warning Alfa Romeo GT 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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fig. 83
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INFORMATION ABOUT
CAR CONDITION
❒Trip computer;
❒Lighting adjustment (rheostat);
❒Display of failure messages with corre-
sponding symbol;
❒Display of warning messages with cor-
responding symbol (e.g.: possible ice
on road);
❒Gear selected (2.0 T.SPARK Selespeed
versions only);
❒Engine oil level (JTDMversions only).
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 83
MODE
Press the button briefly: to confirm
the selected option and/or to go to next
screen;
Press the button for long: to con-
firm the selected option and to go back to
previous screen;
▲/▼to scroll the “Setup Menu” up-
wards/downwards or to increase/decrease
the value displayed. The reconfigurable multifunction display is
able to display all the useful and necessary
information when driving, in particular:
INFORMATION ON
STANDARD SCREEN
❒Time (A-fig. 82);
❒Outside temperature (B);
❒Date (C).
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

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SPEED
With this function it is possible to set the
car speed limit (km/h or mph), when this
limit is exceeded the driver is immediately
alerted (see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
❒press briefly button MODE: the display
will show the word ON;
❒press briefly button MODEthen, use
buttons
▲/▼to set the required speed
(during setting the value flashes).
❒press briefly button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard
screen.
IMPORTANTThe possible setting is be-
tween 30 and 250 km/h or between 20
and 150 mph depending on the unit set pre-
viously (see paragraph “UNITS” described
later). Every press of the button
▲/▼in-
creases or decreases by one unit. Keeping
button
▲/▼pressed, obtain automatic fast
increase/decrease. When you are near the
required setting release the button and com-
plete adjustment with single presses. To clear setting:
❒press briefly button MODE: the display
will show the word OFF;
❒press button (▼): the display will show
the word OFF;
❒press briefly button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard
screen.
DIMMER
With this function it is possible to adjust
the lighting (dimming/brightening) of the
instrument cluster, mileage recorder (total,
trip meter), headlight aiming display, radio
display, radio navigator display (where pro-
vided) and two-zone climate control (where
provided).
Proceed as follows:
❒press briefly button MODE: the display
will show a graduated scale;
❒press buttons ▲/▼to adjust as re-
quired.
Partial lighting
Keeping button (
▼) pressed for more than 4
seconds, the rev counter lighting is turned off.
Keeping button (
▲) pressed for more than
4 seconds, the complete instrument cluster
lighting is turned on again.
IMPORTANTWhen external lights are
switched on dimming of the brightness can
be perceived. In the event of any faults,
lighting adjustment (rheostat) is not possi-
ble and the display is shown at its maximum
brightness.

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BUZZER
This option enables to adjust the volume
of the roger-beep accompanying the acti-
vation of the car buttons and any fail-
ure/warning indication shown on the dis-
play.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
❒press briefly button MODE: the display
will show the previously set volume
“level”;
❒press buttons ▲/▼for setting;
❒press briefly button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard
screen.
IMPORTANTIn the buzzer OFFcon-
dition, any buzzer failure warnings are main-
tained.
SERVICE
Through this function it is possible to dis-
play information connected to proper car ser-
vicing.
To consult this function, proceed as follows:
❒press briefly button MODE: service in
“km” or “mi” according to previous
setting, will be displayed (see para-
graph “UNITS”);
❒press buttons ▲/▼to display the re-
quired service info;
❒press briefly button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard
screen.
IMPORTANTThe Service Schedule in-
cludes car maintenance every 20,000 km;
this is shown automatically, with the igni-
tion key to MAR, starting from 2,000 km
(or mi) from this deadline and it will be dis-
played again every 200 km. The display can
only be reset by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
MENU OFF
Selecting this option will bring back to stan-
dard screen.
❒press briefly button MODEto select
the consumption unit (or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen);
❒If the distance unit set is “km”, the dis-
play will show “l/100km” or
“km/l”: press buttons
▲/▼for set-
ting. If the distance unit set is “mi”, the
display will show “mpg”;
❒press briefly button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard
screen.
IMPORTANTThe temperature unit (°C
or °F) set on the display is also shown on
the displays of the two-zone climate control
(where provided) and radionavigator (where
provided).

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Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on. HIGH ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
The warning light turns on (together with
message + symbol on the display) when the
engine is overheated: if the warning light
comes on when driving, stop the car leav-
ing the engine on and slightly accelerated
to further activate the circulation of the
coolant fluid.
If the warning light does not turn off with-
in the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop the engine
and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANTThe presence of warning
lights depends on the type of engine and
equipment with which the car is fitted.
LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE
ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on (together with
message + symbol on the display) when the
level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level, due to possible
leak in the circuit.
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If the warning light turns
on when travelling, check
that the handbrake is not
engaged. If the warning light stays
on with handbrake disengaged,
stop the car immediately and con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
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LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE
Message + symbol are displayed when en-
gine oil pressure is low.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE
Message + symbol are displayed when the
battery charge is low.
If message + symbol are displayed, con-
tact immediately Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
AIR BAG FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
The warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly if there is a failure in the air bag system.
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If when turning the igni-
tion key to MAR, the
warning light
¬does not
turn on or if it stays on when trav-
elling there could be a failure in
safety systems; in this event air
bags or pretensioners could not
trigger in case of impact or, in a mi-
nor number of cases, they could
trigger accidentally. Before restart-
ing contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
The failure of the warning
light
¬(warning light off)
is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal
4 seconds of the air bag warning
light
¬.
If message + symbol are
displayed when travelling
stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.

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BRAKE PAD WEAR
With the brake pedal pressed, the display
will show message + symbol when front
brake pads are worn; in this case have them
changed as soon as possible.
IMPORTANTSince the car is fitted with
wear sensors for the front brake pads, when
changing them, check also the rear brake
pads.
SELESPEED
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE
(2.0 T.SPARK
Selespeed versions)
On versions with Selespeed transmission,
message + symbol are displayed when there
is a failure in the Selespeed transmission. In
the event of Selespeed transmission failure,
go as soon as possible to the nearest Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services and have the
system checked.
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) (amber)
(upon request for versions/
markets where applicable)
In normal conditions, turning the ignition
key to MAR, the warning light turns on,
but it should go off when the engine has
started. The initial turning on indicates that
the warning light is working properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling (together with message +
symbol on the display):
glowing steadily- means a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could cause
high emissions at the exhaust, possible lack
of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels. In these conditions it is pos-
sible to continue driving without however re-
quiring heavy effort or high speed from the
engine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the
fault disappears, but it is however stored by
the system;
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
The warning light turns on glowing steadi-
ly with ignition key at MAR, when the dri-
ver’s seat belt is not fastened correctly.
INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING
Message + symbol are displayed when
one or more doors or the bonnet are not
properly shut.
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ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
Turning the key to MARthe symbol on
the display shall flash only once and then
go off. If with the ignition key at MAR, the
symbol stays on the display (together wit
the message), this indicates a possible fail-
ure (see “Alfa Romeo CODE system”).
IMPORTANTThe turning on at the
same time of warning light
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bol
Yindicates a failure of the Alfa Romeo
CODE system.
If with the engine running, the display
shows message + symbol, this means that
the car is not protected by the engine im-
mobilising device (see “Alfa Romeo CODE
system” in this section). Contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have all the keys
memorised.
GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(diesel versions)
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE (diesel versions)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the dis-
play shows message + symbol. The symbol
will turn off when glow plugs reach the pre-
set temperature. Start the engine immedi-
ately after the symbol turns off.
IMPORTANTWith mild or hot ambient
temperature, warning light stays on for very
short time. flashing- indicates the possibility of dam-
age to the catalyst (see “EOBD system” in
this section). If the light flashes, it is nec-
essary to release the accelerator pedal to
lower the speed of the engine until the warn-
ing light stops flashing; continue the journey
at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving
conditions that may cause further flashing
and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible.
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If, turning the ignition key
to MAR, the warning light
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turns on glowing steadily or flash-
ing when travelling, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible.
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INEFFICIENT ABS
SYSTEM (where
provided) (amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
The warning light turns on (together with
message + symbol on the display) when the
system is inefficient. In this case the brak-
ing system keeps its effectiveness un-
changed, but without the potential offered
by the ABS system.
Caution is advisable, particularly in all cas-
es of less than perfect grip. It is necessary
to contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible.
INEFFICIENT EBD
ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR (red)
(amber)
The turning on at the same
time of warning lights
xand>(togeth-
er with message + symbol on the display)
with the engine running indicates an EBD
system failure; in this case heavy braking
may cause the rear wheels to lock before
time, with the possibility of skidding.
Drive with the utmost care to the nearest
Alfa Romeo Authorized Service to have the
system checked.
INERTIAL FUEL
CUT-OFF SWITCH
Message + symbol are displayed when the
inertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
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If after the message you
smell fuel or see leaks from
the fuel system, do not re-
set the switch to avoid fire risk.

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VDC SYSTEM
(where provided)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
If the warning light does not turn off or
stays on when travelling (together with mes-
sage + symbol on the display), contact Al-
fa Romeo Authorized Services.
The warning light flashes when the VDC
system cuts in.
ASR (WHEEL
ANTISKID SYSTEM)
(where provided)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is switched off. The warning light flash-
es when the system cuts in, to alert the dri-
ver that the system is adapting to the road
surface grip conditions.
The turning on of the warning light (to-
gether with message + symbol on the dis-
play) also indicates a failure of the ASR sys-
tem. In this case contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services as soon as possible.
FRONT
PASSENGER’S AIR
BAG DEACTIVATED
(amber)
(upon request for
versions/markets where
applicable)
With passenger’s front air bags ON, turn-
ing the ignition key to MARthe warning
light turns on, but it should go off after about
4 seconds.
The warning light turns on when the pas-
senger’s front Air bag is deactivated.
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Warning light Findi-
cates also warning light
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failures. This is indicated by
intermittent flashing, over 4 sec-
onds, of warning light
F. In this
event warning light
¬could not in-
dicate safety system failures. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices to have the system checked
immediately.

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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
The warning light turns on (on certain ver-
sions with the message on the display)
when about 7 litres fuel are left in the tank
and, on certain versions when the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved downwards
or, together with the right indicator, when
the hazard warning light button is pressed.
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the
hazard warning light button is pressed.
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on when side/tail-
lights or low beams are turned on.
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
(green)
The warning light turns on (on certain ver-
sions with message + symbol on the dis-
play) when turning the Cruise Control
knurled ring to ON.
MAIN BEAMS
(blue)
The warning light turns on when the main
beams or the “Follow me home” device are
turned on (see the relevant paragraph).
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The display will show message + symbol
when one of the following lights is failing:
❒side/taillights
❒brake lights and relevant fuse
❒rear fog lights
❒number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown pro-
tection fuse or an electric connection cut-off.
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