wheel Alfa Romeo MiTo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE219
5
WHEELS AND TYRES
Before embarking on a long trip check the tyre inflation pressure
(and small spare wheel); check the pressure with the tyres cold.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 7:
A normal pressure: evenly worn tread.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn on the edges.
C excessive pressure: tread particularly worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than 1.6 mm
thick.IMPORTANT NOTES
Take the following precautions to prevent damage to the tyres:❍avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and violent knocks against
the curb, potholes or other obstacles and driving for extended
periods on unsurfaced roads;
❍check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling or ir-
regular tread wear;
❍avoid travelling with the vehicle overloaded. If you puncture a
tyre, stop immediately and replace it;
❍have the tyres checked by specialised personnel if they have
been fitted for longer than 6 years. Remember to check the
spare wheel very carefully;
❍change the position of the tyres every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side of the vehicle to avoid
inverting the direction of rotation.
fig. 7A0J0136m
ABC
Remember that the road holding qualities of your
car also depend on the correct inflation pressure
of the tyres.
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220CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WINDSCREEN/REARSCREEN WIPERS
Avoid changing over the tyres from the right side
of the vehicle to the left side and vice versa.
Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at temperatures
higher than 150°C. The mechanical characteristics
of the wheels might be disrupted.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious haz-
ard, because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
BLADES
We recommend replacing the blades once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of damage to
the blades:
❍make sure that the rubber part does not stick to the windscreen
at sub-zero temperatures. Use an antifreeze product to release
it if required;
❍remove any snow from the window;
❍do not activate the windscreen/rearscreen wiper on a dry win-
dow.
If the pressure is too low the tyre will get over-
heated, with the risk of serious damage to the tyre.
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Identification data .................................................................... 228
Engine codes - bodywork versions............................................... 230
Engine................................................................................... 231
Fuel system ............................................................................ 234
Transmission ........................................................................... 234
Brakes.................................................................................... 235
Suspension ............................................................................. 235
Steering ................................................................................. 235
Wheels .................................................................................. 236
Dimensions ............................................................................. 240
Performance ........................................................................... 241
Weights ................................................................................. 242
Consumables .......................................................................... 244
Fluids and lubricants ................................................................. 246
Fuel consumption.................................................................... 248
CO
2emissions ......................................................................... 249
6
TECHNICAL DATA227
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TECHNICAL DATA235
6
Rack and pinion with electric steering
11.0
STEERING
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 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 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Front
Rear
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres. All ap-
proved tyres are listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the information
provided in this Owner’s handbook and the Log book, consider
the specifications shown in the log book only.
Respect the prescribed size to ensure safety of the car when mov-
ing. Fit tyres of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes with Tubeless tyres.
SMALL SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre.
READING TYRE MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 195/55 R 16 91 V
195 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm between sidewalls).
55 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
16 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
91 = Load rating (capacity).
V = Maximum speed rating.
fig. 4A0J0139m
236TECHNICAL DATA
Load rating (capacity)
60 = 250 kg
61 = 257 kg
62 = 265 kg
63 = 272 kg
64 = 280 kg
65 = 290 kg
66 = 300 kg
67 = 307 kg
68 = 315 kg
69 = 325 kg
70 = 335 kg
71 = 345 kg72 = 355 kg
73 = 365 kg
74 = 375 kg
75 = 387 kg
76 = 400 kg
77 = 412 kg
78 = 425 kg
79 = 437 kg
80 = 450 kg
81 = 462 kg
82 = 475 kg
83 = 487 kg84 = 500 kg
85 = 515 kg
86 = 530 kg
87 = 545 kg
88 = 560 kg
89 = 580 kg
90 = 600 kg
91 = 615 kg
92 = 630 kg
93 = 650 kg
94 = 670 kg
95 = 690 kg96 = 710 kg
97 = 730 kg
98 = 750 kg
99 = 775 kg
100 = 800 kg
101 = 825 kg
102 = 850 kg
103 = 875 kg
104 = 900 kg
105 = 925 kg
106 = 950 kg
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Maximum speed rating
Q = up to 160 km/h. H = up to 210 km/h.
R = up to 170 km/h. V = up to 240 km/h.
S = up to 180 km/h. W = up to 270 km/h.
T = up to 190 km/h. Y = up to 300 km/h.
U = up to 200 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
QM + S = up to 160 km/h.
TM + S = up to 190 km/h.
HM + S = up to 210 km/h.
READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 6J x 15 H2 ET 31.5
6 = rim width in inches (1).
J = rim drop centre outline (side projection where the tyre bead
rests) (2).
15 = rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to diameter
of the tyre to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2 = shape and number of the humps (tags around the circum-
ference that hold the bead of the Tubeless tyre in place on
the rim).
ET 31.5 = wheel camber angle (distance between the disc/rim
supporting plane and the wheel rim centre line).
RIM PROTECTOR TYRES fig. 5
6
TECHNICAL DATA237
fig. 5A0J0166m
If after-sale tyres with rim protector are used (fig.
5) and the car has integral cups fixed (by springs)
to the sheet wheel, DO NOT fit wheel cups. The use
of unsuitable tyres and wheel cups could cause a sudden
pressure loss of the tyre.
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135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
238TECHNICAL DATA
195/55 R16 87 H 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
195/55 R16 87 V 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
185/65 R15 88V 185/65 R15 88Q (M+S)
195/55 R16 87V 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
195/55 R16 87 H 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S
185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
Versions fitted with 195/55 R16” and 205/45 R17” tyres can be fitted with reduced bulk snow chains with a maximum protrusion from the tyres
of 9 mm.
(*) Cannot be used with snow chains
(**) For versions/market, where provided
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
6Jx15 ET 40
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
6Jx15 ET 40
Versions RimsTyres Spare wheel
Provided Snow tyres Tyre Rim
1.4 Petrol
1.4 Multi Air
1.4 Turbo Petrol
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air 135HP
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air 170HP
Quadrifoglio Verde
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air
135HP (**)
1.3 JTDM-21.6 JTDM
1.3 JTDM-2(**)
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TECHNICAL DATA239
6
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88W XL
215/45 R17 87W
215/40 R18 89W XL
185/65 R15 88V (
)
195/55 R16 87V
205/45 R17 88W XL
215/45 R17 87W
215/40 R18 89W XL
185/65 R15 88T (
)
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88W XL
215/45 R17 87W
215/40 R18 89W XL
135/70 R16
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.4
2.5 2.3
2.8 2.5
2.6 2.3
2.7 2.4
2.6 2.4
2.5 (*)/2.6 (**) 2.3
2.8 2.5 (*)/2.3 (**)
2.6 2.3
2.7 2.3 (**)/2.4 (*)2.3 2.1
2.3 2.1
2.3 2.1
2.3 2.1
2.6 2.4
2.3 2.1
2.4 2.2
2.3 2.1
2.4 2.2
2.6 2.4
2.3 2.1
2.4 (*)/2.6 (**) 2.2
2.3 (*)/2.4 (**) 2.1 (*)/2.2 (**)
2.4 (*)/2.5 (**) 2.2
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES (bar)
(*) 1.3 JTDM-2versions (**) 1.6 JTDMversions
(
) For versions/market, where provided
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speeds of higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full load inflation values.
4.2
Versions Size PROVIDED TYRES
Medium load Full load
FrontRear FrontRear
1.4 Petrol
1.4 Multi Air
1.4 Turbo Petrol
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air 135HP
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air 170HP
Quadrifoglio Verde
1.3 JTD
M-21.6 JTDM
Spare wheel
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Manual gearboxes and
differentials (only 1.4 Petrol, 1.4
Multi Air, 1.4 Turbo Petrol 120HP,
1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135 HP,
1.3 JTD
M-2, versions)
Manual gearbox and differentials
(1.6 JTD
Mversions,
1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP)
Manual gearbox and differentials
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170 HP
Quadrifoglio verde versions)
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
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F108.F02
TUTELA CAR GEARTECH
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F704.C08
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
TECHNICAL DATA247
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Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MX3 qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MZ1 qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MZ3 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 qualificationBrakes
Fluid
Protective
for radiators
Additive for
diesel
Fluid for
windscreen/
rearscreen/
headlight washer Lubricants and
grease for drive
transmission
system
Use Fluid qualitative specifications and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Applicationsfor 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 PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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254INDEX
Spark plugs ........................ 231-232
Starting the engine ..................154-164
Start-up device ............................ 55
START&STOP system .................... 114
Steering ..................................... 235
Steering lock .............................. 56
Steering wheel (adjustment) ......... 60
Storing the car ............................ 162
Sun visors .................................. 91
Supplementary heater .................. 75
Suspension ................................. 235
Symbols .................................... 46
Storing the car ............................ 158
Sun visors .................................. 91
Supplementary heater ................... 75
Suspension ................................. 228
– Dynamic Suspension ............... 119
Symbols .................................... 46
T.P.M.S. (system) ....................... 125
Technical data ............................. 228
Third brake light .......................... 183
Top speeds ................................. 241
Towing the car ............................ 199
Towing trailers ............................ 160
Transmission ............................... 234Trip Computer ............................. 42
– TRIP button ........................... 45
Tyre marking .............................. 236
– inflation pressures .................. 239
Tyres
– standard ............................... 238
– snow tyres ............................ 161
– correct reading of ................... 236
Universal Isofix child restraint
assembly setup ......................... 139
VDC (system) ........................... 108
Warning lights on panel .............. 12
Weights ..................................... 242
Wheel replacement ...................... 165
Wheel rims
– correct reading ...................... 237
Wheels
– “Fix&Go” automatic .............. 173
– technical specifications ........... 236
– tyres pressure ........................ 239
– wheels and tyres ................... 219
Window Bag .............................. 149Window washing
– rain sensor ............................ 80
– rearscreen wiper/washer ........ 81
– “smart washing” function ....... 79
– windscreen wiper/washer ....... 79
Windows (cleaning) .................... 224
Windscreen wiper
– activation ............................. 79
– brushes ................................ 220
Wiring for navigation system ......... 122
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