2008 Alfa Romeo GT Owner handbook (in English)

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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 anoth-
er 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 pos-
sible to change the wheel safely. Where pos-
sible, 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) (on-
ly 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 dam-
age the plastic streamlined guard.
– Work the jack crank (A-fig. 6), to ex-
tend it until the groove (B) on the upper
part of jack is correctly inserted on the low-
er 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 pre-
viously, 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 fas-
tening 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, start-
ing from the parts nearest to the inflation
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 extension
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 previously 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 trav-
elling
– 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

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QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT
FIX&GO automatic
The car is equipped with a tyre quick re-
pairing kit called “FIX&GO automatic”, re-
placing the tools and the compact spare
wheel usually provided with the car.
The kit fig. 10is placed in the boot. In
the kit container you will also find the screw-
driver and the tow ring.The quick tyre repair kit includes:
– bottle A-fig. 10containing sealer and
fitted with:
– filler hose B
– sticker Cwith caution “max. 80
km/h”, to be affixed in a visible position
for the driver (instrument panel) after re-
pairing the tyre;
– compressor Dincluding gauge and con-
nections;– instruction brochure fig. 11, to be used
for prompt and proper use of the quick re-
pair kit and to be then handed to the per-
sonnel charged with handling the treated
tyre;
– a pair of protection gloves located in the
side space of the compressor;
– adapters for inflating different elements.
fig. 10
A0A1095b
fig. 11
A0A1096b

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Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel
charged with treating the
tyre repaired with the kit.
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it
is possible to repair tyres
showing damages on the track or
shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit
is effective with external temperatures be-
tween –20°C and +50°C. The sealing flu-
id has limited life.
Holes and damages on
the tyre side walls cannot
be repaired. Do not use the
quick tyre repair kit if damaging
is due to running with flat tyre.
Repairs are not possible
in case of damages on the
wheel rim (bad groove dis-
tortion causing air loss). Do not re-
move foreign bodies (screws or
nails) from the tyre.The cylinder contains eth-
ylene glycol. The cylinder
contains latex: it can cause
allergic reactions. It is harmful if in-
gested or inhaled and irritant for
the eyes and in case of contact. In
case of contact rinse immediately
with water and take off contami-
nated clothes. If swallowed, do not
induce vomit, rinse out the mouth,
drink a lot of water and call the
doctor immediately. Keep away
from children. This product must
not be used by asthmatics. Do not
inhale vapours. Call the doctor im-
mediately in case of allergic reac-
tions. Keep the cylinder in the
space provided for the purpose and
far from heat. The sealing fluid has
limited life.

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The compressor shall not
be operated for more than
20 minutes. Risk of over-
heating!. Tyres repaired with the
quick tyre repair kit shall be used
temporarily only.INFLATING PROCEDURE– loosen tyre inflation valve cap, take out
the filler hose A-fig. 14and screw the ring
nutB-fig. 15on the tyre valve;
fig. 13
A0A1097bfig. 14
A0A1098b
fig. 15
A0A1099b
Replace the cylinder if
sealer has run out. Do not
throw away the cylinder
and the sealing fluid. Have the
sealing fluid and the cylinder dis-
posed of in compliance with na-
tional and local regulations.
Put on the protection
gloves provided together
with quick tyre repair kit.
Proceed as follows:
– place the wheel with the valve A-fig.
13in the position shown in the figure then,
pull up the handbrake, take the repair
kit and put it on the ground near the in-
volved wheel;

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– make sure the compressor switch A-
fig. 16is set to 0(off), start the engine
and fit plug A-fig. 17into the cigar lighter
outlet and then turn on the compressor by
setting switch A-fig. 16toI(on);
fig. 16
A0A1100b
– inflate the tyre to the correct pressure
value. Check tyre pressure on gauge B-fig.
16with compressor off to obtain precise
reading;
– if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet, then
move the car forth for approx. ten metres in
order to distribute the sealing fluid inside the
tyre evenly, then repeat the inflation oper-
ation;– if after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8 bar,
do not start driving since the tyre is exces-
sively damaged and the quick tyre repair kit
cannot guarantee suitable sealing, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services;
– once the correct tyre pressure has been
reached, start driving immediately;
fig. 17
A0A0647b
Apply the sticker in a vis-
ible position for the driver
to indicate that the tyre
has been treated with the quick
tyre repair kit. Drive carefully es-
pecially when cornering. Do not ex-
ceed 80 km/h. Avoid heavy brak-
ing and accelerating.

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– after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull up
the handbrake;
fig. 18
A0A1101b
fig. 19
A0A1102b
If the pressure falls below
1.8 bars, do not drive any
further: the quick tyre re-
pair kit Fix & Go automatic cannot
guarantee proper hold because the
tyre is too much damaged. Contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
– drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Alfa Romeo Authorized Service.
It is of vital importance to
communicate that the tyre
has been repaired using the
quick tyre repair kit. Hand the in-
struction brochure to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for
restoring pressure. Disconnect the quick con-
nectionA-fig. 18and connect it directly
to the tyre valve fig. 19; in this way the
cylinder is not connected to compressor and
the sealing fluid will not flow into the tyre.
– if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine running
and handbrake on) and restart;