four wheel drive Alfa Romeo MiTo 2017 Owner's Manual

The ESC system corrects the car’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the appropriate
wheels. The torque supplied by the
engine can also be reduced in order to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The ESC system comprises the active
safety systems such as: ABS, EBD, ASR,
HILL HOLDER, BRAKE ASSIST, MSR,
CBC, “ELECTRONIC Q2”, DST.
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is started
and cannot be switched off.
System intervention
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light
on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)SYSTEM
This system acts when braking on
corners, optimising the distribution of
brake pressure on the four wheels: the
system prevents the wheels on the inside
of the corner (less affected by the weight
of the car) from locking, ensuring better
stability and direction for the car.
HILL HOLDERSYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC system
and facilitates starting on uphill or
downhill slopes by operating the brakes:
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake; therefore, never
leave the car without having engaged the
handbrake, turned the engine off and
engaged first gear, so that it is parked in
safe conditions (for further information
read the "Parking" paragraph in the
"Starting and driving" chapter).
IMPORTANT There may be situations on
small gradients (less than 5%), with car
laden, in which the Hill Holder system
may not activate, causing a slight
reversing motion and increasing the risk
of collision with another vehicle or object.
The driver is, in any case, responsible for
safe driving.
“ELECTRONIC Q2”SYSTEM (“E-Q2”)
The "Electronic Q2" system intervenes
during acceleration on corners, braking
the inner drive wheel and thus increasing
the traction of the outer wheel (which
bears more of the car’s weight): the
torque is thus distributed optimally
between the drive wheels in accordance
with the driving conditions and road
surface, permitting particularly effective,
sporty driving.
WARNING
28)The ESC system cannot alter the natural
laws of physics, and cannot increase grip,
which depends on the condition of the road.
29)The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
30)The capability of the ESC system must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as to compromise
personal safety and the safety of others.
31)For the correct operation of the ASR
system, the tyres must of necessity be the
same make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the prescribed
type and dimensions.
32)Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with the ESC and ASR
systems. Your driving style must always be
suited to the road conditions, visibility and
traffic. The driver is always responsible for
road safety.
33)When the ABS intervenes and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not reduce the
pressure, but hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will brake in the
shortest distance possible, depending on the
current road conditions.
34)To obtain the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding-in period of about
500 km is needed: during this period it is
better to avoid sharp, repeated and
prolonged braking.
35)If the ABS intervenes, this indicates that
the grip of the tyres on the road is nearing its
limit: you must slow down to a speed
compatible with the available grip.
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versions, the access toUconnect™LIVE
services enables the use of “Live”
services.
Efficient Drive
(where provided)
The Efficient Drive application allows you
to display your driving behaviour in real
time, in order to help you reach a more
efficient driving style as far as
consumption and emissions are
concerned.
Driving style is evaluated by means of
four indices which monitor the following
parameters: acceleration, deceleration,
gearchange, speed
Display of the Efficient Drive
(where provided)
Press the Efficient Drive button to
interact with the function.
On theUconnect™display, a screen will
appear showing 4 indices: “Acceleration”,
“Deceleration”, “Speed” and “Gear”. These
indices are grey until the system has
enough data to evaluate the driving style.
Once sufficient data are available, the
indices will have 5 colours depending on
the evaluation: dark green (very good),
light green, yellow, orange and red (very
bad).
In the event of extended inactivity the
display will show the average of the
indices up to that moment (“Averageindex”) then the indices will be coloured
again in real time as soon as the vehicle is
restarted.
my:Car
my:Car application allows you to keep the
condition of your vehicle always under
control.
my:Car can detect malfunction in real
time and inform the driver about the
expiry of the servicing interval. Press the
"my:Car" button to interact with the
application.
The display will show a screen with the
"care:Index" section, which provides all
the detailed information about the status
of the vehicle. Press the "Active
warnings" button to show (if present) the
details of the vehicle's faults which
caused a warning light to switch on.
SETTINGS
Press SETTINGS button on the front
panel (versions withUconnect™5” Radio
LIVE) or APPS button and the graphic
button “Settings” (versions with
Uconnect™5” Radio Nav LIVE) on the
display to view the “Settings” main menu
NOTE The menu items displayed vary
according to the versions.
Display;
Voice (where provided);
Measurement unit (where provided);
Clock & Date;
Safety/Assistance (where provided);
Lights (where provided);
Doors and Door lock;
Audio;
Phone/Bluetooth;
Radio;
Restore Default Settings;
Clear personal data;
Restore apps;
DNA messages.
VOICE COMMANDS
Using voice commands
The
button on the steering wheel
activates the “Phone” voice recognition
mode, there is a "beep" and the display
shows a suggestion screen inviting the
user to say a command.
If the
button is pressed during a
system voice message, it activates the
“Radio/Media” voice recognition mode
that controls the radio and he
USB/iPod/CD and MP3 players.
Please follow the suggestions below to
be sure that the voice commands are
always recognised by the system:
speak at a normal volume;
always wait for the "beep" (warning
sound) before speaking;
if possible, try and keep the noise in
the passenger compartment to a
minimum. It is also advisable to close the
windows and sunroof (where provided).
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