2005 Alfa Romeo GT lock

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
14
IGNITION DEVICE
SWITCH(fig. 8)
The key can be turned to one of four
positions:
–STOP: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine inhibitor engaged,
steering lock engaged, services excluded
apart from those supplied directly (e.g.
hazard warning lights).
–MAR: drive position. The engine lock
is deactivated and all electrical devices are
powered.
fig. 8
A0A0016b
When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key
from the ignition to pre-
vent any occupants of the vehicle
from accidentally activating the
controls. Never leave children in
the vehicle unaccompanied. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and, if the vehicle is parked on an
uphill slope, to engage the first
gear. If the vehicle is facing down-
hill, engage reverse gear.
If the ignition device is
tampered with (for exam-
ple an attempted theft)
have it checked over by Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services before
travelling again.
IMPORTANTDo not leave the key in
this position when the engine is stopped.
–AV V: unstable position for starting
the engine.
IMPORTANTIf the engine fails to
start move the key back to STOPand
repeat.
The ignition switch has a safety device
which prevents passage to AV Vwhen
the engine is running.
–PARK: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, sidelights switched on
automatically.
IMPORTANTTo turn the key to the
PARKposition, button (A) on the switch
must be pressed first.

It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation in-
volving steering system or steer-
ing column modifications (e.g.: in-
stallation of anti-theft Device) that
could badly affect performance and
safety, cause the lapse of warran-
ty and also result in non-compli-
ance of the car with homologation
requirements.
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15
STEERING LOCK
Engaging:
– move the key to STOPorPARK,
then remove the key and turn the steering
wheel slightly to facilitate the locking
action.
Disengaging:
– turn the key to MARgently rocking
the steering wheel from side to side.
Never remove the ignition
key with the car on the
move. The steering wheel
would lock automatically the first
time the steering wheel is turned.
This also occurs if the car is towed.
DOORS
Before opening a door, al-
ways make sure that it can
be done safely.
OPENING/CLOSING
FROM OUTSIDE
Front doors
– To open the driver's door turn the key
clockwise and to open the passengers' door,
optional for versions/markets where applic-
able, turn the key anti-clockwise, then re-
move the key and pull the lever (A-fig. 9).
– To close the door, turn the key in the
lock in the opposite direction to the one
for opening.
fig. 9
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fig. 10
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OPENING/CLOSING
FROM INSIDE
Front doors
– To open the door, pull the handle
(A-fig. 10).
– To close the door, pull it; then to pre-
vent opening from outside, press button
(A-fig. 11) on the dashboard, the deter-
rent led (B) on the actual button lights up
with a yellow light to confirm that locking
has taken place.

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16
FRONT SEATSCENTRAL LOCKING
This allows central locking of the door
locks.
To engage central locking, the doors
must be perfectly shut, otherwise locking
is denied.
IMPORTANTWith central locking
engaged, pulling the inside lever for open-
ing one of the front doors causes the
unlocking of all the doors.
In the event of a power cut off (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) it is still
possible to work the lock by hand.
fig. 11
A0A0019b
Any adjustments are to
be carried out only with
the vehicle stationary.
LENGTHWISE ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
Raise the lever (A) and push the seat
backwards or forwards; in the driving posi-
tion the arms should be slightly flexed and
the hands should rest on the rim of the
steering wheel.
fig. 12
A0A0602b
After releasing the ad-
justment lever, always
check that the seat is
locked on the runners, trying to
move it to and from. The lack of
this clamping action could cause the
seat to move unexpectedly and
cause loss of vehicle control.
Upholstery of your car has
been designed to withstand
wear deriving from com-
mon use of the car. You are how-
ever recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with
clothing accessories such as metal-
lic buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings
and the like, since these items cause
circumscribed stress of the cover
fabric that could lead to yarn break-
ing, and damage the cover as a con-
sequence.

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CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 13)
The armrest, fitted on some versions, is
adjustable and can be raised and lowered
to the required position.
To adjust, slightly raise the armrest, then
press the the release device (A).
Inside the armrest there is an oddments
compartment, to use it, raise the cover,
pressing the device (B).
TILTING THE BACK REST
(fig. 12)
To gain access to the rear seats, pull the
handle (E), the back rest folds and the
seat is free to run forwards.
A recovery mechanism with memory
makes it possible to take the seat back to
its previous position.
Once the seat back has been returned to
the travelling condition, make sure that it
is correctly clamped, checking that the
“red band” on the upper part of the han-
dle (E) is concealed. In fact, this “red
band” indicates that the seat back is not
clamped.
Also check that the seat is firmly locked
on the runners, trying to move it to and
from.
BACK REST ANGLE ADJUST-
MENT
(fig. 12)
Turn the knob(C) until reaching the posi-
tion required.
fig. 13
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DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
Turn the knob (D) until obtaining the
most comfortable position.
DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
To raise the seat, pull the lever (B)
upwards, then work the lever (up and
down) until reaching the required height,
then release it. To lower the seat, push the
lever (B) downwards, then work the lever
(up and down) until reaching the required
height.
IMPORTANTAdjustment must be car-
ried out only seated in the driver’s seat.

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REAR SEATSTILTING THE FRONT SEAT
BACK REST
To gain access to the rear seats, pull the
handle (A fig. 17), the back rest folds
and the seat is free to run forwards.
A recovery mechanism with memory
makes it possible to take the seat back to
its previous position.
Always check that the seat is firmly
locked on the runners, trying to move it to
and from.
EXTENDING THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The split of rear seat makes it possible to
extend the luggage compartment totally
or partially, acting separately on one of
the two parts, thereby offering different
possibilities of load depending on the
number of rear passengers.
fig. 17
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If a particularly heavy
load is placed in the boot,
when travelling at night, it
is wise to check the height of the
high beams (see “Headlamps”
paragraph).
fig. 18
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Removing the rear parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
– free the ends of the two rods (A-
fig. 18) supporting the parcel shelf (B)
pulling the eyelets (C) off the pins (D);
– release the pins (A-fig. 19) at the
outside of the shelf from their housings
(B) obtained in the side supports, then
remove the shelf pulling it outwards.
fig. 19
A0A0255b
Upholstery of your car has
been designed to withstand
wear deriving from com-
mon use of the car. You are how-
ever recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with
clothing accessories such as metal-
lic buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings
and the like, since these items cause
circumscribed stress of the cover
fabric that could lead to yarn break-
ing, and damage the cover as a con-
sequence.

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22
STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the steering wheel
position in rake and height.
To do this, release the lever (A-fig. 27)
pulling it towards the steering wheel.
After moving the steering wheel to the
most suitable position, lock it pushing the
lever fully forwards.
LUGGAGE RETAINER
NET (where fitted)
Present only on certain versions, the
retainer net (fig. 26) is helpful in cor-
rectly arranging the load and/or suitable
for transporting light materials.
fig. 27
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Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only
with the vehicle stationary.
CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 25)
To use the armrest (A), present only on
certain versions, lower it as illustrated.
fig. 26
A0A0624b
fig. 25
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REAR-VIEW MIRROR
ADJUSTMENT
INNER
The mirror, fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash, can be moved using the
lever (A-fig. 28) to two different posi-
tions, normal or antiglare.
fig. 28
A0A0039b
Folding(fig. 30)
– In the event of need (for example
when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces) it is possible to fold the mirror
moving it from position (A) to position
(B).
fig. 30
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When driving the mirrors
should always be in posi-
tion (A).
As the driver’s wing mir-
ror is curved, it may slight-
ly alter the perception of
distance.
OUTER
Electric adjustment (fig. 29)
– use the switch (A) to select the mir-
ror required (right or left);
– pressing the button (B) in one of the
four directions, move the mirror selected
previously;
– position the switch (A) in the inter-
mediate locking position.
IMPORTANTAdjustment is possible
only with the ignition key at MAR.
fig. 29
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25fig. 33
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fig. 34
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IMPORTANTThe driver’s power win-
dow is fitted with the “continuous auto-
matic operation” device for both lowering
and raising the window. A brief press on
the upper or lower part of the button will
cause it to move and continue automati-
cally: the window stops in the required
position by pressing either the upper or
lower part of the button again.
Passenger’s side (fig. 34)
The button (A) controls the passenger’s
side window.
Button and window operation is the
same as that described for the driver's
side.Do not keep the button
pressed when the window
is completely raised or
lowered.
IMPORTANTFor versions/markets
where applicable, if the car is fitted with the
safety system with crush-prevention seals,
after locking the doors, keeping the remote
control button pressed for about 2 seconds,
causes automatic closing of the windows.
The remote control button should be pressed
until the windows have completed their
stroke; releasing the button sooner, the win-
dows stop in the position they are in at that
moment.
On all versions, after unlocking the doors,
keeping the remote control button pressed
for about 2 seconds, the windows and sun-
roof (if present) are opened.Improper use of power
windows can be danger-
ous. Before and during use,
always make sure that the pas-
sengers are not exposed to the risk
of harm either directly by the mov-
ing windows or by personal objects
drawn or knocked by them.
When leaving the car, al-
ways remove the ignition
key to prevent the power
windows from being operated in-
advertently, and harming anyone
left on board.