fuse Alfa Romeo MiTo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR7
1DASHBOARD
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. Exterior lighting control lever - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Windscreen wiper/rearscreen
wiper/trip computer control lever - 6. Radio (for versions/markets, where provided) - 7. Adjustable air vents - 8. Hazard warning lights,
door lock/unlock button - 9. Passenger front air bag - 10. Glove compartment - 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls
12. Gearbox lever - 13. “Alfa DNA” system - 14. Ignition device - 15. Driver front knee air bag (for versions/markets, where provided)
16. Driver front air bag - 17. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) - 18. Fuse box access flap - 19. Control panel.
A0J0330mfig. 1
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20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Possible presence of ice on the road
On versions equipped with “Reconfigurable multi-
functional displays ” a message + symbol on the dis-
play are shown when the outdoor temperature falls to or
below 3°C.
On versions with “Multifunctional displays” only the dedicated mes-
sage is shown.
IMPORTANT In the event of the failure of the outdoor temperature
sensor, dashes are shown on the display instead of a temperature
value.√
Fuel lock
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if the fuel lock engages. For the fuel lock sys-
tem reactivation procedure see paragraph "Fuel cut-off
system" in this chapter.s
External lights failure
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if a fault is detected in one of the following
lights:
– daytime lights (DRL)
– side lights
– direction indicators
– rear fog lights
– number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by: one or more burnt bulbs, a blown pro-
tection fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.W
Brakes lights failure
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if a fault is detected in the brake lights. The
fault may be caused by a burnt bulb, a blown protec-
tion fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.T
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR95
1DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed press button Áon the remote control or
turn the metal insert (located inside the key) in the driver-side door
lock. Locking is signalled by the LED on button A-fig. 56 coming
on.
Door locking is activated:
❍when all the doors are closed;
❍when all the doors are closed and the luggage compartment
is open;
fig. 56A0J0030m
Door unlocking from the outside
Press button Ëon the remote control or turn the metal insert (lo-
cated inside the key) in the driver-side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press button A. The button is equipped with an LED that indicates
the vehicle status (doors locked or unlocked).
LED lit up: doors locked. Press button A once again to centrally
unlock all doors. The LED will go out.
LED off: doors unlocked. Press button A once again to centrally lock
all doors. The doors will be locked only if all doors are closed.
Once the doors have been locked via the remote control or the key
pawl, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by pressing but-
ton A.
IMPORTANT When the central locking system is on, lifting the in-
terior opening lever of one of the doors causes the door to unlock
(in the case of the passenger door, the led on button A-fig. 56 re-
mains lit).
If there is no power (blown fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) the
doors can still be locked manually.
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98GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Electric window system initialisation
The safety system must be re-initialised after disconnecting the bat-
tery or if the relevant protection fuse is blown.
Initialisation procedure:
❍fully close the window to be initialised manually;
❍after the window has reached the upper end of travel, hold the
up button pressed for at least one second.
IMPORTANT For versions/markets where provided, following the
disconnection of the power supply (replacing or disconnecting the
battery or replacing the protection fuse for the electric windows
control units), the automatic setting for the electric windows must
be reset.The reset operation should be carried out with the doors closed
according to the following procedure:
1. completely lower the driver-side window and keep the button
pressed for at least 3 seconds once the end of travel position
has been reached;
2. completely raise the driver-side window and keep the button
pressed for at least 3 seconds once the end of travel position
has been reached;
3. repeat stages 1 and 2 for the passenger-side window
4. check that the initialisation has taken place correctly by check-
ing the automatic operation of the windows.
IMPORTANT With central locking on, operating the internal handle
of one of the doors will unlock all the doors. If there is no power
(blown fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) the doors can still be locked
manually. As in this case the automatic window opening function
is not available, to open or close the door with the window closed,
apply pressure to the window towards the vehicle interior (see fig.
58), to aid the passage of the window against the trim.
fig. 58A0J0170m
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100GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the luggage compartment opening/closing mechanism must
be reinitialised as follows:
❍close all the doors and the luggage compartment;
❍press button Áon the remote control;
❍press button Ëon the remote control.
CLOSING
Pull tab A-fig. 61 and lower the tailgate by pressing near the lock
until a click is heard.
IMPORTANT Before closing the luggage compartment make sure
that you have the keys. The luggage compartment is locked au-
tomatically.
fig. 61A0J0079m
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IN AN EMERGENCY163
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet.
You can also consult www.alfaromeo.com to find Alfa Romeo Authorised Services your nearest
Starting the engine ..................................................................... 164
Replacing a wheel ....................................................................... 165
“Fix&Go Automatic” Kit ............................................................... 173
Changing a bulb .......................................................................... 178
Replacing exterior bulbs................................................................ 180
Replacing an interior bulb.............................................................. 184
Replacing fuses ........................................................................... 187
Recharging the battery ................................................................. 196
Lifting the car ............................................................................. 199
Towing the car ............................................................................ 199
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178IN AN EMERGENCY
CHANGINGABULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❍Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation;
❍blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same type and
power;
❍After replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment;
❍When a bulb is not working, check that the corresponding fuse
is intact before replacing it: refer to the “Replacing fuses” para-
graph in this section for the location of fuses.
BULBTYPESfig.21
The vehicle has the following light bulbs:
A. All glass bulbs: clipped into place. Pull to extract.
B. Bayonet bulbs: to remove this type of bulb from its holder, press
the bulb and turn it anticlockwise.
C. Cylindrical bulbs: release from the contacts to extract.
D. Halogen bulbs: release the fastening clip from the corresponding
seat to remove the bulb.
E. Halogen bulbs: release the fastening clip from the corresponding
seat to remove the bulb.
fig. 21A0J0117m
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DOORLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍open the door and remove the light by pushing on tab A-fig.
38 with a screwdriver;
❍press sideways on protective cover B near the two fastening
pins and replace bulb C;
❍refit the protective cover, locking the two fastening pins;
❍refit the courtesy light by inserting side D first and then press-
ing the other side until hearing the locking click of the clip.
REPLACINGFUSES
INTRODUCTION
Fuses protect the electric system: they blow in the event of a fault
in the system. Check the efficiency of the corresponding fuse when
a device does not work: the conducting element A must not be in-
terrupted.
If it is, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the same am-
perage (same colour).
B intact fuse.
C fuse with damaged filament.
fig. 39A0J0048mfig. 38A0J0125m
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188IN AN EMERGENCY
If the fuse blows again contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
Never replace a blown fuse with anything other
than a new fuse.
Under no circumstances should a fuse be replaced
with one of a higher amperage; FIRE RISK.
If a general protection fuse for safety systems
(air bag system, braking system), power unit sys-
tems (engine system, transmission system) or
steering system is triggered, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
If a general protection fuse blows contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure you have re-
moved the key from the ignition and have turned
off and/or unplugged all energy-consuming
devices.
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-
FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) is activated, contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
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fig. 41A0J0204m
If you have to wash the engine compartment, take
care not to aim the jet of water directly at the fuse
box or windscreen wiper motors.FUSELOCAT ION
Fuses are grouped together in three junction units located in the
engine compartment, dashboard and luggage compartment
Fuseboxinengine compartment
This is located next to the battery: to access the fuses undo bolts
A-fig. 40 and remove cover B.
The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each
fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
After replacing the fuse, make sure you close cover B on the fuse
box.
fig. 40A0J0126m
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