2005 Alfa Romeo GT lights

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
268
Detergents cause water
pollution. Therefore the
vehicle should be washed
in areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substances many species
release give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
the rust processes.
IMPORTANTBird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
To correctly wash the car:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system.
2) Spray the vehicle with a low pressure
jet of water.
3) Pass a sponge moistened with a light
detergent solution, rinsing the sponge fre-
quently.
4) Rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with
the less visible parts like door surrounds,
bonnet and around the headlights where
water may stagnate. The vehicle should
not be taken to a closed area immediate-
ly, but left in the open so that residual
water can evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the vehicle. ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
The paintwork does not only serve an
aestethic purpose but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores,
you are advised to have the necessary
touching up carried out immediately to
avoid the formation fo rust.
Only original products should be used for
touching up paint (see “Body paint identi-
fication plate” in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter).
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the
conditions and environment of use. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if the
roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise to
wash the car more frequently.

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Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electronic
control units. Contact a specialised work-
shop to have this done.
Detergents cause water
pollution. Therefore the en-
gine compartment should
be washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid
used in the washing process.
IMPORTANTThe vehicle should be
washed with the engine cold and the igni-
tion key at STOP. After washing make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and various covers) have not been
damaged or removed. Windows
Use specific products to clean the win-
dows. Use clean cloths to avoid scratching
or altering the transparency of the glass.
IMPORTANTThe inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
IMPORTANTDo not use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g. petroleum) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) to clean the front headlight plas-
tic transparents.
Never use inflammable
products like fuel oil ether
or rectified petrol for
cleaning inside the car. The elec-
trostatic charges generated when
rubbing to clean may cause fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water drip-
ping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation on the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
– Use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner
to remove dust. Velvet is cleaned better if
the brush is moistened.
– Rub the seat with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral deter-
gent.

INDEX
291
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS system .............................. 150
Accessories purchased by the user .. 144
Additional stop light (third stop) .... 230
Air bags
- deactivating passenger’s air bag 40
- driver’s front air bag ................ 39
- front air bags ......................... 38
- general cautions ..................... 43
- passenger’s front air bag .......... 40
- side air bags
(side bag - window bag) .......... 41
Air cleaner .................................. 260
Air re-circulation .................... 105-120
Air vents ............................... 100-101
Alfa Romeo CODE ........................ 6
Armrest (front/rear) .............. 17-22
Ashtray (front/ rear) ............ 140 -141
ASR (system) ............................. 154
Battery ..................................... 261
- advice for preserving
the charge ............................. 263- checking the charge ................ 262
- replacement ........................... 263
- starting with an auxiliary
battery .................................. 211
Body marking/versions ......... 271-272
Bonnet ...................................... 147
Boot
- capacity ................................ 279
- extension .............................. 19
- lighting ................................. 146
- luggage net ........................... 22
- opening button ................ 124-145
- opening from inside ................ 145
- opening with remotecontro 18-145
- restraining the ........................ 146
- tailgate closing ....................... 146
- tailgate emergency opening ..... 146
- warnings for carrying luggage ... 146
Boot light
- changing bulbs ....................... 235
Brakes- checking fluid level
and topping up ....................... 258
- handbrake ............................. 126
- specifications ......................... 275
Braking lights (third stop) ............ 231
- changing bulbs ....................... 230
Bulbs replacement ....................... 221
Card holder ............................... 141
Cell phones (provision) ................ 143
Changing a wheel ....................... 212
Changing bulbs ........................... 222
Checking levels ........................... 253
Children (carrying safely) ............. 32
Cigar lighter ............................... 141
Cleaning and maintenance
- body ..................................... 268
- car interior ............................. 270
- engine compartment ............... 269
- fabric seats ............................ 270
- leather seats .......................... 270
- plastic parts ........................... 270

INDEX
292
- windows ............................... 269
Climate control, automatic
two-zone ................................. 109
Climate control system .......... 103-111
Controls ..................................... 124
CO
2emissions ............................ 287
CODE card .................................. 7
Compact spare wheel .................. 214
- characteristics ........................... 277
Correct use of the car........... 200
Courtesy light
- changing bulbs ....................... 234
Cruise control ............................. 49
Dashboard................................. 52
Demisting-defrosting
- door mirrors ................ 24-107-123
- rearscreen ....................... 105-123
- windscreen and front
side windows ................... 107-122
Diesel fuel filter ........................... 260
Digital multifunction display .......... 57
Direction indicators
- changing front bulbs ................ 229
- changing rear bulbs ................. 230- changing side bulbs ................. 229
- switching on .................... 44-45-46
Door locking system .................... 125
Door mirrors ............................... 23
Doors
- central locking ........................ 16
- opening/closing from inside ..... 15
- opening/closing from outside ... 15
- remote control ........................ 7
- remote locking/unlocking ........ 6-7
Electronic alarm system ............... 11
Emergency starting ...................... 210
- coasting ................................ 212
- starting with an auxiliary
battery .................................. 211
Engine
- identification codes/marking .... 272
- specifications ......................... 273
Engine compartment
- bonnet .................................. 147
Engine starting ........................... 200
- emergency starting ................. 202- ignition switch ........................ 14
- procedure for JTD versions ........ 201
- procedure for petrol versions ..... 200
- switching off .......................... 202
- warming the engine ................ 201
Engine oil consumption ................ 256
EOBD (system) ........................... 155
External lights (switching on) ....... 44
First-aid kit................................. 246
Flashing high beams .................... 45
Fluids (specifications) .................. 284
Follow me home device ............... 46
Foglights
- changing bulbs ................. 225-227
- switching on .......................... 124
Front ceiling light ........................ 138
- changing bulbs ....................... 232
Fuel
- at the filling station ................. 273
- automatic shut off switch ......... 125
- consumption .......................... 286
- fuel cap ................................. 198
- level gauge and reserve ........... 56

INDEX
293
- refuelling ............................... 198
Fuel consumption ........................ 286
Fuel flap .................................... 198
Fuses ........................................ 236
Gearbox lever ............................ 127
Getting to know your car.... 6
Glass holder ......................... 141-142
Glove compartment ..................... 138
Glove compartment light
- changing bulbs ....................... 234
Handbrake ................................ 126
Hazard warning lights .................. 124
Headlamp beam adjustment ......... 148
Headlight washers ................ 49-267
Headlights
- adjustment abroad .................. 148
- beam adjustment .................... 148
- changing bulbs ................. 221-224
- compensation for tilt ......... 148-149
Headrests (front/rear) .......... 18-21Horn ......................................... 52
Hoses ........................................ 265
Ignition device ............................ 14
Ignition switch and steering lock 14-15
In an emergency..................... 210
In the event of an accident ........... 246
Inertial fuel cut off switch ............. 125
Instrument cluster ................. 53-54
Instrument lighting adjustment ...... 59
Intelligent washing (windscreen) ... 47
Interior fittings ............................ 269
Interior lighting
- boot lighting .......................... 146
- dashboard lighting (rheostat) ... 59
- front lighting .................... 138-139
- rear lighting ........................... 140
Jack ......................................... 215
Levers (steering wheel) ............... 44
Lights ........................................ 44Load limiters (seat belts) ............. 29
Low beam headlights
- changing bulbs ................. 225-228
- switching on .................... 44-45
Luggage restrainer net ................. 22
Main beam headlights
- changing bulbs ................. 226-228
- switching on .......................... 45
Maintenance
- additional operations ............... 250
- annual inspection programme ... 250
- checking levels ....................... 253
- precautions and warnings ......... 251
- scheduled maintenance ........... 247
- scheduled maintenance
programme ............................ 248
Manual heater ............................ 102
Mechanical gearbox ..................... 127
Number plate lights
- changing bulbs ........................ 231

INDEX
294
Oddment recesses ...................... 138
Outside temperature ..................... 58
Paintwork
- colour label ............................ 272
Parking ...................................... 203
Parking sensor ............................ 123
Pockets on doors ......................... 142
Pollen filter ..................... 108-123-261
Power steering oil ....................... 258
Power windows .......................... 24
Pretensioners .............................. 28
Puddle lights .............................. 140
- changing bulbs ....................... 232
Radio transmitters
and cell phones ......................... 144
Radio with CD player ................... 156
Rain sensor ................................ 48
Raising the car
- with an arm lift ...................... 245
- with a workshop lift ................ 245
- with the jack .......................... 215
Rear ceiling light ......................... 140- changing bulbs ....................... 233
Rear fog guards
- changing bulbs ....................... 230
- switching on .......................... 125
Rear oddment pockets ................. 142
Rearview mirror .......................... 23
Reducing running costs
and environment pollution ......... 203
Refuelling
- specifications ......................... 282
Remote control
- additional remote controls ........ 11
- door opening-closing ............... 7
- tailgate opening ..................... 8
Rev counter ................................ 55
Reversing light
- changing bulbs ....................... 230
Roof rack (provision) ................... 150
Scheduled maintenance
programme .............................. 248
Seat belts .................................. 26
- carrying children safety ............ 31
- front belt height adjustment ..... 27
- general instructions ................. 29- load limiters ........................... 29
- maintenance .......................... 31
- pretensioners ......................... 28
- rear centre lap belt .................. 27
- use of belts ............................ 26
Seats, front ................................ 16
- adjustments ..................... 16-17
- centre armrest ........................ 17
- headrest ................................ 18
- heating ................................. 18
- rear pockets ........................... 18
- tilting the back rest ................. 17
Seats, rear ................................. 19
- boot extension ....................... 19
- centre armrest ........................ 22
- headrest. ............................... 21
Selespeed gearbox ...................... 128
Sidelights
- changing front bulbs ......... 225-228
- changing rear bulbs ................. 230
- switching on .......................... 45
Snow chains ............................... 208
Spray jets
- windscreen/rearscreen ............ 267

INDEX
295
Steering lock .............................. 15
Steering system
- adjustment lever ..................... 22
- technical specifications ............. 275
Steering wheel
- adjustment lever ..................... 22
- horn control ........................... 52
Sun visors .................................. 143
Suspensions (specifications) ......... 275
Tailgate
- opening from inside .......... 124-145
- opening with remote control 8-145
Technical specifications......... 271
Tools ......................................... 214
Towing the car ............................ 244
Towing trailers ............................ 205
Transmission ............................... 274
Tyres
- correct reading ....................... 276
- FIX&GO automatic .................. 217
- in the event of a puncture ........ 212
- inflating pressure .............. 279-304
- snow chains ........................... 208- types of tyres and rims ............ 278
- wear ..................................... 264
- winter ................................... 208
VDC system .............................. 152
Vehicle maintenance............. 247
Volumetric protection ................... 13
Warning lights .......................... 85
Washing the car
- engine compartment ............... 269
- exterior ................................. 268
- interior .................................. 270
Weights ..................................... 280
Wheels
- FIX&GO automatic .................. 217
- geometry .............................. 276
- replacement ........................... 214
- snow chains ........................... 208
- tyre inflating pressure ........ 279-304
- tyres and rims ........................ 278
- warnings ......................... 212-213
Windscreen washer
- operation ............................... 47- spray jets .............................. 267
Windscreen wiper
- blade replacement .................. 266
- operation ............................... 47
- rain sensor ............................. 48
- spray jets .............................. 266