light Alfa Romeo MiTo 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

220CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether
or rectified petrol to clean inside the car. The elec-
trostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Don’t keep aerosol cans in the vehicle: risk of ex-
plosion. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to tem-
peratures exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is ex-
posed to sunlight, the inner temperature can greatly ex-
ceed this value.LEATHER PARTS (provided on request
for versions/markets where available)
Use only water and neutral soap to clean these parts. Never use
spirit and/or alcohol based products.
Before using a specific product for cleaning interiors, make sure
that it does not contain spirit and/or alcohol based substances.
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45 ()–
5-7 –
5.7 –
7.2 (
Õ)
4.3 (
) 3.8 ()
4.6 () 4.0 ()
1.8 (
❍)–
– 0.5
3
(6) –
Unleaded petrol not less than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
(
) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU UP (
▲)
SELENIA StAR P.E.
(
) SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR MATRYX (
❍)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
45 –
5-7 –
5.2 (*) –
6.0 (**) –
2.75 2.4
2.9(*)/3.3(**) 2.6(*)/2.95(**)
1.6(*) –
2.0(**) –
– 0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
236TECHNICAL DATA
CONSUMABLES
(▲) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demineralised water.
(Õ) 1.3 JTDMversions
(*) 1.4 Petrol versions
(**) 1.4 Turbo Petrol versions
(***) values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer.
1.4 Petrol 1.3 JTDMRecommended fuels
1.4 Turbo Petrol 1.6 JTDMand original lubricantslitres kg litres kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit withABS system:
Windscreen/rearscreen/headlight
washer reservoir: (***)
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Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
FIAT 9.55550-MX3 qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
FIAT 9.55550-MZ1 qualification
Grease for constant velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. Consistency N.L.G.I. 0-1.
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at
high temperatures. Consistency N.L.G.I. 1-2.
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Synthetic fluid for braking and clutch systems
Exceeds specifications: FMVSS n
°116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J 1704. FIAT 9.55597 qualification
Inhibited mono ethylene glycol-based antifreeze protection,
red, with organic formulation.
Passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohols and surfactants.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-11 specification.
FIAT 9.55522 qualification
Manual gearboxes and
differentials (only
1.4 Petrol versions)
Manual gearbox and
differential
Constant velocity joints
differential-side
Constant velocity joints
wheel-side
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulically operated
clutches
Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% water
50% PARAFLU UP (
❑)
To be mixed with diesel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems
238TECHNICAL DATA
Fluid
for brakes
Protective
for radiators
Additive for
diesel
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F108.F02
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F701.C07
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F702.G07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (
●)
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02 Fluid for
windscreen/
rearscreen/
headlight
washer Lubricants and
grease for the
transmission
of drive Use Fluid qualitative specifications and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Applications
for correct vehicle operation original
(●) IMPORTANT Don’t use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demineralised water.
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INDEX241
7
CBC system ................................... 110
Checking fluid levels ....................... 204.
Cigar lighter .................................. 90
Climatic comfort ............................. 63
CO
2emissions............................... 240
CODE card .................................... 47
Compliance for use.......................... 137
Control buttons .............................. 29
Controls........................................ 86
Courtesy lights .......................... 83-86
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 182
Cruise Control ................................ 81
Current outlet ................................ 90
Dashboard...................................7-243
Devices........................................ 116
Dimensions................................... 233
Dipped beam headlights
– activation ................................ 76
– bulb replacement ...................... 177
Direction indicators
– activation ................................ 77
– replacement.............................
Display......................................... 26
Door lock device ............................ 87
Doors ........................................... 95
DST system ................................... 110
Electric power steering system ......... 114
Electric sunroof .............................. 92
Electronic Q2 (“E-Q2”) ................... 110
Engine (specifications) .................... 225
Engine codes
– bodywork versions .................... 224
Engine compartment (washing) ........ 218
ABS (system) .............................. 107
Air cleaner .................................... 211
Alarm ........................................... 53
“Alcohol Test” kit ........................... 148
Alfa “dna” (system) ....................... 111
Alfa Romeo CODE (system) ............. 46
Ashtray........................................ 91
ASR system ................................... 109
Automatic two-zone climate
control system ............................. 68
Battery
– tips for extending duration ......... 211
– recharging ............................... 193
– replacing ................................. 211
Bodywork (cleaning) ...................... 217
Bonnet .......................................... 103
Boot ............................................ 88
Boot light
– bulb replacement ...................... 180
Brake lights .................................. 178
Brakes......................................... 228
Bulb (replacement) ........................ 174
– general instructions ...................174
– bulb types ............................... 174
Bulb replacement ......................174-180
Capacities...............................124-236
Car maintenance ............................ 197
– Heavy-duty use of the car .......... 203
– service schedule....................... 198
– Scheduled
Carrying children in safety
– Isofix universal child restraint
system ................................... 139
– child seats ............................... 137
Car radio (wiring)........................... 115Engine oil ..................................... 209
EOBD system ................................ 114
External courtesy lights ................... 78
External lights ............................... 76
Fire extinguisher ........................... 91
Fix&Go Automatic kit ..................... 169
Flashing the headlights ................... 77
Fluids and lubricants ....................... 237
Fog lights
– activation ................................ 87
– bulb replacement ...................... 178
Follow me home (device) ............... 77
Front air bags ................................ 142
Front armrest ................................ 89
Front courtesy light
– activation ................................ 83
– bulb replacement ...................... 180
Fuel
– consumption ............................ 239
– fuel lock system ....................... 88
Fuel cap ....................................... 125
Fuel saving ................................... 154
Fuel system .................................. 227
Fuse replacement ........................... 183
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ................... 183
Gearbox (use of) .......................... 153
Glove box light
– bulb replacement ...................... 181
Handbrake.................................. 152
Hazard lights ................................. 86
Head restraints .............................. 59
Headlight alignment corrector ........... 105
Headlight washers
– activation ................................ 215
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242INDEX
Headlights.................................... 105
Heating/climate control system ....... 64
Hill Holder system .......................... 108
Identification data ......................... 222
In an emergency ............................ 159
Installing a navigation system (wiring) 116
Instrument panel and instruments .....8-244
Interior equipment .......................... 89
Interiors (cleaning) ......................... 219
Isofix (standard seat)...................... 141
Jacking the car.............................. 193
Keys ........................................... 47
Knowing your car............................ 5
Load limiters ................................ 131
Main beam headlights
– activation ................................ 77
– bulb replacement ...................... 176
Menu ........................................... 32
Menu options ................................ 32
MSR (system) ............................... 110
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Oddment compartment .................. 89
Oil engine ..................................... 209
Paint .......................................... 217
Parking........................................ 152
Performance ................................. 234
Power windows ............................. 96
Pretensioners................................ 130
Protecting the environment .............. 126
Puddle lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
Radio transmitters and cellular phones .. 117
Radio wiring system ....................... 115
Rear fog lights
– activation ................................ 87
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Rear screen wiper
– activation ................................ 79
– brushes ................................... 213
– sprays..................................... 213
Rear view mirrors ........................... 61
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Roof rack/ski rack ......................... 104
S.B.R. system............................... 129
Safe lock (device)........................... 51
Safety.......................................... 127
Seat belts ..................................... 128
Seats ........................................... 56
Sensors
– automatic headlights ................. 76
– rain ........................................ 80
– parking ................................... 117
Service Plan .................................. 199
– regular checks .......................... 203
Setting off and driving ....................149
Sidebags...................................... 145
Sidelights/daytime lights
– activation ................................ 76
– bulb replacement .................176-178
Snow chains ................................. 158
Starting the engine ....................150-160
Start-up device .............................. 55
Steering....................................... 228
Steering lock ................................. 56
Steering wheel (adjustment) ........... 60Storing the car ............................... 158
Sun visors ..................................... 91
Supplementary heater..................... 75
Suspension................................... 228
Symbols....................................... 46
T.P.M.S. (system) ......................... 120
Technical data ............................... 221
Third brake light ............................. 179
Top speeds .................................... 234
Towing the car ............................... 194
Towing trailers ............................... 156
TPMS system ................................ 120
Transmission ................................. 227
Trip Computer ................................ 42
Tyre marking ................................. 229
– inflation pressures .................... 232
Tyres
– standard ................................. 231
– snow tyres .............................. 157
– correct reading of ...................... 229
VDC (system) .............................. 108
Warning lights on panel ................ 12
Weights ........................................ 235
Wheel replacement ........................ 161
Wheel rims
– correct reading ......................... 230
Wheels
– bulb replacement ...................... 161
– technical specifications .............. 229
Wheels and tyres ........................... 213
Window cleaning............................ 79
Windows (cleaning) ....................... 218
Windscreen wiper
– activation ................................ 79
– brushes ................................... 214
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RIGH HAND DRIVE VERSION243
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary according to different versions.
1. Air vent for side windows - 2. Adjustable air vent - 3. Passenger front air bag - 4. Radio (where provided) - 5. Adjustable air vents - 6. Haz-
ard warning lights, door lock/unlock button - 7. Exterior lighting control lever - 8. Instrument panel - 9. Windscreen wiper/rearscreen wiper/trip
computer control lever - 10. Control panel - 11. Fuse box access flap - 12. Ignition device - 13. Driver front air bag - 14. Driver front knee
air bag (where provided) - 15. Steering lock lever - 16. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls - 17. Glove compartment .
A0J0291mfig. 1
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244RIGH HAND DRIVE VERSION
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS
AC
DE
B
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Multifunctional display
C Rev counter
D Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature
warning light
mcWarning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel
versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary
according to the version.
A0J0292mfig. 2
AC
DE
B
A0J0293mfig. 3
VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Reconfigurable multifunctional display
C Rev counter
D Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature
warning light
mcWarning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel
versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary
according to the version.
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