light Alfa Romeo MiTo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR77
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With selector wheel A in position 2pull the lever towards the
steering wheel (stable position). The
1warning light will come
on in the instrument panel. To turn the main beams off, pull the
lever again towards the steering wheel (dipped beams will remain
on). It is not possible to switch on the main beam headlights in
fixed mode if the automatic lighting control system is active.
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) re-
gardless of the position of selector wheel A. The
1warning light
will come on in the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever to (stable) position:
❍upward adjustment: right-hand indicator ON;
❍downward adjustment: left-hand indicator ON.
Warning light
Îor¥will blink on the instrument panel. The di-
rection indicators are switched off automatically when the steering
wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you want to signal that you are changing lane, hold the left lever
in the unstable position for less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the selected side flashes three times and then switch-
es off automatically. IMPORTANT the sensor is not able to detect the presence of fog.
The fog lights must therefore be switched on manually if required.
When the lights are switched on by the sensor, the front and rear
fog lights ((for versions/markets, where provided) can also be
switched on. When the lights are automatically switched off, the
front and rear fog lights (if activated) are also switched off. The
next time the lights are switched on automatically, the fog lights
must be reactivated manually (if required).
With the sensor active, it is possible to flash the headlights but
the main beam headlights cannot be switched on. If you wish to
switch on the main beam headlights, rotate selector wheel
A-fig. 33 to
1and activate the fixed main beam headlights.
When the lights have been activated automatically and are then
switched off by the sensor, the dipped beam headlights are switched
off first, followed by the side lights a few seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is malfunctioning, the side lights and
dipped beam headlights are switched on independently of the out-
side light level and the sensor failure is indicated on the instrument
panel display. It is also possible to deactivate the sensor and switch
on the side lights and dipped beam headlights.
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EXTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS
This function lights up the vehicle and the space around it when
the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the vehicle is parked and the doors are unlocked by press-
ing the
Ëbutton on the remote control (or the luggage compart-
ment is unlocked by pressing
R), the dipped beam headlights,
side lights and number plate lights are activated.
The lights remain lit for approximately 25 seconds unless the doors
and luggage compartment are locked once again, the doors or lug-
gage compartment are opened and closed or the instrument pan-
el is activated. In this case they go out after 5 seconds.
The exterior courtesy lights can be enabled/disabled using the Set-
up Menu (see the paragraph on“Menu Items” in this chapter).
“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 ignition key on STOP or removed, pull lever A-fig. 33 to-
wards the steering wheel within 2 minutes of switching off the
engine.
The amount of time the lights remain on is extended by 30 sec-
onds at each movement of the lever, up to a maximum of 210 sec-
onds; after this the lights are switched off automatically.
The
3warning light on the instrument panel will light up (and
the corresponding message will appear on the display) as long as
the function is active.
The warning light comes on when the lever is operated and stays
on until the function is automatically deactivated. Each movement
of the lever increases the amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
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82GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
INCREASING THE MEMORISED SPEED
Press the accelerator and store the new speed or move the lever
upwards (+). Each movement of the lever will correspond to a
slight reduction in speed (about 1 km/h), while keeping the lever
held downwards will reduce the speed continuously.
REDUCING THE MEMORISED SPEED
Deactivate the device and store the new speed or move the lever
downwards (–) until the new speed is reached. It will then auto-
matically be memorised. Each movement of the lever will corre-
spond to a slight reduction in speed (about 1 km/h), while keep-
ing the lever held downwards will correspond to a continuous speed
reduction.
DISENGAGING THE DEVICE
To disengage the device:
❍turn selector wheel A-fig. 36 to OFF;
❍switch off the engine;
❍press the brake pedal, the clutch or the accelerator; in this
last case the system is not effectively disengaged but the sys-
tem gives priority to the acceleration request. The device still
remains active, without the need to press the RES button to re-
turn to the previous condition once acceleration is concluded. When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car may
slightly exceed the preset speed. When the device is activated
the
Üwarning light comes on, together with the relevant mes-
sage on the instrument panel (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided).
MEMORISING VEHICLE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❍turn selector wheel A-fig. 36 to ON and press the accelerator
until the vehicle reaches the desired speed;
❍push the lever up (+) for at least one second and release it:
the car speed will be stored. The accelerator pedal may be re-
leased.
If needed (e.g. for overtaking), press the accelerator pedal to ac-
celerate: the car will return to the previously set speed when the
pedal is released.
RESTORING STORED SPEED
If the device has been disengaged - for example by pressing the
brake or clutch pedal - the memorised speed can be reset as fol-
lows:
❍accelerate gradually until reaching a speed approaching the one
memorised;
❍engage the gear selected at the time of speed memorising;
❍press button B-fig. 36 (RES).
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR83
1COURTESY LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY LIGHT fig. 37
Switch A turns these lights on/off.
Switch A positions:
❍central position (position 1): lights C and D are switched on/off
when the doors are opened/closed.
❍pressed to the left (position 0): lights C and D are always off;
❍pressed to the right (position 2): lights C and D are always on.
The switching on/off of the lights is gradual.
Automatic disengagement
The device is automatically switched off in any of the following
cases:
❍if the ABS or VDC systems cut in;
❍with car speed below the preset limit;
❍in the event of system failure.
When driving with the device active, do not posi-
tion the gear lever in neutral.
In the event of defective operation or device fail-
ure turn the selector wheel to OFF and contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
fig. 37A0J0066m
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84GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
COURTESY LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, two different timed switching-on modes have
been provided to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or with
poor lighting.
Light timing when getting into the car
The courtesy lights will turn on as follows:
❍for about 10 seconds when the front doors are unlocked;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❍for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Light timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the courtesy lights
will turn on as follows:
❍within 2 minutes from turning the engine off for about 10 sec-
onds;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❍when one of the doors is closed for about 10 seconds.
Timing will stop automatically when the doors are locked. Switch B works as a spotlight.
Switch B positions:
❍central position (position 1): lights C and D are always off;
❍pressed to the left (position 0): light C is on;
❍pressed to the right (position 2): light D is on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both
switches are in the central position: lights off with doors closed in
order to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the On position,
the lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after turning the
engine off.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR85
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COURTESY LIGHTS fig. 38
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions courtesy lights are fitted behind the sun visors.
Press switch A to switch on/off the light.
DOOR LIGHTS fig. 39
These are located in the doors and are activated when the door is
opened regardless of the position of the ignition key.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 40
This light comes on automatically when the luggage compartment
is opened and switches off when it is closed.
fig. 39A0J0176m
fig. 38A0J0067m
fig. 40A0J0270m
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86GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 42
Press switch A to switch on/off the lights. Warning lights Ÿ
and∆are lit up on the instrument panel when these lights are
activated.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 41
This light comes on automatically when the glove compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed.
fig. 41A0J0177mfig. 42A0J0028m
The use of hazard lights is governed by the High-
way Code of the country you are in. Keep to the
rules.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 43
Press button 4to switch on/off the lights. The rear fog lights
are only enabled with the dipped beam headlights on. With lights
on, the
4warning light comes on in the instrument panel.
DOOR LOCK fig. 44
Press button A to centrally lock the doors. Locking takes place re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning lights are
lit up automatically as well as the
Ÿand∆warning lights in the
instrument panel.
The lights are switched off automatically when the nature of brak-
ing changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 43
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button
5to switch on/off the lights. The front fog lights are
only enabled with the dipped beam headlights on. With lights on,
the
5warning light comes on in the instrument panel.
fig. 43A0J0025mfig. 44A0J0030m
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88GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system intervenes in the event of a collision, activating:
❍switch off of fuel supply with resultant engine switch off;
❍automatic door lock release;
❍switch on of all lights inside the car.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown
on the display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, below the car or near the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to avoid draining the
battery.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks
from the fuel system, do not reset the system to
avoid fire risk.
To reset car operation, follow this procedure:
❍turn the ignition key to MAR;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍turn the ignition key to STOP.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR89
11INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 45
Operate handle A to open the compartment. When the compart-
ment is opened a courtesy light comes on.
The glove compartment features a document shelf.
FRONT ARMREST fig. 46
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions include an armrest between the front seats.
To bring this to the standard position, push it down as shown in
fig. 46.
Press button A to raise the upper part of the armrest and access
the compartment inside it. Press lever B to incline the armrest down-
wards.
fig. 45A0J0060mfig. 46A0J0194m
Do not travel with the glove compartment open:
it could hurt the passenger in the event of a crash.
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