. 143).
IMPORTANTIf the boot is not proper-
ly shut, the
´warning light will come on
(on certain versions accompanied by the
message on the reconfigurable multifunction
display).
The gas springs are cali-
brated to ensure correct
tailgate raising with the
weights foreseen by the manufac-
turer. The arbitrary addition of
items (such spoilers, etc.) may
compromise the correct operation
and safety of the actual tailgate.
fig. 144
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EMERGENCY OPENING
OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the
inside, should the car battery be flat, or be-
cause of a defect of the electric lock of the
tailgate itself, proceed as follows (see “Ex-
tending the luggage compartment” in the
chapter “Getting to know you car”):
– tilt the rear seat cushions;
– tilt the backrests;
– - pull the string to unlock (A-fig. 146)
(the string is in the tailgate imprint on the
right).
TAILGATE CLOSING
To lock, push in correspondence with the
Alfa Romeo badge to lower tailgate, until
you feel the click of the lock.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHTING
(fig. 145)
When the tailgate is opened the light turns
on automatically (A) in the right-hand side
of the boot. Closing the tailgate, the light
turns off automatically.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, opening the tailgate, turning on the
light will only be possible for 15 minutes;
after which the system turns it off to avoid
draining the battery.
fig. 145
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fig. 146
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SECURING THE LOAD (fig. 147)
The loads carried may be secured with
straps hooked to the special rings (A) in the
boot.
The rings also serve for fastening the lug-
gage restrainer, if present (in any case avail-
able c/o Alfa Romeo Authorised Services).
CAUTIONS FOR CARRYING
THE LUGGAGE
Travelling at night with a load in the boot
it is necessary to adjust the height of the low
beam headlights (see next paragraph
“Headlights” in this chapter). For correct use
of the aiming device, also make sure that
the load does not exceed the values given
in the same paragraph.
fig. 147
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REVERSING LIGHT
AND REAR FOG GUARDS
(fig. 31-32)
The reversing light and rear fog guard are
in the tail light unit fastened to the tailgate;
they are to be found respectively one on the
right and the other on the left of the vehicle
facing forwards.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– from the bumper lower side (fig. 31),
operate on the bulb holder (A-fig 32) turn-
ing it counter-clockwise and remove it. Take
care not to get burnt if the muffler is still hot;
fig. 31
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fig. 33
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– Remove the bulb pushing gently and
turning counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder.
Anyway, you are advised to have this
operation carried out by Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
AND REAR SIDELIGHTS-
BRAKING LIGHTS
(fig. 33-34)
The rear direction indicators and the side-
lights-braking lights are in the tail light
unit fastened to the body.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– From inside the boot, open the com-
partment (A-fig. 33) and then the door
(B) through the tab (C);
– Turn the bulb for sidelight and braking
light counter-clockwise (D-fig. 34),
or the bulb for the direction indicator (E-
fig. 34) and remove it;
fig. 32
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