2006 Alfa Romeo GT rims

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
43
GENERAL CAUTIONS
If the ¬warning light does
not turn on when turning
the ignition key to MAR or
if it stays on when travelling, this
could indicate a failure in safety re-
taining systems; under this condi-
tion air bags or pretensioners could
not trigger in the event of collision
or, in a restricted number of cas-
es, they could trigger accidentally.
Stop the car and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
Do not cover the back rest
of front seats with trims or
covers there are not set for
the use of side bags.Never travel with objects
on your lap, in front of the
chest or with a pipe, pen-
cil, etc. Serious injury may result in
the case of the air bag being trig-
gered.
Always keep your hands
on the steering wheel rim
when driving, so that if the
air bag is triggered, it can inflate
without meeting obstacles. Do not
drive with the body bent forwards,
keep the seat back rest in the erect
position and lean your back well
against it.
If the car has been stolen
or an attempt to steal it
has been made, if it has
been subjected to vandals or
floods, have the air bag system
checked by Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.
You are reminded that
when the ignition key is
engaged and in the MAR
position, even with the engine off,
the air bags can be triggered also
on a stationary vehicle, if it is
bumped by another moving vehi-
cle. Therefore, even with the car
stationary, never allow children on
the front seat. You are also re-
minded that with the ignition key
engaged in the STOP position, the
safety devices (air bags or preten-
sioners) are not triggered in the
event of an impact; in this case the
failure to trigger the air bags
should not be considered a system
failure.

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Always take due care when braking on
bends, even with the help of the ABS.
The most important advice of all, howev-
er, is this:
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the pulsing on the
pedal, do not lighten the
pressure, but keep the pedal firm-
ly pressed with no fear; this way
you will stop in the least space
possible, compatibly with the con-
ditions of the road surface.
Following these instructions you will be
in the best braking condition under all cir-
cumstances.
IMPORTANTCars fitted with ABS may
only be fitted with the wheel rims, tyres and
brake linings of type and brand approved by
the Manufacturer.
The system is completed by the EBD (Elec-
tronic Brake Distributor) which distributes
the braking action through the control unit
and the ABS system sensors.The car is fitted with an
electronic braking distribu-
tor (EBD). If the
>andx
warning lights turn on simultane-
ously with the engine running, this
indicates an EBD system failure; in
this case with sharp braking the
rear wheels might lock too early,
with the possibility of skidding.
Driving extremely carefully, go to
the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised
Service to have the system
checked.
The turning on of only the
>warning light with the
engine running normally in-
dicates a fault to the ABS system
only. In this case the braking sys-
tem is still efficient, though with-
out the aid of the anti-lock device.
Under these conditions perfor-
mance of the EBD system may be
reduced. In this case too, you are
advised to go immediately to the
nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised
Service to have the system checked
over, driving in such a way as to
avoid sharp braking.
If the low brake fluid lev-
el
xwarning light turns
on, stop the car immedi-
ately and contact the nearest Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service. Any
loss of fluid from the hydraulic sys-
tem will negatively affect the op-
eration of the braking system be it
of the conventional type or of the
type with ABS.
If the compact spare wheel
is used, operation of the
ABS system is cut off and
the
>warning light on the instru-
ment cluster turns on.
IMPORTANTIf the battery is run down
the
>andxwarning lights might turn
on when starting the engine and go off af-
ter starting. This should not be considered
as a fault but as a warning that during start-
ing the ABS is not active. The turning off
of the warning lights ensures normal system
operation.

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STARTING BY INERTIA
If the car is equipped with “Kit for tyre
repair Fix&Go“, see the instructions con-
tained in the following chapter.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
As an alternative to FIX & GO, the com-
pact spare wheel or a wheel with the nor-
mal size can be supplied upon request;
wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and compact spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE
Never push, tow or
coast start the vehicle.
This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalyst damaging
it irreversibly.
Remember that the
engine brake and power
steering are not opera-
tional until the engine is started,
therefore, much greater effort
than usual is needed on the brake
pedal and steering wheel.
Signal the presence of
the stationary vehicle
according to current regu-
lations: hazard warning lights,
reflecting triangle etc..
Any passengers should leave
the car and wait for the wheel to
be changed out of harm of the
traffic.
If parked on a slope or rough
surface, chock the wheels with
wedges or other suitable devices
to prevent the car from rolling.
Never start the engine
with the car jacked.
When driving with a
trailer, disconnect the trailer
before raising the car.
The compact spare wheel is spe-
cific to your car, do not use it on
other models, or use the spare
wheel of other models on your
vehicle.
Should the type of wheels used
be changed (alloy rims instead of
steel), it is also necessary to
change the whole set of fastening
bolts with others of suitable size.
The compact spare wheel is nar-
rower than normal wheels, it
should be used only for the dis-
tance necessary to reach a service
point to have the punctured tyre
repaired and, during its use, the
car speed must not exceed 80
km/h.

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214
CHANGING A WHEEL
Please be informed that:
– the jack mass is 2,100 kg.
– the jack requires no adjustment.
– the jack cannot be repaired. In the
event of breakage, it must be replaced by
another original one.
– no tools other than its operating crank
can be fitted to the jack.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:– Stop the car in such a position that it
is not dangerous for the traffic, where it is
possible to change the wheel safely.
Where possible, park on a level, compact
surface.
– Switch off the engine and engage the
handbrake.
– Engage first gear or reverse.– Use handle(A-fig.2) to remove the
stiff covering (B).
– Loosen the clamping device (A-
fig. 3).
– Take out the tool container (B) and
take it near the wheel to be changed.
– Take the spare wheel (C).
– Remove the wheel cap (A-fig. 4)
(only versions with steel rims)
fig. 2
A0A0645b
fig. 3
A0A0151b
fig. 4
A0A0154b

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– Using the wrench provided (A-
fig. 5), loosen the fastening bolts by
about one turn.
– Set the jack under the car, near the
wheel to be changed taking care not to
damage the plastic streamlined guard.
– Work the jack crank (A-fig. 6), to
extend it until the groove (B) on the
upper part of jack is correctly inserted on
the lower profile of the body (C) approx.
40 cm from the profile of the wheelhouse.
– Work the jack and raise the car until
the wheel is a few centimetres from the
ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening
bolts and remove the wheel.– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the spare wheel with the hub are clean
and free of impurities which may later
cause the fastening bolts to slacken.
– Install the spare wheel matching the
hole (A-fig. 7) with the corresponding
pin (B).
– Using the wrench provided, fasten the
five bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tighten
the bolts in the sequence shown in fig. 8.REFITTING A NORMAL WHEEL
– Following the procedure described
previously, raise the car and remove the
spare wheel.
For versions with steel rims:
– Fit the normal wheel matching the
hole (A-fig. 7) with the corresponding
pin (B).
– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the wheel with the hub are clean and free
of impurities which may later cause the
fastening bolts to slacken.
fig. 5
A0A0694b
fig. 6
A0A0695b

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– Using the wrench provided, tighten
the fastening bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown previ-
ously for the compact spare wheel fig. 8.
– Place the cap near the wheel so that
the inflation valve can come through the
slot provided on the cap.
– Press the circumference of the cap,
starting from the parts nearest to the infla-
tion valve until it is inserted completely.
IMPORTANTIncorrect fitting may
cause the wheel cap to come off when the
car is travelling.For versions with alloy rims:
– Tighten the pin (A-fig. 9) in one of
the fastening bolt holes on the wheel hub.
– Insert the wheel on the pin and, using
the wrench provided, tighten the four bolts
available. This is facilitated by the exten-
sion provided (B).
– Remove the pin (A-fig. 9) and tight-
en the last fastening bolt.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, tighten
the bolts in the sequence shown previous-
ly for the compact spare wheel fig. 8.After refitting a wheel:
– stow the spare wheel in the space pro-
vided in the boot
– insert the jack in its container forcing
it lightly to prevent it from vibrating when
travelling
– place the tools used in the housings in
the container
– stow the container complete with tools
on the spare wheel and secure everything
with the clamping device (A-fig. 3)
– correctly re-position the stiff cover.
fig. 7
A0A0155b
fig. 8
A0A0156b
fig. 9
A0A0693b

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims.
Radial tubeless tyres.
The log book shows all the homologated
tyres.
IMPORTANTIn the event of any dis-
crepancies between this Handbook and the
vehicle Log Book, only the latter should be
considered.
While the specified dimensions remain the
same, for driving safety, the vehicle must be
fitted with tyres of the same brand and type
on all wheels.
IMPORTANTDo not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
COMPACT SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Convergence of front wheels measured be-
tween the rims:
The values refer to the vehicle travelling.
CORRECT TYRE READING
Below, please find the instructions need-
ed to understand the meaning of the code
stamped on the tyre. Example:
205/55 R 16 91 W
or
205/55 ZR 16
The code may be in one of the ways giv-
en in the example.
205= Nominal width (distance in
mm between sides).
55= Percentage height/width
ratio.
R= Radial tyre.
ZR= Radial tyre, with speed over
240 km/h.
16= Rim diameter in inches.
91= Load index (capacity), e.g. 91
= 615 kg. Not present in ZR
tyres.
W,Z= Maximum speed index. In ZR
tyres the speed index Z is be-
fore the R.
fig. 5
A0A0465b

Standard fittings
Rims
Tyres
Fittings on request
Rims
Tyres
Winter tyres
2.0 JTS
7 J x 16
7 J x 17 ()
71/2J x 17 ()
205/55 R16 91W
(•)205/55 ZR16 (•)215/45 R17 87W ()
61/2J x 15
7 J x 17
8 J x 18
195/60 R15 88V (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(•)215/45 ZR17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (•) (*)215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (•) (*)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)
195/60 R15 88Q (M+S)
205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
3.2V6
71/2J x 17
225/45 ZR17 91Y
(Pirelli Pzero Rosso) (
•) (*)225/45 ZR17
(Bridgestone S-02) (•) (*)
71/2J x 17
8 J x 18
215/45 R17 87W (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (*) (**)
215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (*) (**)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
225/45 ZR17 91H (M+S)
(•) Unchainable tyres
() For versions/markets where applicable
(*) Size certified and admitted for specified tyres only
(**)IMPORTANTChainable tyres; see paragraph "Snow chains" in section "Correct use of the car".
JTD16V
61/2J x 15
7 J x 16
7 J x 17 (
)
71/2J x 17 ()
205/60 R15 91V
(•)205/55 R16 91W (•)205/55 ZR16 (•)215/45 R17 87W ()
61/2J x 15
7 J x 17
8 J x 18
195/60 R15 88V (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(•)215/45 ZR17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (•) (*)
215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (
•) (*)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)205/60 R15 91V(Michelin Pilot Primacy) (•) (*)
195/60 R15 88Q (M+S)
205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
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1.8 T SPARK
61/2J x 15
7 J x 16
7 J x 17 (
)
71/2J x 17 ()
205/60 R15 91V
(•)205/55 R16 91V (•)205/55 ZR16 (•)215/45 R17 87W ()
61/2J x 15
7 J x 17
8 J x 18
195/60 R15 88V (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(•)215/45 ZR17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (•) (*)215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (•) (*)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)205/60 R15 91V(Michelin Pilot Primacy) (•) (*)
195/60 R15 88Q (M+S)
205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)