Alfa Romeo MiTo 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN
PETROL VERSIONS
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the
first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
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Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary. Check “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit recharge
condition/expiry date
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, boot,
passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid
levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management system
operation, emissions and, where
present, engine oil degradation
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Visually inspect conditions of:
exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust,
fuel system, brakes), rubber elements
(gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG
pipes and connectors, LPG tank
fastening (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP version)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper
blade position/wear
Check operation of the windscreen
wiper/washer system and adjust jets,
if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and
adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect condition and wear of
front and rear disc brake pads
Visually inspect conditions of toothed
timing drive belt (Turbo TwinAir
versions excluded)
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Visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belt(s)
Check and, if necessary, top up Alfa
TCT oil level (where provided)(2)
Change engine oil and replace oil
filter(3)
Spark plug replacement(4)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(5)
Replacement of toothed timing drive
belt (excluding TwinAir Turbo
versions)(5)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (6)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year.
(4) For 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows:
only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" paragraph in
the "Technical specifications" chapter); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advisable
to contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership for spark plug replacement.
(5) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must
be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
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Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Replace filter inside the pressure
regulator (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP version)
Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous
state) (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP
version)
Change the brake fluid(7)
Replace the passenger compartment
cleaner (6) (o) (●)
(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every 2 years, irrespective of the mileage.
(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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DIESEL VERSIONS
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the
first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary. Check “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit recharge condition/expiry
date
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management system
operation, emissions and, where present,
engine oil degradation
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior
bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and
hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber
elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade
position/wear
Check operation of the windscreen
wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if
necessary
Visually inspect condition and wear of front
and rear disc brake pads
Visual inspect condition and check tension of
accessory drive belt(s) (for versions without
automatic tensioner only)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(2)
(2) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the vehicle is mainly used in towns and cities, change
the engine oil and filter every year.
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Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Replace accessory drive belt/s(3)
Replace fuel filter cartridge(4)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(5)
Change the brake fluid(6)
Replace the passenger compartment
cleaner(5) (o) (●)
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must
be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(4) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every 2 years, irrespective of the mileage.
(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system
and positioning/wear of windscreen/
rearscreen wiper blades
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil
quantity, always check using the dipstick.
Carry out the check with the vehicle
parked on level ground.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes
- etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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CHECKING LEVELS
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Turbo TwinAir versions
119A0J0380C
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1.4 Petrol versions
120A0J0300C
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