roof Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

In-depth knowledge of your new car starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply and directly explains how
it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see what is described here for yourself.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . ......................8
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . .........................9
THEKEYS...................................10
IGNITION DEVICE . . ............................11
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM . . . ....................12
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................13
DOORS.....................................13
SEATS.....................................14
HEADRESTS.................................16
STEERING WHEEL..............................17
REAR VIEW MIRRORS . . . . . ......................18
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................19
INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . ...........................21
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW WIPERS ...............22
CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . .........................24
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ............................29
ELECTRIC SUNROOF . . . .........................30
ENGINE BONNET . .............................32
BOOT......................................33
HEADLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . .......................34
Alfa DNA SYSTEM (Car dynamic control system) . . .........34
DYNAMIC SUSPENSION (active shock absorber system) . . . . . .35
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM . . . . . . .................36

ALARMSYSTEM
(where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted by the
Manufacturer to meet the requirements
of the various countries where the
vehicle is marketed.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition key either turned
to STOP or removed, point the key with
remote control towards the car and press
and release the button
.
Except on some versions for specific
markets, the system produces a visual
and acoustic warning and enables door
locking.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION(where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using
the remote control, approximately
30 seconds after the key is turned to the
STOP position and the last time one of
the doors or tailgate was opened and
reclosed, the alarm is activated
automatically.This condition is indicated by the
intermittent illumination of the LED on
the alarm deactivation button on the roof
light and by the activation indications
described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the button
on the remote control.
Alarm self-activation also occurs when
the doors are closed by turning the metal
insert of the key in the driver door lock. If
the alarm is self-activated, the doors will
not be locked.
TURNING THE ALARM OFF
Press thebutton. The following
operations are performed (excluding
some markets):
two brief flashes of the direction
indicators;
there are two short acoustic signals;
doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is activated
using the metal insert in the key.
DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.
The door locking function is operated:
with all the doors closed;
with all the doors closed and boot
open.
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in
the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the 1 fig. 7 button on the
dashboard. The button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.LED on: doors locked.LED off:
doors unlocked.
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The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place
the left stalk in the unstable position for
less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the selected side flashes
three times and then switches off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or removed,
pull the left-hand stalk 1 towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.
When the stalk is operated, the warning
light
on the instrument panel
switches on. The display shows a
message and the time set for the
function.
The warning light comes on when the
stalk is operated and stays on until the
function is automatically deactivated.Each movement of the stalk only
increases the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.
EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS
These light up the car and the space in
front of it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are
unlocked by pressing the
button on the
remote control (or the luggage
compartment is unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam headlights, rear
side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights stay on for approximately
25 seconds unless the doors and luggage
compartment are locked again with the
remote control or the doors (or luggage
compartment) are opened and reclosed.
In these cases they switch off after
5 seconds.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch 1 fig. 22 is used to switch on/off
roof lights.
Switch 1 positions:
central position (A position): lights
3 and 4 switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (0 position): lights
3 and 4 are always switched off;
pressed to the right (B position): lights
3 and 4 are always switched on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
Switch 2 fig. 22 operates the map
reading light.
Switch 2 positions:
central position (A position): lights
3 and 4 are always switched off;
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pressed to the left (0 position): light
3 switches on;
pressed to the right (B position): light
4 switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure that both switches are in
the central position: when the doors are
closed the lights will switch off to avoid
draining the battery. In any case, if the
switch is left in the on position, the roof
light switches off automatically about
15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
Timing while getting into the car
The roof lights come on won unlocking,
opening and closing. The timed period is
interrupted when the ignition is turned to
"MAR-ON".
Timing while getting out of the car
The roof lights come on when the key is
removed from the ignition within
2 minutes of switching off the engine, on
opening and closing a door with the
removed key. The timing stops
automatically when the doors are locked.
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
WINDSCREEN WASHER / WIPER
Operation
13) 14)
Ring 2 fig. 23 can be set to the following
positions:
O– windscreen wiper off;
– intermittent operation (low
speed);
AUTO– rain sensor on (where provided);
– intermittent operation;
– continuous slow operation;
– continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstableposition) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this position.
When released, the stalk will return to its
default position and the windscreen
wiper will be automatically stopped.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. Keep the stalk pulled
for more than half a second to operate
the windscreen washer jet and wiper
automatically with a single movement.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
RAIN SENSOR(where provided)
It can detect the presence of rain and
consequently manage windscreen wiping
in accordance with the amount of water
on the windscreen.
The sensor is activated when the ring 2 is
turned to “automatic” position (“AUTO”
control): the windscreen wiper stroke
frequency is thus adjusted in accordance
with the amount of water on the
windscreen.
If no rain is detected, the wiper will not
carry out any strokes.
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make sure that the initialisation is
correct by checking that the windows
work automatically.
IMPORTANT
2)The system conforms to the 2000/4/EC
standard concerning the safety of
passengers leaning out of the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
15)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during their
operation, ensure that any passengers are
not at risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being hit by it directly.
When leaving the car, always remove the key
from the ignition to prevent accidental
operation of the electric windows from being
a hazard for those still on board.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(where provided)
16)
3)
The extensively glazed sun roof
comprises a moving glass panel and a sun
blind.
When the glazed panel is closed it allows
outside light to enter the passenger
compartment and you can see out of it.
OPERATION
The sun roof can be operated only with
the ignition key turned to MAR. Controls
1 and 2, on the panel next to the front
roof light control sun roof
opening/closing.Open the sunroof
Press button 1.
Prolonged button pressure: “automatic”
sunroof opening. From a completely
closed position, the front glass panel will
raise to the “spoiler” position. If the
button is then pressed, the panel will
start to slide backward until it is
completely open. After the initial opening
command, the glass panel can be stopped
in intermediate positions by pressing the
button again.
Brief button pressure: “manual” sunroof
opening. The front glass panel moves
from the completely closed position and
stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case the panel opens by
pressing the actual button. This function
makes it possible to place the front panel
in intermediate positions in relation to
those produced through automatic
opening.
Closing the sun roof
Press button 2.
Prolonged button pressure: “automatic”
sunroof closing. With the roof completely
open, holding down the button, the front
glass panel will move to “spoiler” position.
If the button is then pressed, the panel
will start to slide forward until it is
completely closed. After the initial
opening command, the glass panel can be
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stopped in intermediate positions by
pressing the button again
Brief button pressure: “manual” sunroof
closing. If button 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 closes by pressing it.
This function makes it possible to place
the front glass panel in intermediate
positions in relation to those produced
through automatic closing.
IMPORTANT The sun roof must stay
closed if a transverse roof rack is fitted.
ANTI-PINCH DEVICE
The sun roof has an anti-pinch safety
system capable of detecting the
presence of an obstacle whilst the roof is
closing; when this happens, the system
stops and the movement of the front
glass is immediately reversed.
IMPORTANT The anti-pinch system is
disabled through continuous pressure of
button 2.
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
The sunroof must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.Perform the following:
press button 2 until the roof is
completely closed. Then release the
button;
press button 2 and hold it down for at
least 10 seconds and/or until the glass
panel clicks forwards. Release the button
at this point;
within 5 seconds of the previous
operation, press button B and hold it
down: the front glass panel will complete
a full opening and closing cycle. Only
release the button at the end of this
cycle.
MAINTENANCE/EMERGENCY
In case of emergency or maintenance the
roof can be moved manually when there
is no power supply (opening/closing of
the front glass panel) by carrying out the
following operations:
remove the protective cap 1
fig. 29 located on the internal lining,
between the two sun blinds;
take the Allen key 2 supplied (located
in the on-board documentation container
or in the toolbox in the luggage
compartment);
introduce the key into housing 3 and
turn it clockwise to open the roof or
anticlockwise to close the roof.
IMPORTANT
3)Do not open the sun roof if there is snow
or ice on it: you may damage it.
WARNING
16)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition switch to
avoid the risk of injury to those still inside
the car due to accidental operation of the
sun roof. Improper use of the roof can be
dangerous. Before and during operation,
always check that no one is exposed to the
risk of being injured by the moving sun roof
or by objects getting caught or hit by it.
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WARNING
77)Do not apply stickers or other objects on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in the passenger side airbag area, on side upholstery on the roof
or on the seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger's side dashboard since they could interfere with correct inflation of the
airbag and also cause serious injury to the passengers.
78)Always drive keeping your hands on the steering wheel rim so the airbag can inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive with your body bent
forward. Keep the back of your seat upright and lean back into it.
79)When there is an active passenger airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat. Deployment of the airbag
in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the impact. Therefore, always deactivate the passenger side
airbag when a rearward facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. The front passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent the child restraint system from coming into contact with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate the
passenger airbag as soon as the child restraint system has been removed.
80)To deactivate the airbags, see the “Knowing your car” section, “Menu items” paragraph.
81)A failure of the
warning light is indicated by thewarning light switching on. In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the
passenger side airbag (where provided). Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
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SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAG -
WINDOW BAG)
To increase protection of occupants in
case of side collision, the car is equipped
with front side bags for pelvis, chest
protection (side bags) for the driver and
the passenger and airbags protecting the
head of front and rear occupants (window
bags).
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS)
These comprise two bags located in the
front seat backrests fig. 63 which
protect the pelvic and chest area of the
occupants in the event of a side impact of
medium-high severity.
SIDE AIRBAGS FOR HEAD PROTECTION
(WINDOW BAGS)
These consist of two “drop-down”
cushions, housed behind the side trim of
the roof and covered with finishing
elements fig. 64.
They are designed to protect the head of
front and rear occupants in the event of a
side collision, thanks to the wide cushion
inflation surface.
The deployment of side bags in the event
of side impacts of low severity is not
required.
The airbags are not deployed in the event
of impact of low severity (for which the
restraining action of the seat belts is
sufficient). It is therefore always
necessary to wear seat belts.
In the event of a side impact, the system
provides best protection if the passengersits on the seat in a correct position, thus
allowing correct window bag deployment.
IMPORTANT NOTES
82) 83) 84) 85) 86) 87) 88) 89) 90) 91) 92)
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
The front and/or side bags may activate
in the event of sharp knocks to the
underbody of the car (e.g. impact with
steps, pavements, potholes or road
bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small
amount of dust: the dust is harmless and
does not indicate the beginning of a fire.
However, the dust may irritate the skin
and eyes: in this case, wash with neutral
soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement
must be carried out at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
according to different logic on the basis
of the type of collision. Failure to activate
one or more of the devices does not
indicate a system malfunction.
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SAFETY

Dashboard fuse boxfig. 93
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
FreeF12 –
Headlamp alignment corrector F13 5
INT/A Engine compartment control unit relays F31 5
EOBD diagnosis plug supply /Uconnect
™/ Alarm buzz / Alarm volumetric sensors /
Electrofan / TPMS system / Electric mirror controls / Climate control system controlsF36 15
Brake light switch (NA) / Instrument panel node / Headlight alignment corrector F37 5
Doors and luggage compartment central locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 20
Electric window (driver side)F47 20
Electric window (passenger side) F48 20
Parking sensors / Control lighting / Electro-chrome mirror / Rain/dusk sensor / Sun roof /
TPMS system / Cigar lighter lighting / SBR system panelF49 5
Climate control system controls / Radio system configuration /
Bluetooth®/ Brake light
switch (NC) / Clutch switch / Reverse gear switch / Airflow meter (Diesel versions) / Water in
diesel filter sensor (Diesel versions)F51 5
Instrument panel nodeF53 5
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Luggage compartment fuse boxfig. 95
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
Electric roof opening systemF1 20
Luggage compartment power socket F3 15
Front seat heatingF6 15
IMPORTANT
28)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else.
29)If it is necessary to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the fuse box and the window wiper motors with the water jet.
WARNING
112)If a fuse blows again, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
113)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
114)If a general protective fuse (MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
115)Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition device is at STOP, that the key, if mechanical, has been removed and that all devices are
switched off and/or disconnected.
116)Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if a safety system (airbags, brakes), transmission system (engine, gearbox) or steering system general
protection fuse blows.
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