2008 Alfa Romeo GT height

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CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 13)
The armrest, fitted on some versions, is ad-
justable and can be raised and lowered to
the required position.
To adjust, slightly raise the armrest, then
press the the release device (A).
Inside the armrest there is an oddments
compartment, to use it, raise the cover,
pressing the device (B).
TILTING THE BACK REST (fig. 12)
To gain access to the rear seats, pull the
handle (E), the back rest folds and the seat
is free to run forwards.
A recovery mechanism with memory
makes it possible to take the seat back to
its previous position.
Once the seat back has been returned to
the travelling condition, make sure that it
is correctly clamped, checking that the “red
band” on the upper part of the handle (E)
is concealed. In fact, this “red band” indi-
cates that the seat back is not clamped.
Also check that the seat is firmly locked on
the runners, trying to move it to and fro.
BACK REST ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
Turn the knob(C) until reaching the posi-
tion required.
fig. 13
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DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
Turn the knob (D) until obtaining the most
comfortable position.
DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
To raise the seat, pull the lever (B) up-
wards, then work the lever (up and down)
until reaching the required height, then re-
lease it. To lower the seat, push the lever
(B) downwards, then work the lever (up
and down) until reaching the required
height.
IMPORTANTAdjustment must be car-
ried out only seated in the driver’s seat.

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REAR POCKETS (fig. 16)
(for versions/markets where
applicable
)
The front seats are fitted with a pocket in
the rear of the back rest.
HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 15)
To increase passengers’ safety, the head-
rests are adjustable in height.
To adjust, press the button (A) and move
the headrest up or down until it clicks into
place.
IMPORTANTThe configuration of the
headrest cushion may vary depending on
the versions and markets. The purpose of
the illustration is only to show how it is ad-
justed.
fig. 15
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Remember that headrests
should be adjusted so that
the nape, and not the neck,
rests on them. Only in this position
do they exert their protective ac-
tion in the event of a crash from
behind.
fig. 16
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SEAT WARMING (fig. 14)
Seat warming, fitted on certain versions,
is turned on and off through the switch (A)
on the outer side of the seat.
Switching on is shown by the lighting up
of the led (B) on the switch itself.
fig. 14
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REAR SEATS
If a particularly heavy
load is placed in the boot,
when travelling at night, it
is wise to check the height of the
high beams (see “Headlamps”
paragraph).
fig. 18
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Removing the rear parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
– free the ends of the two rods (A-fig. 18)
supporting the parcel shelf (B) pulling the
eyelets (C) off the pins (D);
– release the pins (A-fig. 19) at the out-
side of the shelf from their housings (B) ob-
tained in the side supports, then remove the
shelf pulling it outwards.
fig. 19
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EXTENDING THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The split of rear seat makes it possible to
extend the luggage compartment totally or
partially, acting separately on one of the two
parts, thereby offering different possibilities
of load depending on the number of rear
passengers. Fabric upholstery of your
car is purpose-made to
withstand common wear
resulting from normal use of the
car. It is however absolutely nec-
essary to prevent hard and/or pro-
longed scratching/scraping caused
by clothing accessories like metal-
lic buckles, studs, “Velcro” fixings,
etc. that stressing locally the fabric
could break yarns and damage the
upholstery as a consequence.

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STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the steering wheel
position in rake and height.
To do this, release the lever (A-fig. 27)
pulling it towards the steering wheel.
After moving the steering wheel to the
most suitable position, lock it pushing the
lever fully forwards.
LUGGAGE
RETAINER NET
(where provided)
Present only on certain versions, the re-
tainer net (fig. 26) is helpful in correctly
arranging the load and/or suitable for trans-
porting light materials.
fig. 27
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Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only
with the car stationary.
CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 25)
To use the armrest (A), present only on
certain versions, lower it as illustrated.
fig. 26
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fig. 25
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After adjustment, always
check that the slider is an-
chored in one of the posi-
tions provided. To do this, with the
button (A) released, exert a fur-
ther pressure to allow the anchor
device to catch if release did not
take place at one of the preset po-
sitions.
Never press button (C)
when travelling. To unfasten the seat belts:press
button (C-fig. 35). Guide the seat belt
with your hand while it is rewinding, to pre-
vent it from twisting. Through the reel, the
belt automatically adapts to the body of the
passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of
movement.
When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is nor-
mal. The reel mechanism prevents the web-
bing coming out when it is jerked or if the
car brakes sharply, in a collision or when cor-
nering at high speed.
Always adjust the seat
belt height when the car is
stationary. FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the belts adapt-
ing it to the person who is wearing it. This
precaution improves their effectiveness sub-
stantially reducing the risk of injury in the
event of a crash.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of the
shoulder and the neck.
The front seat belt ring can take 4 differ-
ent positions which make it possible to ad-
just the height of the belts.
To adjust, press button (A-fig. 36) and
lower or raise the grip (B).
fig. 36
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CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a
crash, all passengers must be seated and
wearing adequate restraint systems. This is
even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
Compared with adults, their head is pro-
portionally larger and heavier than the rest
of the body, while the muscles and bone
structure are not completely developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems are nec-
essary, other than adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best pro-
tection for a child are summarised in Euro-
pean Standard ECE- R44, which in addition
to making them compulsory, subdivides re-
straint systems into five groups:
Group 0 0 - 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ 0 - 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9 - 18 kg in weight
Group 2 15 - 25 kg in weight
Group 3 22 - 36 kg in weightAs it may be noted, the groups overlap
partly and in fact, in commerce it is possible
to find devices that cover more than one
weight group. All restraint devices must bear
the certification data, together with the con-
trol brand, on a solidly fixed label which
must absolutely never be removed.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of
view of restraint systems, children are con-
sidered as adults and wear the seat belts
normally. Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo offers
seats for each weight group, which are the
recommended choice, as they have been de-
signed and experimented specifically for Al-
fa Romeo cars.
Never place cradle child’s
seats facing backwards on
the front passenger seat of
cars fitted with passenger’s air bag
since the air bag activation could
cause serious injuries, even mortal.
You are advised to carry children
always on the rear seat, as this is
the most protected position in the
case of a crash.
SERIOUS DANGER
Children may placed
on the front seat of
cars fitted with passenger’s air bag
deactivation. In this case, it is ab-
solutely necessary to check the
warning light Fon the instru-
ment panel to make sure that de-
activation has actually took place
(see paragraph “Front passenger
air bag”). The front passenger’s
seat shall be adjusted in the most
backward position to prevent any
contact between child’s seat and
dashboard.

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GROUP 2 (fig. 45)
Starting from 15 to 25 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be restrained directly by the car
seat belts.
Child seats only have the function of po-
sitioning the child correctly in relation to the
belts, so that the diagonal part adheres to
the chest and never to the neck and that the
horizontal part adheres to the child’s pelvis
and not to the abdomen.
GROUP 3 (fig. 46)
For children from 22 up to 36 kg the
child’s chest is thick enough not to need the
spacer back rest anymore.
The figure shows proper child seat posi-
tioning on the rear seat.
Over 1.50 m in height, children may wear
seat belts like adults.The illustration is indica-
tive only for assembly. As-
semble the seat according
to the compulsory instructions pro-
vided with it.
fig. 45
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Do not load the boot
above the permitted max-
imum (see “Technical spec-
ifications”). Also make sure that
the objects contained in the boot
are well secured to prevent them
from being thrown forward, caus-
ing harm to the passengers.
A heavy load that has not
been secured may cause
serious harm to passen-
gers.
If you want to carry re-
serve fuel in a can, follow
legal regulations, only us-
ing a certified can, suitably fas-
tened to the load securing eyelets.
Even in this way the risk of fire is
increased in the case of an accident.
SECURING THE LOAD (fig. 145)
The loads carried may be secured with
straps hooked to the special rings (A) in the
boot.
The rings also serve for fastening the lug-
gage restrainer, if present (in any case avail-
able c/o Alfa Romeo Authorised Services). CAUTIONS FOR CARRYING
LUGGAGE
Travelling at night with a load in the boot
it is necessary to adjust the height of the low
beam headlights (see next paragraph
“Headlights” in this chapter). For correct use
of the aiming device, also make sure that
the load does not exceed the values given
in the same paragraph.
fig. 145
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