display Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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Selection of following/previous
folder
Press button 6 (
N) to select a subsequent
folder or button 8 (
O) to select a previous
folder. The name of the new folder selected
will be shown on the display.
The folder selection occurs cyclically: af-
ter the last folder, the first is selected and
vice versa.
IMPORTANTIt is possible to select on-
ly the folders containing at least one track.
If no other folder/track is selected in the
next 2 seconds, the first track in the new
folder will be played.
If the last track in the current folder is be-
ing played, the next folder selected will be
the one with at least one track.Display information
When a CD MP3 is inserted, “MP3” is
shown on the display together with the in-
dications having the following meaning:
– “T05”: indicates the number of the
track in the CD MP3;
– “BEST OF”: indicates the name assigned
to the folder (if the corresponding menu
function is on);
– “XXXXX”: indicates the track name (if
the corresponding menu function is on);
– “03:42”: indicates the time elapsed
since the track has started (if the corre-
sponding menu function is on);
– “BEST 01”: indicates the name as-
signed to the CD MP3 (if the correspond-
ing menu function is on).
If the CD Name mode has been selected
and no CD name has been memorised, the
display will show the track time.Select track (forward/backward)
Briefly press button 4(
¯¯) to select the
previous track or press button 7(
˙˙) to
select the following track. The track selec-
tion occurs cyclically: after the last track, the
first is selected and vice versa.
If no other folder/track is selected in the
next 2 seconds, the following track will be
played.
If the track has been playing for over 3 sec-
onds, briefly pressing button 4(
¯¯) the
track is played again from the start. In this
case if wanting to play the previous track,
press the button twice consecutively.

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Fast forward/backward
Keep button 7(
˙˙) pressed to move the
track selected forward at high speed and
keep button 4(
¯¯) pressed to move it
quickly backward. Fast forward/backward
is interrupted once the button is released.
If the the folder data, CD name or track
name function has been chosen in the
menu, this will be replaced by the CD time
display for about 2 seconds.
Scan function
(scanning pieces on the CD MP3)
With this function it is possible to hear the
start of all the tracks contained on a CD.
Keep the 14(SRC-SC) button pressed
until a sound is heard and the start of each
track on the CD is played for 10 seconds.
When the track is playing the display will al-
ternatively show, for 2 seconds, the CD func-
tion chosen (CD time, name or number) and
the wording “SCAN”. If the Scan function is
on, Repeat and Mix are turned off.The scanning sequence is the following:
– from the track played up to the last one
in the folder;
– change of folder and scanning of the
tracks present from the beginning to the end
(and so on for all the folders on the CD un-
til the function is interrupted).
The Scan function is interrupted in the fol-
lowing cases:
– pressing again button 14(SRC-SC)
to continue listening to the track that was
being played;
– pressing 6 (N) or (O) (in CD MP3
mode, the previous/next folder will be cho-
sen);
– pressing a preset button (from 1 to 6);
– turning the Mute function on;
– changing the sound source;
– pressing button 1 14(SRC-SC),9
(MENU-PS) or 18(AUD-LD);
– if the TA function is on and the station
selected is broadcasting a traffic bulletin.
The Scan function continues working un-
til it is interrupted by the user.Repeat function
Press button 12(4-RPT) to listen re-
peatedly to the last track played: for about
2 seconds the display will show “REPEAT
TR”.
Press button 12(4-RPT) again to listen
repeatedly to the MP3 tracks contained in
a folder: for about 2 seconds the display will
show “REPEAT DIR”.
Press again button 12(4-RPT) to turn
off the Repeat function: for about 2 seconds
the display will show “REPEAT OFF”.
After playing the track, for about 2 seconds
the display shows “REPEAT TRACK” or “RE-
PEAT DIRECTORY”.
Changing the sound source, the function
is turned off.
IMPORTANTWhen the Repeat function
is turned on, the Scan and Mix functions are
turned off.

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Mix function
(random playing)
To start the random playing of tracks con-
tained in a folder on the CD MP3, press but-
ton11(5-MIX). A new track will be
played and for about 2 seconds the display
will show “MIX DIRECTORY”.
Press button 11(5-MIX) again to start
random playing of all the folders containing
MP3 tracks: for about 2 seconds the display
will show “MIX ALL DIRECTORIES”. In this
context there will be first randomly repro-
duced all the pieces contained in current fold-
er, then the reproduction will shift to next
folder, the pieces of which are reproduced
under a random order. This process is re-
peated for all remaining disk folders.
Press button 11(5-MIX) again to turn
the function off: for about 2 seconds the dis-
play will show “MIX OFF”.
When the Mix function is turned on, all the
tracks of the currently selected CD or of any
CD inside the CD Changer are played ran-
domly.
After playing a track, for about 2 seconds
the display will show “MIX DIRECTORY” or
“MIX ALL DIRECTORIES”.Changing the sound source, the function
is turned off.
IMPORTANTWhen the Mix function is
turned on, Scan and Repeat are turned off.
Info MP3 function
(folder data)
Briefly press button 10(6-MP3
|) to
view the current folder: for about 5 seconds
the display will show twice the name of the
folder currently selected. Then the display
will show again the CD mode previously se-
lected.
If button 10(6-MP3
|) is pressed
again when the folder name is being dis-
played, for about 5 seconds the display will
show twice the name of the MP3 track cur-
rently played. Then the display will show
again the CD mode previously selected.
MENU
Functions of button 9 (MENU-PS)
To turn on the Menu function briefly press
button9(MENU-PS). The display will
show “MENU”.
To scroll the Menu functions use button
6(
N) or 8(O). To turn on/off the se-
lected function use button 4(
¯¯) or
7(
˙˙).
The display will show the current status
of the function selected.
The functions controlled by the menu are
the following:
– USER EQ SETTINGS (equalizer settings,
only if the USER equalizer is on);
– PRESET/USER/CLASSIC/ROCK/JAZZ
(turning on/off and choosing predefined
equalizer adjustments);
– REGIONAL MODE (regional pro-
grammes);
– CD DISPLAY (CD display setting);

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– MP3 DISPLAY (CD MP3 display setting);
– CDC DISPLAY (CD Changer display set-
ting, if installed);
– SENSITIVITY (tuning sensitivity);
– SVC SETTING (automatic volume con-
trol in relation to speed) (excluding versions
with HI-FI BOSE sound system);
– CD NAMING FUNCTION (allocation of CD
names, only with CD or CD Changer select-
ed);
– PHONE setting (volume of phone, if in-
stalled);
– HICUT FUNCTION (treble reduction);
– IGNITION TIME (turning off mode);
To exit the Menu function, press button 11
(MENU-PRESET SCAN) again.PRESET/USER/CLASSIC/
ROCK/JAZZ function (turning
the equalizer on/off)
The integrated equalizer can be turned on
or off. With the equalizer off, it is possible
to change the sound settings only adjust-
ing the bass (“BASS”) and treble tones
(“TREBLE”), while activating the function
makes it possible to adjust the sound curves.
To turn the equalizer off, select “PRESET”
with6(
N) or 8(O).
To turn the equalizer on, select one of the
following with 6(
N) or 8(O):
– “USER” (adjustment of the 7 equaliz-
er bands that can be changed by the user);
– “CLASSIC” (predefined equaliser ad-
justment for optimal listening conditions of
classic music);
– “ROCK” (predefined equaliser adjust-
ment for optimal listening conditions of rock
and pop music);
– “JAZZ” (predefined equaliser adjust-
ment for optimal listening conditions of jazz
music).After selecting the last adjustment set in
the Menu using 6(
N) or 8(O), use
4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙) to change it.
When one of the equalizer settings is on,
the display shows “EQ”.
USER EQ SETTINGS function
(equalizer settings only if the
USER setting has been selected)
To set a personal equalizer adjustment, use
6(
N) or 8(O) to selected the “USER EQ
SETTINGS” function.
To change the equalizer settings, use
4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
The display shows a graph with 7 bars,
where each bar represents a frequency for
the left or right channel. Choose the bar to
be adjusted using 4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙); the
bar chosen starts to flash and it is possible
to adjust it using 6(
N) or 8(O).
To store the new settings, press button 9
(MENU-PS) again. The display still shows
“USER EQ SETTINGS”.

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REGIONAL MODE function
(regional broadcast reception)
Some national broadcasters, at determi-
nate times of the day, transmit regional pro-
grammes which differ from region to region.
This function makes it possible to tune in on-
ly local stations (regional). However if a
regional programme is heard and you wish
to stay tuned to it, the function must be ac-
tivated.
To turn the function on/off, use 4(
¯¯)
or7(
˙˙).
The display will show the current status
of the function:
– “REGIONAL MODE: ON”: function on;
– “REGIONAL MODE: OFF”: function off.
If the function is off and a regional pro-
gramme is tuned that works in a determi-
nate area and the car enters a different area,
the regional station of the new area is re-
ceived.
IMPORTANTWhen the function is off
(“REGIONAL MODE-OFF”) and the AF func-
tion is on (alternative frequencies) the ra-
dio automatically tunes to the frequency of
the station selected with the strongest sig-
nal.CD DISPLAY function
(compact Disc data display)
With this function it is possible to choose
the information shown by the display, when
listening to a Compact Disc.
After selecting the “CD” function in the Me-
ny with 6(
N) or 8(O) the display shows
“CD DISPLAY”. To change the setting use
buttons4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
Two settings are available:
– “TIME” (time elapsed since the start
of the track);
– “NAME” (CD name).
MP3 DISPLAY function
(Compact Disc MP3 data display)
With this function it is possible to choose
the information shown by the display, when
listening to Compact Disc containing MP3
tracks.
The function can be turned on only if a
CD MP3 is inserted: in this case the display
shows “MP3 DISPLAY”. To change the func-
tion use 4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).Four settings are available:
– “DIR” (folder name);
– “TRACK” (track name);
– “TIME” (time elapsed since the start
of the track);
– “NAME” (CD name).
CDC DISPLAY function
(CD Changer data display) (if
installed)
It is possible to select this function only if
there is CD Changer connected. In this case
the display shows “CDC DISPLAY”.
To change the function use button
4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
Three settings are available:
– “TIME” (time elapsed since the start
of the track);
– “CD NR” (CD number);
– “NAME” (CD name).

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SENSITIVITY function
(tuner sensitivity adjustment)
With this function it is possible to change
the sensitivity of automatic station search-
ing. When low sensitivity is set “SENSITIV-
ITY LOCAL” only stations with excellent re-
ception are sought, when high sensitivity
is set “SENSITIVITY DISTANCE” all stations
are sought. Therefore, if the car is in an area
with a considerable number of stations and
you want to choose only those with a strong
signal, set the low sensitivity “SENSITIVI-
TY LOCAL”.
To set the sensitivity, use 4(
¯¯) or 7
(
˙˙). The display will show the current sta-
tus of the function:
– “SENSITIVITY: LOCAL”: low sensitivity;
– “SENSITIVITY: DISTANCE”: high sensi-
tivity.SVC SETTING function
(volume changing with speed)
(excluding versions with HI-FI
BOSE sound system)
This function makes it possible to auto-
matically adapt the volume level to the
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
To turn the function on/off use 4(
¯¯)
or7(
˙˙). The display will show the cur-
rent status of the function:
– “SVC SETTING: ON”: function on;
– “SVC SETTING: OFF”: function off.CD NAMING function
(allocating a name to a CD)
With the CD NAME function it is possible
to assign names (maximum 8 characters)
up to 30 CD.
This function can be chosen only if a Com-
pact Disc or CD Changer is on. To turn on,
use4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙): the display will
show “CD NAMING FUNCTION”. If the CD
already has a name, this will be shown on
the display, if not, eight dashes will be
shown. If storage is no longer available for
a new name, the display will show the first
name stored.
To change the name or give a name to the
new CD press 4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙). Press
the buttons again to choose the position of
the character to be changed. Press 6(
N)
or8(
O) to choose or change the charac-
ter.
To store the name, press button 9
(MENU-PS). The display will show “CD
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To clear the name of the CD inserted, turn
the function on and press 16(2-CLR) for
about 5 seconds. The system beeps and for
about 2 seconds the display shows “ONE
NAME DELETED”. At this point the procedure
can be started to give a new name.
To clear all the names, turn the function
on and keep button 16(2-CLR) for over
8 seconds. The set gives two beeps and the
display shows “ALL NAME DELETED” for
about 2 seconds. At this point, it is possi-
ble to start the name allocation procedure.
PHONE function
(phone volume adjustment)
With this function it is possible to adjust
(setting from 1 to 66) or cut off (OFF set-
ting) the telehpone sound.
To turn on/off, use 4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
To adjust the sound, use 19(VOL–) or
21(VOL+).
The display will show the current status
of the function:
– “PHONE FUNCTION”: function on;
– “PHONE VOLUME: 23”: function on
with volume setting 23;
– “OFF”: function off.HICUT function
(treble tone reduction)
Using this function it is possible to reduce
the treble tones, in accordance with the sig-
nal transmitted. To turn this function on/off,
use4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
The display will show the current status
of the function:
– “HICUT FUNCTION: ON”: function on;
– “HICUT FUNCTION: OFF”: function off.IGNITION TIME function
(turning off mode)
With this function it is possible to set the
radio turning off mode according to two dif-
ferent procedures. To turn on/off, use
4(¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
The display shows the mode chosen:
– “00 MIN”: turning off depends on the
ignition key. The radio turns off automati-
cally as soon as the ignition key is turned to
STOP;
– “20 MIN”: the radio turns off regard-
less of the ignition key position. The radio
stays on after turning the ignition key to
STOPfor a maximum of 20 minutes.
IMPORTANTIf the radio turns off au-
tomatically after turning the ignition key to
STOP(for immediate switching off or de-
layed switching off after 20 minutes), the
set will turn on automatically turning the ig-
nition key to MAR. Instead, if the radio is
turned off using button 20, when the igni-
tion key is turned to MAR, the radio set
will stay off.

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STARTING PROCEDURE
FOR JTD VERSIONS
1) Make sure the handbrake is
engaged.
2) Set the gearshift lever to neutral.
3) Turn the ignition key to MAR.The
reconfigurable multifunction display will
show the
mwarning light.
4) Wait for the
mto turn off, which
takes place sooner, the warmer the
engine. With the engine very warm the
light might stay on for such a short time
as to pass unnoticed.
5) Fully depress the clutch pedal.
6) Turn the ignition key to AV Vas
soon as the
mwarning light has gone
out. Waiting too long, makes the warming
work of the glow plugs useless .IMPORTANTThe electric devices
that absorb a high amount of energy (cli-
mate control, rearscreen heating, etc.) are
cut off automatically during starting.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, move the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If starting is difficult (with the Alfa
Romeo CODE system working properly),
do not insist with prolonged attempts.
Only use an auxiliary battery if the cause
is due to low battery charge. Never use a
battery charger to start the engine.
WARMING THE ENGINE
– Drive off slowly, at medium revs with-
out accelerating abruptly.
– Do not drive at full performance for
the initial kilometres of the journey. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature
reaches 50-60 °C.

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It is however wise to remember that
Programmed Maintenance does not com-
pletely cover all the car’s requirements:
also in the initial period before the
20,000 km service coupon and later,
between one coupon and another, ordi-
nary care is still necessary such as for
example routinely checking and topping
up the level of fluids, checking the tyre
pressure, etc...
IMPORTANTThe Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Manu-
facturer. The failure to have them carried out
may invalidate the warranty.
The Programmed Maintenance service is
carried out by all Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services, at pre-established times.If during each operation, in addition to
the ones programmed, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the customer.
IMPORTANTYou are advised to con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services in the
event of any minor operating faults, with-
out waiting for the next service coupon. SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance is determined in
ensuring long vehicle life under the best
conditions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has programmed
a series of checks and maintenance oper-
ations every 20,000 km.
IMPORTANTOn versions fitted with
reconfigurable multifunction display, at
2000 km from the maintenance deadline,
the display will show “REFER TO SERVICE
MANUAL” which is shown again turning
the ignition key to MAR, every 200 km.
For further details, see “Service” in the
“Reconfigurable multifunction display”.
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DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(JTD16Vversions)
DRAINING CONDENSATION
WATER
The presence of water in
the supply circuit may
cause serious damage to
the entire injection system and
cause irregular running of the
engine. If the
cwarning light
turns on together with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multi-
function display, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services as
soon as possible to have the sys-
tem relieved.
AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner is connected to the tem-
perature and air flow sensors which send
to the control unit the electric signals
needed for correct operation of the injec-
tion and ignition system.
It must therefore always be in perfect
conditions, to ensure correct operation of
the engine, low consumption and exhaust
emission levels.
If the operations con-
cerning cleaner replace-
ment described below are
not carried out correctly and with
the due precautions, they may
compromise the travelling safety
of the vehicle. You are recom-
mended to have this operation
carried out by Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
If the car is habitually
used in dusty areas, the
cleaner should be replaced
at shorter intervals than those
specified in the Programmed
Maintenance Schedule.
Any attempt to clean the
cleaner may damage it,
leading to serious engine
damage.