air filter Alfa Romeo MiTo 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE201
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Scheduled maintenance ...................................................................... 202
Scheduled servicing plan ..................................................................... 203
Periodic checks.................................................................................. 207
Demanding use of the car .................................................................... 207
Checking fluid levels ........................................................................... 208
Air filter/pollen filter/diesel filter .......................................................... 217
Battery.............................................................................................. 217
Wheels and tyres............................................................................... 219
Windscreen/rearscreen wipers ............................................................. 220
Bodywork.......................................................................................... 223
Interiors............................................................................................. 225

204CARE AND MAINTENANCE
2 If the car is mainly used in cities or travels less than 10,000 km a year, change the engine oil and filter every
12 months.
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1 For 1.4 Turbo Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions, in order to guarantee correct operation pre-
vent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the following:
- only use spark plugs specifically certified for1.4 Turbo Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air engines; all spark plugs
should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph);
- adhere strictly to the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Service Plan;
- it is advisable to have this carried out by an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust emissions
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace auxiliary drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)
Replace spark plugs 1
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months) 2
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the number of kilometres covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.

206CARE AND MAINTENANCE
(*) Regardless of the number of kilometres covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed when the warning light on the dashboard comes on, or every 24 months.
Thousands of kilometres
Replace auxiliary drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing drive belt (except 1.3 JTDM-2engine)(*)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (diesel versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
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If the car is mainly used in cities or travels less than 10,000 km a year, change the engine oil and filter every
12 months.

208CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
Be careful not to confuse the various types of flu-
ids while topping up: they are incompatible and
mixing them up may seriously damage the
vehicle.
Do not smoke while working on the engine com-
partment: there may be flammable gases and
vapours present.
With the engine warm, take great care when work-
ing in the engine compartment: risk of burns. Re-
member that the fan may start up if the engine is
hot: risk of injury. Pay attention to scarves, ties and oth-
er loose fitting garments: they could get dragged in by the
moving parts.
❍check battery charge and fluid level (electrolyte);
❍visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drivebelts;
❍check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter;
❍check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❍check air filter and replace, if required.

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BATTERY
The battery F-fig. 1-2-3-4-5-6 does not require top ups of distilled wa-
ter to replenish the electrolyte. A periodic check carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services is, however, necessary to check ef-
ficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When necessary, replace the battery with another original battery
with the same specifications. Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
ADVICE FOR PROLONGING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and prolong its life, observe the
following indications:
❍when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly in order to avoid the courtesy lights re-
maining on for longer than necessary;
❍switch off all lights inside the car: the car is, however, equipped
with a system which switches all internal lights off automati-
cally;
❍do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the engine is not running;
❍before performing any operation on the electrical system, dis-
connect the battery negative terminal.
AIR FILTER/POLLEN FILTER/
DIESEL FILTER
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these
filters.

Unleaded petrol not less
than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU
UP(▲)
SELENIA StAR P.E.
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
(1.4 Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air, 1.4 Turbo
Petrol,1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135HP,
1.3 JTD
M-2versions)
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP versions)
TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170HP,
1.6 JTD
Mversions)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
45 –
5 - 7 –
6.0 –
3.1 2.65
3.5 3.0
1.87 1.7
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
CONSUMABLES
(▲) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water
(***) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
45 –
5 - 7 –
5.2 –
2.75 2.4
2.9 2.6
1.6 –
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –45 –
5 - 7 –
5.2 –
3.1 2.65
3.4 2.9
1.6 –
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
244TECHNICAL DATA
1.4 Multi Air 1.4 Turbo Multi Air1.4 Petrol Recommended fuels
and original lubricants
litres kg litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump
and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit withABS system
Windscreen/rearscreen
headlight washer
reservoir: (***):

45 ()–
5 - 7 –
5.7 –
4.3 3.8
4.6 4.0
1.87 1.7
–0.5
3
(6) –Unleaded petrol not less
than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
(
) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU
UP(▲)
SELENIA StAR P.E. (petrol versions)
SELENIA WR P.E. (diesel versions)
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
(1.4 Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air, 1.4 Turbo
Petrol,1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135HP,
1.3 JTD
M-2versions)
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP versions)
TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170HP,
1.6 JTD
Mversions)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
TECHNICAL DATA245
6
45 ()–
5 - 7 –
7.2 –
3.0 2.7
3.2 2.9
1.8 –
–0.5
3
(6) –45 –
5 - 7 –
6.0 –
2.75 2.4
3.3 2.95
2.0 –
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
(▲) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water
(***) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
1.4 Turbo Petrol1.3 JTDM-21.6 JTDMRecommended fuels
and original lubricants
litres kg litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump
and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit withABS system
Windscreen/rearscreen
headlight washer
reservoir: (***):