2006 Alfa Romeo GT refuelling

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
56
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WITH
RESERVE INDICATOR
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The warning light
K(A-fig. 76) turns
on to indicate that approx. 7 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
IMPORTANTUnder certain conditions
(heavy slopes, for instance), the reading on
the gauge may differ from the actual
amount of fuel in the tank and changes in
level may be indicated late.
This condition falls within the operation
logics of the electronic control circuit to
avoid highly unstable readings due to
swaying of the fuel when travelling.
IMPORTANTRefuelling shall always be
performed with engine off and ignition key
atSTOP. If the engine is off but the key is
atMAR, a wrong fuel level could tem-
porarily be indicated. This is due to the inter-
nal system control logic and cannot be con-
sidered as a system malfunctioning.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE WITH
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
WARNING LIGHT
This shows the temperature of the
engine coolant fluid and begins when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Normally the pointer should be towards
the middle of the scale. If the pointer
reaches the higher temperatures of the
scale (red area) the request for vehicle
performance should be decreased.
The turning on of the
u(B-fig. 76)
warning light(on some versions together
with the message shown on the reconfig-
urablemultifunction display) indicates that
the coolant fluid temperature is too high;
in this case, stop the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.IMPORTANTThe temperature of the
engine coolant may rise towards the max-
imum values (red zone) when the vehicle
is driven at low speeds, especially when
the ambient air temperature is high. In
this case it is advisable to stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine for a few min-
utes, after which the journey can be
resumed, preferably at a higher speed.
fig. 76
A0A0668b

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198
FUEL CAP
The fuel cap (C-fig. 164) is electrically
controlled. To open it, press button (D-
fig. 165); the flap can be opened only
when the engine is off.
The fuel cap (A-fig. 164), accessible af-
ter opening the lid (C), is fitted with a catch
to prevent losing it (B) which fastens it to the
lid.
When refuelling, hook the cap to the de-
vice on the inner flap, as illustrated.
REFUELLING
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To prevent accidentally filling with leaded
petrol, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is of such a size as not to accept the noz-
zle of this type of petrol.
The unleaded petrol octane number
(R.O.N.) used shall not be less than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful emission at the exhaust,
thus environment pollution.
IMPORTANTNever put leaded petrol,
even in small quantity, in the tank, even if
it is an emergency. This would irreversibly
damage the exhaust gas catalyst.
JTD ENGINES
At low temperatures the degree of fluidi-
ty of fuel oil may become insufficient due to
the formation of paraffins leading to mal-
functioning of the fuel system.
Therefore, to avoid inconveniences, sum-
mer and winter fuel oils are normally dis-
tributed depending on the season.
In the event the car is filled with fuel oil
unsuitable for the using temperature, mix
it with DIESEL MIX additive in the propor-
tions stated on the can, firstly putting the
antifreeze in the tank and then the fuel oil.
The vehicle must only be
filled with fuel oil for mo-
tor vehicles, in compliance
with European Specification
EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may irreparably dam-
age the engine with invalidation of
the warranty due to the damage
caused. In the event of accidental-
ly filling with another type of fuel,
do not start the engine and empty
the tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time, in
addition to the tank, it is also nec-
essary to empty the whole supply
circuit.
fig. 164
A0A0644b

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ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
The devices used to reduce petrol engine
emissions are:
– trivalent catalytic converter (catalytic si-
lencer);
– Lambda sensors;
– anti-evaporation system.
If one or more spark plugs are discon-
nected, do not run the engine, even for a
test.
The devices used to reduce diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are:
– oxidising catalyst;
– exhaust gas re-circulation system
(E. G. R.). Do not go near the fuel
filler with naked flames or
lit cigarettes: danger of
fire. Avoid going too near the fuel
filler with your face, to avoid in-
haling harmful vapours.
In the case of need, only
replace the fuel cap with
another genuine one, or the
efficiency of the fuel vapour re-
covery system could be adversely
affected.
Should it be not possible to open the fuel
flap electrically, use the special cable in the
boot (A-fig. 166) to open it manually.
Due to the high tempera-
tures reached during oper-
ation of the catalytic si-
lencer the vehicle should not be
parked over inflammable materials
(grass, dry leaves, pine needles,
etc.).
fig. 165
A0A0643b
fig. 166
A0A0652b
IMPORTANTThe sealing of the tank
may cause light pressurising. A little breath-
ing off, while slackening the cap is ab-
solutely normal.
After refuelling, turn the cap clockwise and
close the flap.
IMPORTANTFor your safety, before
starting the engine, also make sure that the
fuel nozzle is correctly inserted in the fuel
distributor.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
250
ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys, check and if necessary top up:
– engine coolant fluid level
– brake/hydraulic clutch control fluid
level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen and headlamp washer
fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3000 kmcheck and if necessary
top up the engine oil level.
The use of FL Seleniaproducts is rec-
ommended which have been designed
and made expressly for Alfa Romeo cars
(see “Refuelling” in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
PROGRAMME
For cars with an annual mileage
of below 20,000 km (for exam-
ple about 10,000 km) the follow-
ing yearly inspection programme
is advised:
– Check tyre conditions/wear and if
necessary adjust the pressure (including
spare wheel)
– Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger compart-
ment, glovebox lights, warning lights,
etc.)
– Check operation of windscreen wiper
system, spray jet adjustment
– Check position/wear of windscreen
– Check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear– Sight check for conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes (exhaust -
fuel supply - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushes etc..), brake and fuel
supply system hoses
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication
– Check battery charge
– Sight check for conditions of various
drive belts
– Check and if necessary top up fluid
levels (engine coolant, brakes, wind-
screen washer, battery etc. )
– Change engine oil and engine oil filter
– Change pollen filter.

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

TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES COLD
ENGINE OIL REPLEACEMENT
Oil sump and filter (1.8 T. SPARK - 2.0 JTS) ...................... litres 4.4
Oil sump and filter (3.2
V6) ............................................. litres 5.9
Oil sump and filter (JTD
16V)............................................ litres 4.5
Do not discard used oil in the environment.
REFUELLING
Fuel tank capacity .......................................................... litres 63
Reserve ......................................................................... litres 7
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N.
For cars with diesel engine only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Speci-
fication EN590)
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SERVICE
With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0,3 bar compared with the specified rating
With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be +0,2 bar compared with the specified rating
Tyres
195/60 R15bar
205/60 R15bar
205/55 R16bar
205/55 ZR16bar
215/45 R17bar
225/45 ZR17bar
225/40 ZR18bar
Compact spare wheel
125/80 R15barreduced load
front rear
2.2 2.2
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.4 2.3
2.5 2.4
2.5 2.4
4.2full loadfront rear
2.5 2.5
2.6 2.6
2.6 2.6
2.6 2.6
2.7 2.6
2.8 2.7
2.8 2.7
4.2