oil temperature Alfa Romeo GT 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
61fig. 82
A0A9129g
fig. 83
A0A0022m
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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WARNING LIGHTS
FAILURE
The message will be displayed when one
of the following warning lights is failing: ABS
warning light, EBD warning light, ASR warn-
ing light, VDC warning light.
ENGINE OIL
LEVEL SENSOR
The warning light turns on when a fault
is detected to the engine oil level sensor.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible to have the failure elimi-
nated.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage + symbol and the buzzer will sound
when the car exceeds the speed limit set
previously (see “Reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display”).
RANGE (Trip Computer)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage + symbol when the cruising range is
less than 50 km.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage starting from 2000 km from the dead-
line planned in the Service Schedule. The
message will be repeated every 200 km
when turning the ignition key to MAR.
POSSIBLE
PRESENCE
OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
The display shows message + symbol √
and a buzzer will sound when the outside
temperature reaches or falls below 3°C to
warn the driver of the possible presence of
ice on the road.
The buzzer will sound for approx. 2 sec-
onds whereas the message will stay on the
display for aprrox. 10 seconds then, only
the symbol will stay displayed until tem-
perature exceeds 6°C or until the engine
is switched off.
If when travelling, next to the indication
of possible ice on road, the temperature will
raise above 6° C symbol
√will turn off. If
temperature falls again below 3° C a new
message (outside temperature flashing) +
symbol
√will be displayed together with
the sound of the buzzer.
√

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DEMISTING
AND/OR DEFROSTING THE
WINDSCREEN AND FRONT
SIDE WINDOWS, REARSCREEN
AND WING MIRRORS
(MAX-DEF FUNCTION)(fig. 94)
Proceed as follows:
- turn the ring of the air distribution knob
(3) to the
-symbol.
The climate control activates all the func-
tions necessary to quicken demisting/
defrosting of the windscreen and side win-
dows with timing (switching off automati-
cally after 3 minutes), as follows:
- switches off air re-circulation, if engaged;
- sets the maximum air temperature;
- operates the fan at a predefined speed;
- directs the flow of air towards the wind-
screen and front side window vents;
- turns on rearscreen heating and, if pre-
sent, the wing mirror coils. When the max demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the led next to the rearscreen
heating button (5)
-will turn on.
IMPORTANTIf the engine is not hot
enough, the function does not immediate-
ly engage the pre-established fan speed,
to restrict the inlet of air to the passenger
compartment that is not warm enough to
demist the windows.
After demisting/defrosting, simply use
the controls to maintain the optimum con-
ditions of vision and comfort.
IMPORTANTThe hotter the engine
the more effective defrosting will be. IMPORTANTIn cases of heavy damp
and/or rain and/or big differences in tem-
perature between inside the car and out-
side, it is advisable to proceed as follows
to demist the windows:
- air re-circulation off, led next to button
(4)
voff;
- pointer of knob (2) at fan second speed
at least;
- pointer of knob (3) on symbol
≤with
the possibility of passing to position
yif
more misting is noted;
To defrost/demist the rearscreen, press
button (5)
(, led next to button on.
A0A0733b
fig. 94

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CONTROLS(fig. 97)
1- Inside temperature set display (dri-
ver’s side)
2- Inside temperature adjustment knob
(driver’s side)
3- Fan speed set and system off display
(
OFF)
4- Knob for adjusting the fan speed and
switching the system off
5- Inside temperature set display (pas-
senger’s side)
6- Inside temperature adjustment knob
(passenger’s side)
7- Maximum defrosting/demisting
on/off button for windscreen and front
side windows, rearscreen heating and
wing mirror coils (
MAX-DEFfunction)
8- Inside air re-circulation on/off button
v(manual/automatic)
9- Rearscreen heating and wing mirror
defrosting on/off button
(
10- Air distribution selection buttons 11- Inside air temperature sensor
12- Button for aligning the temperature
set on the passenger’s side with that on
the driver’s side
MONO
13- Button for selecting the system
automatic mode
AUTO
14- Climate control compressor on/off
enable button
√
fig. 97
A0A0090b

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FRONT WINDOWS FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF)FUNCTION(fig. 109)
Pressing button (7)
-the climate con-
trol automatically activates timed opera-
tion of all the functions needed to quicken
demisting/defrosting of the windscreen
and front side windows, i.e.:
- it turns on the climate control compres-
sor;
- switches off inside air re-circulation, if on
(both leds off);
- sets the maximum air temperature (HI)
on both displays (1) and (5);
- operates the fan at a predefined speed;
- directs the flow of air towards the wind-
screen and front side window vents;
- turns on rearscreen heating and, if pre-
sent, the wing mirror coils.
When the maximum demisting/defrosting
feature is on, the led on button (7)
-,
the led on the rearscreen heating button
(9)
(and the led on button (14)√turn on; at the same time the leds on but-
ton (8)
v.IMPORTANTIf the engine is not hot
enough, the function does not immediate-
ly engage the pre-established fan speed,
to restrict the inlet of air to the passenger
compartment that is not warm enough to
demist the windows.
When the maximum demisting/defrost-
ing function is on, the only manual opera-
tion possible are manual adjustment of the
fan and switching rearscreen heating off. Pressing one of the following buttons
again: (7)
-, (8)v, (12)MONO,
(13)
AUTOor (14)√the system
switches off the maximum demisting/
defrosting function, restoring the operat-
ing conditions of the system prior to turn-
ing it on, in addition to activating the last
function required, if any.
A0A0213b
fig. 109

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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.).

CAR MAINTENANCE
220
IMPORTANT
Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy condi-
tions:
– trailer or caravan towing
– dusty roads
– short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external temperatures be-
low zero
– frequently idling engines or long distance
low speed driving or in case of a long term
inactivity
replace engine oil more frequently than re-
quired on the Scheduled Maintenance Pro-
gramme.IMPORTANT
Diesel filter
The variety of the degree of purity of the
fuel oil in commerce may make it necessary
to change the fuel oil filter more frequently
than stated in the Scheduled Maintenance
Programme. If the engine is “sobbing” it
is a sign that the filter needs changing.IMPORTANT
Air cleaner
Using the car on dusty roads change the
air cleaner more frequently than specified in
the Schedule Maintenance Programme.
For any doubts concerning the intervals be-
tween the engine oil and air cleaner re-
placement in relation to how the car is used,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Should non-genuine products be used, lubricants with minimum ACEA A3 properties for petrol engines and ACEA B4 for Diesel engines are tolerated; in this
event top engine performance is not guaranteed.
Using low-quality products, not compliant with ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 properties and specifications could cause engine damages not covered by warranty.
For very cold temperatures, consult Alfa Romeo Authorised Services for the proper Seleniaproduct to use.
SELENIA 20K for
ALFA ROMEO
SELENIA RACING
SELENIA WRAs per Service
Schedule
As per Service
Schedule
As per Service
Schedule Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants intervals
Lubricants for
petrol engines
1.8 T. SPARK
Lubricants for
petrol engines
2.0 JTS - 3.2
V6
Lubricants for
Multijet engines
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 10W-40
FIAT 9.55535-G2qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 10W-60
FIAT 9.55535-H3qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40
FIAT 9.55535-N2qualification.