ESP Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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DIMMER
With this function it is possible to adjust the lighting (dimming/brightening) of the instrument cluster, mileage recorder (total, trip meter),
headlamp aiming display, radio display, radio navigator display and two-zone climate control.
Partial lighting
Keeping the
ãbutton pressed (on the plate at the side of the steering column) for more than 4 seconds, the instrument cluster light-
ing is turned off with the exception of the speedometer.
Keeping the
âbutton pressed (on the plate at the side of the steering column) for more than 4 seconds, the complete instrument clus-
ter lighting is turned on again.
Standard screen
with mechanical
transmission
Standard screen with
Selespeed transmission
Return to
standard screen
IMPORTANT
When the outer lights are switched on, dimming of the brightness
can be perceived. In the event of any faults, lighting adjustment
(rheostat) is not possible and the display is
shown at its maximum brightness.
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INITIAL CHECK

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
d
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light on the dial turns on with the brake pedal pressed (on some versions the mes-
sage + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display) if the front brake pads are
worn; in this case have them changed as soon as possible.
IMPORTANTAs the car is fitted with wear sensors for the front brake pads, when changing
them, also check the rear brake pads.
AUTOMATIC SELESPEED TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The message and the symbol tappear on the reconfigurable multifunction display when
there is a fault in the Selespeed gearbox. Go to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Service to
have the fault eliminated.

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
W
LIGTH FAILURE
Turning the key to MAR, the warning light on the dial turns on but should go out after about
6 seconds.
The message + symbol are shown by the reconfigurable multifunction display when a fault to
any one of the following ligths is detected:
- sidelights
- braking lights and corresponding fuse
- rear fog lights
- number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse
or a cut-off electric connection.

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
R
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (INTERMITTENT)
The warning light on the dial turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved down-
wards or, together with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
E
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (INTERMITTENT)
The warning light on the dial turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
3
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED-BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the sidelights or dipped beams are turned on.
Ü
CONSTANT SPEED ADJUSTMENT (CRUISE CONTROL)
The warning light on the dial turns on (on some versions the symbol is shown on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display) with the knurled ring of the cruise control in the ON position.
1
MAIN BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the main beams are turned on or when the “Follow
me home” device is turned on (see corresponding chapter).

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE
This is shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when a fault is detected to one of the
warning lights indicated.
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD
The symbol √+ message are shown by the reconfigurable multifunction display and the buzzer
sounds, when the outside temperature reaches or falls below 3° C to warn the driver about the pos-
sible presence of ice on the road. The buzzer lasts for 2 seconds while the outside temperature flash-
ing message is displayed for about 10 seconds; after that time, only the symbol
√is displayed until
the temperature goes beyond 6° C or the engine is stopped. If during travelling, after the signal of
possible presence of ice on the road, temperature goes beyond 6° C, the symbol disappears and if
the temperature reaches again 3°C, a new message (with outside temperature flashing) will be dis-
played together with the corresponding symbol
√accompanied by the sound signal.

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AIR TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Turn the ring of knob (1-fig. 95) clock-
wise or counter-clockwise respectively to
higher or lower the temperature of the air
admitted to the passenger compartment.
AIRDISTRIBUTION KNOB
Turning the knob ring (3-fig. 95), the
following positions are selected in sequence:
Air flow towards the upper centre,
front centre vents and from the front
and rear outlets with the possibility of ad-
justment using the controls on the actual
vents.
Splitting of air flow between the pre-
vious vents and the lower part of the
passenger compartment.
Air flow to the lower part of the pas-
senger compartment (front and rear).
Splitting of air flow between the
windscreen/front side windows and
the lower part of the passenger compart-
ment.
Air flow towards the windscreen and
front side windows for demist-
ing/defrosting.
Flow air to allow quick demist-
ing/defrosting of the windscreen
and front side windows, turning on
rearscreen heating for defrosting/demisting
(function called
MAX-DEF).
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FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
Turning the ring of knob (2-fig. 95) it is
possible to select one of the fan speeds to per-
sonalise the amount of air admitted to the pas-
senger compartment.
Position0turns off the fan and automati-
cally engages inside air re-circulation (shown
by the lighting up of the led next to the but-
ton4
v) thereby shutting off the inlet of
outside air to the car.
To switch off inside air re-circulation, press
button (4)
v.

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INSIDE AIR RE-CIRCULATION
ON/OFF BUTTON
Pressing button (4-fig. 95)vacti-
vates inside air re-circulation and the led next
to the button lights up.
In this case the climate control system di-
rectly treats the air contained in the pas-
senger compartment, the fan is on.
To switch the air re-circulation feature off
and withdraw air from outside, press the but-
ton again.The inside air- re-circula-
tion system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required
“heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster. It is however inadvisable to
use it on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the
possibility of the windows misting
inside, especially if the climate con-
trol system is off.
It is advisable to turn on
the inside air re-circulation
system
vin queues or
tunnels to avoid admitting pollut-
ed air from outside. The prolonged
use of this function should howev-
er be avoided, especially with sev-
eral persons on board, to avoid the
possibility of the windows misting
inside.
REARSCREEN HEATING
ON/OFF BUTTON
Pressing the button (5-fig. 95) turns on
demisting/defrosting of the rearscreen, and
if present, the wing mirror heating coils; si-
multaneously the led next to the button
turns on. This function is timed and switched
off automatically after 20 minutes. To turn
off earlier, press the button again.
IMPORTANTThe system automatically
turns on rearscreen heating if the tempera-
ture is below 3
°C.
IMPORTANTDo not apply stickers on
the inside of the rearscreen over the heat-
ing filaments to avoid damage which might
cause it to stop working properly.
When cleaning the inside
of the rearscreen, take
care not to damage the
heating filaments.

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AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUST-
MENT KNOBS
(fig. 101)
Turning the rings of knobs (2or6), clock-
wise or counter-clockwise, respectively high-
ers or lowers the temperature of the air re-
quired respectively in the left zone (knob 2)
or right zone (knob 6) of the passenger
compartment. The temperatures set are
shown on the displays (1) and (5) above
the knobs.
Separate operation of the temperatures set
is restored automatically using knob (6).
Turning the knob rings clockwise or
counter-clockwise until they reach the ex-
treme selections HIorLO, the maximum
heating or cooling functions are respective-
ly engaged:
A0A0204b
fig. 101

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AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
BUTTONS
(fig. 107)
Pressing one or more buttons (10) it is
possible to manually choose one of the 5
possible air distributions to the passenger
compartment:
REFlow of air to the dashboard centre
and side outlets and rear outlet.E
R
ZESplitting of the air flow between the
vents to the lower part of the pas-
senger compartment (warmest air)
and the dashboard centre and side
outlets and the rear outlet (coolest
air). The air flow distribution is par-
ticularly useful in spring and autumn,
when the sun is shining.
ZAir flow towards the front and rear
lower parts of the passenger com-
partment. Due to the natural tenden-
cy of heat to spread upwards, this
type of distribution allows heating of
the passenger compartment in the
shortest time, also giving a prompt
feeling of warmth to the coldest parts
of the body.
A0A0208b
Q
ZSplitting of the air flow between the
windscreen and side window defrost-
ing/demisting vents and the lower
part the of the vehicle. This type of air
distribution allows satisfactory heat-
ing of the passenger compartment
while preventing misting of the win-
dows.
QAir flow to the windscreen and front
side window vents to demist or de-
frost them.IMPORTANTPressing one of these but-
tons turns on (led on button itself on)
or off (led on button off) the associ-
ated functions if the combination cho-
sen is among the 5 possible ones; if
not it only activates the main function
of the button pressed, without the
possibility of turning off with anoth-
er press (at least in one distribution
the air flow should be spread in the
passenger compartment).
To restore automatic air distribution
control after a manual selection, press
button (13)
AUTO. fig. 107

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INSIDE AIR RE-CIRCULATION
ON/OFF BUTTON
(fig. 110)
Inside air re-circulation is controlled ac-
cording to three operating logics:
- automatic control, indicated by the turn-
ing on of the right led on the button;
- forced engagement (inside air re-circula-
tion always on), indicated by the turning on
of the left led on the button (and by the right
led going off at the same time);
- forced switching off (inside air re-circula-
tion always off with air inlet from outside),
indicated by the turning off of both leds.
These operating conditions are obtained
pressing in sequence the inside air re-circu-
lation button (8)
v.
When inside air re-circulation is controlled
automatically by the system, the right led
on the air re-circulation button (8)
v
stays on all the time and the left led shows
the air re-circulation condition:
on= air re-circulation operating;
off= air re-circulation off.
If inside air re-circulation has been turned
on or off manually, the led on button (13)
AUTOturns off.In automatic operation , inside air re-circu-
lation is turned automatically when the an-
tipollution sensor detects the presence of pol-
luted air, for example in cities, queues, tun-
nels and operation of the windscreen wash-
er (with the typical smell of spirits).The inside air- re-circula-
tion system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required
“heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster. It is however inadvisable to
use it on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the
possibility of the windows misting
inside, especially if the climate con-
trol system is off.
A0A0212b
With the outside temper-
ature below 4°C the cli-
mate control compressor is
unable to work. It is therefore un-
advisable to use the inside air re-
circulation feature
vwith low
outsidetemperature, as the win-
dows may quickly mist over.
fig. 110