2006 Alfa Romeo GT cooling

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
105
INSIDE AIR RE-CIRCULATION
ON/OFF BUTTON
Pressing button (4-fig. 95)vacti-
vates inside air re-circulation and the led next
to the button lights up.
In this case the climate control system di-
rectly treats the air contained in the pas-
senger compartment, the fan is on.
To switch the air re-circulation feature off
and withdraw air from outside, press the but-
ton again.The inside air- re-circula-
tion system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required
“heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster. It is however inadvisable to
use it on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the
possibility of the windows misting
inside, especially if the climate con-
trol system is off.
It is advisable to turn on
the inside air re-circulation
system
vin queues or
tunnels to avoid admitting pollut-
ed air from outside. The prolonged
use of this function should howev-
er be avoided, especially with sev-
eral persons on board, to avoid the
possibility of the windows misting
inside.
REARSCREEN HEATING
ON/OFF BUTTON
Pressing the button (5-fig. 95) turns on
demisting/defrosting of the rearscreen, and
if present, the wing mirror heating coils; si-
multaneously the led next to the button
turns on. This function is timed and switched
off automatically after 20 minutes. To turn
off earlier, press the button again.
IMPORTANTThe system automatically
turns on rearscreen heating if the tempera-
ture is below 3
°C.
IMPORTANTDo not apply stickers on
the inside of the rearscreen over the heat-
ing filaments to avoid damage which might
cause it to stop working properly.
When cleaning the inside
of the rearscreen, take
care not to damage the
heating filaments.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
112
AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUST-
MENT KNOBS
(fig. 101)
Turning the rings of knobs (2or6), clock-
wise or counter-clockwise, respectively high-
ers or lowers the temperature of the air re-
quired respectively in the left zone (knob 2)
or right zone (knob 6) of the passenger
compartment. The temperatures set are
shown on the displays (1) and (5) above
the knobs.
Separate operation of the temperatures set
is restored automatically using knob (6).
Turning the knob rings clockwise or
counter-clockwise until they reach the ex-
treme selections HIorLO, the maximum
heating or cooling functions are respective-
ly engaged:
A0A0204b
fig. 101

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
114
LO function
(highest cooling power - fig. 103)
This is turned on setting on the display a
temperature below 16,5°C; this setting is
shown on both displays.
This function can be engaged when re-
quiring to cool the passenger compartment
as quickly as possible, exploiting the maxi-
mum potential of the system.
The function cuts off air heating, engages
inside air re-circulation (to prevent admitting
hot air to the passenger compartment) and
the climate control compressor, takes air dis-
tribution to
REand the fan speed as set
by the system.
All manual settings are possible with this
function on.
To switch the function off, simply turn the
ring of knob (2) or (6) of the temperature
set on a value above 16,5°C; the opposite
display will show 16,5°C.
Pressing key (13)
AUTOthe display will
show a temperature of 16,5°C and returns
to an operating condition with automatic
temperature adjustment.
A0A0219b
fig. 103

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
118
press button (13)AUTO; in which case,
however, the other manual settings set will
be cancelled.
CLIMATE CONTROL
COMPRESSORON/OFF ENABLE
BUTTON
(fig. 108)
Pressing button (14)
√enables the turn-
ing on of the climate control compressor.
This condition is shown by the lighting up of
the led on the button itself.
When the climate control compressor is
turned off, the leds on buttons (13)
AUTO
and (14)√go off; automatic inside air re-
circulation control is also excluded (both leds
off on button 8
v) which always stays
off to prevent misting the windows; even
if unadvisable, it is still possible to restore
automatic operation of inside air re-circula-
tion pressing button (8)
v.
With the climate control compressor off, it
is not possible to admit air to the passenger
compartment with a temperature
below the outside temperature; in this case,
the value flashes on the display concerning
the temperature that cannot be reached and
the left led on button (13
AUTO- fig.
109) goes off.
The switching off of the climate control
compressor remains in storage even when
the engine has been stopped. To restore au-
tomatic control for switching on the climate
control compressor, press button (14)
√again, the led on the button turns on, or
Operation of the climate
control compressor is neces-
sary for cooling and dehu-
midifying the air; it is advisable to
keep this function always on, to pre-
vent window misting problems.
A0A0210b
A0A0211bfig. 108
fig. 109

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
119
INSIDE AIR RE-CIRCULATION
ON/OFF BUTTON
(fig. 110)
Inside air re-circulation is controlled ac-
cording to three operating logics:
- automatic control, indicated by the turn-
ing on of the right led on the button;
- forced engagement (inside air re-circula-
tion always on), indicated by the turning on
of the left led on the button (and by the right
led going off at the same time);
- forced switching off (inside air re-circula-
tion always off with air inlet from outside),
indicated by the turning off of both leds.
These operating conditions are obtained
pressing in sequence the inside air re-circu-
lation button (8)
v.
When inside air re-circulation is controlled
automatically by the system, the right led
on the air re-circulation button (8)
v
stays on all the time and the left led shows
the air re-circulation condition:
on= air re-circulation operating;
off= air re-circulation off.
If inside air re-circulation has been turned
on or off manually, the led on button (13)
AUTOturns off.In automatic operation , inside air re-circu-
lation is turned automatically when the an-
tipollution sensor detects the presence of pol-
luted air, for example in cities, queues, tun-
nels and operation of the windscreen wash-
er (with the typical smell of spirits).The inside air- re-circula-
tion system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required
“heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster. It is however inadvisable to
use it on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the
possibility of the windows misting
inside, especially if the climate con-
trol system is off.
A0A0212b
With the outside temper-
ature below 4°C the cli-
mate control compressor is
unable to work. It is therefore un-
advisable to use the inside air re-
circulation feature
vwith low
outsidetemperature, as the win-
dows may quickly mist over.
fig. 110

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
209
Keep your speed
down when snow
chains are fitted.
Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements to
prevent damaging the tyres, sus-
pension and steering. Remember
that with snow chains fitted the
brake distance will increase.
VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle is to be left inactive for
long periods, the following precautions
should be noted:
– House the vehicle under cover in a dry
and possibly ventilated place.
– Engage a gear.
– Check that the handbrake is not
engaged.
– Clean and protect the paintwork by
protective wax.
– Cover the rubber windscreen and
rearscreen wiper blades with talcum pow-
der and raise them off the glass.
– Open the windows slightly.
– Inflate the tyres to a pressure of 0.5
bars above normal. If possible rest the
tyres on wooden planks and periodically
check the pressure.
– Do not turn on the electronic alarm
system.– Disconnect the battery negative termi-
nal (–) from the battery and check the
battery charge. This check should be
repeated once a month during stowage.
Charge the battery if the loadless voltage
is below 12,5V.
– Do not empty the engine cooling sys-
tem.
– Cover the vehicle with a fabric or per-
forated plastic cover. Do not use compact
plastic covers which prevent the humidity
on the surface of the vehicle from evapo-
rating. Snow chains cannot be
fitted to the compact
spare wheel. So, if a front
(drive) wheel is punctured and
chains are needed, a rear wheel
should be fitted to the front of
the vehicle (inflate the tyres to
the specified pressure as soon as
possible) and the spare wheel
should be fitted to the rear. This
way, with two normal drive
wheels, snow chains can be fitted
to them to solve an emergency.
With snow chains fitted
it is advisable to turn off
the ASR system. Press
the ASR-OFF button, led on but-
ton on.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
257
The cooling system is
pressurised. If necessary,
replace the cap only with
another genuine one, otherwise
the system efficiency could be
compromised. Do not remove the
tank cap with the engine hot:
danger of burns.
The engine cooling sys-
tem uses antifreeze pro-
tective fluid PARAFLU UP.
For topping up use the same type
of fluid contained in the cooling
system. The PARAFLU UP fluid
cannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. Should it occur,
never start the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
(fig. 8)
Do not remove the cap
when the engine is hot:
danger of burns.
The level of the coolant in the header
tank (reservoir) should be checked with
the engine cold and the car on a level sur-
face and it should be between the MIN
andMAXmarks on the tank.
fig. 8
A0A0240b
If the level is low, loosen the header tank
cap (A) and slowly pour a mixture of 50%
distilled water and 50% PARAFLU UP
FL Seleniathrough the filler neck until
nearing the MAXmark.
The antifreeze mixture of 50%
PARAFLU UPand 50% distilled water
guarantees protection down to –35 °C.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
282
REFILLING
2.0JTS
Selespeed
63
7
7.2
–
4.4
2.0
0.6
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
3.2V6
63
7
7.2
–
5.9
2.0
–
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
1.8 T. SPARK
63
7
7.2
4.4
–
2.0
–
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
2.0JTS
63
7
7.2
–
4.4
2.0
–
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
Fuel tank: litres– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling
system litres
Oil sump and filter litres
litres
Mechanical transmission/
differential litres
Selespeed transmission litres
Hydraulic power steering litres
Hydraulic brake circuit with
ABS device litres
Windscreen
washer reservoir: litres
– with headlamp washer litresSpecified fuels
and original lubricants
Unleaded Premium petrol with no
less than 95 R.O.N
Mixture of distilled water
andPARAFLU UP at 50%
SELENIA 20 K Alfa Romeo
SELENIA RACING
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA TOP 4
for Alfa Romeo
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35