Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHTSwitch A fig. 37 switches the roof lights on/off.
A switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D switch on/off when the
doors are opened/closed.
❒pressed to the left (position 0): lights C and D are always switched
off;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): lights C and D are always switched
on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.B switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D are always switched off;
❒pressed to the left (position 0): light C switches on;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): light D switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches
are in the central position: when the doors are closed the lights will
switch off to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the permanently on
position, the roof light will turn off automatically 15 minutes after the
engine stopping.
ROOF LIGHT TIMINGOn certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
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Switch B controls the spot light function.

Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being switched off for a period of
around 10 seconds;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the doors are locked.COURTESY LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, courtesy lights are fitted behind the sun visors.
Press switch A fig. 38 to switch the light on/off.
PUDDLE LIGHTSThese are located in the doors fig. 39. They switch on when the doors
are opened, regardless of the position of the ignition key.
The lights switch off when the doors are closed.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHTThis is located on the left side of the luggage compartment fig. 40.
This switches on automatically when the luggage compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHTThis light comes on automatically when the glove compartment fig. 41
is opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
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CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTSPress switch A fig. 42 to switch on/off the lights.
Warning lights
and
on the panel are lit up when the lights are
on.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning lights are lit up
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The lights switch off automatically when emergency braking ceases.
FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
fig. 43 button to switch the lights on/off.
With the lights on, warning light
in the instrument panel switches
on.
REAR FOG LIGHTPress the
fig. 43 button to switch the light on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when the dipped headlights are
switched on. With the light on, the
warning light in the instrument
panel switches on.
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CENTRAL LOCKINGPress button A fig. 44 to lock all doors at the same time.
Locking takes place irrespective of the position of the ignition key.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEMThis intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine consequently
cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the interior lights being switched on.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown on the
display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery
from running down.To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks from
the fuel system, do not reactivate the system to avoid
fire risk.
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INTERIOR FITTINGSGLOVE COMPARTMENTOperate handle A fig. 45 to open the compartment. When the
compartment is opened, a courtesy light switches on.
The glove compartment features a document holder.
Do not travel with the glove compartment open: it
could injure the passenger in the event of an accident.
FRONT ARMREST(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats. To bring it to its standard use
position, push it downwards.
Press button A fig. 46 to raise the upper part of the armrest and access
the compartment inside it. Press lever B to incline the armrest
downwards relative to its standard use position.
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POWER SOCKETSThese are located on the central tunnel A fig. 47 and on the left side of
the luggage compartment B fig. 47. They only operate with the ignition
key at MAR-ON.
If you request the smokers' kit, the socket on the central tunnel is
replaced with a cigar lighter (see following paragraph).IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W to
the socket. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
CIGAR LIGHTERThis is located on the central tunnel. Press button A fig. 48 to activate
the cigar lighter.
After a few seconds the button automatically returns to its initial
position, and the cigarette lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter is switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W to
the socket. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it carefully and
make sure that children don’t use it: risk of fire
and/or burns.
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ASHTRAYThe ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic box that can be fitted
into the cup/can holders on the central tunnel fig. 49
Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it
may catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORSThese are located at the sides of the interior rear view mirror. They can
be adjusted forwards and sideways.
A courtesy mirror with roof light is fitted on the back of the visors. The
light allows the mirror to be used even in poor visibility conditions.
Lift cover A fig. 50 to access the mirror.
EXTINGUISHER(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the right side of the luggage compartment fig. 51.
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ELECTRIC SUN ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
The extensively glazed sun roof comprises a moving glass panel and a
sun blind.
The glazed panel, when closed, allows light from the outside to enter
and makes it possible to see the outside from the passenger
compartment.OPERATIONThe sun roof can be operated only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The controls A and B fig. 52 on the trim next to the front courtesy light
operate the sun roof opening/closing functions.
Roof opening
Pressing button A fig. 52 permits two opening modes for the front
glass panel.Automatic
If button A is held down, the front glass panel is raised from completely
closed to spoiler position.
If the button is pressed again, the panel will start to slide backwards
until it is completely open.
After the initial opening command, the glass panel can be stopped in
intermediate positions by pressing the button again.
Manual
If button A is pressed briefly, the front glass panel moves from
completely closed position and stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case, the panel is opened by pressing the button.
This function makes it possible to place the front panel in intermediate
positions in relation to those produced through automatic opening.
Do not open the sunroof if there is snow or ice on it: you
may damage it.The sun roof must stay closed if a transverse roof rack is
fitted.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from
the ignition to avoid the risk of injury to those still
inside the car due to accidental operation of the
sunroof. Improper use of the roof can be dangerous. Before
operation, always check that no-one is at risk of being injured by
the moving sun roof or by objects getting caught and dragged
by it.
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Closing the sun roof
Pressing button B fig. 52 permits two closing modes for the front glass
panel.
Automatic
With roof completely open, hold down button B: the front glass panel
will move to spoiler position.
If the button is pressed again, the panel will start to slide forward until
it is completely closed.
After the initial opening command, the glass panel can be stopped in
intermediate positions by pressing the button again.
Manual
If button B is pressed briefly, the front glass panel moves from the
completely open position and stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case, the panel is closed by pressing the button.
This function makes it possible to place the front glass panel in
intermediate positions in relation to those produced through automatic
closing.SUN BLINDThe brightness in the passenger compartment can be adjusted by using
a sun blind.
Opening the blind:press button A fig. 53 to release the blind and
then grip handle B in order to slide it backwards.
Closing the blind:grip handle B fig. 53 and slide the blind
forwards, making sure that it clicks into place.
ROOF CLOSING SAFETY DEVICES
(anti-pinch function)The anti-pinch system, which conforms to Directive 2000/4/EC, is
active during the horizontal and vertical closing stage of the panel
after an obstacle is encountered (e.g. finger, hand):
❒during horizontal closing movementit is active for the
entire travel and, after an obstacle is encountered at the front of the
glass panel, it reverses the movement;
❒during vertical closing movementit is active and, after an
obstacle is encountered at the back of the glass panel, it reverses
the movement until the spoiler position is reached.
The possibility of pinching from the inside of the passenger
compartment in the side areas of the panel is avoided through the
adoption of side guards that prevent access to risk areas.
IMPORTANT The anti-pinch system is deactivated by pressing button B
continuously.
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