bonnet Alfa Romeo MiTo 2014 User Guide

AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTERContact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace the filters.
BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not require the electrolyte to be
topped up with distilled water. A periodic check carried out at Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services is, however, necessary to check efficiency.REPLACING THE BATTERYIf necessary, replace the battery with another genuine battery with the
same specifications. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions
for maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERYTo avoid draining your battery rapidly and maintain its efficiency over
time, carefully observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors, bonnet and flaps are
closed correctly, to prevent any roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is however equipped
with a system which switches all internal lights off automatically;
❒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, disconnect
the negative battery pole;
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for a long time, the
battery is damaged by sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can happen as
early as –10°C). Refer to “Storing the car” in “Starting and driving” if
the car is left parked for a long time.
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BODYWORKPROTECTION AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTSThe car is equipped with the best available technological solutions to
effectively protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒painting products and systems which give the car resistance to
corrosion and abrasion
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets, with high resistance to
corrosion;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner wing, edges, etc;
❒use of “open” boxed sections to prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture which could favour the formation of rust inside;
❒use of special films to protect against abrasion in exposed areas
(e.g. rear wing, doors, etc.).BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTYThe car is covered by warranty against perforation due to corrosion of
any original element of the structure or body. For the general terms
of this warranty, refer to the Warranty Booklet.PRESERVING THE BODYWORKPaint
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent the formation
of rust.Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and environment where the car is used. For
example, it is advisable to wash the car more often in areas with
high levels of atmospheric pollution or salted roads.
To correctly wash the car, follow these instruction:
❒remove the aerial from the roof when using a carwash;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash the car, maintain a
distance of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Bear in mind that a build up of water could cause
damage to the car in the long term.
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames, bonnet, headlight frames
etc.) with special care, as water may stagnate more easily in these
areas. Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way as the rest of
the car.
Detergents pollute the environment. Only wash your car in
areas equipped to collect and treat wastewater from this
type of activity.In order to preserve the aesthetic properties of the
paintwork, abrasive products and/or polishes should not
be used to clean the car.
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SAFETY
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DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
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INDEX
A
BS system ........................................ 91
– Mechanical Brake Assist................... 91
– System intervention.......................... 91
Additional heater ................................. 61
Air cleaner .......................................... 187
Alarm ................................................. 41
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 95
– Driving modes................................. 95
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 97
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 96
– "Natural" Mode .............................. 95A
lfa Romeo Code system .................... 35
Ashtray ............................................... 75
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 93
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 55
Battery .............................................. 187
– advice for extending lifetime............. 187
– replacement .................................... 187
Battery (recharging).............................. 170
Body versions....................................... 198
Bodywork
– body codes ..................................... 198– maintenance ................................... 193
– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 193
– warranty......................................... 193
Bonnet................................................. 87
– Closing ........................................... 88
– Opening ......................................... 87
Brake Assist ......................................... 94
Brakes ................................................. 207
– brake fluid level............................... 186
bulb replacement .......................... 158-159
– interior lights................................... 160
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 156
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 154
Carrying children safely ...................... 118
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ... 94
Central locking..................................... 72
Changing a bulb .................................. 153
– General instructions ......................... 153
Changing a wheel ................................ 143
Cigar lighter ........................................ 75
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................................... 193– car interior...................................... 194
– engine compartment ........................ 194
– front headlights ............................... 194
– leather parts ................................... 195
– leather seats.................................... 195
– plastic and coated parts ................... 195
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 194
– windows ......................................... 194
Climate control/heating system ............. 52
Climatic comfort ................................... 51
– Diffusers ......................................... 51
Clutch ................................................. 206
CO2 emissions..................................... 229
Code Card........................................... 36
Control buttons..................................... 23
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 71
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 161
Cruise Control ...................................... 67
Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 61
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
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IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
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