remote control Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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THE ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against attempted
theft, the car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock system (Alfa Romeo CODE)
which is activated automatically when the
key is removed from the ignition. In fact
the grip of each key contains an electron-
ic device which modulates the radio fre-
quency signal transmitted when the
engine is started by a special aerial incor-
porated in the ignition switch. This modu-
lated signal is the “password” by which
the control unit recognises the key and
only in this condition can the engine be
started.
KEYS
Two keys are delivered together with the
car (A-fig. 2) with metal insert and
remote control function.
The key remote control operates:
– centralised door unlocking/locking
– tailgate opening
– electronic alarm on/off (if existing)
– window unlocking/locking (on ver-
sions/markets where provided).
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SYMBOLS
On some of the components making up
your
Alfa GT, or near to them, special
coloured labels have been attached. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the
precautions to be taken as regards that
particular component.
A summary list of the symbols (fig.1) is
to be found under the bonnet.

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The key metal insert operates:
– the ignition switch
-– The driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the pas-
senger's door lock
– the passenger’s side air-bag deactiva-
tion
IMPORTANTTo guarantee the perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained in keys, avoid letting them directly
exposed to sunrays.
Together with the keys the CODE card is
provided (fig. 3), bearing in print the
key codes (both mechanical and electron-
ic for emergency start up).
The code numbers on the CODE card
must be kept in a safe place , not in the
car.The driver should always keep the elec-
tronic CODE card with him/her in the
event of having to carry out emergency
starting.
U.K. Vehicle only. At the behest of the
motor Insurance Companies the CODE
card for the emergency starting and
replacement of keys are not provided. If
you need assistance please contact your
need assistance please contact your near-
est Fiat Dealership, or telephone Free
Phone 0800717000.KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The key with remote control (fig. 4) is
fitted with:
– a metal insert (A) that can be
enclosed in the key grip
– a button (B) for power-assisted open-
ing of the metal insert
– a button (C) for remote door unlock-
ing and at the same time switching off the
electronic alarm
– a button (D) for remote door locking
and at the same time switching on the
electronic alarm
– a button (E) for remote boot unlock-
ing
– removable hook ring (F).
fig. 3
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If the car changes owner,
the new owner must be
given all the keys and the
CODE card.
fig. 4
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The button B should only
be pressed when the key is
away from the body, in
particular from the eyes, and from
objects that can be spoilt (clothes
for instance). Make sure the key
can never be touched by others, es-
pecially children, who may inad-
vertently press the button.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
The tailgate can be opened from outside
by remote control pressing button (E), even
if the electronic alarm is on. Opening of the
tailgate is accompanied by the direction indi-
cators flashing twice; closing is accompanied
by a single flash.
If the electronic alarm is fitted, when the
tailgate is opened the alarm system
switches off volumetric protection and the
tailgate control sensor, the system (with
the exception of versions for certain mar-
kets)”beeps” twice.
Closing the tailgate again, the control
functions are restored, the system (with
the exception of versions for certain mar-
kets) “beeps” twice. The metal insert (A) of the key operates:
– the ignition switch
– the driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the pas-
senger's door lock
– the passenger’s side Air bag deactiva-
tion switch
To bring the metal insert out of the key
grip, press the button (B).
To pull out the hook ring (F) use a fine-
ly pointed object (e.g. pen) and work in
the direction of the arrow.
To insert the metal insert in the key grip:
– keep the button (B) pressed
– move the metal insert (A)
– release the button (B) and turn the
metal insert (A) until hearing the click as
it locks into place.
To unlock the doors by remote control
press button (C), the doors unlock and the
direction indicators flash twice. To lock the
doors by remote control, press button (D),
the doors lock and the direction indicators
flash once. Pressing button (C) the doors
are released, if within the next 60 seconds
a door or the tailgate are not opened, the
system automatically locks everything
again.
On cars fitted with electronic alarm sys-
tem, pressing button (C) turns it off,
pressing button (D) turns it on.

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2) For versions without the reconfig-
urable multifunction display, the flashing
of the warning light means that the car is
not protected by the engine inhibitor
device. This condition for cars with recon-
figurable multifunction display is shown by
the turning on of the warning light togeth-
er with the display of the message: “C
ODE
SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED
”. Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services immediately
to have all the keys memorised.
If after about 2 seconds
with the ignition key at
MAR, for versions without
reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play, the Alfa Romeo CODE warn-
ing light (
Y) turns on again flash-
ing, or for versions with reconfig-
urable multifunction display, the
warning light turns on again to-
gether with the message “Code
system not programmed”, this
means that the code of the keys
has not been stored, therefore the
car is not protected by the Alfa
Romeo CODE system against at-
tempted theft. In this case contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to
have the key codes stored.
KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If when pressing button (BorC-fig. 6)
on the remote control, nothing happens,
the battery should be replaced by a new
one of the same type to be found c/o nor-
mal retailers.
Used batteries are harm-
ful to the environment.
They should be disposed of
as specified by law in the special
containers provided. Avoid expo-
sure to naked flames and high tem-
peratures. Keep out of reach of
children.
fig. 5
A0A0603b
Battery replacement:
– press button (A-fig. 5) and move
the metal insert (B) to the open position;
– using a finely-tipped screwdriver, turn
the opening device (C) and pull out the
battery holder (D);
– replace the battery (E) making sure
that the bias is correct;
– re-insert the battery holder in the key
and lock it, turning the device (C).

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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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– if the led continues flashing, but at dif-
ferent intervals than normal, this means
that different attempts to break in have
occurred. Through the number of flashes it
is possible to identify the type of attempt:
1 flash:one or more doors
2 flashes:tailgate
3 flashes:bonnet
4 flashes:ultrasounds
5 flashes:abnormal vehicle lift-
ing/sloping (for ver-
sions/markets where
applicable)
6 flashes:tampering with car start-
ing cables
7 flashes:tampering with battery
cables or cutting emer-
gency key cables
8 flashes:connection line to sen-
sors and siren
9 flashes:at least three causes of
alarm. Surveillance
After switching on, the flashing of the
deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on the dash-
board indicates the system surveillance
mode. The led flashes throughout this
period.
IMPORTANTOperation of the elec-
tronic alarm is adapted at the origin to the
rules of the different countries.
Self-diagnostic functions
and door, bonnet, boot control
If, after engaging the alarm, a second
“beep” is sounded, switch off the system
pressing the button (B-fig. 6), check
that the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
properly shut, then switch the system on
again pressing the button (C). Otherwise,
the door, bonnet or tailgate that is not
shut properly will be excluded from the
alarm system control.
If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut
correctly and the control signal is repeat-
ed, the system self-diagnostic has detect-
ed a system operating fault. It is therefore
necessary to contact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
To deactivate the alarm press the button
(B-fig. 6) of the key with remote control.
The system will react as follows (with the
exception of certain markets):
– two brief flashes of the direction indi-
cators
– two brief “beeps” of the system
– door unlocking.
IMPORTANTIf when the system is
turned off the deterrent led (A-fig. 7)
on the dashboard stays on (maximum 2
minutes or until the ignition key is set to
MAR) the following should be borne in
mind:

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fig. 34
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IMPORTANTThe driver’s power win-
dow is fitted with the “continuous auto-
matic operation” device for both lowering
and raising the window. A brief press on
the upper or lower part of the button will
cause it to move and continue automati-
cally: the window stops in the required
position by pressing either the upper or
lower part of the button again.
Passenger’s side (fig. 34)
The button (A) controls the passenger’s
side window.
Button and window operation is the
same as that described for the driver's
side.Do not keep the button
pressed when the window
is completely raised or
lowered.
IMPORTANTFor versions/markets
where applicable, if the car is fitted with the
safety system with crush-prevention seals,
after locking the doors, keeping the remote
control button pressed for about 2 seconds,
causes automatic closing of the windows.
The remote control button should be pressed
until the windows have completed their
stroke; releasing the button sooner, the win-
dows stop in the position they are in at that
moment.
On all versions, after unlocking the doors,
keeping the remote control button pressed
for about 2 seconds, the windows and sun-
roof (if present) are opened.Improper use of power
windows can be danger-
ous. Before and during use,
always make sure that the pas-
sengers are not exposed to the risk
of harm either directly by the mov-
ing windows or by personal objects
drawn or knocked by them.
When leaving the car, al-
ways remove the ignition
key to prevent the power
windows from being operated in-
advertently, and harming anyone
left on board.

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139fig. 133
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Unlocking the doors using the remote con-
trol, the roof light turns on gradually and tim-
ing is activated automatically for about 15
seconds. Locking the doors with the remote
control the roof light turns off gradually.
The lights are turned off moving the igni-
tion key to MAR(with the doors closed).
With switch (A) in the central position
(1), both lights are turned on when a door
is opened.
Pressing switch (A) to the left (position
0), the lights stay off (OFFposition).
Pressing switch (A) to the right (position
2) both lights stay on.
Switch (B) turns the lights on individually.
Pressing switch (B) to the left (position
0) the left light is turned on. Pressing the
switch to the right (position 2) the right light
is turned on.
With switch (B) in the central position (po-
sition1) the lights stay off.IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, turning the roof light on is only pos-
sible for 15 minutes; after which the system
turns it off to avoid draining the battery.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that both switches are in the cen-
tral position. By so doing, the roof lights will
turn off when the doors are closed. Forget-
ting a door open the lights will turn off au-
tomatically after a few seconds.COURTESY LIGHTS (fig. 133)
On the back of the driver’s or passenger’s
sun visor, opening the cover (A) the roof
lights turn on (B) at the side of the courtesy
mirror, with the ignition key at MAR. These
lights allow use of the courtesy mirror when
the light is poor.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOPthe lights can be activated only for
15 minutes: after which the system turns
them off to avoid draining the battery.

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REAR ROOF LIGHT (fig. 134)
IMPORTANTWhen a door is opened,
the roof light turns on and timing of about
3 minutes is activated automatically, after
which it goes off; closing the doors (within
the 3 minutes) a second timing of about 7
seconds is activated to allow vehicle start-
ing.
Unlocking the doors using the remote con-
trol, the roof light turns on gradually and tim-
ing is activated automatically for about 15
seconds. Locking the doors with the remote
control the roof light turns off gradually.
The light turns off in any case turning the
ignition key to MAR(with the door
closed).PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 135)
(for versions/markets where
applicable)
The light (A) housed in the doors turns on
when the associated door is opened, re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.
fig. 134
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On the light there is a switch with three
positions.
When switch (A) is in the central posi-
tion (0) the light turns on automatically
when a door is opened.
Moving the switch to the right (position 1)
the light stays off.
Moving the switch to the left (position 2)
the light stays on.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOPthe roof light can be turned on for on-
ly 15 minutes; after which it is turned off to
avoid draining the battery.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that the switch (A) is in the cen-
tral position (0), so that the roof light turns
off when the doors are closed.
fig. 135
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OPENING FROM INSIDE
(fig. 143)
Tailgate is released electrically and this can
be performed only when the ignition key
is in position MARwith car at a standstill
or in STOPorPARKposition for 3 min-
utes without unlocking/locking one of the
doors.
To unlock the tailgate, press button (A)
on the centre console panel.
Tailgate raising is facilitated by the gas
shock springs.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 144)
The tailgate can be opened by remote con-
trol from outside pressing the button (A),
also when the electronic alarm is engaged.
Opening of the tailgate is accompanied by
a double flash of the direction indicators;
closing is accompanied by a single flash.
If an electronic alarm is fitted, with the
opening of the tailgate, the alarm system
switches off volumetric protection and the
tailgate control sensor, the system “beeps”
twice (with the exception of certain mar-
kets).
Closing the tailgate again, the control func-
tions are restored, the system “beeps” twice
(with the exception of certain markets).
fig. 143
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The tailgate can be opened:
from the outside of the car- by a
remote control impulse;
from the inside of the door- by de-
pressing the button (A-fig. 143).
IMPORTANTIf the boot is not proper-
ly shut, the
´warning light will come on
(on certain versions accompanied by the
message on the reconfigurable multifunction
display).
The gas springs are cali-
brated to ensure correct
tailgate raising with the
weights foreseen by the manufac-
turer. The arbitrary addition of
items (such spoilers, etc.) may
compromise the correct operation
and safety of the actual tailgate.
fig. 144
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