window Alfa Romeo MiTo 2017 Owner's Manual

In-depth knowledge of your new car starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply and directly explains how
it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see what is described here for yourself.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . ......................8
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . .........................9
THEKEYS...................................10
IGNITION DEVICE . . ............................11
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM . . . ....................12
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................13
DOORS.....................................13
SEATS.....................................14
HEADRESTS.................................16
STEERING WHEEL..............................17
REAR VIEW MIRRORS . . . . . ......................18
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................19
INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . ...........................21
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW WIPERS ...............22
CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . .........................24
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ............................29
ELECTRIC SUNROOF . . . .........................30
ENGINE BONNET . .............................32
BOOT......................................33
HEADLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . .......................34
Alfa DNA SYSTEM (Car dynamic control system) . . .........34
DYNAMIC SUSPENSION (active shock absorber system) . . . . . .35
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM . . . . . . .................36

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Left-hand drive versions
1. Side windows air vents – 2. Adjustable and directable air diffuser – 3. Exterior light control lever – 4. Instrument panel – 5.
Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever – 6.Uconnect™(where provided) – 7. Adjustable and directable air
diffusers – 8. Hazard warning lights, door locking/unlocking button – 9. Passenger front airbag – 10. Glovebox – 11. HVAC controls –
12. Gear lever – 13. “Alfa DNA” system – 14. Ignition switch – 15. Driver side knee front airbag (where provided) –16. Driver side
front airbag – 17. Cruise Control lever (where provided) – 18. Fuse box access flap –19. Panel with various controls.
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Right-hand drive versions
1. Side windows air vents – 2. Adjustable and directable air diffuser – 3. Passenger front airbag – 4. Uconnect(TM) (where provided) –
5. Adjustable and directable air diffusers – 6. Hazard warning lights, door locking/unlocking button – 7. Exterior light control lever –
8. Instrument panel – 9. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever – 10. Panel with various controls – 11.
Fuse box access flap – 12. Ignition switch – 13. Driver side front airbag Front passenger airbag – 14. Driver side knee front airbag
(where provided) – 15. Cruise Control lever (where provided) –16. “Alfa DNA” system – 17. Gear lever – 18. HVAC controls –19. Glove
compartment
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pressed to the left (0 position): light
3 switches on;
pressed to the right (B position): light
4 switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure that both switches are in
the central position: when the doors are
closed the lights will switch off to avoid
draining the battery. In any case, if the
switch is left in the on position, the roof
light switches off automatically about
15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
Timing while getting into the car
The roof lights come on won unlocking,
opening and closing. The timed period is
interrupted when the ignition is turned to
"MAR-ON".
Timing while getting out of the car
The roof lights come on when the key is
removed from the ignition within
2 minutes of switching off the engine, on
opening and closing a door with the
removed key. The timing stops
automatically when the doors are locked.
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
WINDSCREEN WASHER / WIPER
Operation
13) 14)
Ring 2 fig. 23 can be set to the following
positions:
O– windscreen wiper off;
– intermittent operation (low
speed);
AUTO– rain sensor on (where provided);
– intermittent operation;
– continuous slow operation;
– continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstableposition) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this position.
When released, the stalk will return to its
default position and the windscreen
wiper will be automatically stopped.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. Keep the stalk pulled
for more than half a second to operate
the windscreen washer jet and wiper
automatically with a single movement.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
RAIN SENSOR(where provided)
It can detect the presence of rain and
consequently manage windscreen wiping
in accordance with the amount of water
on the windscreen.
The sensor is activated when the ring 2 is
turned to “automatic” position (“AUTO”
control): the windscreen wiper stroke
frequency is thus adjusted in accordance
with the amount of water on the
windscreen.
If no rain is detected, the wiper will not
carry out any strokes.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER / WASHER
(where provided)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Turn ring 1 fromOposition to
position to operate the rear window
wiper as follows:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when the
windscreen wiper is operating;
in continuous mode with reverse gear
engaged and the control active.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard
(rocking position) will activate the rear
window washer jet. Keep the stalk pushed
for more than half a second to activate
the rear window wiper as well. Releasing
the stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the windscreen
wiper.
WARNING
13)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
restored (even after restarting that car with
the key), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.14)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
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1 - air temperature adjustment knob: blue section = cold air / red section = hot air
2 - fan activation/adjustment knob: 0
= fan switched off / 1-2-3= fan speed / 4= maximum fan speed
3 - air distribution knob
air flow towards driver/passenger body
air flow towards driver/passenger and feet area;
air flow towards front and rear footwell;
air flow towards feet area and windscreen;
air flow towards windscreen
4 - air recirculation on/off button (It is advisable not to use the air recirculation function when the outside temperature is low to
prevent the windows from rapidly misting up);
5 - climate control compressor on/off button;
6 - heated rear window on/off button.
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2 - climate control compressor on/off button;
3 - air recirculation on/off button (It is advisable not to use the air recirculation function when the outside temperature is low to
prevent the windows from rapidly misting up);
4 - display;
5 - climate control system off button;
6 - button for activating the MAX-DEF function (fast front window defrosting/demisting);
7 - heated rear window on/off button;
8 - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) and passenger side temperature adjustment knob;
9 - passenger side air distribution selection button;
10 - fan speed increase/decrease;
11 - driver's side air distribution selection button;
12 - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) and driver side temperature adjustment knob;
Air distribution selection
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window vents 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 vents. This air distribution setting heats the passenger compartment most quickly, giving a
prompt sensation of warmth.
In FULL AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically manages air distribution (the LEDs on buttons 9 and 11 are off). When
set manually, the air distribution is indicated by the LEDs on the selected buttons switching on
You can also set a combination of the air distribution settings described above. In combined function mode the relevant function is
enabled simultaneously with those already set by pressing the corresponding button. If a button whose function is already active is
pressed, the operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED switches off. To restore automatic control of the air distribution after
a manual selection, press the AUTO button.
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1 - MONO function button (set temperature alignment) driver/passenger side;

ELECTRIC WINDOWS
15)
2)
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and for about 3 minutes
after turning the key to STOP or
removing it if one of the doors is open.
Anti-crush safety device
An anti-crush device is operated when
the windows are lifted. This safety
system detects the presence of an
obstacle during the window closing travel
and cuts in by stopping and reversing the
window travel, depending on its position.
The anti-crushing feature is active during
window manual and automatic operation.
CONTROLS
Driver side door1 fig. 27: front left window
opening/closing
2: front right window opening/closingWindow opening
Push the buttons to open the desired
window. When one of the two buttons is
pressed briefly, the window moves in
"stages"; if the button is held down,
"continuous automatic" operation is
activated. If the button is pressed again,
the window will stop in the desired
position. If the button is held down for
several seconds, the window raises or
lowers automatically (only with ignition
key in MAR position).
Window closing
Lift the buttons to close the desired
window.
Passenger side door
The passenger side door is equipped with
a button that controls the
opening/closing of the passenger side
window.Electric window system initialisation
The system must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Perform the following initialisation
procedure:
fully close the window to initialise
manually;
after the window has reached the
upper end of travel, hold the up button
pressed for at least one second.
On some versions/markets, after there
has been no power supply for the control
units (battery replaced or disconnected
or protection fuses for the electric
window control units replaced), the
automatic operation of the windows
must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
completely open the driver's door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds after
the (lower) end of travel position is
reached;
completely raise the driver side
window and hold the button down for at
least 3 seconds once the (upper) end of
travel position has been reached;
repeat stages 1 and 2 also for the
passenger's window;
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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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The chapter that you are about to read is very important: it
describes the safety systems with which the car is equipped and
provides instructions on how to use them correctly.
SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . ................66
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) ................68
SEATBELTS .................................70
SBR SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder) . . . . ...............72
PRE-TENSIONERS . .............................73
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY . . . . . .................75
FITTING "UNIVERSAL" CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (with seat
belts)......................................76
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
FRONT AIRBAGS . . .............................81
SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG) . . . . . . .........86