Lin Alfa Romeo MiTo 2017 Owner's Manual

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REFUELLINGPetrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines.Versions with manual gearboxengage the handbrake, set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.Versions with TCT gearbox(if available), engage the
handbrake and set the gear lever in P (Parking) or N (Neutral), then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started.Diesel
engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
warning light to switch off. Then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the
engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS
…important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of the car over time. Special attention must be paid to
the symbols(personal safety)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could
cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number. That
number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all Alfa Mito versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not
explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level,
engine and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the
specific request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording(where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA Italy S.p.A. aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes to the model described
for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally injured.

and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo Dealership
before driving again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as well.
ALFA ROMEO CODESYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted by the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the icon
appears on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come with
the car. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.Activation of warning light while
driving
If the iconappears on the display,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to a
voltage drop).
If the iconcontinues to be
displayed, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1)The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected to
strong shocks. In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic devices inside the
key, it should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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(the lever 1 raising is highlighted with a
“red band”).
Repositioning the rear seat
Move the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended and
not twisted.
Raise the previously folded backrest until
you hear the click of the locking
mechanism, visually checking that the“red bands” on levers 1 fig. 13 are no
longer visible. The “red band” indicates
that the backrest is not secured.
Finally, reposition the head restraints,
inserting them into their housings.
WARNING
6)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
7)Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked on
the guides by trying to move it back and
forth. If the seat is not locked into place, it
may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver
to lose control of the car.
8)For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your chest and
pelvis.
HEADRESTS
FRONT
These are height-adjustable and lock into
the desired position automatically.
To adjust the height, proceed as follows:
upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place;
downward adjustment: press button 1
fig. 14 and lower the head restraint.
9)
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
press buttons 1 and 2, then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
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REAR
Two height-adjustable head restraints
are provided for the back seats (for the
adjustment see the previous paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is also
provided for the central seat.
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
press buttons 1 fig. 15 then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
WARNING
9)Head restraints must be adjusted so that
the head, rather than the neck, rests on
them. Only in this case they can protect your
head correctly.
STEERING WHEEL
10) 11)
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release the lever 1 fig. 16 by
pushing it forwards (position A) and
adjust the steering wheel. Having made
the adjustment, lock lever 1 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position B).
NOTE “Veloce” and “Sport” versions are
equipped with sports configuration
steering wheel.
WARNING
10)All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.11)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.
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When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end of
travel position, the main beam headlights
deactivate, the dipped headlights
reactivate and the
warning light
switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main
beam headlights constantly if automatic
light control is active.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut 1.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in
the MAR position and the dipped
headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
Press buttons
andfig. 20. to
adjust. The adjustment position is shown
on the display.
Position 0: one or two people on the
front seats.
Position 1: 4 people.
Position 2: 4 people + load in luggage
compartment.
Position 3: driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.NOTE The button panel can change
according to the versions.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every
time the load carried changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
Operation
Press the button
fig. 21 to switch the
lights on/off. With the lights on, the
warning light
in the instrument panel
switches on.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Operation
Press the button
to switch the lights
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when
the dipped headlights are on.
Press the button again to switch the light
off.
With the light on, the warning light
in
the instrument panel switches on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
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The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place
the left stalk in the unstable position for
less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the selected side flashes
three times and then switches off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or removed,
pull the left-hand stalk 1 towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.
When the stalk is operated, the warning
light
on the instrument panel
switches on. The display shows a
message and the time set for the
function.
The warning light comes on when the
stalk is operated and stays on until the
function is automatically deactivated.Each movement of the stalk only
increases the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.
EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS
These light up the car and the space in
front of it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are
unlocked by pressing the
button on the
remote control (or the luggage
compartment is unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam headlights, rear
side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights stay on for approximately
25 seconds unless the doors and luggage
compartment are locked again with the
remote control or the doors (or luggage
compartment) are opened and reclosed.
In these cases they switch off after
5 seconds.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch 1 fig. 22 is used to switch on/off
roof lights.
Switch 1 positions:
central position (A position): lights
3 and 4 switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (0 position): lights
3 and 4 are always switched off;
pressed to the right (B position): lights
3 and 4 are always switched on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
Switch 2 fig. 22 operates the map
reading light.
Switch 2 positions:
central position (A position): lights
3 and 4 are always switched off;
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CLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM
Climate control system adopts R-1234yf
cooling gas with low environmental
footprint (GWP < 150) according to “MAC
Directive”.
Any refuelling must be done with specific
oil, as indicated on the plate (in engine
compartment) shown in fig. 26. For this
operation, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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make sure that the initialisation is
correct by checking that the windows
work automatically.
IMPORTANT
2)The system conforms to the 2000/4/EC
standard concerning the safety of
passengers leaning out of the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
15)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during their
operation, ensure that any passengers are
not at risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being hit by it directly.
When leaving the car, always remove the key
from the ignition to prevent accidental
operation of the electric windows from being
a hazard for those still on board.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(where provided)
16)
3)
The extensively glazed sun roof
comprises a moving glass panel and a sun
blind.
When the glazed panel is closed it allows
outside light to enter the passenger
compartment and you can see out of it.
OPERATION
The sun roof can be operated only with
the ignition key turned to MAR. Controls
1 and 2, on the panel next to the front
roof light control sun roof
opening/closing.Open the sunroof
Press button 1.
Prolonged button pressure: “automatic”
sunroof opening. From a completely
closed position, the front glass panel will
raise to the “spoiler” position. If the
button is then pressed, the panel will
start to slide backward until it is
completely open. After the initial opening
command, the glass panel can be stopped
in intermediate positions by pressing the
button again.
Brief button pressure: “manual” sunroof
opening. The front glass panel moves
from the completely closed position and
stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case the panel opens by
pressing the actual button. This function
makes it possible to place the front panel
in intermediate positions in relation to
those produced through automatic
opening.
Closing the sun roof
Press button 2.
Prolonged button pressure: “automatic”
sunroof closing. With the roof completely
open, holding down the button, the front
glass panel will move to “spoiler” position.
If the button is then pressed, the panel
will start to slide forward until it is
completely closed. After the initial
opening command, the glass panel can be
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