2007 Alfa Romeo GT Owner handbook (in English)

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In the event of whatever
transmission fault, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices as soon as possible to have
the system checked. In the event of a fault to the gearshift lever,
the system automatically activates the au-
tomaticCITYmode to allow the car to
reach the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services to have the fault detected elimi-
nated.
In the event of a fault to the other gear-
box components, the system only allows the
engagement of certain gears: first gear (1),
second gear (2) and reverse (R).
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Failures to the Selespeed gearbox are in-
dicated on the display by warning light
t
(fig. 127), dedicated message and
buzzer. If the warning light
t
and the message are dis-
played, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services as soon as
possible to have the fault elimi-
nated.
fig. 127
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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 the engine off with the car facing
uphill and a gear engaged, it is absolutely
necessary to wait for the gear display to go
off before releasing the brake pedal, so that
the clutch is fully disengaged.
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, adhere
to local regulations. Make sure that the gear-
box is in neutral (N) (checking that the car
moves when pushed) and proceed as for
towing a normal car with mechanical gear-
box following the instructions given in sec-
tion “In an emergency”.
If setting to neutral is not possible, do not
tow the car and contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized 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 system has shifted automatically
to neutral (N) when:
there is no action 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 1.5 seconds;
or detection of a gearbox fault;
– gearbox fault.

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INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVEBOX
On the dashboard there is a glovebox with
lid and light.
To open use handle (A-fig. 128).
When the glovebox is opened with the key
atMARan inside courtesy light turns on
(A-fig. 129).
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
(fig. 130)
The roof light comprises two courtesy lights
with corresponding control switch.
IMPORTANTWhen a door is opened,
the roof light turns on and timing of about
3 minutes is activated automatically, after
which it goes off; closing the doors (within
the 3 minutes) a second timing of about 7
seconds is activated to allow car starting.
fig. 128
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fig. 129
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Never travel with the
glovebox open: the lid
might harm the passenger
in the event of an accident.
The fitting is completed by device (B), on
the lid, for inserting a pen or pencil.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, opening the glovebox, the light in-
side can only be turned on for 15 minutes;
after which the system turns it off to avoid
draining the battery.
fig. 130
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Unlocking the doors using the remote con-
trol, the roof light turns on gradually and tim-
ing is activated automatically for about 15
seconds. Locking the doors with the remote
control the roof light turns off gradually.
The lights are turned off moving the igni-
tion key to MAR(with the doors closed).
With switch (A) in the central position
(1), both lights are turned on when a door
is opened.
Pressing switch (A) to the left (position
0), the lights stay off (OFFposition).
Pressing switch (A) to the right (position
2) both lights stay on.
Switch (B) turns the lights on individually.
Pressing switch (B) to the left (position 0)
the left light is turned on. Pressing the switch
to the right (position 2) the right light is
turned on.
With switch (B) in the central position (po-
sition1) the lights stay off. IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, turning the roof light on is only pos-
sible for 15 minutes; after which the system
turns it off to avoid draining the battery.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that both switches are in the cen-
tral position. By so doing, the roof lights will
turn off when the doors are closed. Forget-
ting a door open the lights will turn off au-
tomatically after a few seconds. COURTESY LIGHTS
(fig. 131)
On the back of the driver’s or passenger’s
sun visor, opening the cover (A) the roof
lights turn on (B) at the side of the courtesy
mirror, with the ignition key at MAR. These
lights allow use of the courtesy mirror when
the light is poor.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOPthe lights can be activated only for
15 minutes: after which the system turns
them off to avoid draining the battery.

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REAR ROOF LIGHT (fig. 132)
IMPORTANTWhen a door is opened,
the roof light turns on and timing of about
3 minutes is activated automatically, after
which it goes off; closing the doors (within
the 3 minutes) a second timing of about 7
seconds is activated to allow car starting.
Unlocking the doors using the remote con-
trol, the roof light turns on gradually and tim-
ing is activated automatically for about 15
seconds. Locking the doors with the remote
control the roof light turns off gradually.
The light turns off in any case turning the
ignition key to MAR(with the door
closed).PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 133)
(for versions/markets where
applicable)
The light (A) housed in the doors turns on
when the associated door is opened, re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.
fig. 132
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On the light there is a switch with three
positions.
When switch (A) is in the central posi-
tion (0) the light turns on automatically
when a door is opened.
Moving the switch to the right (position 1)
the light stays off.
Moving the switch to the left (position 2)
the light stays on.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOPthe roof light can be turned on for
only 15 minutes; after which it is turned off
to avoid draining the battery.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that the switch (A) is in the cen-
tral position (0), so that the roof light turns
off when the doors are closed.
fig. 133
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The cigar lighter gets ex-
tremely hot. Handle with
care and prevent its use by
children: danger of fire and/or
burning.
Always ensure that the
cigar lighter has turned off.
Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it
might set on fire in contact
with cigarette stubs. DETERRENT LED (fig. 134)
The led (A) on the instrument cluster
comes into operation when the doors are
locked (ignition key at STOPor removed)
and it remains in the “deterrence” condi-
tion, flashing with a red light until the next
time the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANTIf a door or the tailgate
are not closed perfectly, the deterrent led
flashes at a higher frequency for 4 seconds
and then flashes at normal frequency again. FRONT ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
(fig. 135)
To gain access to the ashtray and the cig-
ar lighter open the lid (A).
To use the cigar lighter, with the key at
MAR, press button (B); after a few sec-
onds the button will return automatically
to its initial position and the cigar lighter is
ready for use.
Remove the tray to empty and clean the
ashtray (C).
The position of the cigar lighter in relation
to the ashtray and viceversa, may vary de-
pending on the trim level.
fig. 134
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fig. 135
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REAR ASHTRAYS (fig. 136)
For the rear passengers there are two con-
cealed ashtrays.
To use or remove pull in the direction of
the arrow. CARD HOLDER RECESS
AND GLASS HOLDER
(fig. 137)
(for versions/markets where
applicable)
The interior fittings are completed by the
removable card holder recess (A) and glass
holder (B) located on the centre of the dash-
board. To use them, press as shown.
fig. 136
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fig. 137
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ODDMENT POCKETS
ON FRONT DOORS
(fig. 138)
Each front door has an oddment pocket
(A).
fig. 138
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CELL PHONE
PROVISION
The car may be fitted with a provision for
installing a cell phone.
The mobile phone provision consists of:
– radio + cell phone dual-purpose antenna;
– connection and supply cables with spe-
cific connector for connecting hands-free kit.
ODDMENT RECESSES ON
CENTRE CONSOLE
(fig. 139)
On the centre console, at the side of the
hand brake lever, depending on the versions,
the following recesses are provided:
– can holder (B);
– magnetic card or toll ticket holder (C);
– pen or pencil holder (D);
– coin holder (E).
SUN VISORS (fig. 140)
The visors can be directed at the front and
side.
Behind, the visors have a courtesy mirror
with a light at the side (A). To use, open
the cover (B).
The lights allow use of the mirrors with dim
light.
The passenger’s sun visor has a symbol
concerning correct use of a child’s seat in the
presence of the passenger’s air bag. For fur-
ther details, refer to the passenger’s front
air bag paragraph.
fig. 139
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fig. 140
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For the installation of a
cell phone and connection
to the provision in the car,
contact only Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services; this will guarantee
first-rate results with no possibil-
ity of any inconvenience that may
compromise the safety of the car.
The voice kit should be
purchased by the customer
as it must be compatible
with the customer’s phone.