belt Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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– raise the headrest to the highest posi-
tion, press both buttons (A-fig. 21) at
the side of the two supports, then remove
the headrest pulling them upwards;
– move the seat belts to the side
extending them correctly without twisting;
– raise the levers (A-fig. 22) retain-
ing the back rests and tilt them forwards
to obtain a single loading surface
(fig. 23).
fig. 21
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fig. 23
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Total extension
Proceed as follows:
– check that seat buckles of the side
belts are fitted in the respective pockets
on the back rest (A-fig. 20) and the tab
(B) of the centre abdominal belt is insert-
ed in the support (C).
– pull the handles in the centre of the
cushions, then tilt them forwards;
fig. 20
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IMPORTANTFor versions/markets
where applicable, the retainer levers are
replaced by buttons (one for each side).
To release the back rests and tilt them,
use the buttons themselves.

Remember that headrests
should be adjusted so that
the nape, and not the neck,
rests on them. Only in this position
do they exert their protective ac-
tion in the event of a crash from
behind.
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Partial extension
For partial extension, proceed as fol-
lows:
– tilt the cushion required pulling the
handle at the centre of the cushion, then
tilting the actual cushion;
– move the seat belt to one side extend-
ing it correctly without twisting;
– raise the lever retaining the back rest
and tilt it forwards.
To bring the seat back to its
normal position
Proceed as follows:
– move the seat belts to one side
extending them correctly without twisting;
– raise the seat backs, pushing them
backwards until hearing both clamping
devices click into place;
– set the cushions to the horizontal posi-
tion keeping the centre seat belt raised.HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 24)
The car may be fitted with two headrests
for the side seats and, depending on the
trim level, it may also have a third head-
rest in the centre.
To use the headrest, raise it from the (2)
“non use position” and reach the (1) “all
removed” position. To restore the “non use
position”, press button (A-fig. 21) and
push the headrest downwards.
All rear headrests can be removed.
fig. 24
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The particular headrest shape interferes
intentionally with the rear passenger’s cor-
rect position on the back rest; this forces
the passenger to raise the headrest to use
it correctly.
IMPORTANT When using rear seats,
the headrests shall be kept in the “all
removed” position.

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Never press button (C)
when travelling.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the seat
back.
To fasten the seat belts: hold the
tongue (A-fig. 35) and insert it into the
buckle (B), until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.To unfasten the seat belts:press
button (C-fig. 35). Guide the seat belt
with your hand while it is rewinding, to
prevent it from twisting. Through the reel,
the belt automatically adapts to the body
of the passenger wearing it, allowing free-
dom of movement.
When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is nor-
mal. The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked or if
the car brakes sharply, in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
fig. 35
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IMPORTANTAfter control unit power
disconnection (battery replacement or dis-
connection and replacement of power win-
dow control unit protection fuses), the pow-
er window automatism shall be restored.
Proceed as follows with doors closed:
1.open the driver's window completely
keepingthe button pressedfor at least
3 seconds after window opening (window
lower stop);
2.close the driver's window completely
keepingthe button pressedfor at least
3 seconds after window closing (window up-
per stop);
3.repeat the same procedure (point 1 and
2) also for the front passenger's window;
4.check for proper initialisation by oper-
ating the windows automatically.

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After adjustment, always
check that the slider is an-
chored in one of the posi-
tions provided. To do this, with the
button (A) released, exert a fur-
ther pressure to allow the anchor
device to catch if release did not
take place at one of the preset po-
sitions.
Always adjust the seat
belt height when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
fig. 37
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Rear belts
To fasten the belt: gently pull the belt
from its reel and guide the tape to prevent
it from twisting, then insert the tongue
(A-fig. 37) into the buckle housing
(B).
To unfasten the belt: press button (E).FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the belts
adapting it to the person who is wearing
it. This precaution improves their effective-
ness substantially reducing the risk of
injury in the event of a crash.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of
the shoulder and the neck.
The front seat belt ring can take 4 dif-
ferent positions which make it possible to
adjust the height of the belts.
To adjust, press button (A-fig. 36) and
lower or raise the grip (B).
fig. 36
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Rear seat belts shall be worn according
to the diagram illustrated in (fig. 38).
(Fig. 39) shows the incorrect seat belt
fastening operation. To tilt the back rest,
see the paragraph “Extending the luggage
compartment”.
IMPORTANTRemember that, in the
event of an accident, any passengers
occupying the rear seats who are not
wearing a seat belt not only subject them-
selves to great personal risk, but consti-
tute a danger to the occupants of the front
seats.PRE-TENSIONING DEVICES
To increase the efficiency of the front
seat belts, the car is fitted with pre-ten-
sioning devices. These devices “feel” that
the car is being subject to a violent impact
by way of a sensor and rewind the seat
belts a few centimetres. In this way they
ensure that the seat belt adheres to the
wearer before the restraining action
begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the
device has intervened; the seat belt can-
not be drawn back up even when guiding
it manually.
IMPORTANTThe pretensioner will
give maximum protection when the seat
belt adheres snugly to wearer’s chest and
hips.
fig. 39
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fig. 38
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Front seat pretensioners activate only if
front seat belts are properly fitted into the
buckles.
A small amount of smoke may be pro-
duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.
The emergency tensioning retractor
needs no maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification to its original features will
nullify the retractor effectiveness. If, due
to unusual natural events (floods, high
waves, etc.), the device has been affect-
ed by water and mud, it must be replaced.

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Pre-tensioning devices
can only be used once. Af-
ter they have been trig-
gered contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services to have them re-
placed. The validity of the device is
10 years from the date of produc-
tion on the sticker; the pretension-
ers should be changed at an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service as this
date approaches.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (above 100°C for
a maximum of 6 hours) in the area
of the pretensioners may damage
or trigger off the device. Vibrations
from rough road surfaces or acci-
dental jolting caused by mounting
pavements etc. do not have any ef-
fect on the pretensioner. If, how-
ever, you need assistance, go to Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services.
fig. 40
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LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passengers’ protection in the
event of an accident, the front and rear
(where provided) seat belt reels contain a
load limiter which allows controlled sag in
such a way as to dose the force acting on
the shoulders and chest during the belt
restraining action in case of a crash.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
All the occupants of the car are obliged
to respect the local traffic laws regarding
the wearing of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before start-
ing.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expec-
tant mothers: the risk of injury in the case
of accident is greatly reduced for them
and the unborn child if they are wearing a
seat belt. Pregnant women must of course
position the lower part of the belt very low
down so that it passes under the abdomen
(as illustrated in fig. 40).

Under no circumstances
should the components of
the seat belt and preten-
sioner be tampered with or re-
moved. Any operation should be
carried out by qualified and autho-
rised personnel. Always contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
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IMPORTANTThe seat belt must not be
twisted. The upper part must pass over the
shoulder and diagonally across the chest.
The lower part must rest across the pelvis
and not across the (fig. 41) stomach. Do
not use devices (clips, stoppers, etc.) which
keep the belts away from the body.To ensure the highest de-
gree of protection, you are
recommended to keep the
seat backrest in the straightest po-
sition possible, and the belt adher-
ing well to the chest and pelvis.
Seat belts should always be worn
in both the front and rear positions!
Travelling without seat belt in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death in the case of accident.
fig. 41
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fig. 42
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IMPORTANT Each seat belt shall be
worn only by one person: do not carry chil-
dren on your knee using a single seat belt
for both (fig. 42). Do not fasten other
objects to the body.

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HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS
ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT
CONDITIONS
To keep the seat belts always in efficient
conditions, observe the following:
– always use the belts with the tape
well taut and never twisted; make sure
that it is free to run without impediments;
– after a serious accident, replace the
belt being worn at that time, even if it
does not appear damaged. Always replace
the seat belts if pretensioners have been
activated;
– to clean the belts, wash by hand with
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the
shade. Never use string detergents, bleach
or dyes or any other chemical substance
that might weaken the fibres;– prevent the reels from getting wet:
correct operation of them is only guaran-
teed if water does not get inside;
– replace the seat belt if it shows signif-
icant wear or cut signs. If the seat belt has been
subjected to shock, for ex-
ample during an accident, it
must be completely replaced to-
gether with the attachments and
their screws, and the pretension-
ing devices, even if visible defects
are not detected, as the belt may
have lost its resilience.

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CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
For the best level of protection in the
event of a crash, all occupants must trav-
el seated and secured by suitable restraint
systems. This is even more important for
children.
According to 2003/20/EC Directive,
this prescription is compulsory for all
European Community countries.
Compared with adults, a child’s head is
proportionately larger and heavier than
the rest of the body, while muscles and
bone structure are not completely devel-
oped. Therefore, in order to restrain them
correctly in the event of a crash, different
systems are needed than adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best pro-
tection for a child are summarised in
European Standard ECE- R44, which in
addition to making them compulsory, sub-
divides restraint systems into five groups:
Group 0 - until 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ - until 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9 - 18 kg in weight
Group 2 15 - 25 kg in weight
Group 3 22 - 36 kg in weightAs it may be noted, the groups overlap
partly and in fact, in commerce it is possible
to find devices that cover more than one
weight group.
All the restraint devices must bear the
homologation data, together with the con-
trol brand, on a solidly fixed label which
must absolutely not be removed.
Over 1,50 m in height, from the point of
view of restraint systems, children are con-
sidered as adults and wear belt normally.
The Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes
seats for each weight group, which are the
recommended choice because they have
been designed and specifically experi-
mented for Alfa Romeo cars.
With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle fac-
ing backwards since the air bag ac-
tivation could cause to the child se-
rious injuries, even mortal, re-
gardless of the seriousness of the
crash that triggered it. You are ad-
vised to carry children always with
proper restraint systems on the
rear seats, as this is the most pro-
tected position in the case of a
crash.SERIOUS DANGER
If it is absolutely
necessary to carry a
child on the front passenger seat
with the cradle child’s seat facing
backwards, the front passenger’s
air bag must be deactivated using
the key switch. In this case it is ab-
solutely necessary to check the
warning light Fon the instru-
ment panel (see paragraph “Pas-
senger’s front air bag”) to make
sure that deactivation has actual-
ly taken place. Moreover, the front
passenger’s seat shall be adjust-
ed in the most backward position
to prevent any contact between
the child’s seat and the dashboard.

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GROUP 0 AND 0+ (fig. 43)
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried fac-
ing behind on a cradle seat which, sup-
porting the head, does not induce strain
on the neck in the event of a sharp decel-
eration.
The cradle is restrained by the car safety
belts, as illustrated, and it should in turn
restrain the child with the belts incorporat-
ed on it.
GROUP 1 (fig. 44)
Starting from 9 to 18 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be carried facing forwards with
seats fitted with front cushion, through
which the car seat belt restrains both child
and seat.The illustration is indica-
tive only for assembly.
Assemble the seat accord-
ing to the compulsory instructions
provided with it.
Seats exist which are
suitable for covering
weight groups 0 and 1
with a rear connection to the car
belts and its own belts to
restrain the child. Because of
their mass, they can be danger-
ous if installed incorrectly fas-
tened to the car belts with a
cushion. Strictly adhere to the
assembly instructions provided.
fig. 43
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fig. 44
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