2008 Alfa Romeo GT stop start

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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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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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Carry out this operation
only with the car station-
ary.
DANGER-SERIOUS IN-
JURY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance op-
erations in the engine compart-
ment, take special care not to bump
the head on the raised bonnet.
If checks need to be car-
ried out in the engine com-
partment when the engine
is still warm, keep away from the
fan as it could start up even when
the key is removed from the igni-
tion. Wait until the engine cools
down.
BONNET
The bonnet opening lever is under the left
end of the dashboard.
To open:
– pull the lever (A-fig. 146) until the
bonnet clicks open.
– press the safety lever (A-fig. 147)
upwards.
– raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANTBonnet raising is aided by
two gas springs. Do not tamper with these
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
fig. 146
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Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.
For safety reasons the
bonnet must be closed
properly to avoid its open-
ing while the car is travelling.
Therefore, always check it is prop-
erly closed and the catch engaged.
Should you notice that the catch is
not perfectly engaged when trav-
elling, stop the car immediately and
close the bonnet.
To close:
– lower the bonnet until approx. 20 cm
from the engine compartment and then let
it drop, ensuring it is fully closed and not just
held in position by the safety catch.
If the bonnet does not close properly do
not push it down but open it again and re-
peat the above procedure.

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Always take due care when braking on
bends, even with the help of the ABS.
The most important advice of all, howev-
er, is this:
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the pulsing on the
pedal, do not lighten the
pressure, but keep the pedal firm-
ly pressed with no fear; this way
you will stop in the least space
possible, compatibly with the con-
ditions of the road surface.
Following these instructions you will be
in the best braking condition under all cir-
cumstances.
IMPORTANTCars fitted with ABS may
only be fitted with the wheel rims, tyres and
brake linings of type and brand approved by
the Manufacturer.
The system is completed by the EBD (Elec-
tronic Brake Distributor) which distributes
the braking action through the control unit
and the ABS system sensors. The car is fitted with an
electronic braking distribu-
tor (EBD). If the
>andx
warning lights turn on simultane-
ously with the engine running, this
indicates an EBD system failure; in
this case with sharp braking the
rear wheels might lock too early,
with the possibility of skidding. Dri-
ving extremely carefully, go to the
nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vice to have the system checked.
The turning on of only the
>warning light with the
engine running normally in-
dicates a fault to the ABS system
only. In this case the braking sys-
tem is still efficient, though with-
out the aid of the anti-lock device.
Under these conditions perfor-
mance of the EBD system may be
reduced. In this case too, you are
advised to go immediately to the
nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised
Service to have the system checked
over, driving in such a way as to
avoid sharp braking.
If the low brake fluid lev-
el
xwarning light turns
on, stop the car immedi-
ately and contact the nearest Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service. Any
loss of fluid from the hydraulic sys-
tem will negatively affect the op-
eration of the braking system be it
of the conventional type or of the
type with ABS.
If the compact spare
wheel is used, operation of
the ABS system is cut off
and the
>warning light on the in-
strument cluster turns on.
IMPORTANTIf the battery is run down
the
>andxwarning lights might turn on
when starting the engine and go off after
starting. This should not be considered as
a fault but as a warning that during start-
ing the ABS is not active. The turning off
of the warning lights ensures normal system
operation.

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Selecting CD/CD Changer
functions
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button CD
it is possible to select the following audio
sources in sequence:
– CD (only if the Compact Disc is insert-
ed);
– CHANGER (only if the CD Changer is con-
nected).
Audio source memory function
If while listening to a CD another function
is selected (e.g.: the radio), playing is
stopped and when the CD mode is resumed,
it starts again from the point in which it was
stopped.
If while listening to the radio another func-
tion is selected, when the Radio mode is
resumed, it is tuned to the last station se-
lected.Volume adjustment
Adjust volume through VOL + and VOL -
buttons.
If the volume level is changed during the
broadcast of a traffic bulletin, the new set-
ting is maintained only until the end of the
bulletin.
SVC function
(excluding versions with
Bose HI-FI system)
The SVC function makes it possible to au-
tomatically adapt the volume level to the
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
See section MENU for activating/deacti-
vating this function. FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Turning the sound system on The set is
switched on pressing button ON.
When turning the sound system on, the
volume level will be brought to 20 if it was
set to over.
If the radio is turned on when the key is
not fitted into the ignition device, it will turn
off automatically after about 20 minutes.
After automatic switching off, it is however
possible to turn the radio on again for oth-
er 20 minutes by pressing button ON (see
paragraph “IGN TIME function”).
Turning the sound system off
Keep button ON pressed.
Selecting radio functions
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button
FM
ASit is possible to select the following
functions in sequence:
– TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMT”);
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button AM
it is possible to select the following functions
in sequence:
– TUNER (“MW”, “LW”).

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Each band is shown by the respective
wording on the display.
The last station selected in the respective
frequency band will be tuned.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1,
FM2 and FMT. The FMT reception band is
reserved to the stations stored automatically
with the Autostore function.
Presetting buttons
The buttons with symbols from 1 to 6
make it possible to set the following pre-
settings:
– 18 in the FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in
FM2, 6 in FMT);
– 6 in the MW band;
– 6 in the LW band;
To call a preset station, choose the required
frequency band and then press briefly the
corresponding preset button (from 1 to 6).
Pressing the respective preset button for
longer than 2 seconds will store the tuned
station. Storing is confirmed by a beep. Storing the last station heard
The radio automatically keeps in storage
the last station heard for each reception
band, which is then tuned when the radio is
turned on or the reception band is changed.
Automatic tuning
Briefly press button
÷or˜to start
automatically searching the tuning for the
next station that it is possible to receive in
the direction chosen.
If button
÷or˜is pressed for
longer, quick searching takes place. When
the button is released, the tuner stops on
the next receivable station.
If the TA function is on (traffic information),
the tuner only searches stations which broad-
cast traffic bulletins.
RADIO (TUNER)
Introduction
When the set is turned on the last function
selected before turning off is played (Radio,
CD or CD Changer).
To select the Tuner source while listening
to another audio source, press briefly but-
tons FM
ASor AM, according to the required
frequency band.
When Tuner is on, the display will show
the selected station name (RDS stations on-
ly) (or frequency), the frequency band (e.g.:
FM1) and the preselection button number
(e.g.: P1).
Selecting the frequency band
If in the Tuner mode, briefly and repeat-
edly press button FM
ASor AM to select the
required frequency band.
Every time the button is pressed the fol-
lowing bands are selected in sequence:
– Pressing button FM
AS: “FM1”, “FM2”,
“FMT”;
– Pressing button AM: “MW” and “LW”.

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A-STORE function
(automatic station storage)
To switch on the A-STORE function, keep
button FM
ASpressed until receiving the con-
firmation beep. With this function the ra-
dio automatically stores the six stations with
the strongest signal in decreasing order of
intensity of the FMT frequency band.
IMPORTANTActivating the A-STORE
function cancels the stations stored previ-
ously in the FMT band.
If the TA function is on (traffic information),
only the stations that send traffic informa-
tion will be stored.
During automatic storage the display
shows “A-STORE”.
To interrupt A-STORE press button FM
AS
again: the radio will automatically tune to
the station heard before activation of the Au-
toSTore function. At the end of the A-STORE function the ra-
dio automatically tunes on the first preset
station in the FMT band stored on preset but-
ton 1.
On buttons numbered from 1 to 6, the sta-
tions are automatically stored that give a
strong signal in that moment in the present
band.
Activating the A-STORE function in MW or
LW bands will automatically select the FMT
band where the function is then run.
IMPORTANTSometimes the A-STORE
function is unable to find 6 stations with a
strong signal. In this case the previous sta-
tions will be stored on the free preset but-
tons. Manual tuning
This allows manual station searching in the
chosen band.
Select the required frequency band and
then press briefly and repeatedly button
▲
or▼to start searching in the chosen band.
Pressing one of the buttons
▲or▼longer
obtains fast forward searching, which is
stopped when the button is released.

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Select track
(forward/backward)
Briefly press button
÷to play the pre-
vious track and button
˜to play the next
one. Tracks are played in sequence: after the
last track, the first one will be played and
vice versa.
If playing the track started more than 3
seconds ago, pressing briefly button
÷
the track is played again from the start. In
this case if wanting to play the previous
track, press the button twice consecutively.
Fast forward/backward
Keep button
˜pressed to move the
track selected forward at high speed and
keep button
÷pressed to move it quick-
ly backward. Fast forward/backward is
stopped once the button is released. Pause function
To pause the CD player, press button
MUTE. The display will show “PAUSE”.
To resume playing the track, press button
MUTE again.
The pause function is deactivated chang-
ing the sound source. Possible error messages
If the CD inserted is illegible (e.g.: CD-ROM
inserted, CD not inserted properly or read-
ing error), the display will show the mes-
sage “CD ERROR” for about 2 seconds.
The CD is then ejected and the previous
source before CD was selected returns.
Display information
When the CD player is working, the dis-
play shows the following information which
means:
“T05”: shows the number of the track on
the CD;
“03:42”: shows the time elapsed since
the start of the track (if the corresponding
Menu function is on);