ignition Alfa Romeo MiTo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

18GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
VDC system (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go out, or if it remains lit up when
driving, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service. On certain ver-
sions the dedicated message is displayed. If the warning light flash-
es when driving, this indicates that the VDC system is active.
ASR failure
This warning light comes on when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
but it should go off after a few seconds. If the warning light does
not go out, or if it remains lit up when driving, contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service. On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
If the warning light flashes when driving, this indicates that the ASR
system is active.
Hill Holder failure
This warning light comes on, on some versions together with the
*symbol and a message in the display, in the event of a Hill Hold-
er system failure. If this occurs, contact your nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service.
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NOTE (this information applies to petrol
engine only)
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the catalytic
converter may be damaged.
If the warning light comes on intermittently, release the accelera-
tor pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning light
stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing and con-
tact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service as soon as possible.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service as soon
as possible if the
Uwarning light does not light
up when the key is turned to MAR or if, while trav-
elling, the warning light comes on either steadily or blink-
ing (along with a message on the display). The opera-
tion of the warning light
Umay be checked by the traf-
fic police using specific devices. Follow the laws in force
in the country where you are driving.
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22GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Speed limit exceeded (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) comes on when the vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h.
When the vehicle exceeds the speed limit set in the Setup Menu
(e.g. 120 km/h), on some versions a message and symbol are
shown in the display and a buzzer sounds.
X
General failure (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, this warning light comes on under the
following circumstances:
External lights failure
See description of 6warning light.
Brake lights failure
See description of “brake lights failure”.
Fuel lock
This warning light comes on when the fuel cut-off inertia switch is
triggered. The display will show the dedicated message.
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Particulate trap filter blocked
(Diesel with DPF versions) (amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light switches on but it must switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on constantly to notify the driver that
the DPF system needs to eliminate captured pollutants (particu-
late) by the regeneration process. The warning light does not come
on during every DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions
require notification of the driver. To switch the warning light off,
the car must stay in motion until regeneration has been complet-
ed. The process normally takes about 15 minutes. The optimum
conditions to end the process are achieved by keeping the car in
motion up to 60km/h with an engine speed higher than 2,000
rpm. This light coming on is not a car defect and therefore the car
does not need to go to the workshop.
A specific message will appear on the display when the warning
light comes on (for versions/markets, where provided).
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Always drive at a speed appropriate to the traffic
conditions, the weather and speed limits. The en-
gine may be turned off while the DPF light is on;
however, repeated interruption of the regeneration process
may result in premature exhaustion of engine oil. For this
reason it is always advisable to wait for the light to go
off before turning off the engine, following the instruc-
tions appearing above. It is not advisable to complete DPF
regeneration with the vehicle stationary.
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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DISPLAY
The car may be equipped with the multifunctional display/multi-
functional reconfigurable display which, in accordance with the set-
tings made, can display useful information when driving.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN fig. 6
The following information is shown on the display:
A. Date
B. Odometer (covered km or miles).
C. Driving mode selected via “Alfa DNA” (dynamic vehicle con-
trol system) (for versions/markets, where provided)
– d = Dynamic
– n = Normal
– a = All Weather
D. Clock (always displayed, even with ignition key removed and
the doors closed)
E. Start&Stop function indication (for versions/markets, where
provided)
F. Outdoor temperature
G. Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where provided)
H. Headlight alignment position (with dipped beam headlights on
only)
With the ignition key removed, when a door is opened/closed, the
display is activated and shows the time and total mileage (in km
or miles) for a few seconds.
fig. 6A0J1270g
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR29
1
WELCOME MOVEMENT
On some versions, when the key is turned to MAR, the following
occurs:
❍quick movement (up and down) of the speedometer and rpm
gauge;
❍illumination of graphic symbols/display;
❍an animated graphic representation of the vehicle profile ap-
pears on the display.
Gauge movement
❍If the key is removed from the ignition switch whilst the gauges
are moving, they immediately return to their initial position.
❍Once they have reached the end-of-scale values the gauges rest
on the value indicated by the vehicle.
❍The movement of the gauges stops when the engine is started.
Illumination of graphic symbols/display
A few seconds after the key is inserted, the gauges, graphic sym-
bols and display light up in sequence.
Display of graphic animation
When the key is removed from the ignition switch (with the doors
closed), the display remains lit up and shows a graphic animation.
The display illumination is then dimmed gradually until it goes
out completely.
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 9/9a
“+” or “▲ Ò”(versions with Start&Stop system) To scroll the dis-
played menu and the related options upwards or to increase the
displayed value
“MENU ESC”: press briefly to access the menu and/or go to next
screen or confirm the required menu option. Hold
down to go back to the standard screen.
“–” or “
▼ “ (versions with Start&Stop system) to scroll the
displayed menu and the related options downwards or to decrease
the value displayed.
fig. 9A0J0024m
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30GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
WARNING The buttons "+" and "–" (or “▲ Ò“ and “▼ “ for
versions with Start&Stop system) activate different functions de-
pending on the following situations:
❍to scroll the menu options upwards and downwards;
❍to increase or decrease values during settings.
With the ignition key removed, when a door is opened, the display
is activated and shows the total mileage (in km or miles) for a few
seconds.
SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of items which can be selected us-
ing the + and – (or “
▲ Ò“ and “▼ “ for versions with
Start&Stop system) buttons to access the different selection and
setting operations (setup) given in the following paragraphs. Some
items also have a sub-menu. The setup menu can be activated by
briefly pressing the MENU ESC button.
NOTE The following pages describe the buttons + and –. For the
versions with Start&Stop system, the buttons are “
▲ Ò“ and
“
▼ “.
fig. 9a - Start&Stop system versionsA0J0276m
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR45
1
TRIP 0.00 button
This is located on the right-hand lever fig. 12. With the ignition key
turned to MAR, this button allows you to view the previously de-
scribed parameters and also zero them to begin a new mission:
– brief press: display parameters;
– prolonged press: reset parameters and start a new mission.
New mission
The new mission begins after:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches
99999.9 km or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59 (999
hours and 59 minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when “Trip A” is
being displayed, only the information associated with this function
is reset.
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when “Trip B” is
being displayed, only the information associated with this function
is reset.
Start trip procedure
With ignition key turned to MAR, carry out the reset operation by
pressing and holding down the TRIP 0.00 button for longer than
2 seconds.
Exit Trip
You can automatically exit the TRIP function once all the values
have been displayed, or by holding the MENU ESC button down
for more than 1 second.
fig. 12A0J0077m
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46GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
SYMBOLS
Some vehicle components have coloured labels whose symbols in-
dicate precautions to be observed when using this component.
There is also a label under the bonnet that summarises all the sym-
bols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking system which increases protec-
tion against an attempted theft of the car. It is automatically acti-
vated when the ignition key is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates the sig-
nal emitted during ignition by an antenna built into the ignition de-
vice. This signal is the ‘password’ which changes at each ignition
and which the control unit uses to recognise the key and enable
ignition.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key to MAR, the
Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit sends an acknowledgement
code to the engine management control unit to deactivate the in-
hibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit
has recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine management
control unit. If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition,
the
Ywarning light comes on in the instrument panel. In this
case turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if the lock persists
try again with the spare set of keys. If you are still unable to
start the engine contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
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48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A-fig.14 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door locks;
❍the opening and closing of the fuel cap.
fig. 14A0J0211mfig. 15A0J0072m
Press button B-fig. 15 only after moving the key
away from your body, especially your eyes, and
from objects which could get damaged (e.g. your
clothes). Do not leave the key unattended, because some-
one, a child especially, may accidentally press the button
while handling the key.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A-fig.15 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door locks;
❍the opening and closing of the fuel cap.
Press button B to open/close the metal insert.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR51
1
SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of the interior door han-
dles and the door locking/unlocking button. We recommend that
you activate this device each time you park your car.
Engaging the system
The system is enabled on all the doors by quickly double-pressing
the
Ábutton on the key.
Theengagement of the system is indicated by three flashes of the di-
rection indicators and the flashing of LED A-fig. 18. The device will
not engage if one or more doors are not closed correctly.Once the safe lock system is engaged it is impossi-
ble to open the doors from inside the vehicle. Be-
fore engaging the system please therefore check
that there is no one left on board. If the battery in the
key with the remote control is flat, the device may only
be turned off by inserting the metal part of the key into
the door catch.
Disengaging the system
The system disengages automatically by:
❍opening the driver-side door using the metal insert;
❍pressing the Ëbutton on the remote control;
❍turning the ignition key to MAR.
fig. 18A0J0027m
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR53
1ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM TRIPPING
The alarm trips in the following cases:
❍illegal opening of doors/bonnet/luggage compartment
(perimeter protection);
❍illegal operation of ignition system (ignition key rotated to
MAR);
❍when the battery cables are cut;
❍when someone is moving inside the passenger compartment
(volume-sensing protection);
❍anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle (for versions/markets,
where provided).
The tripping of the alarm is indicated by a sound and a visual dis-
play (flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The
alarm triggering methods may vary according to the market. There
is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine inhibitor function is guaranteed by the
Alfa Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ig-
nition key is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT the alarm is configured to comply with the regulations
existing in different countries.
ACTIVATING THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned
to STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control to-
wards the vehicle and press button
Á. Except on some versions
for specific markets, the system produces a visual and acoustic
warning and enables door locking.
Before the alarm is enabled, a self-diagnosis test is run. in the event
of a fault, the system emits a further acoustic and/or visual warn-
ing via the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is activated, a second acoustic warning is emit-
ted and/or the LED on the dashboard flashes, wait about 4 sec-
onds and then deactivate the alarm by pressing
Ë, check that
the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment are closed correctly
and then reactivate the system by pressing
Á.
If the alarm produces an acoustic signal even when the doors, bon-
net and boot are correctly closed, a failure has occurred in sys-
tem operation. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
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