key Alfa Romeo MiTo 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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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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Warning light Ycomes on when driving
❍If the Ywarning light comes on, this means that the sys-
tem is running a self-diagnosis test (caused, for example, by
a voltage drop).
❍If the Ywarning light remains on, contact an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A CODE card fig.13 is provided together with the keys. On the card
you will find a mechanical code A and an electronic code B. Keep
the codes in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
The electronic components inside the key may be
damaged if the key is submitted to sharp knocks.
fig. 13A0J0212m
A
B

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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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REPLACING THE BATTERY
IN THE KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Proceed as follows:
❍press button A-fig. 17 and bring the metal insert B into the open
position; turn screw C
:using a small point screwdriver;
❍remove the battery holder case D and replace battery E re-
specting the polarity; reinsert case D into the key and secure
it by turning screw C to
Á.
fig. 17A0J0073m
Used batteries are harmful to the environment.
They should be disposed of as specified by law in
special containers or taken to an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service, which will take care of their disposal.

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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

Type of key
Key without remote control
Key with remote control
Direction
indicators flashing (only for
key with remote control)
Deterrence led
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are as follows:
Unlocking
the doors
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
button
Ë
blinks twice
OffLocking the doors
from the outside
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
button
Á
blinks once
Turning on glowing
steadily for about 3
seconds followed by
deterrence flashingSafe lock activation
(for versions/ markets,
where provided)
–
–
Double pressing
button
Á
3 blinks
Double flashing,
followed by
deterrence flashingTailgate
opening
–
–
Briefly press
button
R
blinks twice
Deterrent
flashing
IMPORTANT The windows will be opened when the doors are unlocked; the windows will be closed when the doors are locked.
Windows down
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
–
–
Hold down
(for more than 2
seconds) button
Ë
blinks twice
OffWindows up
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
–
–
Hold down
(for more than 2
seconds) button
Á
blinks once
Deterrence LED
blinks

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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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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
Press the Ëbutton. The following operations are performed (ex-
cluding some versions for specific markets):
❍the direction indicators flash twice;
❍two brief acoustic signals are emitted;
❍the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking system is engaged using the
metal insert of the key, the alarm is not disabled.
VOLUME SENSING/ANTI-TILT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close the side
windows and any sunroof completely (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function press button A-fig. 20 before activating
the alarm. The deactivation of the function is indicated by the
LED on button A flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volume sensing/anti-tilt protection must be
repeated each time the instrument panel is switched off.
DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy period
of idleness), lock the vehicle by turning the metal insert of the key
with remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote control goes
flat or the system fails, the alarm can be switched off by placing
the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
fig. 20A0J0226m

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1IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different positions fig. 21:
❍STOP: the engine is off, the key can be extracted, the steer-
ing is locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio, central
door locking system, alarm, etc.) are enabled;
❍MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are enabled;
❍AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with an electronic safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the engine
will not start, before the starting operation can be repeated.
fig. 21A0J0031m
If the ignition switch is tampered with (e.g.:
attempted theft), have it checked over by an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service as soon as possible.
Always remove the key when you leave your car
to prevent someone from accidentally operating
the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or reverse if the
car is parked downhill. Never leave children unattended
in the car.