2006 Alfa Romeo GT towing

Rear sensors are auto-
matically switched off
when the trailer’s electric
cable plug is inserted into the car
tow hitch socket.
Rear sensors are automatically switched
on by removing the trailer cable plug.
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PARKING SENSORS
(fig. 113a)
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
The parking system detects and informs
the driver (through an intermittent acoustic
signal) about the presence of obstacles in
the rear part of the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged.
The sound produced by the acoustic alarm
becomes continuous when the distance be-
tween the car and the obstacle is less that
30 cm.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
When the reverse gear is engaged an in-
termittent acoustic signal is automatically
activated.
The acoustic signal:
– raises with the reduction of distance be-
tween the car and the obstacle;
– becomes continuous when the distance
between the car and the obstacle is less that
30 cm and stops if the distance raises.
– is constant if the distance is unvaried.
If this situation takes place for side sensors,
the signal is stopped after about 3 seconds
to prevent sound indications when per-
forming manoeuvres near walls.
TOWING A TRAILER
fig. 113a
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137
PARKING THE CAR
To park the car safely it is absolutely nec-
essary to engage first gear (1) or reverse
(R) and also the handbrake if the road is
on a slope.
Turning off the engine with the car on an
uphill slope and a gear engaged, it is ab-
solutely necessary to wait for the display
showing the gear engaged to go off before
releasing the brake pedal, so that the clutch
is completely closed.
If the gearbox is in neutral (N) and want-
ing to engage a parking gear, the system
should be activated and with the foot on the
brake pedal it is necessary to engage (1)
or (R).
TOWING THE CAR
IMPORTANTFor towing the car follow
local regulations. Make sure that the gear-
box is in neutral (N) (checking that the car
moves if pushed) and tow as for a car with
normal mechanical gearbox following the
instructions given in the chapter “In an emer-
gency”.
Should it be impossible to set to neutral,
do not tow the vehicle; contact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
While towing the car do
not start the engine.
BUZZER WARNINGS
The buzzer is activated when:
– reverse gear is engaged (R);
– the car is parked with the gearbox in
neutral (N); signal that can be noted turn-
ing the ignition key to STOP;
– clutch overheating occurs when moving
off;
– the car moves in the opposite direction
to the gear engaged (e.g.: the car moves
downwards with reverse gear engaged);
– the system has shifted automatically
to neutral (N) when:
no action is made on the accelerator
and/or brake pedal for at least 3 minutes;
or the brake is pressed for over 10 min-
utes;
or the driver’s door is opened and no ac-
tion is made on the accelerator and brake
for at least 1 second;
or a gearbox failure has been detected.
– In the event of gearbox failure.

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
205
TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANTS
For towing caravans or trailers the vehicle
must be fitted with a certified tow hook
and an adequate electric system.
Installation should be carried out by spe-
cialised personnel who release a special
document for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional
rearview mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, the braking
spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a lower gear when driving down-
hill, rather than constantly using the
brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the vehi-
cle tow hook reduces by the same amount
the actual vehicle loading capacity. To make sure the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the log
book) account should be taken of the fully
laden trailer, including accessories and per-
sonal belongings.
Drive within the specific speed limit in
every country for vehicle trailers. In any
case the maximum speed should never
exceed 100 km/h.
INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel accord-
ing to the following instructions and any
additional and/or integrative information
supplied by the Manufacturer of the device
itself.
The towing device must meet current
regulations with reference to Directive
94/20/CEE and subsequent amend-
ments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the
vehicle on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used which is generally
placed on a special bracket normally fas-
tened to the towing device itself. The ABS system with
which the car may be fit-
ted does not control the
trailer braking system. Particular
care is therefore necessary on
slippery surfaces.
Under no circumstances
should the vehicle brake
system be altered to con-
trol the trailer brake. The trailer
braking system must be fully
independent of the vehicle’s
hydraulic system.

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For the electrical connection a 7 or 13
pole 12VDC connection must be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN standards) fol-
lowing any reference instructions given by
the vehicle Manufacturer and/or towing
device Manufacturer.
Any electric brake should be supplied
directly by the battery through a cable
with a cross-section of no less than 2.5
mm
2. In addition to the electrical branch-
es, the vehicle electric system can only be
connected to the supply cable for an elec-
tric brake and to the cable for an internal
light, though not above 15W.INSTALLATION LAYOUT
(fig. 1)
The tow hook structure must be fas-
tened in the points shown by the
symbol Ø using 4 M8 screws and 7
M10 screws.
The inner plate (2) should have a
minimum thickness of 6 mm.
The inner plate (3) should have a
minimum thickness of 4 mm.
The inner plate (4) should have a
minimum thickness of 5 mm.
The fastening points (1) should be
fitted with 25 mm x 6 mm spacers.After assembly, the fas-
tening screw bores shall
be sealed to prevent pos-
sible exhaust gas infiltrations.
IMPORTANTIt is compulsory to fas-
ten a label (plainly visible) of suitable size
and material with the following wording:
MAX LOAD ON BALL 60 kg.

IN AN EMERGENCY
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IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE TOWED
The tow ring supplied with the vehicle is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
To install the tow ring, proceed as fol-
lows:
– Take the tow ring from the tool box.
– Remove the cover (A) snap-fitted on
the front (fig. 55) or rear (fig. 56)
bumper. To do this, using the flat-bladed
screwdriver provided, protect the tip with
a soft cloth to avoid damaging the car.– Firmly screw the ring in its housing.
fig. 55 - front
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fig. 56 - rear
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Before tightening the
ring carefully clean the
threaded housing. Before
beginning to tow the car, make
sure that the ring is firmly tight-
ened in its threaded housing.
Before starting to tow,
turn the ignition key to
MAR and back to STOP,
again without removing it.
Removing the key automatically
engages the steering lock result-
ing in the impossibility to steer
the wheels. When towing
remember that without the help
of the engine brake and power
steering greater effort is required
on the pedal and steering wheel.
Do not use flexible cables for
towing and avoid jerks. During
towing operations make sure
that fastening the joint to the car
does not damage the components
in contact with it. When towing
the car, it is compulsory to follow
specific traffic regulations con-
cerning both the towing device
and behaviour on the road.

IN AN EMERGENCY
245
Take care when position-
ing the arms of the lift or
workshop lift to avoid
damaging the side strips.
USING AN ARM LIFT OR
WORKSHOP LIFT
The vehicle should be lifted only at the
side, setting the end of the arms or the
workshop lift in the illustrated areas, at
approx. 40 cm from the wheelhouse pro-
file (fig. 57).These areas are highlighted by the sym-
bol
▼on the lower part of the side mem-
ber.
The car may fall if the
jack is not positioned cor-
rectly. Never use the jack
for higher capacities than the one
stated on the label.
IMPORTANTFor versions with
Selespeed transmission, make sure that
the gears are in neutral (N) (checking
that the vehicle moves if pushed) and
then proceed as for towing a normal car
with mechanical transmission, following
the instructions given previously.
Should it be impossible to set the gears
to neutral, do not tow the car and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE LIFTED
fig. 57
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT
Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
– trailer or caravan towing
– dusty roads
– short distances (less than 7-8 km)
repeated and with external temperatures
below zero
– frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving or in case of a
long term inactivity
replace engine oil more frequently than
required on Service Schedule.IMPORTANT
Diesel filter
The different grades of purity in diesel
fuel normally available might make it nec-
essary to replace the filter more frequent-
ly than indicated in the Service Schedule.
If the engine misfires it shows the filter
needs changing.IMPORTANT
Air cleaner
Using the car on dusty roads change the
air cleaner more frequently than specified
in the Schedule Maintenance Programme.
For any doubts concerning the intervals
between the engine oil and air cleaner
replacement in relation to how the vehicle
is used, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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WEIGHTS
(*) With special equipment (trailer towing device, etc.) the loadless weight increases, thereby reducing the payload, with regard to the maximum permissi-
ble loads.
(**)Loads not to be exceeded. It is the driver’s responsibility to place goods in the boot and/or on the loading surface in accordance with the maximum per-
missible loads.
JTD16V
1320
520
990
980
1885
1300
400
60
3.2V6
1410
520
1040
980
1930
1400
400
60
2.0 JTS
1320
520
980
980
1840
1300
400
60
1.8 T. SPARK
1290
520
980
980
1810
1300
400
60
Kerb weight
(with fuel oil and fluids,
spare wheel, tools
and accessories) kg
Payload (*) including
driver kg
Max permissible
weights (**):
– front axle kg
– rear axle kg
– total kg
Towable weights:
– braked trailer kg
– trailer without brake kg
Maximum load on ball
(braked trailer) kg