change time Alfa Romeo GT 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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Selecting CD/CD Changer
functions
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button CD
it is possible to select the following audio
sources in sequence:
– CD (only if the Compact Disc is insert-
ed);
– CHANGER (only if the CD Changer is con-
nected).
Audio source memory function
If while listening to a CD another function
is selected (e.g.: the radio), playing is
stopped and when the CD mode is resumed,
it starts again from the point in which it was
stopped.
If while listening to the radio another func-
tion is selected, when the Radio mode is
resumed, it is tuned to the last station se-
lected.Volume adjustment
Adjust volume through VOL + and VOL -
buttons.
If the volume level is changed during the
broadcast of a traffic bulletin, the new set-
ting is maintained only until the end of the
bulletin.
SVC function
(excluding versions with
Bose HI-FI system)
The SVC function makes it possible to au-
tomatically adapt the volume level to the
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
See section MENU for activating/deacti-
vating this function. FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Turning the sound system on The set is
switched on pressing button ON.
When turning the sound system on, the
volume level will be brought to 20 if it was
set to over.
If the radio is turned on when the key is
not fitted into the ignition device, it will turn
off automatically after about 20 minutes.
After automatic switching off, it is however
possible to turn the radio on again for oth-
er 20 minutes by pressing button ON (see
paragraph “IGN TIME function”).
Turning the sound system off
Keep button ON pressed.
Selecting radio functions
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button
FM
ASit is possible to select the following
functions in sequence:
– TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMT”);
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button AM
it is possible to select the following functions
in sequence:
– TUNER (“MW”, “LW”).

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Each band is shown by the respective
wording on the display.
The last station selected in the respective
frequency band will be tuned.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1,
FM2 and FMT. The FMT reception band is
reserved to the stations stored automatically
with the Autostore function.
Presetting buttons
The buttons with symbols from 1 to 6
make it possible to set the following pre-
settings:
– 18 in the FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in
FM2, 6 in FMT);
– 6 in the MW band;
– 6 in the LW band;
To call a preset station, choose the required
frequency band and then press briefly the
corresponding preset button (from 1 to 6).
Pressing the respective preset button for
longer than 2 seconds will store the tuned
station. Storing is confirmed by a beep. Storing the last station heard
The radio automatically keeps in storage
the last station heard for each reception
band, which is then tuned when the radio is
turned on or the reception band is changed.
Automatic tuning
Briefly press button
÷or˜to start
automatically searching the tuning for the
next station that it is possible to receive in
the direction chosen.
If button
÷or˜is pressed for
longer, quick searching takes place. When
the button is released, the tuner stops on
the next receivable station.
If the TA function is on (traffic information),
the tuner only searches stations which broad-
cast traffic bulletins.
RADIO (TUNER)
Introduction
When the set is turned on the last function
selected before turning off is played (Radio,
CD or CD Changer).
To select the Tuner source while listening
to another audio source, press briefly but-
tons FM
ASor AM, according to the required
frequency band.
When Tuner is on, the display will show
the selected station name (RDS stations on-
ly) (or frequency), the frequency band (e.g.:
FM1) and the preselection button number
(e.g.: P1).
Selecting the frequency band
If in the Tuner mode, briefly and repeat-
edly press button FM
ASor AM to select the
required frequency band.
Every time the button is pressed the fol-
lowing bands are selected in sequence:
– Pressing button FM
AS: “FM1”, “FM2”,
“FMT”;
– Pressing button AM: “MW” and “LW”.

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EON function
(Enhanced Other Network)
Certain countries have circuits which group
together several stations enabled to broad-
cast traffic information. In this case the pro-
gramme of the station being heard will be
interrupted temporarily:
– to receive traffic information (only with
TA function on);
– to listen to regional programmes every
time these bulletins are given by one of the
stations of the same circuits.
Stereophonic stations
If the signal received is weak, the device
switches automatically from Stereo to Mono. MENU
MENU button functions
To activate the menu function, briefly press
button MENU. The display shows the word
“MENU”.
To scroll the menu functions use button
▲
or▼. To change the setting of the select-
ed function use button
÷or˜.
The display will show the current status
of the function selected.
The functions controlled by the menu are
the following:
– AF (alternative frequency search);
– TA (traffic information);
– REG (regional programmes);
– MP3 DISP (MP3 CD data display);
– SVC (automatic volume control in rela-
tion to speed);
– EXT VOL (external audio sources con-
trol);
– IGN TIME (System power off mode ra-
dio);
– DEFAULT (reset original settings).
To exit the menu function, press button
MENU again. Emergency alarm reception
In the RDS mode the radio is set to receive
emergency announcements in the case of
exceptional circumstances or events that
may cause general danger (earthquakes,
floods, etc.), if they are broadcast by the
station tuned.
This function is activated automatically and
cannot be deactivated.
During emergency announcement the dis-
play will show the message “ALARM”. Dur-
ing this announcement the volume will
change as described for traffic announce-
ments (see “TA Function”).

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The display will show the current status
of the function:
– “REG ON”: function on.
– “REG OFF”: function off.
If the function is off and a regional pro-
gramme is tuned that works in a determi-
nate area and the car enters a different area,
the regional station of the new area is re-
ceived.
IMPORTANTIf AF and REG are both ac-
tive, when passing from one region to an-
other the radio could not tune properly to
a valid alternative frequency. MP3 DISP function
(MP3 CD data display)
With this function it is possible to choose
the information shown on the display, when
listening to a MP3 CD.
This function can be selected only if a MP3
CD is loaded: in this event the display shows
“MP3 DISP”.
To change the function use buttons
÷
or˜.
The display shows the setting among the
six possible:
– TITLE (track title, if ID3-tag available)
– AUTHOR (track author, if ID3-tag avail-
able)
– ALBUM (album title, if ID3-tag available)
– DIR (directory name);
– FILENAME (MP3 file name);
– TIME (time elapsed from start of track). REG function
(regional broadcast reception)
Certain national broadcasters, at determi-
nate times of the day, transmit regional pro-
grammes which differ from region to region.
This function makes it possible to tune in on-
ly on local stations (regional) (see para-
graph “EON function”).
Activate this function if you want to tune
automatically to regional stations broad-
casting in the selected band.
To turn the function on/off use button
÷or˜.

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EXT function
(external audio source control)
With this function it is possible to adjust
(setting from 0 to 40) or exclude (OFF) ex-
ternal audio sources.
To turn this function on/off, use button
÷or˜.
The display will show the current status
of the function:
– “EXT VOL”: function on.
– “EXT OFF”: function off.
– “EXT 23”: function on with volume lev-
el 23.
IGN TIME function
(system power on/off mode radio)
This function enables to switch off the
sound system according to two different
modes. To turn the function on use button
÷or˜.
The display will show “IGN TIME” and then:
– “00 MIN”: deactivation dependent on
ignition key. Sound system will switch off
automatically when turning the ignition key
to STOP;
– “20 MIN”: deactivation independent of
ignition key. After having turned the ignition
key to STOP the sound system will stay on
for 20 minutes max.IMPORTANTWhen the sound system
is switched off automatically after turning
the ignition key to STOP (for both immedi-
ate or 20-minute delayed power off), it will
switch on automatically turning the ignition
key to MAR. If the sound system has been
switched off pressing button ON, when turn-
ing the key to MAR it will stay off.
RESTORE function
This function enables to restore default set-
tings. Options available are the following:
– NO: no restore;
– YES: restore default settings. During this
operation the display will show the message
“RESTORE”. At the end of this operation,
the audio source will not be changed and
the previous situation is displayed. SVC function
(volume changing with speed)
(excluding versions with
Bose HI-FI system)
This function makes it possible to auto-
matically adapt the volume level to the
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
To turn the function on/off use button
÷or˜. The display will show the cur-
rent status of the function:
– SVC OFF: function off
– SVC LOW: function on
(low sensitivity)
– SVC HIGH: function on
(high sensitivity).

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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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– Using the wrench provided (A-fig. 5),
loosen the fastening bolts by about one turn.
– Set the jack under the car, near the
wheel to be changed taking care not to dam-
age the plastic streamlined guard.
– Work the jack crank (A-fig. 6), to ex-
tend it until the groove (B) on the upper
part of jack is correctly inserted on the low-
er profile of the body (C) approx. 40 cm
from the profile of the wheelhouse.
– Work the jack and raise the car until the
wheel is a few centimetres from the ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening bolts
and remove the wheel.– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the spare wheel with the hub are clean and
free of impurities which may later cause the
fastening bolts to slacken.
– Install the spare wheel matching the
hole (A-fig. 7) with the corresponding pin
(B).
– Using the wrench provided, fasten the
five bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tighten
the bolts in the sequence shown in fig. 8.REFITTING
A NORMAL WHEEL
– Following the procedure described pre-
viously, raise the car and remove the spare
wheel.
For versions with steel rims:
– Fit the normal wheel matching the hole
(A-fig. 7) with the corresponding pin (B).
– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the wheel with the hub are clean and free
of impurities which may later cause the fas-
tening bolts to slacken.
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CAR MAINTENANCE
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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Thousands of km
Check and if necessary top up the Selespeed automatic transmission oil level
(2.0 JTS versions)
Sight check for conditions of timing gear drive toothed belt (3.2 V6 and JTD versions)
Check emissions/smoke at the exhaust (JTD versions)
Check operation of engine control system (through diagnosis socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change counter-rotating shaft drive belt
Change timing gear drive belt (1.8 T.SPARK and 2.0 JTS versions) (*)
Change timing gear drive belt (3.2 V6 and JTD versions) (*)
Change accessory poly-V drive belt
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions) (or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel with DPF versions)(**)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel without DPF versions)(**)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change fuel filter (JTD versions)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall actually be changed according to the conditions of use of the car and it is indicated by the relevant warning light or message (where provided) on the instrument panel
(see “Warning lights and messages” paragraph).
If the car is used mainly on urban routes or if the yearly kilometres travelled are less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be changed every 12 months.

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Incorrect fitting of electri-
cal accessories can serious-
ly damage the car. If after
buying the car, you wish to install
electric accessories (alarm, sound
system, radiotelephone, etc.) con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices who will be able to suggest
the most suitable devices and
above all advise about the need to
use a more powerful battery.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of use
the electrolyte does not need topping up
with distilled water.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to
have the battery checked/replaced.
fig. 14
A0A0224b
Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very harm-
ful for the environment. You
are advised to have the battery
changed at Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services, which are properly
equipped for disposing of used bat-
teries respecting nature and the law.
If the car is to remain sta-
tionary for a long time in
very cold weather, remove
the battery and take it to a warm
place, otherwise it might freeze.
POLLEN FILTER
Have the dust/pollen filter checked once
a year by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services,
preferably at the onset of summer.
If the car is mainly used in dusty or heav-
ily polluted areas, the filter should be
changed at more frequent intervals than
specified in the Scheduled Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
IMPORTANTThe failure to replace the
pollen filter can considerably reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the climate control system.
When doing any work on
the battery or near it, al-
ways wear special protec-
tive goggles.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes
and skin. Do not bring naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks near to the battery: risk of
fire and explosion.

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Proceed as follows with doors closed:
1.open completely the driver’s window
keeping the button pressedfor at
least 3 seconds after full opening;
2.close completely the driver’s window
keeping the button pressedfor at
least 3 seconds after full closing;
3.proceed as described in points 1 and
2 also for the passenger’s side;
4.check for proper initialisation by oper-
ating the windows in automatic.
USEFUL HINTS TO EXTEND
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid rapidly draining the battery and
ensure that it continues to work correctly,
the following should be noted:
– The terminals must always be firmly
tightened.
– As far as possible, avoid keeping ser-
vices on for a long time with the engine
stopped (radio, hazard lights, parking lights,
etc.). IMPORTANTIf the battery is kept with
a charge of below 50% it is damaged by sul-
phation, its starting capability is reduced and
it is also more subject to the possibility of
freezing (this may occur already at -10 °C).
In the event of a prolonged inactivity, refer
to the paragraph “car inactivity”, in the
chapter “Correct use of the car”.
CHANGING
THE BATTERY
When changing the battery it should be re-
placed with another original one with the
same characteristics. If it is replaced by a
battery with different characteristics, the
maintenance intervals given in the Sched-
uled Maintenance Programme in this chap-
ter are no longer valid and for maintenance
it will be necessary to follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANTLacking power to control
units (e.g. battery change/disconnection
and replacement of power window control
unit protection fuses), window automatism
must be reset.– When leaving the car parked in a
garage, make sure that the doors, bonnet,
boot and interior lids are properly shut to
prevent lights from staying on.
– Before carrying out any work on the
electric system, disconnect the negative ca-
ble from the battery.
– If after buying the car, you wish to in-
stall electric accessories which require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, voice feature,
radionavigator with satellite antitheft func-
tion etc.) or accessories that burden the elec-
tric system, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services whose qualified personnel, in ad-
dition to suggesting the most suitable de-
vices belonging to Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo,
will evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the car’s electric system
is capable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery. In fact, as some of
these devices continue absorbing energy
even when the ignition key is off (car sta-
tionary, engine off), they gradually drain the
battery.