2008 Alfa Romeo GT tailgate

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
129fig. 143
A0A0637b
fig. 144
A0A0658b
Closing the tailgate again, the control func-
tions are restored, the system “beeps” twice
(with the exception of certain markets).
TAILGATE CLOSING
To lock, push in correspondence with the
Alfa Romeo badge to lower tailgate, until
you feel the click of the lock.
BOOT LIGHT (fig. 143)
When the tailgate is opened the light turns
on automatically (A) in the right-hand side
of the boot. Closing the tailgate, the light
turns off automatically.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, opening the tailgate, turning on the
light will only be possible for 15 minutes;
after which the system turns it off to avoid
draining the battery. EMERGENCY OPENING
OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the
inside, should the car battery be flat, or be-
cause of a defect of the electric lock of the
tailgate itself, proceed as follows (see “Ex-
tending the luggage compartment” in the
chapter “Getting to know you car”):
– tilt the rear seat cushions;
– tilt the backrests;
– unlock the lock by pulling the string (A-
fig. 144) (the string is located inside the
right recess in the tailgate).

IN AN EMERGENCY
200
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
(fig. 35)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
– Work on the transparent cover frame,
in the point shown by the arrow to compress
the catch (B). Free the opposite end and re-
move the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise (A)
and remove it from the transparent cover.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace it.
– Insert the bulb holder (A) in the trans-
parent cover then refit the unit checking that
the catch clicks into place (B).
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
(fig. 36-37)
To change the led unit, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate and use a screwdriv-
er to open the two covers (A-fig. 36);
– Slacken the two fastening screws of (B)
the led unit;
fig. 35
A0A0171b
fig. 36
A0A0631b
A0A0630b
– Withdraw the light (ForG) push it gen-
tly and turn counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb;
– Refit the bulb holder turning clockwise
and make sure it is secured correctly;
– Refit the door (B) and close the com-
partment (A).
fig. 34

IN AN EMERGENCY
201
– disconnect the connector (C-fig. 37),
remove the led unit (D) and replace it with
a new unit;
– Refit the unit on the tailgate reversing
the above mentioned procedure.
fig. 37
A0A0632b
fig. 39
A0A0175b
PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 38)
(per versions/market where
provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the door and slacken the screw
(A) fastening the transparent covers.
– Remove the unit composed of the two
transparent covers then change the bulb, re-
leasing it from the side contacts making sure
that the new bulb is correctly clamped be-
tween the contacts.
– Realign the two transparent covers and
tighten the fastening screw (A).IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUT
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
(fig. 39-40)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
– Remove the light unit (A) levering in
the points shown by the arrow (in corre-
spondence with the retainer catches).
– Open the protective cover (B).
– Replace the bulb concerned releasing it
from the side contacts making sure that the
new bulb is correctly clamped between the
contacts.
fig. 38
A0A0174b

IN AN EMERGENCY
204
BOOT LIGHT (fig. 47-48)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate;
– Remove the light unit (A-fig. 47) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow; – Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into place.– Replace the bulb (B-fig. 48) releas-
ing it from the side contacts, making sure
that the new bulb is correctly clamped be-
tween the contacts;
– Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into place (C).
fig. 46
A0A0182b
fig. 47
A0A0648b
fig. 48
A0A0649b

IN AN EMERGENCY
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25
7.5
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15
30
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50
20
150
40
60
20 F05 (MAXI-FUSE)
F06 (MAXI-FUSE)
F07 (MAXI-FUSE)
F10
F21
F22
F21
F60 (*)
F16
F61 (*)
F62 (*)
F08
F72 (MAXI-FUSE)
F01 (MAXI-FUSE)
F20
F70 (MEGA-FUSE)
F06 (MAXI-FUSE)
F07 (MAXI-FUSE)
F22 53
53
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53
53
53
53
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53
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53
SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES
(*) Fuse behind dashboard control box on an auxiliary bracket.
Climate control fan
Radiator fan (first speed - petrol versions)
Radiator fan (second speed - petrol versions)
Horn
Fuel pump
Injectors (petrol versions)
Ignition coils
Tailgate electric unlocking
Electronic injection system
Bose system
Bose system
Additional heater
Ignition switch
Glow plug warming (JTD versions)
Heated fuel oil filter (JTD versions)
Engine compartment control box (JTD versions)
Radiator fan (first speed – JTD versions)
Radiator fan (second speed – JTD versions)
Injectors (JTD versions)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
241
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
The label (fig. 4) is on the inner left edge
of the tailgate. It contains the following in-
formation:
A. Paint manufacturer.
B. Name of colour.
C. Colour code.
D.Indication on the type of product to be
used for touching-up.
ENGINE STAMP
Theengine marking is stamped on the
gearbox side of the crankcase, in corre-
spondence with the exhaust manifold.
ENGINE CODES - BODY VERSIONS
fig. 4
A0A0651b
Engine code Body versions
1.8 T SPARKAR32205 937CXR1A 26
2.0 JTS937A1000 937CXH1A 22
2.0 JTS
932A2000 937CXT1A 29
(for special markets)
2.0 JTS Selespeed937A1000 937CXH11 23
3.2V6936A000 937CXP1B 25
JTD16V937A5000 937CXN1B 24D

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
257
DASHBOARD
fig. 1
A0A0724b
1.Adjustable side air vents - 2.Fixed side window air vents -3.Front passenger’s air bag - 4.Tailgate release button - 5.Cards holder (for versions/mar-
kets where applicable) - 6. Sound system (for versions/markets where applicable) -7.Adjustable central air vents - 8.Upper fixed vent - 9.Glass/can
holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 10.Front fog light button - 11.Hazard light switch - 12.Rear fog light button - 13.External lights con-
trol lever - 14.Instrument panel - 15.Windscreen wiper stalk - 16. Bonnet opening lever - 17.Set of controls - 18.Ignition key and ignition switch - 19.
Horn - 20.Steering wheel locking/release lever - 21.Driver’s air bag - 22.Door locking button - 23.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 24.Cigar
lighter/ashtray housing lid - 25.Temperature sensor - 26.Glovebox.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
260
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS system .............................. 134
Accessories purchased by the user .. 127
Additional stop light (third stop) .... 200
Air bags ..................................... 38
Air cleaner .................................. 229
Alfa Romeo CODE ........................ 6
Armrest
- front ..................................... 17
- rear ...................................... 22
Ashtray
- front ........................................ 124
- rear ......................................... 125
ASR (system) ............................. 138
Battery
- advice for preserving
the charge ............................. 232
- checking the charge ........... 212-231
- replacement ........................... 232
Body (maintenance) ................... 236
Body versions ............................. 241 Bonnet ...................................... 131
Boot
- extension .............................. 19
- lighting ................................. 129
- luggage net ........................... 22
- opening from inside ................ 128
- opening with remotecontrol ..8-128
- restraining the load ................. 130
- tailgate closing ....................... 129
- warnings for carrying luggage ... 130
Boot light
- changing bulbs ....................... 204
Brakes ....................................... 245
Braking lights (third stop)
- changing bulbs ....................... 199
Bulbs
- general instructions ................. 193
- replacement ........................... 192
- type of bulbs .......................... 193
Card and glass holder ................. 125
Car maintenance.................... 216
Cell phones (provision) ................ 126
Changing a wheel .................. 181-183 Changing bulbs
- general instructions ................. 192
- types of bulbs ........................ 193
Checking levels ........................... 222
Cigar lighter ............................... 124
Cleaning and maintenance
- body ..................................... 236
- car interior ............................. 238
- engine compartment ............... 238
- windows ............................... 238
Climate control system ................. 81
Climate control system,
automatic two-zone .................. 89
Clock ......................................... 68
Controls ..................................... 106
CO
2emissions ............................ 256
CODE card .................................. 7
Correct use of the car........... 169
Courtesy light
- changing bulbs ....................... 203
Cruise Control ............................. 49