child seat Alfa Romeo MiTo 2015 User Guide

Fit the child seat according to the instructions, which
must be included.
Main recommendations to carry children safely
❒Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an accident.
❒Keep children in rear facing seats for as long as possible, until 2
years old.
❒Should a rear facing child seat be installed on the rear seats, it is
advisable to position it as far forward as the position of the front
seat allows.
❒If the passenger's front airbag is deactivated always check the
permanent switching on of the dedicated warning light on the
instrument panel to make sure that it has actually been deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the child seat itself.
Keep the instructions in the car along with the other documents
and this handbook. Do not use second-hand child seats without
instructions.
❒Only one child is to be strapped into each restraint system; never
carry two children simultaneously.
❒Always check that the seat belts do not interfere with the child's
throat.❒Always check that the seat belt is well fastened by pulling on it.
❒While travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly or unfasten the
belts.
❒Never allow a child to put the belt's diagonal section under an arm
or behind their back.
❒Never carry children on your lap, even newborns. No-one can
restrain a child in the event of an accident.
❒In the event of an accident, replace the child seat with a new one.
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FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG
This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in a special recess
in the dashboard fig. 104: this bag has a larger volume than that of
the driver's.
SEVERE DANGER When an active passenger airbag is fitted,
DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on
the front seat. Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child regardless of the
severity of the impact. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger airbag when a rearward facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat. The front passenger seat must
also be positioned back as far as possible in order to avoid the child
restraint system from coming into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rear facing child restraint systems on the front
seat. Deployment of the airbag in an accident could
cause fatal injuries to the baby regardless of the severity of the
impact.
ALWAYScomply with the instructions on the label stuck on the
passenger side sun visor fig. 105.
fig. 104A0J0050fig. 105A0J0450
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DRIVER SIDE KNEE BAG
This is located in a dedicated compartment under the steering wheel
fig. 107. It provides additional protection in the event of a frontal
impact.
Deactivating passenger side airbags: front airbag and
side bag for pelvis, chest and shoulders protection (Side
bag)
If a child must be carried on the front seat in a rear facing child
restraint system, deactivate the passenger side front airbag and side
bag for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection (Side bag).
With airbags deactivated, warning light
lights up in the trim
located above the internal rearview mirror fig. 108.
To deactivate the airbags, see the “Knowing your car”
section, “Menu items” paragraph.
SIDE AIRBAGS
(SIDE BAGS - WINDOW BAGS)
To increase protection of occupants in case of side collision, the car is
equipped with front side bags for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection
(side bags) for the driver and the passenger and airbags protecting
the head of front and rear occupants (window bags).
Non-activation of side bags in other types of collisions (head-on
collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not an indication of system
malfunction.
fig. 107A0J0056fig. 108A0J0402
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IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised steam (by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
The front and/or side bags may activate in the event of sharp knocks
to the underbody of the car (e.g. impact with steps, pavements,
potholes or road bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small amount of dust: the dust is
harmless and does not indicate the beginning of a fire. The dust may
irritate the skin and eyes however: in this case, wash with neutral soap
and water.
All operations on airbags (inspection, repair and replacement) must be
carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
If the car is to be scrapped, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to
have the airbags deactivated.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in different ways, according to
the type of impact. Failure to deploy of one of the devices does not
necessarily indicate a system malfunction.
If thewarning light does not switch on when the
key is turned to MAR-ON, or stays on while driving (on
some versions together with a message on the
display) there may be a fault in the restraint systems. In this
case, airbags or pretensioners may not be activated in the case
of an accident or (in a lesser number of cases) they may be
activated incorrectly. Before proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services to have the system checked immediately.
Do not travel carrying objects in your lap, in front of
your chest or between your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.):
they could cause severe injury if the airbag is
deployed.
If the car has been subject to theft, attempted theft,
vandalism, or flooding, have the airbag system
inspected at Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
When the ignition key is in and turned in the MAR-ON
position and the engine is off, the airbags may deploy
if the car is crashed by another moving vehicle.
Therefore, even if the car is stationary, when an active passenger
airbag is fitted, DO NOT install rear facing child restraint systems
on the front passenger seat. Deployment of the airbag following
an impact could cause fatal injuries to the child. Therefore,
always deactivate the passenger airbag when a rear facing child
restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be positioned back as far as possible
in order to avoid the child restraint system from coming into
contact with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate the
passenger airbag as soon as the child restraint system has been
removed. Also remember that, if the key is turned to STOP, none
of the safety devices (airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed
in the event of collision. Non-deployment in such cases does not
indicate a system malfunction.
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INDEX
ABS system ........................................ 88
– Mechanical Brake Assist................... 88
– System intervention.......................... 88
Additional heater ................................. 59
Air cleaner .......................................... 186
Alarm ................................................. 40
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 91
– Driving modes................................. 92
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 94
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 93
– "Natural" Mode .............................. 92
Alfa Romeo Code system .................... 34
Ashtray ............................................... 73
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 90
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 53
Battery .............................................. 186
– advice for extending lifetime............. 186
– replacement .................................... 186
Battery (recharging).............................. 168
Bodywork
– maintenance ................................... 193– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 192
– warranty......................................... 193
Bonnet................................................. 84
– Closing ........................................... 84
– Opening ......................................... 84
Brake Assist ......................................... 90
Brakes ................................................. 207
– brake fluid level............................... 185
bulb replacement .......................... 156-157
– interior lights................................... 158
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 154
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 152
Carrying children safely ...................... 114
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ... 90
Central locking..................................... 70
Changing a bulb .................................. 151
– General instructions ......................... 151
Changing a wheel ................................ 140
Checking levels .................................... 178
Cigar lighter ........................................ 72
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................................... 192– car interior...................................... 194
– front headlights ............................... 194
– leather parts ................................... 195
– leather seats.................................... 195
– plastic and coated parts ................... 195
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 194
Climate control/heating system ............. 50
Climatic comfort ................................... 49
– Diffusers ......................................... 49
Clutch ................................................. 206
CO2 emissions..................................... 229
Code Card........................................... 35
Control buttons..................................... 22
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 69
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Cruise Control ...................................... 65
Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 59
Diesel filter .......................................... 186
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ................. 108
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Dimensions .......................................... 216
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 155
Direction indicators ......................... 61-156
– bulb replacement............................. 155
– “Lane change” function .................... 61
Display................................................ 20
Doors .................................................. 77
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 77
DPF (particulate filter) ........................... 108
Driver side knee bag ............................ 126
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque) .............................................. 91
Dusk sensor ......................................... 60
Dynamic Suspension (active shock
absorber system) ................................ 98
Electric power steering ........................ 100
Electric sun roof ................................... 74
Electric windows .................................. 79
– Controls .......................................... 79
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 90
Engine codes - bodywork versions ........ 198
Engine compartment
– washing ......................................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6Engine................................................. 200
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 184
– marking.......................................... 197
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 184
– level check ...................................... 184
EOBD system ....................................... 99
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ............................................... 89
Exterior lights ....................................... 59
– Left stalk ......................................... 59
External courtesy lights ......................... 62
Extinguisher ......................................... 74
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 116
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 146
Flashing .............................................. 61
Fluids and lubricants............................. 224
Fog lights........................................ 70-156
"Follow Me Home" device ................... 61
Front airbags...................................... 123
Front armrest ....................................... 72
Front driver side airbag ........................ 123
Front passenger airbag ......................... 124
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 158Fuel consumption.................................. 227
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 70
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 206
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 107
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 161
Gear Shift Indicator ............................ 21
Glove compartment .............................. 71
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Handbrake ........................................ 133
Hazard warning lights .......................... 69
Headlights ........................................... 87
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 87
– bulb replacement............................. 154
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 87
– Light beam direction ........................ 87
Headlight washers................................ 192
Head restraints..................................... 45
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 46
– Front headrests ................................ 45
– Rear head restraints......................... 46
Hill Holder system ................................ 89
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate....................... 197
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– Chassis marking .............................. 197
– engine marking ............................... 197
– identification data plate ................... 196
Ignition device ..................................... 42
– Steering lock ................................... 42
Installation of electrical/electronic
devices .............................................. 100
Installing a Universal Isofix child seat ..... 120
Interior fittings ...................................... 71
Interiors (cleaning)................................ 194
Jack................................................... 141
Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 154
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 156
Lubricants (features).............................. 224
Luggage compartment .......................... 81
– Closing the luggage compartment..... 82
– Emergency luggage compartment
opening .......................................... 82
– Extending the luggage
compartment................................... 83
– Luggage compartment
initialisation .................................... 82
– Opening the luggage
compartment................................... 81Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 158
Main beam headlights ....................... 61
– bulb replacement............................. 154
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car ................. 177
– periodic checks ............................... 177
Menu options ....................................... 24
MSR system ......................................... 90
Multifunction display ............................ 20
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Parking ............................................. 132
– Handbrake ..................................... 133
Parking lights ....................................... 60
Parking sensors .................................... 101
Performance ........................................ 217
Pollen filter........................................... 186
Power sockets....................................... 72
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .......... 119
Pretensioners........................................ 112
– Load limiters ................................... 112
Protecting the environment .................... 108
Puddle light
– bulb replacement............................. 160
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones.............................................. 101
Rain sensor .......................................... 63
Raising the car ..................................... 169
Rear fog light ....................................... 70
Rear fog light/reversing light................. 157
Rear view mirrors ................................. 47
– Door mirrors ................................... 47
– Internal mirror ................................. 47
Rear window washer jets ...................... 192
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ......... 185
Rear window washer/wiper .................. 64
Rear Window Wiper
– blade replacement ........................... 191
– blades ............................................ 189
Reconfigurable multifunction display ...... 20
Refuelling ............................................ 221
Refuelling the car ................................. 107
Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector (tyres) .............................. 211
Roof lights ........................................... 67
– Courtesy lights ................................ 68
– Front roof light ................................ 67
– Glove compartment light .................. 69
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