isofix Alfa Romeo MiTo 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

SAFETY131
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Seat belts.................................................................... 132
S.B.R. system............................................................... 133
Pretensioners............................................................... 135
Carrying children safely ................................................. 138
Fitting “Universal” child seat .......................................... 139
“Isofix” child restraint assembly setup .............................. 143
Front Airbags ............................................................... 146
Side Air bags (Side bag - Window bag) ............................ 149

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FITTING “UNIVERSAL”
CHILD SEAT (with seat belts)
GROUP 0 and 0+ fig. 8
Children weighing up to 13 kg must be carried in cradle seats fac-
ing backwards, which by supporting the head, do not induce stress
on the neck in the event of sharp deceleration. The cradle is re-
strained by the car seat belts, as shown in the diagram and in
turn it must restrain the child with its own belts.
fig. 8A0J0097mfig. 9A0J0371m
The figures are indicative for assembly purposes
only. To install the child restraint, refer to the in-
structions supplied with the same. Child seats with
Isofix attachments are available for a safe anchoring to
the seat without using the car seat belts.
GROUP 1 fig. 9
Children from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight can be carried facing for-
wards if the child seat is fitted with a front cushion.

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“ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
Provision has been made on the car to mount a Universal Isofix
child restraint system, a new European standardised system for car-
rying children safely.
It is possible to mount at the same time both the traditional re-
straint system and the Isofix one. Fig. 12 shows a child’s seat by
way of example. The Universal Isofix child’s seat covers weight
group: 1.
Other weight groups are covered by a specific Isofix child seat
that can be used only if specifically designed, tested and approved
for his vehicle (see the list of vehicles accompanying the child seat).
fig. 12A0J0093m
WARNING The centre rear seat is not certified for any type of child’s
seat.

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INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEAT
Attach the child seat to the dedicated lower metal rings A-fig. 13
located between the backrest and the cushion, then fasten the
upper belt (that is supplied together with the child seat) to the spe-
cial mountings B-fig. 14 located at the rear of the backrest on the
rear seat.
It is possible to mount both the traditional restraint system and the
“Universal Isofix” one. Remember that when using a “Universal
Isofix” child seat, you can only use approved seats with the mark-
ing EKE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the special “G 0/1”
seat are available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. For any further
installation/details on usage, refer to the “Instruction Manual” sup-
plied with the child seat.
fig. 13A0J0092m
Fit the child seat when the car is stationary. The
child seat is correctly anchored to the brackets
when you hear the click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and positioning that the manu-
facturer must supply with the child seat.
fig. 14A0J0335m

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below, according to ECE 16 European Directive, shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats
fitted with Isofix fasteners.
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper fastener), type-approved for use in this weight
group.
X: Isofix position not suited for child restraint systems in this weight group and/or in this size class
Weight group Orientation Grade Rear passenger
child seat Isofix size left side right side
Portable baby seatFacing backwards F X X
Facing backwards G X X
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E X X
Facing backwards E X X
Gruppo 0 + fino a 13 kg Facing backwards D X X
Facing backwards C X X
Facing backwards D X X
Facing backwards C X X
Group 1 from 9 to 18 kg Facing forwards B IUF IUF
Facing forwards BI IUF IUF
Facing forwards A X X

INDEX253
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Car maintenance......................... 201
– Heavy-duty use of the car ........ 207
– service schedule ..................... 202
Carrying children safely
– Isofix universal child
restraint system ..................... 143
– child seats ............................ 141
Car radio (wiring) ........................ 121
CBC system ................................ 110
Chassis marking .......................... 229
Checking fluid levels .................... 208
Cigar lighter................................ 90
Climatic comfort .......................... 63
CO
2emissions ............................ 249
CODE card .................................. 47
Compliance for use ...................... 141
Control buttons ........................... 29
Controls
– door lock.............................. 87
– front fog lights ....................... 87
– fuel cut-off system ................. 88
– hazard warning lights ............. 86
– rear fog lights ........................ 87
Courtesy lights ........................ 83-86
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement ................... 186
Cruise Control ............................. 81
Current outlet ............................. 90
ABS (system) ........................... 107
Air cleaner.................................. 217
Alarm ........................................ 53
Alfa “DNA” (system) ................... 111
Alfa Romeo CODE (system) .......... 46
Ashtray ...................................... 91
ASR system ................................ 109
At the filling station ...................... 129
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .......................... 68
Battery
– tips for extending duration ....... 217
– recharging............................ 196
– replacing .............................. 217
Bodywork (cleaning)................... 223
Bonnet ...................................... 103
Boot .......................................... 88
Boot light
– bulb replacement ................... 184
Brake lights ................................ 182
Brakes ....................................... 235
Bulb (replacement) ..................... 178
– general instructions ................ 178
– bulb types ............................ 178
Bulb replacement....................178-184
Capacities ................................. 128
– table capacities .................244-245
Dashboard............................ 7-243
Daylight lights (D.R.L.) ................. 76
Demanding use of the car ............. 207
Devices ...................................... 120
Dimensions ................................ 240
Dipped beam headlights
– activation............................. 76
– bulb replacement ................... 181
Direction indicators
– activation............................. 77
– replacement.......................... 182
Display ...................................... 26
Dynamic Suspension..................... 119
Door lock device .......................... 87
Doors ........................................ 95
DPF ........................................... 130
D.R.L. (daylight lights) ................. 76
DST system ................................ 110
Electric power steering system ...... 119
Electric sunroof ............................ 92
Electronic Q2 (“E-Q2”) ................ 110
Engine
– marking ............................... 229
– specifications ......................... 231
Engine codes
– bodywork versions ................. 230
Engine compartment (washing) ..... 223

254INDEX
Engine oil
– checking level ....................... 215
– consumption......................... 215
– technical specifications ............245
EOBD system .............................. 120
External courtesy lights ................. 78
External lights ............................. 76
Fire extinguisher ......................... 91
Fix&Go Automatic kit ................... 173
Flashing the headlights ................. 77
Fluids and lubricants .................... 246
Fog lights
– activation............................. 87
– bulb replacement ................... 182
Follow me home (device) ............. 77
Front air bags
– driver’s side .......................... 146
– knee on driver’s side .............. 148
– side air bags ......................... 149
Front armrest .............................. 89
Front courtesy light
– activation............................. 83
– bulb replacement ................... 184
Fuel
– consumption......................... 247
– fuel lock system .................... 88Fuel cap ..................................... 130
Fuel cut-off system ...................... 88
Fuel saving ................................. 158
Fuel system ................................ 234
Fuse replacement........................ 187
– fuse location .............189-190-191
– fuse summary table ............... 192Gearbox (use of)....................... 157
Gear Shift Indicator ...................... 28
Glove box light
– bulb replacement ................... 185
Handbrake ................................ 156
Hazard lights .............................. 86
Head restraints ............................ 59
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 105
Headlight washers
– activation............................. 222
Headlights
– adjusting the light beam ......... 105
– headlight alignment corrector ... 106
– headlight alignment adjust
abroad ................................. 106
Heating/climate control system ..... 64
Hill Holder system ....................... 108
Identification data
– bodywork paint
identification plate .................. 229
– chassis marking ..................... 229
– engine marking ..................... 229
– identification plate ................. 228
In an emergency ......................... 163
Installation of electrical/
electronic devices........................ 122
Instrument panel
and instruments .................... 8-244
Interior equipment....................... 89
Interiors
– cleaning seats and fabric
parts .................................... 225
– interior plastic parts ................ 225
– leather seats......................... 225
– leather parts ......................... 226
Isofix (standard seat) ................... 144
Jacking the car............................ 199
Jack .......................................... 167
Keys ........................................ 47
Knowing your car ......................... 5

256INDEX
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