2005 Alfa Romeo GT cruise control

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Headlamp washers (fig. 65)
These come into operation when the
windscreen washer is turned on with the
dipped/main beam headlights on.
IMPORTANTOn certain versions
when the headlamp washer is operating,
the climate control system automatically
engages inside air re-circulation, to pre-
vent the smell of liquid detergent from
entering the passenger compartment.CRUISE CONTROL
GENERAL
The speed regulator (CRUISE CON-
TROL), with electronic control, makes it
possible to drive the car at the required
speed without pressing the accelerator
pedal. This reduces driving fatigue during
long journeys because the speed memo-
rised is automatically maintained.
IMPORTANTThe device can only be
engaged at speeds between 30 and 190
km/h.
fig. 65
A0A0704bCruise Control must be ac-
tivated only when the
route and traffic allow a
constant speed for a sufficiently
long distance completely safely.
The device is disengaged automatically
in any of the following cases:
– pressing the brake pedal;
– pressing the clutch pedal;
– if the ASR, MSR or VDC system cuts in;
– with Selespeed transmission if a gear
is changed;
– inadvertently moving the Selespeed
gear control lever to N.
CONTROLS(fig. 66)
Cruise Control is controlled by the
ON/OFFknurled ring (A), by the +/–
ring(B) and by the RESbutton (C).
Ring (A) has two positions:
–OFFin this position the device is
deactivated;
fig. 66
A0A0077b

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TO REDUCE THE
MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be reduced in
two ways:
1) disengaging the device (for instance
pressing the brake pedal) and then mem-
orising the new speed (turning the ring
(B) to (+) for at least three seconds);
2) keeping the ring pressed (B) at (–)
until reaching the new speed which will be
memorised automatically.The device may only be engaged in in
4th, 5th or 6th gear, depending on the
speed of the car. Travelling downhill with
the device engaged the car speed may
increase more than the memorised one,
due to the change in the engine load.
The ring (A) may be left constantly at
ONwithout damaging the device. You
are, however, advised to switch the device
off when not in use, turning the ring to
OFF, to avoid memorising speeds by
accident. It is advisable to engage the cruise con-
trol only when the conditions of the traffic
or roads so permit under completely safe
conditions, i.e.: straight and dry roads,
dual carriage ways or motorways, flowing
traffic and smooth road surface. Do not
engage the device in town or in heavy
traffic conditions.When travelling with the
cruise control on, do not
move the gearshift lever to
neutral and do not move the Sele-
speed selector to N.
Cruise control may only
be engaged at speeds be-
tween 30 and 190 km/h.
If the device is faulty or
not working, turn the ring
(A) to OFF and contact Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services af-
ter checking that the protection
fuse is intact.
ESETTING THE MEMORISED
SPEED
The memorised speed is automatically
reset turning off the engine or moving the
ring (A) to OFF.

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
R
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (INTERMITTENT)
The warning light on the dial turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved down-
wards or, together with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
E
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (INTERMITTENT)
The warning light on the dial turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
3
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED-BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the sidelights or dipped beams are turned on.
Ü
CONSTANT SPEED ADJUSTMENT (CRUISE CONTROL)
The warning light on the dial turns on (on some versions the symbol is shown on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display) with the knurled ring of the cruise control in the ON position.
1
MAIN BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the main beams are turned on or when the “Follow
me home” device is turned on (see corresponding chapter).

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With the accelerator pedal pressed to over
60% of its stroke and an engine speed
above 5000 rpm, gearshifting becomes
quicker. In the MANUALoperating mode
there are certain automatic/security devices
which simplify driving:
– At slowing down the clutch is disen-
gaged and the automatic reduction of the
gearbox ratio is carried out to be ready for
the possible gear recovery; on the contrary,
when the vehicle stops the gearbox will au-
tomatically engage the first gear (1);
– requests to change gear that would take
the engine to above maximum speed or be-
low minimum speed are not accepted;AUTOMATIC OPERATION (CITY)
The automatic operating mode CITYis se-
lected pressing button (A-fig. 128), at
the base of the gearshift lever or activating
the Cruise Control system (where fitted).
In addition to the gear, the display shows
the word CITY.
The system decides directly when gearshift-
ing according to the engine running speed
and the driving style.
Releasing the accelerator pedal quickly, the
system does not engage a higher gear in or-
der to maintain an adequate level of engine
brake.
fig. 128
A0A0701b
– if jamming occurs during gear engage-
ment, the system firstly tries to engage the
gear required again and, if it is still not pos-
sible, it automatically engages the imme-
diately higher one to avoid leaving the car
in neutral.
IMPORTANTIt is advisable to wait for
the end of a gear shifting operation before
requesting another one, to avoid multiple
requests in rapid succession.

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SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES
Key-operated +30
Selespeed transmission
Selespeed transmission
Radio
Navigator
Rearscreen heating
Windscreen - rearscreen washer (pump)
Cigar lighter
Seats with electric heating
Heated wing mirrors – heated nozzles
Cruise control
Central door locking
Headlight washer
Services + 30
Primary services (electronic injection)
Secondary services (electronic injection)
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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