seats Alfa Romeo MiTo 2016 Owner's Guide

IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque and increases the possibility of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as the
acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths to prevent scratching or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a pressure washer, keep the water jet
at least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thoroughly,
taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the electronic control
units or at the windscreen wiper motors. Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP position. After the washing operation,
make sure that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards)
have not been removed or damaged.INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might
explode. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed
to sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly exceed this
value.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to
use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with a sponge
soaked in a solution of neutral detergent and water.
CLEANING ALCANTARA SEATS
Alcantara trim can be treated and cleaned easily in the same way as
the other trims. The same indications given for cleaning fabrics are
also therefore applicable for this trim.
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LEATHER SEATS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, without
exercising too much pressure. Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry
absorbent cloth, without rubbing. Then clean with a soft cloth or
buckskin cloth dampened with water and neutral soap. If the stain
persists, use specific products and observe the instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make sure that the cleaning products
used contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in small quantities.
PLASTIC AND COATED PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cloth (if possible made from
microfibre), and a solution of water and neutral, non-abrasive
detergent. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specific products free
from solvents and designed to maintain the original appearance
and colour of the components.Remove any dust using a microfibre cloth, if necessary moistened with
water. The use of paper tissues is not recommended as these may
leave residues.
Never use alcohol, petrols and derivatives to clean the
dashboard and instrument panel lens.
LEATHER PARTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and neutral soap to clean these parts. Never use
alcohol or alcohol-based products. Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it does not contain alcohol and/or
alcohol based substances.
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PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE
For years, Alfa Romeo has pursued a global commitment to protect and respect the environment by continually improving its production processes
and developing increasingly eco-compatible products. To ensure its customers the best possible service in compliance with environmental standards
and in response to obligations arising out of European Directive 2000/53/EC on end of life vehicles, Alfa Romeo offers its customers the chance
to hand back their vehicles (*) at the end of their life cycle at no additional cost.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses as a result of it
having a zero or negative market value. In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, vehicles registered after 1st
July 2002 will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge irrespective of the year of registration as long as
the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact one of our dealerships or an Alfa Romeo authorised collection and
scrapping centre. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high-quality service for the collection, treatment and recycling of vehicles at
their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an Alfa Romeo Dealership or by calling the freephone
number 00800 2532 0000 or on the Alfa Romeo website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats and a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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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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– Luggage compartment roof light ....... 68
– Puddle lights ................................... 68
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 86
Safe Lock device ................................. 37
Saving fuel .......................................... 135
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ............ 110
Scheduled servicing.............................. 171
Scheduled Servicing Plan ...................... 172
Seat belts............................................. 109
– Use ................................................ 109
Seats ................................................... 43
– Easy Entry ...................................... 44
– Front seats ...................................... 43
– Sports configuration front seats......... 44
Setup menu ......................................... 23
Side airbags (Side Bags - Window
Bags) ................................................ 126
Side bags (front side airbags) ............... 127
Side lights/brake lights ......................... 156
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............................. 154
Side lights/dipped beam headlights ...... 60
“Smart Bag” system (Multistage front
airbags) ............................................ 123
Snow chains....................................... 138
Snow tyres ........................................... 137
Spark plugs (type) ................................ 200
Speedometer (speed indicator) .............. 6
Starting the engine ............................... 130
Starting the engine ............................... 139
– Bump starting.................................. 140
– Jump starting .................................. 139
Start&Stop system ................................ 95
Steering lock ........................................ 42
Steering system .................................... 208
Steering wheel ..................................... 46
Storing the car ..................................... 138
Sun visors ............................................ 73
Suspension .......................................... 207
Symbols .............................................. 33
Technical specifications ....................... 196
The keys .............................................. 35
– Code Card...................................... 35
– Key without remote control ............... 35
– Key with remote control.................... 35
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Towing the car ..................................... 169
– Attaching the tow hook .................... 169Towing trailers ..................................... 136
– Installing a tow hook........................ 137
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) ............................................. 104
Transmission ........................................ 206
TRIP button .......................................... 32
Trip Computer ...................................... 30
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ......................... 209
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 146
– inflation pressure ............................. 214
– snow tyres ...................................... 212
– tyres provided ................................. 212
Tyres - maintenance .............................. 188
Using the Gearbox ............................. 133
Warning lights on panel .................... 6
Weights............................................... 218
Welcome movement ............................. 22
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim code ......... 211
– dimensions ..................................... 212
– wheels and tyres.............................. 188
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