maintenance Alfa Romeo GT 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL DEVICES
If after purchasing the car you wish to install accessories that need an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining
the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will assess the overall electrical absorption and check whether the
car system is able to withstand the load required.

CODE CARD
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. IT is advisable to always keep the electronic code on the CODE card with you in case
emergency starting is necessary.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance makes it possible to preserve car performance levels and safety, respect for the environment and low
running costs unaltered over the course of time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK…
…you will find important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and car maintenance over time.
Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(protecting the environment) â(car safety).
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to ensure bet-
ter respect for the environment.
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Pre-tensioning devices can
only be used once. After
they have been triggered
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices to have them replaced. The
validity of the device is 10 years
from the date of production on the
sticker; the pretensioners should be
changed at an Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Service as this date ap-
proaches.Operations involving bang-
ing, vibrations or heating
(above 100°C for a maxi-
mum of 6 hours) in the area of the
pretensioners may damage or trig-
ger off the device. Vibrations from
rough road surfaces or accidental
jolting caused by mounting pave-
ments etc. do not have any effect on
the pretensioner. If, however, you
need assistance, go to Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
fig. 40
A0A0675b
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 re-
straining 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 starting.
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 posi-
tion the lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes under the abdomen (as il-
lustrated in fig. 40). Pretensioner activation may produce a
small amount of smoke. This smoke is in no
way toxic and presents no fire hazard.
The emergency tensioning retractor needs
no maintenance or lubrication. Any modifi-
cation to its original features will nullify the
retractor effectiveness. If, due to unusual
natural events (floods, high waves, etc.),
the device has been affected by water and
mud, it must be replaced.

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Engine oil level check
(JTD versions)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe dis-
play shows the engine oil level for a few sec-
onds. During this phase, to clear the display
and move to next screen, press briefly but-
tonMODE.
IMPORTANTTo make sure that the en-
gine oil level displayed is correct, carry out
the check with the car on level ground.
Fig. 85refers to the correct engine oil
level display. As the oil level gradually falls,
the full bars go off leaving room for the emp-
ty ones.
fig. 85
A0A9101g
fig. 86
A0A9102g
fig. 87
A0A9103g
Fig. 86refers to the display with an oil
level below the preset minimum. In this con-
dition the bars are all empty.
IMPORTANTIn this case the correct en-
gine oil level should be restored as soon as
possible, see “Checking levels” in section
“Car maintenance”. Fig. 87refers to the display with an oil
level above the preset maximum. In this con-
dition the bars are all full.
IMPORTANTIn this case, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services who will restore
the correct engine oil level.

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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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HEATING (fig. 95)
To obtain the temperature required, pro-
ceed as follows:
- temperature adjustment knob pointer
(1) on the red sector as required;
- air quantity adjustment knob pointer
(2) on the fan speed required to person-
alise the amount of air admitted;
- air distribution knob pointer (3) on the
required position.
To obtain the maximum heating power
proceed as follows:
- knob pointer (1) as far as it will go clock-
wise (maximum temperature red sector);
- knob pointer (2) on maximum fan
speed;
- air distribution knob pointer (3) on the
required position (position
w) is recom-
mended.
IMPORTANTTo be able to obtain sat-
isfactory passenger compartment warm-
ing, the engine should have reached nor-
mal operating temperature. The filter has the specific capability of fil-
tering external air, thus admitting to the
passenger compartment purified air, free
from particles such as dust, pollen, etc.
In addition to the above mentioned func-
tions, is also reduces the concentration of
pollutants.
The filtering action is active in all air inlet
conditions and it is clearly more effective
with the windows closed.
Have the conditions of the filter checked
at least once a year, preferably at the
onset of summer by Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services. If the car is habitually used in dusty or
polluted areas, the filter should be
checked and replaced at shorter intervals
than those specified in the Programmed
Maintenance Schedule.
If the filter is not replaced
the efficiency of the cli-
mate control system may
be seriously compromised up to
blocking the air flow at the outlets
and vents.
POLLEN FILTER
(for versions/markets where applicable)
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fig. 95

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A0A0707b
Carry out this operation
only with the car station-
ary.
DANGER-SERIOUS IN-
JURY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance op-
erations in the engine compart-
ment, take special care not to bump
the head on the raised bonnet.
If checks need to be car-
ried out in the engine com-
partment when the engine
is still warm, keep away from the
fan as it could start up even when
the key is removed from the igni-
tion. Wait until the engine cools
down.
BONNET
The bonnet opening lever is under the left
end of the dashboard.
To open:
– pull the lever (A-fig. 146) until the
bonnet clicks open.
– press the safety lever (A-fig. 147)
upwards.
– raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANTBonnet raising is aided by
two gas springs. Do not tamper with these
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
fig. 146
A0A0135b
Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.
For safety reasons the
bonnet must be closed
properly to avoid its open-
ing while the car is travelling.
Therefore, always check it is prop-
erly closed and the catch engaged.
Should you notice that the catch is
not perfectly engaged when trav-
elling, stop the car immediately and
close the bonnet.
To close:
– lower the bonnet until approx. 20 cm
from the engine compartment and then let
it drop, ensuring it is fully closed and not just
held in position by the safety catch.
If the bonnet does not close properly do
not push it down but open it again and re-
peat the above procedure.

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Care and maintenance
The radio structure ensures long operation
with no need for particular maintenance.
In the event of a fault, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
To clean the front panel only use a soft,
antistatic cloth. Cleaning and polishing prod-
ucts might spoil the surface. Compact Disc
Remember that dirt, marks or distortion on
Compact Disc can cause skipping. To obtain
optimum playing conditions we give the fol-
lowing advice:
– Only use Compact Discs which have the
following brand:
– Carefully clean all Compact Discs of fin-
gerprints and dust using a soft cloth. Sup-
port Compact Discs from the outer circum-
ference and clean from the centre outwards;
– Never use chemical products for clean-
ing (e.g.: spray cans, antistatic or thinners)
as they might damage the surface of Com-
pact Discs;
– After use, put Compact Discs back in
their container, to avoid marks or scratches
that may cause skipping when playing;
– Do not expose Compact Discs to direct
sunlight, high temperatures or damp for pro-
longed lengths of time to prevent them from
bending;
– Do not stick labels or write on the record-
ed surface of Compact Discs. Too high a volume when
driving can put the driver’s
life at risk and that of oth-
er people. Therefore the volume
should always be adjusted in such
a way that it is always possible to
hear the noises of the surrounding
environment (e.g.: horns, ambu-
lance, police sirens, etc.).

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Never leave children un-
attended in the car. Al-
ways remove the ignition
key when leaving the car and take
it with you.To avoid useless con-
sumption of power and
possible draining of the
battery, never leave the ignition
key in the MAR position when the
engine is not running.
PARKING
When the car is parked, proceed as fol-
lows:
– Switch off the engine.
– Engage the handbrake.
– Engage first gear if the car is faced up-
hill or reverse if the car is facing downhill.
– Turn the front wheels so that the car will
immediately come to a halt if the handbrake
slips.
REDUCING
RUNNING COSTS
AND ENVIRONMENT
POLLUTION
By following a few simple guidelines, it
is possible to save car running costs and re-
duce harmful emissions.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
To take care of the car maintenance have
the checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Mainte-
nance Programme”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely
at an interval of no more than 4 weeks: if
the pressure is too low consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Useless loads
Never travel with an overload in the boot.
The weight of the car (especially in urban
traffic), and its geometry heavily affect con-
sumption levels and stability.Electric services
Use electric devices only for the amount of
time needed. Rearscreen heating, addition-
al headlights, windscreen wipers and heater
fan need a considerable amount of energy,
therefore increasing the requirement of cur-
rent increases fuel consumption (up to
+25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control system
The climate control system is a further load
bearing heavily on the engine inducing high-
er consumption levels(up to +20% on av-
erage). Outside temperature permitting,
preferably use the air vents.
Aerodynamic items
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items
may adversely affect air drag and con-
sumption levels.

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IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT BATTERY
Before anything else, you are advised to
read the precautions for preventing the bat-
tery from draining and for ensuring long life
in the “car maintenance” chapter.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANTThe battery charging pro-
cedure is described only for information pur-
poses. This operation should be carried out
by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
Charging should be slow at a low amp rat-
ing for 24 hours. Charging for a longer time
may damage the battery.Charge the battery as follows:
– Disconnect the battery negative termi-
nal (–).
– Connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminal ensuring that the bias is cor-
rect.
– Turn on the charger.
– After charging, turn off the charger be-
fore disconnecting it from the battery.
– Re-connect the battery negative termi-
nal (–).The liquid contained in the
battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact
with the skin or eyes. The battery
should be charged in a well venti-
lated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and
fire.
Do not attempt to charge
a frozen battery: it must
firstly be thawed, other-
wise it may burst. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be
checked by skilled personnel to
make sure that the internal ele-
ments are not damaged and that
the body is not cracked, with the
risk of leaking poisonous and cor-
rosive acid.

It is however wise to remember that Pro-
grammed Maintenance does not complete-
ly cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before the 20,000 km ser-
vice coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still necessary
such as for example routinely checking and
topping up the level of fluids, checking the
tyre pressure, etc...
IMPORTANTThe Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Manu-
facturer. The failure to have them carried out
may invalidate the warranty.
The Programmed Maintenance service is
carried out by all Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices, at pre-established times.If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out only with the explicit agreement
of the customer.
IMPORTANTYou are advised to contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services in the event
of any minor operating faults, without wait-
ing for the next service coupon.SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance is determined in en-
suring long car life under the best conditions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has programmed
a series of checks and maintenance opera-
tions every 20,000 km.
IMPORTANTOn versions fitted with re-
configurable multifunction display, at 2000
km from the maintenance deadline, the dis-
play will show “REFER TO SERVICE MANU-
AL” which is shown again turning the igni-
tion key to MAR, every 200 km. For fur-
ther details, see “Service” in the “Recon-
figurable multifunction display”.
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