2008 Alfa Romeo GT roof

IN AN EMERGENCY
202
REAR ROOF LIGHT
(fig. 41-42)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the light unit (A) levering in
the point shown by the arrow.
– Replace the bulb releasing it from the
side contacts making sure that the new bulb
is correctly clamped between the contacts.– Refit the light unit in the correct position
inserting first the side with the connector,
then pressing the other side until the catch
clicks into place (B).
fig. 41
A0A0177b
fig. 42
A0A0178b
– Close the protective cover (B).
– Refit the light unit pressing gently in cor-
respondence with the retainer catches, un-
til hearing the click.
fig. 40
A0A0176b

CAR MAINTENANCE
237
Detergents cause water
pollution. Therefore the car
should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purify-
ing the liquid used in the washing
process.Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substances many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering the rust
processes.
IMPORTANTBird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
To correctly wash the car:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system.
2) Spray the car with a low pressure jet of
water.
3) Pass a sponge moistened with a light
detergent solution, rinsing the sponge fre-
quently.
4) Rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-
net and around the headlights where wa-
ter may stagnate. The car should not be tak-
en to a closed area immediately, but left in
the open so that residual water can evapo-
rate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
The paintwork does not only serve an
aestethic purpose but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you
are advised to have the necessary touch-
ing up carried out immediately to avoid the
formation of rust.
Only original products should be used for
touching up paint (see “Body paint identi-
fication plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” chapter).
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the con-
ditions and environment of use. For exam-
ple, in highly polluted areas, or if the roads
are sprayed with salt, it is wise to wash the
car more frequently.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
255
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the
table below are determined on the basis of
the homologation tests set down by specif-
ic European directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
–urban cycle: cold starting followed by
driving that simulates urban use of the car;–extra-urban cycle: frequent accel-
erating in all gears, simulating extraurban
use of the car; the speed varies between 0
and 120 km/h;
–combined consumption: is calcu-
lated weighing about 37% of urban cycle
consumption and about 63% of extraurban
consumption.
3.2V6
18.6
8.7
12.4JTD
16V
8.7
4.8
6.2 2.0 JTS
12.2
6.7
8.7 1.8 T. SPARK
12.1
6.4
8.52.0 JTS
Selespeed
12.2
6.7
8.7
IMPORTANT The type of route,
traffic situations, weather conditions,
driving style, general conditions of
the vehicle, trim level/equip-
ment/accessories, load, presence of
a roof rack, use of the climate con-
trol system, other situations that af-
fect air drag may lead to different fu-
el consumption levels than those
measured (see “Reducing running
costs and environment pollution” in
the chapter “Correct use of the car”).
Fuel consumption according to directive 1999/100/EC(litres x 100 km)
Urban
Extraurban
Combined