Time Alfa Romeo MiTo 2014 Repair Manual

PHONE SET-UPIf a hands-free kit is installed on the car, when there is an incoming
phone call the radio audio will be connected to the telephone
output. The telephone audio always arrives at a fixed volume, but it
can be adjusted during a conversation using the ON/OFF
button/knob.
The fixed telephone audio volume can be adjusted using the
"SPEECH VOLUME" function in the Menu (where the function is
provided). The word "PHONE" will appear on the display during
the deactivation of the audio for the phone call.ANTI-THEFT PROTECTIONThe radio is equipped with an anti-theft protection system based on
the exchange of information between the radio and the electronic
control unit (Body Computer) on the car.
This system guarantees maximum safety and avoids the entry of
the secret code each time the radio power supply is disconnected.
If the check has a positive outcome, the radio will start to function,
whereas if the comparison codes are not the same or if the
electronic control unit (Body Computer) is replaced, the device will
ask the user to enter the secret code according to the procedure
described in the paragraph below.Entering the secret code
When the radio is switched on, if the code is requested, the display
will show “Radio code” for about 2 seconds followed by four
dashes “----”.
The code is made up of four numbers from 1 to 6, each
corresponding to one of the dashes.
To enter the first digit of the code, press the corresponding button
of the pre-selected stations (from 1 to 6). Enter the other code
numbers in the same way.
If the four digits are not entered within 20 seconds, the display will
show “Enter code----”.Ifthisoccurs, it is not considered an
incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20 seconds), the radio will
start to operate.
If an incorrect code is entered, the radio will emit a sound and the
display shows the text "Radio blocked/wait" to notify the user of
the need to enter the correct code.
Each time the user enters an incorrect code, the waiting time will
gradually increase (1 min, 2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16 min, 30 min, 1
h, 2 h, 4 h, 8 h, 16 h, 24 h) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
The waiting time will be shown on the display with the text “Radio
blocked/wait”. After the text has disappeared it is possible to start
the code entry procedure again.
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Car radio passport
This document certifies ownership of the radio. The car radio
passport shows the radio model, serial number and secret code.
NoteKeep this car radio passport in a safe place so that you can
give the information to the relevant authorities if the car radio is
stolen.
In case of loss of the car radio passport, contact the Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services, taking an ID document and the car ownership
documents.
RADIO (TUNER)INTRODUCTIONWhen the radio is switched on, the last function selected before it
was switched off is activated: Radio, CD, CD MP3 or AUX (only
with ) (for versions/markets, where provided).
To select the Radio function when another audio source is being
listened to, briefly press the FM AS or AM buttons depending on
the desired band.
Once the Radio mode has been activated, the display will show the
name (RDS stations only) and the frequency of the selected radio
station, the frequency band selected (e.g. FM1) and the preselect
button number (e.g. P1).FREQUENCY BAND SELECTIONWith the Radio mode active, press the FM AS or AM button briefly
and repeatedly to select the desired reception band.
Each time the button is pressed the following bands are selected
cyclically:
❒By pressing the FM AS button: “FM1”, “FM2” or “FMA”;
❒By pressing the AM button: “MW1, MW2”.
Each band is highlighted by the name in the display. The last
station selected on the respective frequency band will be tuned
into.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1, FM2 or “FMA”; the
FMA reception band is reserved for broadcasters stored
automatically using the AutoSTore function.
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When the AutoSTore function is activated within the MW band, the
FMA band is automatically selected and the function is performed
there.
NoteSometimes the AutoSTore function is not able to find 6
stations with a strong signal. In this case, the strongest stations will
be duplicated in the free preset buttons.
NoteWhen the AutoSTore function is activated, the stations that
were previously stored in the FMA band are deleted.EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTIONThe radio is configured to receive emergency alerts in RDS mode in
exceptional circumstances or where dangerous situations are
present (earthquakes, floods, etc.) if these are being transmitted by
the current broadcaster.
This function is activated automatically and cannot be turned off.
The word “Alarm” will be shown in the display during the
transmission of an emergency announcement. The volume of the
radio will change during this announcement in the same way as
during a traffic bulletin.
EON FUNCTION
(Enhanced Other Network)In some countries, there are circuits that group multiple
broadcasters that transmit traffic information together. In this case,
the programme of the station that is being listened to will be
temporarily interrupted to:
❒receive traffic alerts (only with the TA function activated);
❒listen to regional transmissions each time these are broadcast by
one of the broadcasters on the same circuit.STEREOPHONIC BROADCASTERSIf the incoming signal is weak, playback is automatically switched
from Stereo to Mono.
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CD PLAYERINTRODUCTIONThis section describes the variants regarding the operation of the
CD player: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer
to the description in the “Functions and Adjustments” chapter.SELECTING THE CD PLAYERTo activate the CD player built into the equipment, proceed as
follows:
❒insert a CD with the equipment switched on: the first track will
start to play;
or
❒if a CD has already been loaded, switch on the radio and then
briefly press the CD button to select the “CD” operating mode:
the last track listened to will start to play.
It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimum playback. If
CD-R/RWs are used, we recommend using good quality media
mastered at the slowest speed possible.LOADING/EJECTING A CDTo load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate the motorised
loading system, which will position it correctly.
The CD can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key turned to
MAR: in this case the radio will remain off. When the radio is
turned on, the last source listened to prior to switching off will be
activated.When a CD is inserted the display will show the symbol “CD-IN”
and the text “CD Reading”. They will remain displayed for the
entire time required for the radio to read the CD tracks. When this
time has elapsed the radio will automatically start to play the first
track.
Press the
button with the radio on to activate the motorised
ejection of the CD. After ejection, the last audio source listened to
before playing the CD will be heard.
If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will automatically be
reloaded about 20 seconds later and the Tuner mode will be
activated (Radio).
The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off.
If the ejected CD is reloaded without having removed it completely
from the slot, the radio will not switch to the CD source.
Possible error messages
If the CD loaded cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has been
inserted or the CD is inserted upside down or there is reading
error) the display will show the text “CD Disc error”.
The CD will then be ejected and the audio source activated prior to
the CD mode selection will be heard.
With an external audio source activated (“TA”, “ALARM” or
“Phone”), the CD that cannot be read will not be ejected until these
functions have ended. At the end, with the CD mode activated, the
display will show the text “CD Disc error” for a few seconds and
then the CD will be ejected.
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DISPLAY INFORMATIONWhen the CD player is working, the display will show the
following information:
❒“CD Track 5”: indicates the number of the CD track;
❒“03:42”: indicates the time elapsed since the start of the track (if
the relevant Menu function is activated).TRACK SELECTION (forward/back)Briefly press the
button to play the previous CD track and the
button to play the next track.
The tracks are selected cyclically: the first track is selected after the
last track and vice versa.
If the track has been played for more than 3 seconds, pressing thebutton will cause the track to be started again from the
beginning.
In this case, if you want to play the previous track, press the button
twice consecutively.
TRACK FAST FORWARD/REWINDThe fast forward/rewind will stop once the button is released.PAUSE FUNCTIONTo pause the CD player, press the
button. The text “CD Pause”
appears on the display.
To resume listening to the track, press the
button again.
If another audio source is selected, the pause function is
deactivated.
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MP3 CD PLAYERINTRODUCTIONThis section only describes the variants regarding the operation of
the CD MP3 player: as far as the operation of the radio is
concerned, refer to the description in the “Radio” and “CD MP3
Player” sections.
NOTE MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.MP3 MODEIn addition to playing regular audio CDs, the radio is also able to
play CD-ROMs on which audio files have been stored using the
MP3 compression format. The radio operates as described in the
“CD Player” section when an ordinary audio CD is inserted.
To guarantee optimal playback quality it is advisable to use good
quality CDs mastered at the lowest speed possible.
The files on an MP3 CD are structured by folder, creating lists of all
the folders containing MP3 tracks (folders and subfolders are all
displayed on the same level); the folders that do not contain MP3
tracks cannot be selected.The operating conditions and specifications for playing MP3 files
are as follows:
❒the CD-ROMs used should be burnt according to the ISO 9660
standard;
❒the music files must have an “.mp3” extension: files with a
different extension cannot be played;
❒the following sampling frequencies can be played: 44.1 kHz,
stereo (96 to 320 kbit/s) - 22.05 kHz, mono or stereo (32 to 80
kbit/s);
❒tracks with a variable bit-rate can be reproduced.
NoteThe names of tracks must not contain the following
characters: spaces, ' (apostrophes), ( and ) (open and close
brackets). When burning an MP3 CD, make sure that the names of
the files do not contain these characters; if they do, the radio will
not be able to play the tracks involved.
SELECTING MP3 SESSIONS
ON HYBRID DISCSIf a hybrid disc is inserted (Mixed Mode, Enhanced, CD-Extra) also
containing MP3 files, the radio automatically starts playing the
audio session. It is possible to switch to the MP3 session whilst
playing by holding the MEDIA button down for more than 2
seconds.
NoteWhen the function is activated the radio may take a few
seconds to start playing. Whilst checking the disc the display will
show “CD READING”. If no MP3 files are detected, the radio will
resume playing the audio session from the point where it was
interrupted.
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DISPLAY INFORMATIONID3-TAG information display
In addition to the information relating to the time elapsed, the
name of the folder and the name of the file, the radio is also
capable of displaying ID3-TAG information relating to the Track
Title, Artist and Author.
The name of the MP3 folder shown on the display corresponds to
the name with which the folder was stored on the CD, followed by
an asterisk.
Example of a complete MP3 folder name: BEST OF *.
When ID3-TAG data is chosen to be displayed (Title, Artist, Album)
that has not been recorded for the track played, the information
will be replaced by that relating to the name of the file.
SELECTING NEXT/PREVIOUS FOLDERPress the
button to select a subsequent folder or press the
button to select a previous folder.
The display will show the number and the name of the folder (e.g.
“DIR 2 XXXXXX”).
XXXXXX: name of the folder (the display will only show the first 8
characters).
The folders are selected cyclically: the first folder is selected after
the last folder and vice versa.
If no other folder/track is selected in the next 2 seconds, the first
track on the new folder will be played.
If the last track in the folder at that moment selected is played, the
next folder will be played.
STRUCTURE OF THE FOLDERSThe radio with MP3 player:
❒recognises only the folders that contain MP3 format files;
❒if the MP3 files on a CD-ROM are structured in sub-folders, their
structure is compressed to a single level structure where the sub-
folders are taken to the level of the main folders.
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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
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX

Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector (tyres) .............................. 211
Roof lights ........................................... 69
– Courtesy lights ................................ 70
– Front roof light ................................ 69
– Glove compartment light .................. 71
– Luggage compartment roof light ....... 70
– Puddle lights ................................... 70
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 89Safe Lock device ................................. 39
Saving fuel .......................................... 138
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ............ 114
Scheduled Servicing Plan ...................... 174
Seat belts............................................. 113
– Use ................................................ 113
Seats ................................................... 44
– Easy Entry ...................................... 46
– Front seats ...................................... 44
– Sports configuration front seats......... 46
Setup menu ......................................... 23
Side airbags (Side Bags - Window
Bags) ................................................ 129
Side bags (front side airbags) ............... 130
Side lights/brake lights ......................... 158
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)– bulb replacement............................. 156
Side lights/dipped beam headlights ...... 62
“Smart Bag” system
(Multistage front airbags) ................... 127Snow chains....................................... 141
Snow tyres ........................................... 140
Spark plugs (type) ................................ 200
Speedometer (speed indicator) .............. 6
Starting the engine ............................... 133
Starting the engine ............................... 142
– Bump starting.................................. 143
– Jump starting .................................. 142
Start&Stop system ................................ 98
Steering lock ........................................ 43
Steering system .................................... 208
Steering wheel ..................................... 48
Storing the car ..................................... 141
Sun visors ............................................ 76
Suspension .......................................... 207
Symbols .............................................. 34Technical specifications ....................... 196
The keys .............................................. 36
– Code Card...................................... 36
– Key without remote control ............... 36
– Key with remote control.................... 36Third brake lights
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Towing the car ..................................... 171
– Attaching the tow hook .................... 171
Towing trailers ..................................... 139
– Installing a tow hook........................ 140
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) ............................................. 107
Transmission ........................................ 206
TRIP button .......................................... 33
Trip Computer ...................................... 31
Ty r e s
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 149
– inflation pressure ............................. 214
– reading the tyre code....................... 209
– Rim Protector tyres ........................... 211
– snow tyres ...................................... 212
– tyres provided ................................. 212
Tyres - maintenance .............................. 189
U
sing the Gearbox ............................. 136
W
arning lights on panel .................... 6
Weights............................................... 218
Welcome movement ............................. 22
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim code ......... 210
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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