seats Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

SEATSFRONT SEATS
All adjustments must be made with the car stationary.
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 20 and push the seat forwards or backwards: in
driving position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering
wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever, always check that
the seat is locked on the guides by trying to move it
back and forth. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to lose control of
the car.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 20 up or down until the desired height is achieved.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment whilst seated in the driver's seat.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob C fig. 20 until the desired position is reached.
For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat
upright, lean back into it and make sure the seat belt
fits closely across your chest and pelvis.
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Lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turn knob D fig. 20 until the desired position is reached.
Backrest folding
To access the rear seats, pull handle E upwards fig. 20: the backrest
will fold and the seat will slide forwards when you push the backrest.
Moving the backrest backwards will return the seat to its initial
position.
Always check that the seat is firmly locked on the
guides, trying to push it forwards and backwards.
Seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR-ON, press buttons A or B fig. 21 to switch
the function on/off.
When the function is activated, the LED on the buttons switch on.
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SPORTS CONFIGURATION FRONT
SEATS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 22 and push the seat forwards or backwards: in
driving position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob B fig. 22 until the desired position is reached.
Backrest folding
To access the rear seats, pull handle C upwards (located behind the
backrest) fig. 22. Then release the lever and, pushing on the backrest,
slide the seat forward.REAR SEATOn versions with sports configuration front seats, the rear seat is
available with an integral or split seat and is only 2-seater.EASY ENTRYThis function allows easy access to the rear seats.
To access the rear seats, raise handle E and move the seat’s backrest
forwards: the seat moves forwards automatically.
Bringing the backrest back to its normal position will move the seat
back to its initial position.If the backrest encounters an obstacle when moving back (e.g. the
knees of the passenger in the back seat), the seat will stop, move
forwards by a few centimetres and then stop in this position.
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REARTwo height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back seats
(to adjust the height see the previous paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A fig. 24, then remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
STEERING WHEELIt can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release A fig. 25 by pushing it forwards (position 1) and
adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever A by pulling it towards
the steering wheel (position 2).
All adjustments must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary and engine off.It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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CLIMATIC COMFORTDIFFUSERS1. Fixed upper diffuser – 2. Adjustable centre vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lower diffusers for front seats – 6. Lower
diffusers for rear seats
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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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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTThe luggage compartment is unlocked electrically and cannot be
unlocked when the car is in motion.OPENINGWhen unlocked, the boot can be opened from outside the car by
pressing the electric logo fig. 59 until a click is heard which indicates
unlocking or by pressing the
button on the remote control.
The direction indicators will flash twice and an internal light will switch
on when the luggage compartment is opened: the light switches off
automatically when the luggage compartment is closed. The light
switches off automatically after a few minutes if the luggage
compartment is left open.Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and completely fold back the seats
(see the paragraph “Expanding the luggage compartment”);
❒push lever A fig. 60.
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EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENTThe luggage compartment can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or totally
extended by splitting the rear seat. See the descriptions in “Removing
the parcel shelf” and “Folding back the seats” paragraphs for how
to expand the luggage compartment.
Removing the parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
❒free the ends of the two parcel shelf B mounting links A fig. 62 by
removing the eyelets C from the mounting pins;
❒free the pins A fig. 63 on the outside of the shelf from the housings B
in the side mountings, then remove the parcel shelf;
❒after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded sideways into the
luggage compartment or placed between the front seat backrests
and the folded-back rear seat cushions (with the luggage
compartment completely expanded).
Folding the seatsProceed as follows:
❒raise the head restraints to the maximum height, press both the
buttons A fig. 64 to the side of the two supports, then remove the
head restraints by sliding them upwards;
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTIONThe correct orientation of the headlights is important for the driver's
comfort and safety as well as for all other road users. This is also
covered by a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aligned to ensure the best visibility
conditions for yourself and others when driving with lights on. To check
and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTORThis device works with the ignition key in the MAR position and the
dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
To adjust, press the
and
fig. 70 fig. 71 buttons. The adjustment
position is shown on the display.
Position 0
one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1
4 people.
Position 2
4 people + load in luggage compartment.
Position 3
driver + maximum permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every time that the load carried
changes.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with Bixenon headlights, the
headlight alignment is controlled electronically, as a consequence the
and
buttons are not present.
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SAFETY
SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTSWear the belt keeping the torso straight and rested against the
backrest. To fasten the belts, hold the tongue A fig. 89 and insert it into
the buckle B, until you hear it click into place.
On removal, if the belt jams, let it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
To release the belt, press button C. Guide the belt while it is rewinding
to prevent it from twisting.
Never press button C fig. 89 when travelling.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat belts with three anchor points
and a reel. Fasten the rear seat belts as shown in fig. 90.
Remember that, in the event of a violent impact,
front-seat passengers who are not wearing their seat
belts not only expose themselves to significant risk
of injury, but also represent a danger to passengers occupying
the front seats.
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