instrument cluster Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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ELECTRONIC ALARM
DESCRIPTION
The system comprises: a transmitter,
receiver, control unit with siren and volu-
metric sensors. The electronic alarm is
controlled by the receiver incorporated in
the instrument cluster and it is turned on
and off by the remote control in the key
which sends the crypted and variable
code. The electronic alarm controls: the
unlawful opening of doors, bonnet and
boot (perimetral protection), operation of
the ignition key, battery cable cutting, the
presence of moving bodies in the passen-
ger compartment (volumetric protection),
any abnormal raising/sloping of the car
(for versions/markets where applicable)
and central door locking. It also makes it
possible to cut off the volumetric protec-
tion.
IMPORTANTThe engine inhibitor
function is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo
CODE system which is activated automati-
cally when the ignition key is removed.The remote control is incorporated in the
key with buttons (B, C, D-fig. 6) which
activate the corresponding control and
send the code to the receiver. This code
(rolling code) changes at each transmis-
sion.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
KEYS WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The receiver can recognise up to 5 keys
with incorporated remote control. Should
a new key with remote control be neces-
sary for any reason during the life of the
car, contact directly Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services, taking with you the CODE card,
a personal identity document and the car’s
ownership documents.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE
ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut
and the ignition key in the STOPor
PARKposition (key removed), point the
key with the remote control in the direction
of the car, then press and release the but-
ton (C-fig. 6).
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the
doors are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnostic test indicated by a differ-
ent flashing frequency of the deterrent led
(A-fig. 7) on the dashboard. If a fault is
detected the system sounds a further
warning “beep”.
fig. 6
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fig. 7
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The key can be inserted and removed in
both positions.
IMPORTANTUse the switch only with
the engine off and the ignition key
removed.
The key-operated switch has two posi-
tions:
– passenger’s front air bag activated
(ONpositionP): warning light
Fon
instrument cluster off; it is absolutely pro-
hibited to carry a child on the front seat.
– passenger’s front air bag deactivated
(OFFposition
F): warning light Fon
instrument cluster on; it is possible to
carry a child protected by special restraint
systems on the front seat.
The warning light
Fon the cluster
stays on permanently until the passen-
ger’s air bag is reactivated.
Deactivation of the passenger’s front air
bag does not inhibit operation of the side
air bag.
SIDE AIR BAGS
(SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG)
SIDE BAG (
fig. 53)
The side bag is formed of an instanta-
neously-inflating cushion housed in the
back rest of the front seat and protects the
chest of occupants in case of a side crash
of medium-high severity.
WINDOW BAG (fig. 54)
The window bag is formed of two “cur-
tain” cushions housed in the side roof lin-
ing covered by a special trim, which pro-
tects the head of front and rear occupants
in the event of a side crash thanks to the
wide cushion inflation surface.
IMPORTANTIn the event of side
crash, you can obtain the best protection
by the system keeping a correct position
on the seat, thus allowing correct window
bag unfolding.
fig. 53
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fig. 54
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Sidelights(fig. 56)
The sidelights are switched on by turning
the knurled ring from Oto
6.
The
3warning light on the instrument
cluster will come on at the same time.
Dipped-beam headlights (fig. 57)
These are switched on by turning the
knurled ring from
6to2.
fig. 55
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fig. 56
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Main beams (fig. 58)
To turn the main beams on, set the
knurled ring to position
2and push the
lever towards the dashboard (stable posi-
tion); warning light
1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
To set dipped-beams back pull the lever
towards the steering wheel.
fig. 57
A0A0065b
fig. 58
A0A0066b
When the dipped beam headlights and
the fog lamps are switched on, the outer
light control unit (integrated in the Body
Computer) works according to the follow-
ing logics:
– turning on the main beams, the
dipped beams turn off while the fog lamps
stay on, when restoring the starting con-
dition at dipped beam setting;
or
– turning on the main beams, the fog
lamps turn off and then turn on again
automatically as the main beams are
switched off.
Therefore, in the event of Body
Computer replacement, the outer light
operating logic may be different.
fig. 59
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“Follow me home” device
(fig. 61)
This function allows the illumination of
the space in front of the car for the length
of time set, and is activated with the igni-
tion key at STOPor removed, pulling the
left-hand lever towards the steering
wheel.
This function is activated pulling the lever
within 2 minutes from when the engine is
turned off. At each single movement of
the lever, the staying on of the dipped
beams and sidelights is extended by 30
seconds up to a maximum of 3.5 min-
utes; the lights switch off automatically
after the time set.
Each time the lever is operated, the
1
warning light on the cluster turns on. Flashing(fig. 59)
The headlights are flashed pulling the
lever towards the steering wheel (instable
position) regardless of the position of the
knurled ring. The
1warning light on the
cluster will come on at the same time.
IMPORTANTOnly the main-beam
lights are flashed. To avoid penalties follow
local regulations.
Direction indicators (fig. 60)
Regardless of the position of the knurled
ring, moving the lever to the stable posi-
tion will:
up, position (1) - engage the right-hand
direction indicators.
down, position (2) - engage the left-
hand direction indicators.One of the warning lights (
RorE) will
come on on the instrument cluster at the
same time.
The lever is returned to its position auto-
matically and the indicators are switched
off when the steering wheel is straight-
ened.
IMPORTANTIf you wish to signal a
rapid change of direction involving only a
minimal movement of the steering wheel,
the lever can be removed up or down
without it clicking (unstable position).
When released, the lever will return to its
home position.
fig. 61
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fig. 60
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TO MEMORISE THE SPEED
Move the ring (A) to ONand take the
car to the required speed normally. Turn
the ring (B) to (+) for at least three sec-
onds, then release it. The car speed is
memorised and it is therefore possible to
release the accelerator pedal.
The car will continue to travel at the
memorised constant speed until one of
the following conditions takes place:
– pressing the brake pedal;
– pressing the clutch pedal;
– if the ASR, MSR or VDC system cuts
in;
– with Selespeed transmission if a gear
is changed;
– inadvertent movement of the
Selespeed gear control lever to position
N.
IMPORTANTIn the case of need
(when overtaking for instance) accelera-
tion is possible simply pressing the accel-
erator pedal; later, releasing the accelera-
tor pedal, the car will return to the speed
memorised previously.
TO RESET THE
MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been disengaged for
example pressing the brake or clutch
pedal, the memorised speed can be reset
as follows:
– accelerate gradually until reaching a
speed approaching the one memorised;
– engage the gear selected at the time
of speed memorising (4th, 5th or 6th
speed);
– press the RESbutton (C).
TO INCREASE THE
MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased
in two ways:
1) pressing the accelerator and then
memorising the new speed reached (turn-
ing the ring to (B) for more than three sec-
onds);
or
2) momentaneously turning the ring (B)
to (+): each pulse of the ring will corre-
spond to a slight increase in speed (about
1.5 km/h) while pressing continuously
will correspond to a continuous speed
increase. Releasing the ring (B) the new
speed will be memorised automatically. –ONis the normal operating position
of the device. When the ring (A) is in this
position, the warning light
Üon the
instrument cluster turns on.
Ring (B) serves for memorising and
maintaining the car sped or for increasing
or lowering the speed memorised.
Turn the ring (B) to (+) to memorise
the speed reached or increase the speed
memorised.
Turn the ring (B) to (–) to lower the
speed memorised.
Each time the ring is actuated (B) the
speed increases or lowers by about 1.5
km/h.
Keeping the ring turned the speed
changes continuously. The new speed
reached will be maintained automatically.
TheRESbutton (C) resets the memo-
rised speed.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key
toSTOPor the ring (A) to OFF, the
speed memorised is cleared and the sys-
tem is switched off.

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fig. 79
A0A0012b
fig. 80
A0A0013b
fig. 81
A0A0007b
plate at the side of the steering column)
for more than 4 seconds the complete
instrument cluster lighting is turned on
again.INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH ON DISPLAY
(fig. 81)
The display shown appears automatical-
ly when the inertial fuel cut-off switch cuts
in, following a crash of a certain magni-
tude.
The switch shuts off the supply of fuel.
IMPORTANTSee the description in
the Controls paragraph under the Inertial
fuel cut-off switch.
display with minimum brightness
display with maximum brightness inertial fuel cut-off switch on display
fig. 78
A0A0014bbuzzer deactivated display (OFF)
LIGHT RHEOSTAT (fig. 79-80)
This function makes it possible to adjust
the lighting (dimming/increasing) of the
instrument cluster, odometer display (total
and trip meter, headlamp aiming device
display) of the clock/outside temperature
display and of the radio display.
To obtain the required lighting adjust-
ment use button
âorãwhen the
standard display is on (clock + outside
temperature).
Partial lighting
Keeping the
ãbutton pressed (on the
plate at the side of the steering column)
for more than 4 seconds the instrument
cluster lighting is turned off with the excep-
tion of the speedometer.
Keeping the
âbutton pressed (on the

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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.
QR
â
ã
â
ãâ
ã
See
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CONTROLS
TAILGATE OPENING (fig. 114)
Electric tailgate release is only allowed with
the ignition key in the ignition switch at
MARvehicle stationary, at STOPor
PARK for 3 minutes without opening/clos-
ing a door. To release the tailgate, press but-
ton (A) on the centre console panel.
Use the hazard warning
lights in compliance with
local regulations.
FOG LIGHTS (fig. 114)
These are turned on pressing button (B),
on the centre console panel, when the out-
er lights are already on, at the same time
the led on the button itself turns on.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe fog
lights are turned off automatically and do
not come on the next time the engine is
started without pressing button (B).
Press button (B) again to switch off.
IMPORTANTThe front foglights should
be used in compliance with local traffic laws.
fig. 114
A0A0091b
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(fig. 114)
These are switched on by pressing button
(C), on the centre console panel, regardless
of the position of the ignition key.
When the hazard warning lights are
switched on, the switch itself begins to flash
together with the direction indicators and
the direction indicator warning lights on the
instrument cluster. This function is switched
off by pressing the button again.

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If no leaks are found the vehicle can be
restarted. Press button (A) to activate the
fuel supply system again.
fig. 115
A0A0092b
If a smell of fuel is noted
following an accident, or
the fuel system is leaking,
to avoid the risk of fire do not re-
set the switch.REAR FOG GUARDS (fig. 114)
These are turned on, with the dipped beam
headlights or fog lights on, pressing button
(D) on the centre console panel, at the
same time the warning light on the button
itself turns on.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe fog
guards are automatically turned off and they
do not come on the next time the engine
is started unless button (D) is pressed. To
turn them off press button (D).
IMPORTANTAlways use the rear fog
guards in compliance with local regulations.
DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM
(fig. 114)
To lock the doors simultaneously, press but-
ton (E), on the centre console panel, re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.
The deterrent led turns on as follows:
– with the ignition key at MARglowing
steadily with a yellow light;
– with the ignition key at STOPflash-
ing with a red light (deterrence condition).
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
(fig. 115)
This is an automatic safety switch, to be
found on the floor next to the driver’s door
pillar, which is triggered in the event of a
crash of a certain magnitude to interrupt the
flow of fuel.
The cutting in of the inertial switch is shown
on the display of the instrument cluster.

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The adjustment of Xenon headlights is au-
tomatic, therefore the versions fitted with
this optional lack the headlight aiming de-
vice (fig. 116a).
HAND BRAKE(fig. 117)
The hand brake lever is located between
the two front seats.
To operate the brake when the vehicle is
stationary, pull lever (A) upwards, until the
required braking action is obtained.
When the ignition key is at MAR, the
warning light on the instrument cluster
x
will come on.
fig. 117
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fig. 116a versions with Xenon headlights
A0A0677b
Adjust the beams every
time the load carried
changes.
For correct adjustment, bear in mind the
following conditions:
– position 0: one or two people occupy-
ing the the front seats
– position 1: five people;
– position 2: five people + load in the
boot;
– position 3: driver + maximum permis-
sible load all stowed in lug-
gage compartment
fig. 116 versions without Xenon headlights
A0A0093b
HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
(fig. 116)
The headlights should be aimed correctly
depending on the vehicle load.
To do this, use the rocker button (A), on
the plate at the side of the steering column:
– press the arrow on the button (
A), to
increase by one position (e.g.:0
➟1➟2➟
3);
– press the arrow on the button (
S), to lower
by one position (e.g.:3
➟2➟1➟0);
The display (B) in the tachometer shows the
positions during adjustment.