Alfa Romeo GT 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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Selecting the compact disc player
To turn on the Compact Disc player inte-
grated in the set, proceed as follows:
– insert a CD with the set on: the first track
will be played;
or
– if a CD is already inserted, turn the set
on and press briefly button CD to select
“CD”: the last heard track will be played.
For optimal playing use only original CDs.
When using R/RW CDs, use top quality CDs
mastered at the as low as possible speed. Inserting/ejecting a CD
To insert the CD set it gently in place to ac-
tivate the powered loading system, which
will position it correctly.
Press button
˚, with the device on, to op-
erate the powered CD eject system. After
ejection, the source heard before playing the
CD will return.
If CD is not ejected, the device will reload
it automatically after about 20 seconds and
then will set to Tuner (Radio).
CD cannot be ejected if the device is off.
Inserting the ejected CD without fully re-
moving it from the slot, the tuner will not
change the source to CD.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Introduction
This section only describes CD player op-
eration variants: as concerns sound system
operation, refer “Functions and adjust-
ments” paragraph.

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Select track
(forward/backward)
Briefly press button
÷to play the pre-
vious track and button
˜to play the next
one. Tracks are played in sequence: after the
last track, the first one will be played and
vice versa.
If playing the track started more than 3
seconds ago, pressing briefly button
÷
the track is played again from the start. In
this case if wanting to play the previous
track, press the button twice consecutively.
Fast forward/backward
Keep button
˜pressed to move the
track selected forward at high speed and
keep button
÷pressed to move it quick-
ly backward. Fast forward/backward is
stopped once the button is released. Pause function
To pause the CD player, press button
MUTE. The display will show “PAUSE”.
To resume playing the track, press button
MUTE again.
The pause function is deactivated chang-
ing the sound source. Possible error messages
If the CD inserted is illegible (e.g.: CD-ROM
inserted, CD not inserted properly or read-
ing error), the display will show the mes-
sage “CD ERROR” for about 2 seconds.
The CD is then ejected and the previous
source before CD was selected returns.
Display information
When the CD player is working, the dis-
play shows the following information which
means:
“T05”: shows the number of the track on
the CD;
“03:42”: shows the time elapsed since
the start of the track (if the corresponding
Menu function is on);

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Entering the secret code
When turning the sound system on (in the
event of code request), the display will show
the word “CDC CODE” for about 2 seconds,
followed by four dashes “- - - -”.
The secret code comprises four figures from
1 to 6, each corresponding to one of the
dashes.
To enter the first digit of the code, press
the corresponding key of the preset stations
(from 1 to 6). Enter the other code digits in
the same way.
If the four figures are not entered within
20 seconds, the display shows the word
“CDC CODE” for 2 seconds and then fours
dashes “- - - -”. This is not to be considered
as an incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20
seconds), the radio starts working.
If a wrong code is entered, the radio
sounds a beep, the display shows the word
“CDC CODE” for 2 seconds and then fours
dashes “- - - -” to warn the user that it is nec-
essary to enter the correct code. Every time the user enters a wrong code,
the waiting time increases gradually (1 min,
2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16 min, 30 min,1h,
2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h) until reaching a max-
imum of 24 hours. The waiting time will
be shown on the display with the word “CDC
WAIT”. When this goes off it is possible to
start the new code entry procedure.
Code Card
This the document that certifies possession
of the radio. The Code Card contains the ra-
dio model, serial number and secret code.
IMPORTANTKeep the Code Card care-
fully to be able to give the related data to
the competent authorities in the event of
theft. Antitheft protection
The radio is fitted with an antitheft pro-
tection system based on the exchange of in-
formation between the radio and the elec-
tronic control unit (Body Computer) installed
on the car.
This system warrants the highest level of
security and prevents entry of the secret
code every time the radio supply is discon-
nected.
If the result of the check is positive, the set
starts working, whereas if the comparison
codes are not the same or if the electronic
control unit (Body Computer) is replaced,
the device informs the user of the need to
enter the secret code according to the pro-
cedure described in the following paragraph.

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Technical data and operating conditions for
MP3 files are as follows:
– adopted CD-ROM shall be mastered ac-
cording to ISO9660 Standard;
– music files shall be renamed as “.mp3”
otherwise they cannot be played;
– sampling frequencies are: 44.1 kHz,
stereo (96 to 320 kbit/s) - 22.05 kHz,
mono or stereo (32 to 80 kbit/s);
– it is possible to play variable bit-rate
tracks (files).
IMPORTANTCharacters: blank, ‘ (apos-
trophe), ( and ) (open and closed brackets)
are not admitted in MP3 track names. When
sampling MP3 CD you must not use these
characters to name files otherwise the sound
system will not be able to play it. DISPLAY INFORMATION
ID3-tag info display
(track informations)
In addition to time elapsed, directory name
and file name, also ID3-tag info relevant to
track Title, Artist, Author (see section “MP3
disp function”) are displayed.
The MP3 directory name shown on the dis-
play corresponds to the name with which
the directory is stored on the CD, followed
by an asterisk.
Example of full MP3 directory name: BEST
OF *.
If you want to display one ID3-tag info (Ti-
tle, Artist, Album) and the track being played
has no ID3-tag info then, the file name will
be displayed.
MP3 CD PLAYER
(where provided)
Introduction
This section only describes MP3 CD play-
er operation variants: as concerns sound sys-
tem operation, refer to “Functions and Ad-
justments” paragraph.
NOTEMPEG Layer-3 audio decoding tech-
nology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson multimedia.
MP3 mode
In addition to standard audio CDs, the sound
system can also play audio files in MP3 for-
mat. Sound system will operate as described
in “Compact Disc player” paragraph when in-
serting a conventional audio CD.
For optimal playing use only top quality
CDs mastered at a speed as low as possible.
MP3 CD files are structured by directories,
with sequential lists of all directories con-
taining MP3 tracks (directories and sub-di-
rectories are all brought to the same lev-
el), directories not containing MP3 tracks
cannot be selected.

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CD CHANGER (CDC) Possible error messages
Error messages will be displayed in the fol-
lowing cases:
– no CD in the CD Changer: the display
will show “CD ERROR” until changing the
sound source;
– selected CD is illegible (CD not in the se-
lected position or CD not inserted properly):
the display shows “CD ERROR” after the
number of the selected CD. The next CD will
be selected; if there are no other CDs or if
they are also illegible the display will show
the wording “NO CD” until the sound source
is changed;
– error in CD reading: the display shows
“CD ERROR”. The next CD will be selected;
if there are no other CDs in the CD Chang-
er (after the last CD search will restart from
the first one) or they are also illegible, if the
sound source is not changed, the display will
show the following:
❒“CHANGER” for about 2.5 seconds;
❒“CD ERROR” for about 5 seconds;
❒plays next source for other 5 seconds;
– a CD-ROM is inserted: next CD will be
selected. Select next/previous directory
Press button
▲to select the next directo-
ry or press button
▼to select the previous
one. The name of the new selected direc-
tory will be shown on the display.
Directories are selected in cyclic sequence:
after the last directory the first one is se-
lected and vice versa.
If no other directory/track is selected in
the following 2 seconds, the first track in the
new directory will be played.
If the last track in the currently selected di-
rectory is played, the next will then be
played.
Protection against theft
Refer to “Compact Disc player” paragraph.Installation and connec-
tion of a Lineaccessori CD
Changer shall only be per-
formed by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
Introduction
This section only describes CD Changer
(where provided) operation variants: as con-
cerns sound system operation, refer to
“Functions and adjustments” paragraph.
Selecting the cd changer
Turn on the set, then press briefly and re-
peatedly button CD until selecting “CHANG-
ER”.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Overview
Low volume
The Fader function shall only be set to “F”
(front), to prevent sound system output
power reduction and volume muting if the
Fader level set is = R+9.
Required source cannot be
selected
No CD loaded. Load the CD or the MP3 CD
you want to play. Compact disc player
CD not played
Loaded CD is dirty. Clean the CD.
Loaded CD is scratched. Try to play another
CD.
Required CD cannot be loaded
Another CD is already loaded. Press button
˚and remove the CD.
MP3 file reading
Skipping when reading MP3 files
Loaded CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the
CD as described in “CD” voice in “Advise”
paragraph.
MP3 track length not displayed
correctly
In certain cases (due to recording) MP3
track length can be displayed incorrectly. Selecting the CD
Press button
▲to select the next CD and
button
▼to select the previous CD.
If the loader does not contain a disc in the
position selected, the display briefly shows
the wording “CD ERROR”, and the next CD
is played automatically.

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DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low, the
diesel thickens due to the formation of paraf-
fins and could clog the diesel fuel filter.
In order to avoid these problems, different
types of diesel are distributed according to
the season: summer type, winter type arc-
tic type (mountains/cold areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable for
the current temperature, mix diesel fuel with
TUTELA DIESEL ARTadditive in the pro-
portions stated on the can, putting first the
antifreeze in the tank and then the diesel
fuel.
TUTELA DIESEL ARTshall be added to
diesel fuel before the due to cold take place.
Adding it later will be worthless. If driving or
parking the vehicle for a long period in cold
areas/mountains, refuel with the diesel fu-
el available at local filling stations. In this
situation you are also recommended to have
in the tank an amount of fuel 50% higher
than usable capacity.
REFUELLING
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To prevent accidentally filling with leaded
petrol, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is of such a size as not to accept the noz-
zle of this type of petrol.
The unleaded petrol octane number
(R.O.N.) used shall not be less than 95.
IMPORTANTAn inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful emission at the exhaust,
thus environment pollution.
IMPORTANTUnder no circumstances
should conventional leaded petrol be used,
as this would irreparably damage the cata-
lyst.Cars with diesel engines
must only be filled with
diesel fuel for motor vehi-
cles, in compliance with European
Specification EN590. The use of
other products or mixtures may ir-
reparably damage the engine with
invalidation of the warranty due to
the damage caused. In the event of
accidentally filling with another
type of fuel, do not start the en-
gine and empty the tank. If the en-
gine has been run even for only a
very short time, in addition to the
tank, it is also necessary to drain
out the whole fuel circuit.
REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out two
refuelling operations after the first click of
the fuel delivery gun. Avoid further topping
up operations that could cause damages to
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IMPORTANTThe sealing of the tank
may cause light pressurising in the tank. A
little breathing off, while slackening the cap,
is absolutely normal.
After refuelling, turn the cap clockwise and
close the flap.
IMPORTANTFor your safety, make sure
that the fuelling pump nozzle is inserted cor-
rectly into the housing, before starting the
engine.Should it be not possible to open the fuel
flap electrically, use the special cable in the
boot (A-fig. 156) to open it manually. FUEL CAP
The fuel cap (C-fig. 154) is electrically
controlled. To open it, press button (D-fig.
155); the flap can be opened only when
the engine is off.
The fuel cap (A-fig. 154), accessible af-
ter opening the lid (C), is fitted with a catch
to prevent losing it (B) which fastens it to
the lid.
When refuelling, hook the cap to the de-
vice on the inner flap, as illustrated.
Do not put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near
the fuel filler hole as there
is a danger of fire. Do not bend too
close to the hole either so as not to
breathe in harmful vapours.
If required, replace the fu-
el cap only with a genuine
new one to prevent im-
pairing the petrol vapour system.
fig. 154
A0A0644b
fig. 155
A0A1108b
fig. 156
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The devices used to reduce diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are:
– oxidising catalyst;
– exhaust gas recirculation system (E. G. R.);
– diesel particulate filter (DPF). DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
(for versions/ markets where
applicable)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechani-
cal filter, integral with the exhaust system,
that physically traps particulates present in
the exhaust gases of Diesel engines.
The diesel particular filter has been adopt-
ed to eliminate almost totally particulates in
compliance with current / future law regu-
lations.
During normal use of the car, the engine
control unit records a set of data (e.g.: trav-
el time, type of route, temperatures, etc.)
and it will then calculate how much partic-
ulates has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulates,
it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at regular in-
tervals by burning carbon particles.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
The devices used to reduce petrol engine
emissions are:
– trivalent catalytic converter (catalytic si-
lencer);
– Lambda sensors;
– anti-evaporation system.
If one or more spark plugs are discon-
nected, do not run the engine, even for a
test.During normal service the
catalyst and the diesel par-
ticulate filter (DPF) reach
high temperatures. Do not there-
fore park the car over inflammable
materials (grass, dry leaves, pine
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Diesel Particulate Filter clogged
When the diesel particulate filter is
clogged, the display shows symbol
h
+ message. In this event keep the engine
running until symbol
hand message
turn off. Reclaiming procedure is controlled auto-
matically by the engine control unit accord-
ing to the filter conditions and the conditions
of use of the car. During reclaiming the fol-
lowing phenomena could take place: idling
slight increase, fan activation, slight smoke
increase, high exhaust temperatures.
These situations shall not be considered as
faults and they do not affect car perfor-
mance and environment.