bonnet Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
268
Detergents cause water
pollution. Therefore the
vehicle should be washed
in areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substances many species
release give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
the rust processes.
IMPORTANTBird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
To correctly wash the car:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system.
2) Spray the vehicle with a low pressure
jet of water.
3) Pass a sponge moistened with a light
detergent solution, rinsing the sponge fre-
quently.
4) Rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with
the less visible parts like door surrounds,
bonnet and around the headlights where
water may stagnate. The vehicle should
not be taken to a closed area immediate-
ly, but left in the open so that residual
water can evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the vehicle. ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
The paintwork does not only serve an
aestethic purpose but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores,
you are advised to have the necessary
touching up carried out immediately to
avoid the formation fo rust.
Only original products should be used for
touching up paint (see “Body paint identi-
fication plate” in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter).
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the
conditions and environment of use. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if the
roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise to
wash the car more frequently.

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
291
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS system .............................. 150
Accessories purchased by the user .. 144
Additional stop light (third stop) .... 230
Air bags
- deactivating passenger’s air bag 40
- driver’s front air bag ................ 39
- front air bags ......................... 38
- general cautions ..................... 43
- passenger’s front air bag .......... 40
- side air bags
(side bag - window bag) .......... 41
Air cleaner .................................. 260
Air re-circulation .................... 105-120
Air vents ............................... 100-101
Alfa Romeo CODE ........................ 6
Armrest (front/rear) .............. 17-22
Ashtray (front/ rear) ............ 140 -141
ASR (system) ............................. 154
Battery ..................................... 261
- advice for preserving
the charge ............................. 263- checking the charge ................ 262
- replacement ........................... 263
- starting with an auxiliary
battery .................................. 211
Body marking/versions ......... 271-272
Bonnet ...................................... 147
Boot
- capacity ................................ 279
- extension .............................. 19
- lighting ................................. 146
- luggage net ........................... 22
- opening button ................ 124-145
- opening from inside ................ 145
- opening with remotecontro 18-145
- restraining the ........................ 146
- tailgate closing ....................... 146
- tailgate emergency opening ..... 146
- warnings for carrying luggage ... 146
Boot light
- changing bulbs ....................... 235
Brakes- checking fluid level
and topping up ....................... 258
- handbrake ............................. 126
- specifications ......................... 275
Braking lights (third stop) ............ 231
- changing bulbs ....................... 230
Bulbs replacement ....................... 221
Card holder ............................... 141
Cell phones (provision) ................ 143
Changing a wheel ....................... 212
Changing bulbs ........................... 222
Checking levels ........................... 253
Children (carrying safely) ............. 32
Cigar lighter ............................... 141
Cleaning and maintenance
- body ..................................... 268
- car interior ............................. 270
- engine compartment ............... 269
- fabric seats ............................ 270
- leather seats .......................... 270
- plastic parts ........................... 270

INDEX
292
- windows ............................... 269
Climate control, automatic
two-zone ................................. 109
Climate control system .......... 103-111
Controls ..................................... 124
CO
2emissions ............................ 287
CODE card .................................. 7
Compact spare wheel .................. 214
- characteristics ........................... 277
Correct use of the car........... 200
Courtesy light
- changing bulbs ....................... 234
Cruise control ............................. 49
Dashboard................................. 52
Demisting-defrosting
- door mirrors ................ 24-107-123
- rearscreen ....................... 105-123
- windscreen and front
side windows ................... 107-122
Diesel fuel filter ........................... 260
Digital multifunction display .......... 57
Direction indicators
- changing front bulbs ................ 229
- changing rear bulbs ................. 230- changing side bulbs ................. 229
- switching on .................... 44-45-46
Door locking system .................... 125
Door mirrors ............................... 23
Doors
- central locking ........................ 16
- opening/closing from inside ..... 15
- opening/closing from outside ... 15
- remote control ........................ 7
- remote locking/unlocking ........ 6-7
Electronic alarm system ............... 11
Emergency starting ...................... 210
- coasting ................................ 212
- starting with an auxiliary
battery .................................. 211
Engine
- identification codes/marking .... 272
- specifications ......................... 273
Engine compartment
- bonnet .................................. 147
Engine starting ........................... 200
- emergency starting ................. 202- ignition switch ........................ 14
- procedure for JTD versions ........ 201
- procedure for petrol versions ..... 200
- switching off .......................... 202
- warming the engine ................ 201
Engine oil consumption ................ 256
EOBD (system) ........................... 155
External lights (switching on) ....... 44
First-aid kit................................. 246
Flashing high beams .................... 45
Fluids (specifications) .................. 284
Follow me home device ............... 46
Foglights
- changing bulbs ................. 225-227
- switching on .......................... 124
Front ceiling light ........................ 138
- changing bulbs ....................... 232
Fuel
- at the filling station ................. 273
- automatic shut off switch ......... 125
- consumption .......................... 286
- fuel cap ................................. 198
- level gauge and reserve ........... 56