2005 Alfa Romeo GT Owner handbook (in English)

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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
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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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POWER WINDOWS
For some versions, the power windows
are fitted with a safety system with crush-
prevention seals. The electronic control
unit that operates the system is capable of
detecting the presence of an obstacle dur-
ing the window closing motion through
the special seals. Should this occur, the
system stops the movement of the win-
dow and reverses it immediately.IMPORTANTIf the crush-prevention
function is operated for 3 times in 1
minute, the system automatically sets to
the “recovery” mode (self-protection). To
reset the correct system operating logic,
press the control button until full window
opening. The logic is reset and if there are
no faults, the window winder automatical-
ly resumes normal operation; if not con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
IMPORTANTWith the ignition key at
STOPor removed, the power windows
remain activated for about 3 minutes and
are deactivated immediately the moment
a door is opened.
Driver’s side (fig. 33)
The driver’s door panel contains the but-
tons that control the following windows,
with the ignition key at MAR:
A- left front window
B- right front window.
Press the button to lower the window.
Pull to raise it. Defrosting/demisting
(fig. 31-32)
The electric mirrors are fitted with heat-
ing coils which come into operation with
rearscreen heating pressing the button
(A) thereby defrosting and/or demisting
the mirrors.
IMPORTANTThe function is timed
and automatically switched off after a few
minutes.
fig. 32
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fig. 31
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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.

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Never press button (C)
when travelling.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the seat
back.
To fasten the seat belts: hold the
tongue (A-fig. 35) and insert it into the
buckle (B), until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.To unfasten the seat belts:press
button (C-fig. 35). Guide the seat belt
with your hand while it is rewinding, to
prevent it from twisting. Through the reel,
the belt automatically adapts to the body
of the passenger wearing it, allowing free-
dom of movement.
When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is nor-
mal. The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked or if
the car brakes sharply, in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
fig. 35
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IMPORTANTAfter control unit power
disconnection (battery replacement or dis-
connection and replacement of power win-
dow control unit protection fuses), the pow-
er window automatism shall be restored.
Proceed as follows with doors closed:
1.open the driver's window completely
keepingthe button pressedfor at least
3 seconds after window opening (window
lower stop);
2.close the driver's window completely
keepingthe button pressedfor at least
3 seconds after window closing (window up-
per stop);
3.repeat the same procedure (point 1 and
2) also for the front passenger's window;
4.check for proper initialisation by oper-
ating the windows automatically.

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After adjustment, always
check that the slider is an-
chored in one of the posi-
tions provided. To do this, with the
button (A) released, exert a fur-
ther pressure to allow the anchor
device to catch if release did not
take place at one of the preset po-
sitions.
Always adjust the seat
belt height when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
fig. 37
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Rear belts
To fasten the belt: gently pull the belt
from its reel and guide the tape to prevent
it from twisting, then insert the tongue
(A-fig. 37) into the buckle housing
(B).
To unfasten the belt: press button (E).FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the belts
adapting it to the person who is wearing
it. This precaution improves their effective-
ness substantially reducing the risk of
injury in the event of a crash.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of
the shoulder and the neck.
The front seat belt ring can take 4 dif-
ferent positions which make it possible to
adjust the height of the belts.
To adjust, press button (A-fig. 36) and
lower or raise the grip (B).
fig. 36
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Rear seat belts shall be worn according
to the diagram illustrated in (fig. 38).
(Fig. 39) shows the incorrect seat belt
fastening operation. To tilt the back rest,
see the paragraph “Extending the luggage
compartment”.
IMPORTANTRemember that, in the
event of an accident, any passengers
occupying the rear seats who are not
wearing a seat belt not only subject them-
selves to great personal risk, but consti-
tute a danger to the occupants of the front
seats.PRE-TENSIONING DEVICES
To increase the efficiency of the front
seat belts, the car is fitted with pre-ten-
sioning devices. These devices “feel” that
the car is being subject to a violent impact
by way of a sensor and rewind the seat
belts a few centimetres. In this way they
ensure that the seat belt adheres to the
wearer before the restraining action
begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the
device has intervened; the seat belt can-
not be drawn back up even when guiding
it manually.
IMPORTANTThe pretensioner will
give maximum protection when the seat
belt adheres snugly to wearer’s chest and
hips.
fig. 39
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fig. 38
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Front seat pretensioners activate only if
front seat belts are properly fitted into the
buckles.
A small amount of smoke may be pro-
duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.
The emergency tensioning retractor
needs no maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification to its original features will
nullify the retractor effectiveness. If, due
to unusual natural events (floods, high
waves, etc.), the device has been affect-
ed by water and mud, it must be replaced.

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Pre-tensioning devices
can only be used once. Af-
ter they have been trig-
gered contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services to have them re-
placed. The validity of the device is
10 years from the date of produc-
tion on the sticker; the pretension-
ers should be changed at an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service as this
date approaches.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (above 100°C for
a maximum of 6 hours) in the area
of the pretensioners may damage
or trigger off the device. Vibrations
from rough road surfaces or acci-
dental jolting caused by mounting
pavements etc. do not have any ef-
fect on the pretensioner. If, how-
ever, you need assistance, go to Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services.
fig. 40
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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
restraining 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 start-
ing.
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
position the lower part of the belt very low
down so that it passes under the abdomen
(as illustrated in fig. 40).

Under no circumstances
should the components of
the seat belt and preten-
sioner be tampered with or re-
moved. Any operation should be
carried out by qualified and autho-
rised personnel. Always contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
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IMPORTANTThe seat belt must not be
twisted. The upper part must pass over the
shoulder and diagonally across the chest.
The lower part must rest across the pelvis
and not across the (fig. 41) stomach. Do
not use devices (clips, stoppers, etc.) which
keep the belts away from the body.To ensure the highest de-
gree of protection, you are
recommended to keep the
seat backrest in the straightest po-
sition possible, and the belt adher-
ing well to the chest and pelvis.
Seat belts should always be worn
in both the front and rear positions!
Travelling without seat belt in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death in the case of accident.
fig. 41
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fig. 42
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IMPORTANT Each seat belt shall be
worn only by one person: do not carry chil-
dren on your knee using a single seat belt
for both (fig. 42). Do not fasten other
objects to the body.