cruise control Alfa Romeo MiTo 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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Dashboard............................................................................................... 7
Instrument panel and on-board instruments ................................................... 8
Display.................................................................................................... 26
Menu items.............................................................................................. 32
Trip Computer ........................................................................................... 42
Symbols.................................................................................................. 46
Alfa Romeo Code System............................................................................ 46
The keys ................................................................................................. 47
Alarm ..................................................................................................... 53
Ignition device .......................................................................................... 55
Seats...................................................................................................... 56
Head restraints.......................................................................................... 59
Steering wheel ......................................................................................... 60
Rearview mirrors ...................................................................................... 61
Climatic comfort........................................................................................ 63
Heating/climate control system .................................................................. 64
Two-zone automatic climate control system ................................................... 68
External lights .......................................................................................... 76
Window washing ...................................................................................... 79
Cruise Control ........................................................................................... 81
Courtesy lights ......................................................................................... 83
Controls.................................................................................................. 86
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Dusk sensor failure (where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the dusk sensor.1
Fuel reser ve – Limited range (amber)
This warning light comes on when about 5 to 7 litres
of fuel are left in the tank. When the remaining range
is approx. 50 km (or equivalent value in miles), on some
versions, the display will show a warning message.
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the parking sensors.
Rain sensor failure (where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the rain sensor.u
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If the warning light flashes with the vehicle in mo-
tion, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
Cruise Control (where provided)
(green)
This warning light comes on when the key is turned to
MAR, but should go out after a few seconds if the Cruise
Control function is deactivated. The warning light comes on when
the Cruise Control wheel is turned to the ON position (see the
“Cruise Control” paragraph in this chapter). The display will show
the dedicated message.Ü
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1CRUISE CONTROL (where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION
This is an electronic driving aid that allows you to drive at a speed
of above 30 km/h on long and straight dry roads (e.g. motor-
ways), at a preset speed without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
It is not recommended for use on extra-urban roads with traffic. Do
not use it in town.
DEVICE ENGAGEMENT
Turn selector wheel A-fig. 36 to ON. The device cannot be engaged
when the vehicle is in 1stgear or reverse: It is advisable to engage
the device at 5thgear or higher.
REARSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
(where provided)
Activation
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR. The function
stops when the lever is released. Turning selector wheel B-fig. 34
from position
Oto position 'activates the rearscreen wiper ac-
cording to the following:
❍intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is off;
❍synchronised with the windscreen wiper (but with half stroke
frequency);
❍continuous operation with reverse engaged and windscreen
wiper on.
With reverse gear engaged and windscreen wiper on, the rearscreen
wiper is activated in continuous mode. Pushing the lever towards
the dashboard (unstable position) will activate the rear window
washer jet.
Keeping the lever pushed for more than half a second will also
activate the rearscreen wiper. Releasing the lever will activate the
smart washing function as described for the windscreen wiper.
fig. 36A0J0065m
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INDEX241
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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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