check transmission fluid Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system
and positioning/wear of windscreen/
rearscreen wiper blades
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil
quantity, always check using the dipstick.
Carry out the check with the vehicle
parked on level ground.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes
- etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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ENGINE OIL
132)
38) 39)
2)
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX references on the dipstick
1. If the level of the oil is close to or below
the MIN mark, add oil via the filler fitting
2 until the MAX mark is reached.
1.4 Petrol / 1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG /
1.4 Turbo Multi Air / 1.3 JTD
M-2versions: pull the engine oil dipstick 1,
clean it with a lint-free cloth and insert
it again. Extract it again and check that
the level is between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick.
Turbo TwinAir versions: engine oil
dipstick 1 is integral with the cap 2.
Unscrew the cap, clean the dipstick with a
lint-free cloth, reinsert the dipstick and
screw the cap back on. Unscrew the plug
again and check that the engine oil level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every 1000 km. When
the car is new, the engine needs to be run
in; therefore the engine oil consumption
can only be considered stabilised after
the first 5000 - 6000 km.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
132)
40)
If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
3 of reservoir and add the fluid described
in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WASHING FLUID
134) 135)
If the level is too low, raise the reservoir
cap 4 and add the fluid described in the
"Technical Specifications" chapter.
BRAKE FLUID
136) 137)
41)
Check that the fluid is at the max. level. If
the fluid level in the reservoir is too low,
undo the reservoir cap 5 and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
ALFA TCT ACTIVATIONSYSTEM OIL(where provided)
3)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
37)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are not
compatible with each other! Topping up with
an unsuitable fluid could severely damage
your vehicle.
38)The oil level must never exceed the MAX
reference.
39)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already in the engine.
40)Use a fluid of the same type as that
already present in the reservoir for any
topping up of the engine cooling system. The
fluid cannot be mixed with other types of
antifreeze fluids. In the event of topping up
with an unsuitable product, under no
circumstances start the engine and contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
41)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen, immediately
wash with water.
WARNING
130)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
131)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is hot:
you may get burned. Do not get too close to
the radiator cooling fan: the electric fan may
start; danger of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
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INDEX
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2")....67
“Alfa DNA” system.............34
“Smart Bag” system (multistage
front airbags)..............81
ABS system................66
Active safety systems...........66
Alarm system................13
Alfa Romeo Code system.........12
Alfa TCT ...................93
ALFA TCT transmission (key
removal) ................124
ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) system....66
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............26
Battery..................146
Battery (recharging)...........143
Bodywork (maintenance)........147
Boot . . ...................33
Brake Assist system............66
Brakes (fluid level)............142
Carrying children safely.........75
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system..................67
Changing a wheel.............116
Checking levels..............137
Cleaning and maintenance
bodywork...............147
leather parts..............149
leather seats..............149seats and fabric parts........149
Climate control...............24
Climate control/heating system.....24
CO2 emissions..............178
Control buttons...............42
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............40
Cruise Control...............97
Daytime running lights (DRL)......19
Dimensions................165
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement)..............108
Direction indicators............20
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............109
Display....................42
Door central locking/unlocking.....13
Door mirrors................18
Doors.....................13
Driver side knee bag............83
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)..................66
Dusk sensor.................19
Dynamic suspension............35
EBD system................66
Electric sunroof..............30
Electric windows..............29
Engine...................154
marking.................153
Engine bonnet...............32Engine coolant fluid . ..........142
Engine oil (level check)..........142
EOBD system ................64
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system . . . ...............66
External courtesy lights . . . . . .....21
External lights . . .............19
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system..................76
Fix&Go Automatic kit..........120
Flashing . ..................20
Fluids and lubricants . ..........172
Follow Me Home (device) . ........21
Front airbag driver's side . ........82
Front airbags ................81
Front ceiling light . . . . ..........21
Front fog lights . . .............20
bulb replacement . ..........109
Front seats . . . . .............14
Fuel consumption............176
Fuel cut-off system . ..........123
Fuel tank cap . . . . . ..........100
Fuses (replacement) . ..........110
Gear Shift Indicator............42
Handbrake.................91
Hazard warning lights..........104
Head restraints . . .............16
Headlights..................34
Headlight alignment corrector . . . .20