maintenance Alfa Romeo MiTo 2017 Owner's Guide

BATTERY
The battery 6 (see previous pages) does
not require the electrolyte to be topped
up with distilled water. A periodic check
carried out at an Alfa Romeo Dealership
is, however, necessary to check
efficiency.
INSPECTING THE CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
139) 140) 141) 142)
43)
4)
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
it last longer, observe the following
instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly, to prevent any lights from
remaining on inside the passenger's
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. radio,
hazard warning 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 cable.
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 the "Vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose qualified staff will
evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
WARNING
139)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
140)Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
141)If the vehicle must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature, remove
the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
142)When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your eyes
with special goggles.
IMPORTANT
43)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe damage
to your car. After purchasing your vehicle, if
you wish to install any accessories (e.g.
anti-theft, radio phone, etc.), go to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership, which will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you
whether a higher capacity battery needs to
be installed.
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IMPORTANT
4)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
LIFTING THE VEHICLE
If the car needs to be jacked up, go to an
Alfa Romeo Dealership which is equipped
with shop jacks and jack arms.
IMPORTANT Be careful when positioning
the arm of the lift for versions with side
skirts.
BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
44)
5)
Paint
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
vehicle more often in areas with high
levels of atmospheric pollution or salted
roads.
On some versions the car may be
equipped, on request, with an exclusive
opaque paint on the roof which, in order
to be maintained intact, requires special
care: see the instructions in the warning.
45)
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep 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;
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wash the bodywork 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 vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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 ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the 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.
IMPORTANT
5)Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
IMPORTANT
44)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
45)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois leather.
Abrasive products and/or polishes should
not be used for cleaning the car. Bird
droppings must be washed off immediately
and thoroughly as the acid they contain is
particularly aggressive. Avoid (if at all
possible) parking the vehicle under trees;
remove vegetable resins immediately as,
when dried, it may only be possible to remove
them with abrasive products and/or polishes,
which is highly inadvisable as they could alter
the typical opaqueness of the paint. Do not
use pure windscreen washer fluid for
cleaning the front windscreen and rear
window; dilute it min. 50% with water. Only
use pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions.
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TIPS, CONTROLS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION
TIPS
148) 149)
49) 50)
Road safety
Learn how to use the various system
functions before setting off.
Read the instructions for the system
carefully before setting off.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving. Reception may be
interfered with by the presence of
mountains, buildings or bridges,
especially when you are far away from
the broadcaster.
IMPORTANT The volume may be
increased when receiving traffic
information and news
Care and maintenance
Observe the following precautions to
ensure the system is fully operational:
never use alcohol, petrol or
petroleum-based solvents to clean the
display screen;
the display is sensitive to scratching,
liquids and detergents. The display
should not come into contact with
pointed or rigid objects which coulddamage its surface. Do not press on the
display when cleaning it;
prevent any liquid from entering the
system: this could damage it beyond
repair.
SAFETY SETTINGS
Look at the screen only and when it is
necessary and safe. If you need to look at
the screen for a long time, pull over to a
safe place so as not to be distracted
while driving.
Immediately stop using the system in the
event of a fault. Otherwise the system
might be damaged. Contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to
have the system repaired.
WARNING
148)Follow the safety rules here below:
otherwise serious injuries may occur to the
occupants or the system may be damaged.
149)If the volume is too loud this can be
dangerous. Adjust the volume so that you
can still hear background noises (e.g. horns,
ambulances, police vehicles, etc.).
IMPORTANT
49)Only clean the front panel and the
display lens with a soft, clean, dry, anti-static
cloth. Cleaning and polishing products may
damage the surface. Never use alcohol,
petrols and derivatives.
50)Do not use the display as a base for
supports with suction pads or adhesives for
external navigators or smartphones or
similar devices
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MULTIMEDIA

INDEX
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2")....67
“Alfa DNA” system.............34
“Smart Bag” system (multistage
front airbags)..............81
ABS system................66
Active safety systems...........66
Alarm system................13
Alfa Romeo Code system.........12
Alfa TCT ...................93
ALFA TCT transmission (key
removal) ................124
ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) system....66
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............26
Battery..................146
Battery (recharging)...........143
Bodywork (maintenance)........147
Boot . . ...................33
Brake Assist system............66
Brakes (fluid level)............142
Carrying children safely.........75
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system..................67
Changing a wheel.............116
Checking levels..............137
Cleaning and maintenance
bodywork...............147
leather parts..............149
leather seats..............149seats and fabric parts........149
Climate control...............24
Climate control/heating system.....24
CO2 emissions..............178
Control buttons...............42
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............40
Cruise Control...............97
Daytime running lights (DRL)......19
Dimensions................165
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement)..............108
Direction indicators............20
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............109
Display....................42
Door central locking/unlocking.....13
Door mirrors................18
Doors.....................13
Driver side knee bag............83
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)..................66
Dusk sensor.................19
Dynamic suspension............35
EBD system................66
Electric sunroof..............30
Electric windows..............29
Engine...................154
marking.................153
Engine bonnet...............32Engine coolant fluid . ..........142
Engine oil (level check)..........142
EOBD system ................64
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system . . . ...............66
External courtesy lights . . . . . .....21
External lights . . .............19
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system..................76
Fix&Go Automatic kit..........120
Flashing . ..................20
Fluids and lubricants . ..........172
Follow Me Home (device) . ........21
Front airbag driver's side . ........82
Front airbags ................81
Front ceiling light . . . . ..........21
Front fog lights . . .............20
bulb replacement . ..........109
Front seats . . . . .............14
Fuel consumption............176
Fuel cut-off system . ..........123
Fuel tank cap . . . . . ..........100
Fuses (replacement) . ..........110
Gear Shift Indicator............42
Handbrake.................91
Hazard warning lights..........104
Head restraints . . .............16
Headlights..................34
Headlight alignment corrector . . . .20

Light beam direction..........34
Hill Holder system.............67
Identification data
chassis marking............153
engine marking............153
identification data plate.......152
Ignition device...............11
Installing a Universal Isofix child
restraint system............79
Instrument panel...............8
Interior lights................21
Interiors (cleaning)............149
Isofix child restraint system setup . . .79
Jack.....................116
Jump starting...............122
Keys.....................10
Key with remote control........10
Lifting the vehicle............147
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............105
Luggage compartment
Extending the luggage
compartment..............34
Luggage compartment
initialisation...............34
Main beam headlights..........19
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement)..............108
Mechanical key...............10
Menu items.................43MSR system................66
Multimedia
Power on/off.............187
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............110
Parking lights................19
Parking sensors..............98
Parking the vehicle.............91
Passenger side front airbag.......82
Performance...............175
Pre-tensioners...............73
Load limiters..............73
Rain sensor.................22
Rear direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............110
Rear fog light................20
Rear fog light/reversing light (bulb
replacement)..............110
Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement)..............109
Rear seat..................15
Rear view mirrors.............18
Rear window wiper/washer.......23
Reconfigurable multifunction
display................40,42
Refuelling.................169
Refuelling the vehicle..........100
Replacing a bulb.............104
exterior lights.............108
General instructions.........104Rims and tyres provided . . ......159
Safe Lock (device).............11
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder). . . .72
Scheduled servicing . . . . . ......128
Scheduled Servicing Plan . . ......129
Screen wiper/washer . . . . . ......22
Seat belts . . . . ..............70
Seat belts (using) ..............70
Seats . . . . . . . ..............14
Servicing and maintenance
Demanding use of the car ......136
periodic checks . . . .........136
Setup menu .................43
Side airbags (Side bag - Window
bag) ....................86
Side bags (front side airbags) . . . . . .86
Side lights/brake lights (bulb
replacement). . . ...........110
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL) (bulb replacement) ......108
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights . . ..............19
Snow chains................164
Sport front seats ..............15
Start&Stop (system) . . . . . ......95
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . .90 ,122
Bump starting . ............123
Steering lock . . ..............11
Steering wheel . . . . ...........17
Technical data..............152
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