buttons Alfa Romeo MiTo 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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WELCOME MOVEMENT
On some versions, when the key is turned to MAR, the following
occurs:
❍quick movement (up and down) of the speedometer and rpm
gauge;
❍illumination of graphic symbols/display;
❍an animated graphic representation of the vehicle profile ap-
pears on the display.
Gauge movement
❍If the key is removed from the ignition switch whilst the gauges
are moving, they immediately return to their initial position.
❍Once they have reached the end-of-scale values the gauges rest
on the value indicated by the vehicle.
❍The movement of the gauges stops when the engine is started.
Illumination of graphic symbols/display
A few seconds after the key is inserted, the gauges, graphic sym-
bols and display light up in sequence.
Display of graphic animation
When the key is removed from the ignition switch (with the doors
closed), the display remains lit up and shows a graphic animation.
The display illumination is then dimmed gradually until it goes
out completely.
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 9/9a
“+” or “▲ Ò”(versions with Start&Stop system) To scroll the dis-
played menu and the related options upwards or to increase the
displayed value
“MENU ESC”: press briefly to access the menu and/or go to next
screen or confirm the required menu option. Hold
down to go back to the standard screen.
“–” or “
▼ “ (versions with Start&Stop system) to scroll the
displayed menu and the related options downwards or to decrease
the value displayed.
fig. 9A0J0024m

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WARNING The buttons "+" and "–" (or “▲ Ò“ and “▼ “ for
versions with Start&Stop system) activate different functions de-
pending on the following situations:
❍to scroll the menu options upwards and downwards;
❍to increase or decrease values during settings.
With the ignition key removed, when a door is opened, the display
is activated and shows the total mileage (in km or miles) for a few
seconds.
SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of items which can be selected us-
ing the + and – (or “
▲ Ò“ and “▼ “ for versions with
Start&Stop system) buttons to access the different selection and
setting operations (setup) given in the following paragraphs. Some
items also have a sub-menu. The setup menu can be activated by
briefly pressing the MENU ESC button.
NOTE The following pages describe the buttons + and –. For the
versions with Start&Stop system, the buttons are “
▲ Ò“ and
“
▼ “.
fig. 9a - Start&Stop system versionsA0J0276m

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The menu includes the following items:
– MENU
– SPEED BEEP
– HEADL. SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
– RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
– TRIP B DATA
– SET TIME
– SET DATE
– FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets, where provided)
– SEE RADIO
– AUTOCLOSE
– UNITS
– LANGUAGE
– BUZZER VOLUME
– BUTTON VOL.
– BELT BUZZER
– SERVICE
– PASSENGER BAG
– DAY LIGHTS
– COURTESY LIGHTS
– EXIT MENU
NOTE On vehicles equipped with radio-navigation systems (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), some menu items are shown on
the navigator display.Selecting a main menu item without
submenu:
– Briefly press the button MENU ESC to select the main menu
option you wish to set.
– press buttons + or – (by single presses) to select the new set-
ting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and
to go back to the main menu option selected previously.
Selecting a main menu item with submenu:
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first submenu
option;
– press buttons + or – (by single presses) to scroll all the sub-
menu options;
– press briefly the MENU ESC button to select the displayed sub-
menu option and to open the relevant setup menu;
– press buttons + or – (by single presses) to select the new set-
ting for this submenu option;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and
to go back to the previously selected submenu option.

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Passenger bag (Activation/Deactivation
of passenger-side front Air bag and Side bag
to protect chest/pelvis area)
This function can be used to activate/deactivate the passenger-
side air bag.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC and, after displaying the message “Bag
pass: Off) (to deactivate) or Bag pass: On) (to activate) by press-
ing the buttons + and –, press the MENU ESC again;
– the confirmation request message will be displayed;
– press + or – to select (Yes) (confirming activation/deactivation)
or (No) (to abort);
– briefly press MENU ESC to confirm the setting and go back to
the menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the stan-
dard screen without storing the new settings.
Day lights (D.R.L.)
This function allows you to activate/deactivate the daylight lights.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
– briefly press MENU ESC to display a submenu;
– briefly press MENU ESC: (On) or (Off) will flash on the display
(according to previous setting);
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to go back to the main menu screen
without storing the new settings;
– hold down MENU ESC to go back to the standard screen or main
menu, depending on which point in the menu you have reached.

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Seat warming
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press buttons A or B-fig. 23 to acti-
vate/deactivate the function. When the function is enabled, the
LED on the buttons will light up.
EASY ENTRY
This function allows easy access to the rear seats.
To reach the rear seats, lift up handle E-fig. 22 and move the seat
backrest forward: the seat will automatically move forward.
Bringing the backrest back to its normal position will move the seat
back to its original position.
If the backrest encounters an obstacle when moving back (e.g. the
knees of the passenger in the back seat), the seat will stop, move
forwards by a few centimetres and then stop in this position.
fig. 23A0J0253m

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1HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automati-
cally in the required position.
❍upward adjustment: raise the head restraint until you hear it
click
❍downward adjustment: press button A-fig. 24 and lower the
head restraint.To remove the head restraint:
❍raise the head restraint to its maximum height;
❍press buttons A and B-fig. 24 and then remove the head re-
straint by sliding it upwards.
fig. 24A0J0130m
“Anti-Whiplash” device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-Whiplash” device,
which is able to reduce the distance between the passenger’s head
and the head restraint in the event of a rear impact, thus mitigat-
ing the “whiplash” effect.
If pressure is exerted on the backrest at torso or hand height the
head restraint may move: this behaviour is caused by the system
and should not be considered a malfunction.
Remember that the head restraints should be ad-
justed to support the back of your head and not
your neck. Only in this position do they exert their
protective action.

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During automatic operation the set temperatures, the air distribu-
tion and fan speed can be changed at any time using the corre-
sponding buttons or knobs: the system will automatically change
the settings to adapt to the new request.
During fully automatic operation (FULL AUTO), the word FULL will
disappear if the air distribution, air speed, compressor and/or re-
circulation settings are changed.
In this way the climate control system will continue to automati-
cally manage all functions except for those that have been man-
ually adjusted. There is only one fan speed in all the areas of the
passenger compartment.
ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE
Turn knob N or H to the right or left to adjust the air temperature:
knob N for the front left-hand area, knob H for the front right-
hand area of the passenger compartment.
The set temperatures are shown on the display.
Press the MONO button to align the air temperature between the
two areas: to set the same temperature turn knob N.
To return to separate management of air temperature and distrib-
ution between the two areas, turn knob N or H or press the MONO
button once again (the LED on the button should be lit up).
Turn the knobs fully clockwise or counter-clockwise to engage re-
spectively HI (maximum heating) or LO (maximum cooling). To
deactivate these functions, rotate the temperature knob to the
desired temperature.
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The system can be switched on in several ways: we recommend
pressing one of the AUTO buttons and turning the knob to the re-
quired temperature. It is also possible to select different tempera-
tures for the driver and passenger side to a maximum temperature
difference of 7°C.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to ad-
just the temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced
into the passenger compartment. It also manages the air recircu-
lation system and the enablement of the air conditioning com-
pressor.
Manual intervention is only required for the following functions dur-
ing fully automatic operation:
❍MONO, to align the air temperature and distribution set on
the passenger’s side with that on the driver’s side;
❍Tair recirculation (to keep it always on or always off);
❍-to speed up demisting/defrosting of windscreen, rear win-
dow and external rearview mirrors;
❍(to demist/defrost the heated rear windscreen and door mir-
rors.

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In FULL AUTO mode the climate control system automatically man-
ages the air distribution; the LEDs on the I and M buttons should
be off.
When set manually, the set distribution is shown by the LEDs on
the selected buttons.
In combined function mode the relevant function is enabled si-
multaneously with those already set by pressing the correspond-
ing button. If a button is pressed for a function that is active, the
operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED goes off. To re-
store automatic air distribution control after making a manual set-
ting, press the AUTO button.
When the driver selects air distribution to the windscreen, the air
distribution on the passenger’s side is also aligned to the wind-
screen. The passenger can select a different distribution mode by
pressing the corresponding buttons.SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
By pressing these buttons you can manually choose between 7 pos-
sible air distribution settings for the right and left-hand side of the
passenger compartment:
NAir flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to
demist/defrost them.
˙Air flow from central and side dashboard vents to ventilate
the chest and the face during the hot season.
OAir flow to the front and rear foot well vents. This air distribu-
tion mode heats the passenger compartment most quickly, giv-
ing a prompt sensation of warmth.
˙
OAir flow distributed between foot well vents (hotter air) and
central and side dashboard vents (cooler air). This distribution
mode is particularly useful in spring and autumn on a sunny
day.
N
OAir flow distributed between foot well vents and windscreen
and front side window defrosting/demisting vents. This allows
an adequate warming of the passenger compartment and pre-
vents the windows from misting up.
N
˙Air flow distribution between windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents and side and central dashboard vents. This allows air
to be sent to the windscreen in conditions of strong sunlight.
NAir flow distribution to all vents on the vehicle.˙
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IMPORTANT If the system is unable to reach/maintain the required
temperature in the various areas of the passenger compartment,
the set temperature will flash and after approximately 1 minute
the word AUTO will disappear.
To restore automatic system control after one or more manual
adjustments, press the AUTO button.
THE MONO BUTTON
Press the MONO button to align the passenger-side air tempera-
ture with that of the driver’s side. In this way it is also possible to
set the air distribution between the two areas by turning knob N.
This function makes temperature regulation easier when the driver
is travelling alone.
To return to separate management of the air temperature and
distribution, turn knob H to set the temperature for the passenger
side or press the MONO button (the LED on the button should be
lit up).
REGULATING THE FAN SPEED
Press button L to increase/decrease the fan speed. The fan speed
is shown by the lit-up bars on the display:
❍max fan speed = all bars lit up;
❍min fan speed = one bar lit up.
The fan can only be excluded if the climate control compressor
has been switched off by pressing button B.
IMPORTANT To restore automatic fan speed control after a manu-
al adjustment, press the AUTO button.
AUTO BUTTONS
Press the AUTO buttons to make the system automatically adjust
the quantity and distribution of the air introduced into the passen-
ger compartment. All previous manual settings will be cancelled.
This condition is indicated by the words FULL AUTO on the dis-
play.
By manually adjusting at least one of the functions automatically
managed by the system (air recirculation, fan speed or compres-
sor on/off), the word FULL will disappear from the display, indi-
cating that the system is no longer automatically controlling all the
functions (the temperature will still be controlled automatically by
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRESSOR
Press button B to activate/deactivate the compressor. The deacti-
vation of the climate control compressor remains in the system
memory even when the engine has been stopped.
When the compressor is switched off the system deactivates air re-
circulation to prevent the windows from misting up. In this case,
although the system is capable of maintaining the required tem-
perature, the word FULL will disappear from the display. If, how-
ever, the system is unable to maintain the required temperature,
the temperature indication flashes and the word AUTO disappears.
IMPORTANT With the climate control compressor off, it is not pos-
sible to admit air into the passenger compartment with a temper-
ature below the outside temperature; moreover, under certain en-
vironmental conditions the windows could mist up very quickly since
the air cannot be dehumidified.
To restore automatic control for switching on the climate control
compressor, press button B again or press the AUTO button.
AIR RECIRCULATION
Air recirculation works according to the following operating logics:
❍automatic engagement: press one of the AUTO buttons. En-
gagement is indicated by the word AUTO appearing on the
display;
❍forced engagement (air recirculation always on): this is indi-
cated by the LED on button C lighting up and by the symbol
íappearing on the display;
❍forced disengagement (air recirculation always off, air drawn
from the outside): this is indicated by the LED on button C go-
ing out and by the symbol
êappearing on the display; Forced
engagement/disengagement can be selected by pressing but-
ton C.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it possible to reach
the required heating/cooling conditions faster.
It is, however, inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of the windows misting up in-
side (especially if the climate control system is off).
When the outside temperature is low, recirculation is forced off (air
drawn from the outside) to prevent the windows misting up. In au-
tomatic operation, inside air recirculation is controlled automatically
by the system according to outside environmental conditions.
When manual recirculation is set, the word FULL disappears from
the display and AUTO disappears from the icon.
It is advisable not to use the air recirculation func-
tion when the outside temperature is low to pre-
vent the windows from rapidly misting up.