2008 Alfa Romeo GT engine

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SPEEDOMETER
(SPEED INDICATOR)
The gauge (A-fig. 72) indicates the car
speed.
ODOMETER
Odometer display (B-fig. 72) with dou-
ble meter (total and trip) and headlamp po-
sition display.
The display shows:
– the mileage on the first line (6 figures)
– the trip meter on the second line (4 fig-
ures)
– aside the position of the headlight aim-
ing device.To reset the trip meter, keep button (A-
fig. 73) on the plate at the side of the
steering column pressed for a few seconds.
IMPORTANTIf the battery is discon-
nected the trip meter reading is not stored.REV COUNTER (fig. 74)
The danger zone (red, or white on certain
versions) indicates excessive high engine
speed. Do not drive for long periods with the
pointer in this area.IMPORTANTThe electronic injection con-
trol system gradually shuts off the flow of fu-
el when the engine is “over-revving” resulting
in a gradual loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden highering of
the speed, this is normal as it takes place dur-
ing normal operation, for example when en-
gaging the climate control system or the fan.
In particular a slow change in the speed pre-
serves the battery charge.
fig. 73
A0A1104b
fig. 74
A0A0757b
fig. 72
A0A0756b

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WITH
RESERVE INDICATOR
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The warning light
K(A-fig. 76) turns on
to indicate that approx. 7 litres of fuel are
left in the tank.
IMPORTANTUnder certain conditions
(heavy slopes, for instance), the reading on
the gauge may differ from the actual amount
of fuel in the tank and changes in level may
be indicated late.
This condition falls within the operation log-
ics of the electronic control circuit to avoid
highly unstable readings due to swaying of
the fuel when travelling.
IMPORTANTRefuelling shall always be
performed with engine off and ignition key at
STOP. If the engine is off but the key is at
MAR, a wrong fuel level could temporarily
be indicated. This is due to the internal sys-
tem control logic and cannot be considered as
a system malfunctioning.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE WITH
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
WARNING LIGHT
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins when the fluid tem-
perature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Normally the pointer should be towards
the middle of the scale. If the pointer reach-
es the higher temperatures of the scale (red
section, or white on certain versions) the re-
quest for car performance should be de-
creased.
The turning on of the
u(B-fig. 76)
warning light (on some versions together
with the message shown on the reconfig-
urablemultifunctiondisplay) indicates that
the coolant fluid temperature is too high;
in this case, stop the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.IMPORTANTThe temperature of the en-
gine coolant may rise towards the maximum
values (red section, or white on certain ver-
sions) when the car is driven at low speeds,
especially when the ambient air tempera-
ture is high. In this case it is advisable to
stop the car and switch off the engine for
a few minutes, after which the journey can
be resumed, preferably at a higher speed.
fig. 76
A0A0758b

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A0A9129g
fig. 83
A0A0022m
INFORMATION ABOUT
CAR CONDITION
❒Trip computer;
❒Lighting adjustment (rheostat);
❒Display of failure messages with corre-
sponding symbol;
❒Display of warning messages with cor-
responding symbol (e.g.: possible ice
on road);
❒Gear selected (2.0 T.SPARK Selespeed
versions only);
❒Engine oil level (JTDMversions only).
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 83
MODE
Press the button briefly: to confirm
the selected option and/or to go to next
screen;
Press the button for long: to con-
firm the selected option and to go back to
previous screen;
▲/▼to scroll the “Setup Menu” up-
wards/downwards or to increase/decrease
the value displayed. The reconfigurable multifunction display is
able to display all the useful and necessary
information when driving, in particular:
INFORMATION ON
STANDARD SCREEN
❒Time (A-fig. 82);
❒Outside temperature (B);
❒Date (C).
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

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Engine oil level check
(JTD versions)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe dis-
play shows the engine oil level for a few sec-
onds. During this phase, to clear the display
and move to next screen, press briefly but-
tonMODE.
IMPORTANTTo make sure that the en-
gine oil level displayed is correct, carry out
the check with the car on level ground.
Fig. 85refers to the correct engine oil
level display. As the oil level gradually falls,
the full bars go off leaving room for the emp-
ty ones.
fig. 85
A0A9101g
fig. 86
A0A9102g
fig. 87
A0A9103g
Fig. 86refers to the display with an oil
level below the preset minimum. In this con-
dition the bars are all empty.
IMPORTANTIn this case the correct en-
gine oil level should be restored as soon as
possible, see “Checking levels” in section
“Car maintenance”. Fig. 87refers to the display with an oil
level above the preset maximum. In this con-
dition the bars are all full.
IMPORTANTIn this case, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services who will restore
the correct engine oil level.

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Values displayed
Average consumption
This value shows the average consumption
from the start of the new mission.
Actual consumption
This value shows instant fuel consumption
(this value is updated second by second). If
parking the car with engine on, the display
will show “- - - -”.
Average speed
This value shows the car average speed as
a function of the overall time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission (driving time). Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the car can still cover before need-
ing fuel, assuming that driving conditions
are kept unvaried.
The display will show “- - - -“ in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi);
❒car left parked with engine running for
over 5 minutes.
Travel Distance
This value shows the distance covered from
the start of the new mission.
Each time the battery is connected and
each time a new mission is started (reset),
the display will show “0.0”.
IMPORTANTLacking information, TRIP
COMPUTER values are displayed with “- - - -”.
When normal operating condition is reset, cal-
culation of different units will restart regular-
ly. Values displayed before the failure will not
be reset. The GENERAL TRIP displays the figures re-
lating to:
❒Average consumption
❒Actual consumption
❒Average speed
❒Travel time
❒Range
❒Travel Distance
TRIP B displays information concerning:
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Travel time B
❒Travel Distance B

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Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on. HIGH ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
The warning light turns on (together with
message + symbol on the display) when the
engine is overheated: if the warning light
comes on when driving, stop the car leav-
ing the engine on and slightly accelerated
to further activate the circulation of the
coolant fluid.
If the warning light does not turn off with-
in the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop the engine
and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANTThe presence of warning
lights depends on the type of engine and
equipment with which the car is fitted.
LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE
ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on (together with
message + symbol on the display) when the
level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level, due to possible
leak in the circuit.
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If the warning light turns
on when travelling, check
that the handbrake is not
engaged. If the warning light stays
on with handbrake disengaged,
stop the car immediately and con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
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LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE
Message + symbol are displayed when en-
gine oil pressure is low.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE
Message + symbol are displayed when the
battery charge is low.
If message + symbol are displayed, con-
tact immediately Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
AIR BAG FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
The warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly if there is a failure in the air bag system.
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If when turning the igni-
tion key to MAR, the
warning light
¬does not
turn on or if it stays on when trav-
elling there could be a failure in
safety systems; in this event air
bags or pretensioners could not
trigger in case of impact or, in a mi-
nor number of cases, they could
trigger accidentally. Before restart-
ing contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
The failure of the warning
light
¬(warning light off)
is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal
4 seconds of the air bag warning
light
¬.
If message + symbol are
displayed when travelling
stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.

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BRAKE PAD WEAR
With the brake pedal pressed, the display
will show message + symbol when front
brake pads are worn; in this case have them
changed as soon as possible.
IMPORTANTSince the car is fitted with
wear sensors for the front brake pads, when
changing them, check also the rear brake
pads.
SELESPEED
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE
(2.0 T.SPARK
Selespeed versions)
On versions with Selespeed transmission,
message + symbol are displayed when there
is a failure in the Selespeed transmission. In
the event of Selespeed transmission failure,
go as soon as possible to the nearest Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services and have the
system checked.
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) (amber)
(upon request for versions/
markets where applicable)
In normal conditions, turning the ignition
key to MAR, the warning light turns on,
but it should go off when the engine has
started. The initial turning on indicates that
the warning light is working properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling (together with message +
symbol on the display):
glowing steadily- means a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could cause
high emissions at the exhaust, possible lack
of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels. In these conditions it is pos-
sible to continue driving without however re-
quiring heavy effort or high speed from the
engine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the
fault disappears, but it is however stored by
the system;
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
The warning light turns on glowing steadi-
ly with ignition key at MAR, when the dri-
ver’s seat belt is not fastened correctly.
INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING
Message + symbol are displayed when
one or more doors or the bonnet are not
properly shut.
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