heating Alfa Romeo MiTo 2016 Owner's Manual

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DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions.
1. Diffuser for directing air to the side windows 2. Adjustable air vent 3. Exterior light control lever 4. Instrument panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear
window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Car radio (for versions/markets, where provided) 7. Adjustable air diffusers 8. Hazard warning lights,
door locking/unlocking button 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Glove compartment 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 12. Gear
lever 13. "Alfa DNA" system 14. Ignition device 15. Driver side front knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) 16. Driver front airbag
17. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) 18. Fuse box access flap 19. Panel with various controls.
fig. 1A0J0330
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CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant
temperature gauge with overheating warning light
andWarning lights available on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
fig. 2A0J1540
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine
coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
andWarning lights available on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
fig. 3A0J1541
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Engine coolant overheating
(red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the engine is overheated.
The display will show the dedicated message.
If the warning light comes on when driving, proceed as follows:
❒when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the engine and
check that the water level in the reservoir is not below the MIN
mark. If it is, wait for the engine to cool down then slowly
and carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and check that the
level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. Also
check visually for leakages. If the warning light comes on again at
the next engine start-up, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
❒if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions(e.g.
towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the warning
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to further favour the coolant
circulation. Then stop the engine. Check the correct fluid level as
described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine
on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes before switching it off.
Doors not closed correctly
(red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights up when one or
more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly. An acoustic signal
is activated with the doors open and the car moving.
On some versions the warning light (or symbol on the display) also
lights up when the bonnet is not closed correctly.
EOBD/injection system failure
(amber)
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON the
warning light switches on, but should switch off as soon as the engine
is started.
If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst driving, the
injection system is not working properly; in particular, if the warning
light switches on constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a
possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high fuel
consumption.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort from the engine. Prolonged use of
the car with the warning light on may cause damage.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
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Break-in attempt
If this warning light flashes or, on some versions, if the symbol appears
in the display (together with a message) this indicates a break-in
attempt. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
Glow plug preheating (diesel
versions) (amber)
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It will
switch off as soon as the heater plugs have reached a preset
temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light
switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning light
comes on for an extremely short time.
Glow plug preheating failure (diesel
versions)
The warning light will flash (a message will appear on the display, on
some versions) to indicate a fault in the glow plugs preheating system.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to
eliminate the fault.
Water in diesel filter (diesel
versions) (amber)
The warning light remains on constantly when driving (together with a
message in the display), to indicate the presence of water in the
diesel filter.
The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause
severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine
operation. If the warning light
comes on in the
instrument panel (together with a message in the display) contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to bleed the system.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears immediately after
refuelling: if this happens, switch the engine off immediately and
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Fuel reserve – Limited range
(amber)
This warning light switches on when 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the
tank.
When the remaining range is lower than approx. 50 km (or equivalent
value in miles), on some versions, the display will show a warning
message.
If the warning light flashes with the car in motion,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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Lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turn knob D fig. 22 until the desired position is reached.
Backrest folding
To access the rear seats, pull handle E upwards fig. 22: 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 key at MAR-ON, press button A fig. 23 (one per seat) to
activate/deactivate the function.
When the function is enabled, the LED on the button switches on.
SPORTS CONFIGURATION FRONT
SEATS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 24 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. 24 until the desired position is reached.
Backrest folding
To access the rear seats, pull handle C upwards (located behind the
backrest) fig. 24. Then release the lever and, pushing on the backrest,
slide the seat forward.
REAR SEAT
On versions with sports configuration front seats, the rear seat is
available with an integral or split seat and is only 2-seater.
EASY ENTRY
This 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.
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CLIMATE CONTROL/HEATING
SYSTEM
CONTROLS
A - Air temperature adjustment knob
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = hot air
B - Fan activation/adjustment knob
❒
0 = fan off
❒1-2-3 = fan speed
❒4
= maximum fan speed
C - Air distribution knob
❒
air flow towards driver/passenger body;❒
air flow towards driver/passenger body and footwell;
❒
air flow towards front and rear footwell;
❒
air flow towards footwell and windscreen;
❒
air flow towards windscreen
❒4
= maximum fan speed
D - Air recirculation on/off button
E - Climate control on/off button (only versions with manual climate
control)
F - Heated rear window on/off button;
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION
Proceed as follows to adjust the ventilation:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off);
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob B to desired speed.
CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling) (only
present on versions with manual
climate control)
To cool, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒press button D to enable internal air recirculation (LED on button
on);
❒turn knob C to
;
❒press button E to turn the climate control system on and turn knob B
to at least 1 (1
stspeed); for faster action, turn knob B to 4 (maximum
fan speed).
Adjusting cooling
❒turn knob A to the right to increase the temperature;
❒press button D to turn internal air recirculation off (circular LED
around the button off);
❒turn knob B to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
For rapid heating, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to the desired symbol;
❒turn knob B to desired speed.
Rapid heating
For rapid heating, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button D to activate internal air recirculation;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob B to 4
(maximum fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the desired comfort conditions and
press button D to turn internal air recirculation off (LED on button
off) and to prevent misting.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to obtain
rapid heating.
FRONT WINDOW FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS)
The climate control system is very useful for making demisting faster.
Adjust the controls as described previously and switch on the climate
control system by pressing button E.
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob B to 4
(maximum fan speed);
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❒turn knob C to;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore the required
comfort conditions.
Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in preventing the windows
from misting up in the event of high levels of humidity.
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature inside and outside the
passenger compartment, proceed as follows to demist the windows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off);
❒turn knob C to
with the possibility of moving it to positionif
demisting does not occur;
❒turn knob B to the 2
ndspeed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button F () to turn the function on/off. The function is
automatically deactivated after 20 minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate
demisting/defrosting of door mirrors, heated windscreen (for
versions/markets, where provided) and heated nozzles (for versions/
markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated rear
window over the heating filaments, to avoid damage that might cause
them to stop working properly.
INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
Press button D (). It is advisable to switch air recirculation on
while standing in traffic or in tunnels to prevent the introduction of
polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if there are many
passengers on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it possible to reach the
required heating or cooling conditions more quickly depending on the
mode selected. Do not use the air recirculation function on rainy/cold
days as it would considerably increase the possibility of the windows
misting.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes.
Have the system checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before
summer.
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During fully automatic operation the only manual intervention is the
possible activation of the following functions:
❒MONO, to align the air temperature and distribution set on the
passenger side with that on the driver side;
❒
air recirculation (keeping the function always either on or
off);
❒
to speed up demisting/defrosting of front windows, rear
window and door mirrors;
❒
to demist/defrost heated rear window and door mirrors.
During automatic operation, you can change the set temperatures, air
distribution and fan speed at any time by using the relevant buttons
or knobs: the system will automatically change the settings to adjust to
the new requirements.
In this way the climate control system will continue to automatically
manage all functions except for those that have been manually
adjusted. The fan speed is the same in all the zones of the passenger
compartment.
ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE
Turn knob N or H to the right or left to adjust the air temperature: knob
N for the front left area, knob H for the front right area of the
passenger compartment. The set temperatures are shown on the
display.
Press the MONO button to align the air temperature of the two areas:
to set the same temperature, turn knob N.
To return to separate management of air temperature and distribution
between the two areas, turn knob N or H or press the MONO button
again (when the LED on the button is on).Turn the knobs fully right or left to engage HI (maximum heating) or LO
(maximum cooling) respectively. To deactivate these functions, turn
the temperature knob to the desired temperature.
SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
By pressing the buttons (//), it is possible to set one of the 7
possible air distributions manually:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to
demist/defrost them.
Air flow at central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest
and the face during the hot season.
Air flow to the front and rear footwell diffusers. This air
distribution setting heats the passenger compartment most
quickly, giving a prompt sensation of warmth.
Air flow distributed between footwell vents (hotter air) and
central and side dashboard vents (cooler air). This
distribution setting is useful in spring and autumn on sunny
days.
Air flow distributed between footwell diffusers and
windscreen and front side window defrosting/demisting
diffusers. This distribution setting allows the passenger
compartment to warm up efficiently and prevents the
windows from misting up.
Air flow distribution between windscreen demisting/
defrosting diffusers and side and central dashboard vents.
This allows air to be sent to the windscreen in conditions
of strong sunlight.
Air flow distribution to all vents on the car.
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