steering Alfa Romeo MiTo 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

190IN AN EMERGENCY
F23
F24
F31
F36
F37
F38
F43
F47
F4820
5
5
10
5
15
20
20
2041
41
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Braking system control unit (control unit and solenoid unit)
Electric steering control unit
(power supply + Key),
Brake system control unit (power supply + Key),
Yaw sensor on tunnel
INT/A key exhaust relay coils
on engine fuse box
Radio, Blue&Me
TMcontrol unit, Climate control unit,
Alarm control unit, Volume sensing system control unit,
EOBD external diagnostic socket,
Tyre pressure detection control unit
Instrument panel, Brake light switch,
Gas discharge headlights management system
Door lock motor on door,
Safe Lock motor on doors,
Tailgate unlocking motor
Windscreen / rearscreen washer pump
Electric window motor complete with
control unit (driver-side door)
Electric window motor complete with
control unit (passenger-side door)
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5
7.5
5
5
15
10
15
20
IN AN EMERGENCY191
4
43
43
43
43
45
45
45
45F49
F50
F51
F53
F4
F5
F6
F1
CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Parking sensors control unit, Tyre pressure
detection control unit, Rain/dusk sensor
on rear-view mirror, Electro-chrome sensor
on rear-view mirror, Seat belts fastened
warning light display on rear-view mirror,
Control panel illumination (Central control
panel, Driver-side control panel, Steering wheel
control panel, Blue&Me
TMcontrol panel),
Front seat heating pad activation switch,
Alarm system volume-sensing sensors control unit,
Electric sunroof control unit,
PND socket on dashboard
Air Bag system control unit
Clutch switch, Brake light
switch, relay coils on
engine fuse box, Control system on
internal heater/air conditioning unit,
Blue&Me
TMcontrol unit,
Radio wiring, Air flow meter,
Water in diesel fuel sensor
Instrument panel
Bose HI-FI system amplifier control unit
Bassbox subwoofer in spare wheel compartment
Left and right front seat heater
Electric sunroof opening system
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194IN AN EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box in
the luggage compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW HOOK
Release cap A, remove tow ring B from its housing in the tool box
and tighten it fully on to the front (fig. 46) or rear (fig. 47) thread-
ed pin.
Before beginning the tow, turn the ignition key
to MAR and then to STOP, without extracting it
When the key is removed, the steering wheel lock
automatically activates. making it impossible to turn the
wheels.
fig. 46A0J0038mfig. 47A0J0039m
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IN AN EMERGENCY195
4
The power brakes and the electrical power steer-
ing will not work while the car is being towed. More
effort on the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use wires for towing. Do not
jerk. Be careful not to damage parts in contact with the
car while towing. Respect the specific rules of the Highway
Code when towing the car, specifically in relation to the
towing device and conduct on the road. Do not start the
engine while towing the car. Clean the threaded seat care-
fully before fastening the hook. Make sure that the hook
is fully fastened in the seat before towing the vehicle.The front and rear tow hooks must only be used
for emergency situations on the road. THE vehi-
cle may be towed for short distances when a ded-
icated device is used in compliance with the Highway Code
(rigid bar), in order to move the vehicle on the road in
preparation for towing by a tow truck Tow hooks MUST
NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or where there
are obstacles and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. Respecting the above condi-
tions, towing must only take place with two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) travelling as far as possible in
alignment along the same centreline.
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TECHNICAL DATA221
6
Identification data .................................................................... 222
Engine codes - bodywork versions............................................... 224
Engine................................................................................... 225
Fuel system ............................................................................ 227
Transmission ........................................................................... 227
Brakes.................................................................................... 228
Suspension............................................................................. 228
Steering................................................................................. 228
Wheels.................................................................................. 229
Dimensions............................................................................. 233
Performance ........................................................................... 234
Weights ................................................................................. 235
Consumables.......................................................................... 236
Fluids and lubricants ................................................................. 237
Fuel consumption .................................................................... 239
CO
2emissions......................................................................... 240
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Rack and pinion with electric steering
11.0
228TECHNICAL DATA
STEERING
1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM- 1.6 JTDM
Type
Turning circle
(between pavements) m
Mc Pherson independent wheels with anti-roll bar
Interconnected wheels with torsion beam
Self ventilating discs
Disc
Controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
BRAKES
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit themselves on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first
time the brakes are applied.
SUSPENSION
1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM- 1.6 JTDM
Front
Rear
1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM- 1.6 JTDM
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
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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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