start stop button Alfa Romeo MiTo 2015 Owner's Manual

If, when turning the key to MAR-ON, the warning light
does not turn on, or if it stays on constantly when
driving (together with the message on the display),
there could be a failure in the restraint systems. In this case
airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in the event of an
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they deploy may
accidentally. Before proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services to have the system checked immediately.
In the case of warning light failure, despite the
flashing of the warning light
in the trim located on
the internal rear view mirror and the deactivating
(where provided) of the passenger's airbag, on the versions with
multifunction display on the instrument panel, the warning light
will also flash and a dedicated message will be displayed.
On the versions with reconfigurable multifunction display the
symbol
will instead be displayed, together with a message.
Low battery charge (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off as soon as the engine is started (with the engine
idling, a brief delay is acceptable).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the warning light (or
symbol on the display) remains on or flashes.
Electric power steering failure
(red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display) stays on, you will not
have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering
wheel will be significantly increased; steering is, however, possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Start&Stop system
deactivation (amber)
The warning light switches on when the Start&Stop system is
deactivated by pressing the button on the auxiliary control panel next
to the steering wheel.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
CONSTANTLY ON: Low engine
oil pressure (red)
FLASHING: Engine oil deteriorated
(for versions/markets, where provided - red)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes on, but should
go out as soon as the engine is started.
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Right direction indicator
(green)
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator stalk is
moved upwards or when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
Tyre pressure low
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on (on some
versions together with a message on the display) (together with an
acoustic signal) if the pressure in one or more tyres drops below a
preset threshold.
In this way the TPMS warns the driver that one or more tyres may be
dangerously flat and liable to puncture.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as
handling may be compromised. Stop the car, avoiding sharp braking
and steering. Replace the wheel immediately with the space-saver
wheel (for versions/markets, where provided) or carry out an
immediate repair using the dedicated kit (see “Changing a wheel” in
the “In an emergency” section) and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services as soon as possible.TPMS failure
This warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on (on some
versions together with a message on the display) when a TPMS fault is
detected.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as
possible.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without sensors, the display will
show a warning message until initial conditions are restored.
Check tyre pressure
This warning light (or symbol in the display) switches on (on some
versions together with a message in the display) to indicate that the
tyre pressure is below the value recommended to guarantee long tyre
life and low fuel consumption. It may also indicate a slow loss of
pressure.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition mentioned above, the
display will show the indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence.
Under these circumstances you should restore the correct pressure
values (see "Technical specifications" section).
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WELCOME MOVEMENT
On some versions, when the key is turned to MAR-ON, the following
occurs:
❒quick movement (up and down) of the speedometer and rpm gauge;
❒lighting of graphic symbols/display;
❒displaying of an animated graphic representation of the vehicle
profile.
Gauge movement
❒If the key is removed from the ignition switch whilst the gauges are
moving, they immediately go back to their initial position.
❒Once they have reached the full scale values, the gauges rest on the
value indicated by the vehicle.
❒The movement of the gauges stops when the engine is started.
Lighting of graphic symbols/display
A few seconds after the key is inserted, the gauges, graphic symbols
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 lighting is then dimmed gradually until it goes out
completely.
CONTROL BUTTONS
"+" or(versions with Start&Stop system): to scroll upwards
through the screen and the related options or to increase the displayed
value fig. 10.
SET/
: press briefly to access the menu and/or go to next screen
or confirm the selection. Hold down to go back to the standard screen.
"–" or
(versions with Start&Stop system): to scroll downwards
through the screen and the related options or to decrease the displayed
value.
IMPORTANT The "+" and "–" buttons (or
andfor
versions with Start&Stop system) activate different functions according
to the following situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to scroll up or down;
❒during settings operations, they increase or decrease values.
fig. 10A0J0302
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SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of options which can be selected using
the "+" and "–" buttons (or
andfor versions with
Start&Stop system) to access the different selection and setting
operations (Setup) indicated below.
Some options have a submenu. The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the SET/
button.
The menu comprises the following options:
❒MENU
❒SPEED BEEP
❒LIGHT SENSOR (for versions/markets where provided)
❒RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets where provided)
❒SEE RADIO
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT
❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BEEP/BUZZ
❒SERVICE❒AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒COURTESY LIGHTS
❒MENU EXITSelecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒press the SET/button briefly to select the main menu setting
you wish to change;
❒press the "+" or "–" buttons (with single presses) to select the new
setting;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to save the new setting and go
back to the previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒briefly press the SET/button to display the first submenu
option;
❒press the "+" or "–" buttons (with single presses) to scroll through all
the submenu options;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to select the displayed submenu
option and to open the relevant settings menu;
❒press the "+" or "–" buttons (with single presses) to select the new
setting for this submenu option;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to save the new setting and go
back to the previous submenu option.
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ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm activates in the following cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door/bonnet/luggage compartment
(perimeter protection);
❒wrongful operation of the ignition switch (key turned to MAR);
❒cutting of the battery cables;
❒movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the car (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual signal
(flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The alarm
activation modes may vary according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is reached the
system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ignition key
is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet requirements in various
countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned to
STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control towards the
car, then press and release the
button. Except for specific markets,
the system emits a visual and acoustic signal and enables door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage precedes the switching on of the alarm: in the
event of faults, the system will generate a further acoustic and/or
visual signal through the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on the dashboard, wait about
4 seconds and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check
that the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment are closed correctly
and then reactivate the system by pressing the
button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the doors, bonnet and
boot are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in system operation:
in this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using the remote control, once
about 30 seconds have elapsed from when the ignition key was turned
to STOP and a door or the tailgate was last opened and then closed,
the alarm activates automatically.
This is indicated by the LED on the button A fig. 20 lighting up
intermittently and the indications of activation described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the doors are closed by turning the
metal insert of the key in the driver side door latch. If the system
self-activates, the doors are not locked.
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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.HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT
Head restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automatically
into the desired position:
❒upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it clicks into place;
❒downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 25 and lower the head
restraint.
Head restraints must be adjusted so that the head,
rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this case
can they protect your head correctly.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 25, then remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
fig. 24A0J0163fig. 25A0J0130
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❒turn knob C to;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore the required
comfort conditions.
Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in preventing the windows
from misting up in the event of high levels of humidity.
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature inside and outside the
passenger compartment, proceed as follows to demist the windows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off);
❒turn knob C to
with the possibility of moving it to positionif
demisting does not occur;
❒turn knob B to the 2
ndspeed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button F () to turn the function on/off. The function is
automatically deactivated after 20 minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate
demisting/defrosting of door mirrors, heated windscreen (for
versions/markets, where provided) and heated nozzles (for versions/
markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated rear
window over the heating filaments, to avoid damage that might cause
them to stop working properly.
INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
Press button D (). It is advisable to switch air recirculation on
while standing in traffic or in tunnels to prevent the introduction of
polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if there are many
passengers on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it possible to reach the
required heating or cooling conditions more quickly depending on the
mode selected. Do not use the air recirculation function on rainy/cold
days as it would considerably increase the possibility of the windows
misting.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes.
Have the system checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before
summer.
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AIR RECIRCULATION
The air recirculation is managed according to the following operating
logics:
❒automatic activation: press one of the AUTO buttons. Activation is
indicated by the word AUTO appearing on the display;
❒override on (inside air recirculation always on): indicated by the LED
on button C and the
symbol on the display;
❒override off (air recirculation constantly off, air intake from the
outside): signalled by the LED on button C switching off and by the
symbol in the display disappearing. Forced activation/
deactivation can be selected by pressing button C.
IMPORTANT The activation of recirculation makes it possible to reach
the required passenger compartment 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 inside
(especially if the climate control system is off).
When the outside temperature is low, recirculation is forced off (air
drawn in from the outside) to prevent the windows from misting up. In
automatic operation, air recirculation will be managed automatically
by the system according to external environmental conditions.
When manual recirculation control is set, the word FULL disappears
from the display and AUTO disappears from the icon.
It is advisable not to use the air recirculation function
when the outside temperature is low to prevent the
windows from rapidly misting up.
CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR
Press button B to activate/deactivate the compressor. The system
remembers that the compressor has been switched off, even after the
engine has stopped.
When the compressor is switched off the system deactivates air
recirculation to prevent the windows from misting up. In this case,
although the system is capable of maintaining the required
temperature, the word FULL will disappear from the display.
If, however, the system is unable to maintain the requested
temperature, the temperature indications flash and the word AUTO
disappears.
To restore automatic control of compressor engagement, press button B
again or press the AUTO button.
With compressor off:
❒if the outside temperature is higher than the set one, the system will
not be able to satisfy the request. The temperature value will then
flash on the display for a few seconds and the word AUTO will
disappear;
❒the fan speed can be reset manually.
With the compressor on and the engine running, the fan speed cannot
be lower than one bar on the display.
IMPORTANT With the climate control compressor off, air cannot be
introduced to the passenger compartment with a temperature lower
than the outside temperature; moreover, under certain environmental
conditions, windows could mist rapidly since the air is not
dehumidified.
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RAPID WINDOW DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)
Press button F to activate windscreen and side window demisting/
defrosting. The climate control system carries out the following
operations:
❒switches on the air conditioning compressor when climatic
conditions are suitable;
❒deactivates air recirculation;
❒sets maximum air temperature (HI) in both zones;
❒sets fan speed according to the engine coolant temperature;
❒directs air flow to windscreen and front side windows diffusers;
❒activates the heated rear window.
IMPORTANT The MAX-DEF function remains on for about 3 minutes
from when the engine coolant reaches the appropriate temperature.
When the function is active the words FULL AUTO disappear from the
display. With the function active the only possible manual adjustments
are adjusting the fan speed and turning the heated rear window off.
Pressing buttons B, C, F or AUTO switches off the MAX-DEF function
and restores the settings that were present before the function was
activated.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press thebutton to activate heated rear windscreen demisting/
defrosting. This function switches off automatically after about 20
minutes or when the engine is turned off. It is not switched on
automatically the next time the engine is started.For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate
demisting/defrosting of door mirrors, heated windscreen (for
versions/markets, where provided) and heated nozzles (for versions/
markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated rear
window over the heating filaments, to avoid damage that might cause
them to stop working properly.
TURNING THE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM OFF
Press the OFF button.
With climate control off:
❒air recirculation is on, thus isolating the passenger compartment
from the outside;
❒the compressor is off;
❒the fan is off;
❒the heated rear window can be switched on or off;
IMPORTANT The climate control system control unit stores the
temperatures set before the system was switched off and restores them
when any button of the system is pressed (except for button G). If the
function of the pressed button was not active before switching off, that
function will also be activated. If it was active, it will be restored.
To restart the climate control system in fully automatic mode press the
AUTO button.
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Automatic
If button A is held down, the front glass panel is raised from completely
closed to spoiler position.
If the button is pressed again, the panel will start to slide backwards
until it is completely open.
After the initial opening command, the glass panel can be stopped in
intermediate positions by pressing the button again.
Manual
If button A is pressed briefly, the front glass panel moves from
completely closed position and stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case, the panel is opened by pressing the button.
This function makes it possible to place the front panel in intermediate
positions in relation to those produced through automatic opening.
Do not open the sunroof if there is snow or ice on it: you
may damage it.
The sun roof must stay closed if a transverse roof rack is
fitted.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from
the ignition to avoid the risk of injury to those still
inside the car due to accidental operation of the
sunroof. Improper use of the roof can be dangerous. Before
operation, always check that no-one is at risk of being injured by
the moving sun roof or by objects getting caught and dragged
by it.
Closing the sun roof
Pressing button B fig. 54 permits two closing modes for the front glass
panel.
Automatic
With roof completely open, hold down button B: the front glass panel
will move to spoiler position.
If the button is pressed again, the panel will start to slide forward until
it is completely closed.
After the initial opening command, the glass panel can be stopped in
intermediate positions by pressing the button again.
Manual
If button B is pressed briefly, the front glass panel moves from the
completely open position and stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case, the panel is closed by pressing the button.
This function makes it possible to place the front glass panel in
intermediate positions in relation to those produced through automatic
closing.
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