coolant level Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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DASHBOARD
(As concerns right-hand drive versions, see dashboard and instrument panel controls described in the dedicated paragraph at the end of this
manual)
1. Side swivel air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. Outer light control lever - 4. Speedometer with mileage recorder and trip recorder and headlamp
aiming display - 5. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - 6. Multifunction display - 7. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge - 8. Rev counter - 9. Tail-
gate release button - 10. Car holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 11. Radio (for versions/markets where applicable) - 12. Centre swivel air
vents - 13. Fixed upper vent - 14. Glass holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 15. Fog lamp button - 16. Hazard warning light switch - 17. Rear
fog guard button - 18. Passenger’s front Air bag - 19. Glove-box - 20. Door locking button - 21. Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 22. Cig-
ar lighter/ashtray cover - 23. Temperature sensor - 24. Windscreen wiper control lever - 25. Ignition key and switch - 26. Horn - 27. Steering wheel lock-
ing/release lever - 28. Driver’s front Air bag - 29. Set of controls: trip meter reset, headlamp aiming device, trip computer - 30. Bonnet opening lever.
fig. 67
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A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip recorder with
headlamp position display - E. Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F. Rev counter
Petrol version
A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip meter with
headlamp position display) - E. Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F. Rev counter
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Petrol versions
fig. 68 - 1.8 T. SPARK - 2.0 JTS
fig. 69 - 2.0 JTS Selespeed
A0A0656b
A0A0655b

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fig. 70 - 3.2 V6
fig. 71 - JTD 16V
Petrol versions
A.Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B.Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C.Speedometer - D.Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip meter with
headlamp position display) - E.Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F.Rev counter
Diesel versions
A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip meter with
headlamp position display) - E. Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F. Rev counter
A0A0687b
A0A0657b

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WITH
RESERVE INDICATOR
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The warning light
K(A-fig. 76) turns
on to indicate that approx. 7 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
IMPORTANTUnder certain conditions
(heavy slopes, for instance), the reading on
the gauge may differ from the actual
amount of fuel in the tank and changes in
level may be indicated late.
This condition falls within the operation
logics of the electronic control circuit to
avoid highly unstable readings due to
swaying of the fuel when travelling.
IMPORTANTRefuelling shall always be
performed with engine off and ignition key
atSTOP. If the engine is off but the key is
atMAR, a wrong fuel level could tem-
porarily be indicated. This is due to the inter-
nal system control logic and cannot be con-
sidered as a system malfunctioning.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE WITH
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
WARNING LIGHT
This shows the temperature of the
engine coolant fluid and begins when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Normally the pointer should be towards
the middle of the scale. If the pointer
reaches the higher temperatures of the
scale (red area) the request for vehicle
performance should be decreased.
The turning on of the
u(B-fig. 76)
warning light(on some versions together
with the message shown on the reconfig-
urablemultifunction display) indicates that
the coolant fluid temperature is too high;
in this case, stop the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.IMPORTANTThe temperature of the
engine coolant may rise towards the max-
imum values (red zone) when the vehicle
is driven at low speeds, especially when
the ambient air temperature is high. In
this case it is advisable to stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine for a few min-
utes, after which the journey can be
resumed, preferably at a higher speed.
fig. 76
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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
WARNING LIGHTS
IMPORTANTThe number of warning lights present depends on the type of engine and equipment with which the car is fitted.
x
LOW BRAKE FLUID AND/OR HANDBRAKE ON
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after
approx. 4 seconds.
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the min-
imum level, due to a possible leak in the circuit and when the handbrake is engaged.
If the
xwarning light turns on when travelling check that the hand-
brake is not engaged. If the warning light stays on with the handbrake
off (on some versions together with the message + symbol shown on
the reconfigurable multifunction display) stop the car immediately and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
u
HIGH ENGINE COOLANT FLUID TEMPERATURE
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after
approx. 4 seconds.
The warning light turns on (on some versions together with the message + symbol shown on
the reconfigurable multifunction display) when the engine is overheated. If it turns on when trav-
elling, stop the car, leaving the engine on and slightly accelerated to further activate the circula-
tion of the coolant fluid.
If the warning doesn’t go off within 2 or 3 minutes, stop the car immediately and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning
lights, boot, passenger compartment, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc..)
Check operation of windscreen washer system, adjust spray jets
Check position/wear of windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades
Check operation of front disk brake pad wear indicator
Check wear conditions of rear disk brake pads
Sight check the conditions of: body exterior, underbody protection, stiff pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel supply - brakes), rubber parts
(boots - sleeves - bushes etc..)
Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication
Sight check for accessory drive belt conditions
Check handbrake lever stroke adjustment
Check antievaporation system (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (JTD versions)
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc..)
Check and if necessary top up the Selespeed automatic transmission oil level
(2.0 JTS versions)
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ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys, check and if necessary top up:
– engine coolant fluid level
– brake/hydraulic clutch control fluid
level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen and headlamp washer
fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3000 kmcheck and if necessary
top up the engine oil level.
The use of FL Seleniaproducts is rec-
ommended which have been designed
and made expressly for Alfa Romeo cars
(see “Refuelling” in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
PROGRAMME
For cars with an annual mileage
of below 20,000 km (for exam-
ple about 10,000 km) the follow-
ing yearly inspection programme
is advised:
– Check tyre conditions/wear and if
necessary adjust the pressure (including
spare wheel)
– Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger compart-
ment, glovebox lights, warning lights,
etc.)
– Check operation of windscreen wiper
system, spray jet adjustment
– Check position/wear of windscreen
– Check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear– Sight check for conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes (exhaust -
fuel supply - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushes etc..), brake and fuel
supply system hoses
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication
– Check battery charge
– Sight check for conditions of various
drive belts
– Check and if necessary top up fluid
levels (engine coolant, brakes, wind-
screen washer, battery etc. )
– Change engine oil and engine oil filter
– Change pollen filter.

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1Engine oil - 2Battery - 3Brake fluid -4
Windscreen/rearscreen/headlamp
washer fluid - 5Engine coolant fluid -
6Power steering fluid - 7Selespeed
transmission oil (2.0 JTS Selespeed ver-
sions)
CHECKING LEVELS
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment; gas and
inflammable vapours may be pre-
sent, with the risk of fire.
When topping up take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are incompatible with one
another and could seriously dam-
age the vehicle.fig. 1 - 1.8 T. SPARK version
A0A0736b
A0A0681b
fig. 1a - 2.0 JTS version

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The cooling system is
pressurised. If necessary,
replace the cap only with
another genuine one, otherwise
the system efficiency could be
compromised. Do not remove the
tank cap with the engine hot:
danger of burns.
The engine cooling sys-
tem uses antifreeze pro-
tective fluid PARAFLU UP.
For topping up use the same type
of fluid contained in the cooling
system. The PARAFLU UP fluid
cannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. Should it occur,
never start the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
(fig. 8)
Do not remove the cap
when the engine is hot:
danger of burns.
The level of the coolant in the header
tank (reservoir) should be checked with
the engine cold and the car on a level sur-
face and it should be between the MIN
andMAXmarks on the tank.
fig. 8
A0A0240b
If the level is low, loosen the header tank
cap (A) and slowly pour a mixture of 50%
distilled water and 50% PARAFLU UP
FL Seleniathrough the filler neck until
nearing the MAXmark.
The antifreeze mixture of 50%
PARAFLU UPand 50% distilled water
guarantees protection down to –35 °C.

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
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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.