snow chains Alfa Romeo MiTo 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
117)The space-saver wheel is specific for
your car. Do not use it on cars of different
models. Do not use space-saver wheels of
different models on your car. The
space-saver wheel must only be used in the
event of an emergency. Never use it for more
than strictly necessary and never exceed
80 km/h. On the space-saver wheel there is
an orange label, summarising the main
warnings regarding space-saver wheel
usage restrictions. Never remove or cover
the label. Never apply any hub cap to the
space-saver wheel.118)Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is heavily
laden. Passengers should stay away from
on-coming traffic while the wheel is being
changed. On hills or uneven roads, use
chocks or appropriate objects to block the
wheels of the vehicle.
119)The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, abrupt steering and fast cornering.
The overall duration of the space-saver
wheel is about 3000 km, after which the
relevant tyre must be replaced with another
one of the same type. Never install a
traditional tyre on a rim designed to be used
as a space-saver wheel. Have the wheel
repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
Using two or more space-saver wheels at the
same time is forbidden. Do not apply grease
to the bolt threads before fitting: they could
come unscrewed.
120)The jack may be used to replace
wheels only on the car that it comes with or
other cars of the same model. Never use the
jack for other purposes, such as lifting other
vehicle models. Never use it for repair
operations under the vehicle. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause the vehicle
to fall. Do not use the jack for loads higher
than the one shown on its label. Never install
snow chains on the space-saver wheel; if a
front tyre (driving wheel) is punctured and
you need to use snow chains, use a standard
wheel from the rear axle and install the
space-saver wheel on the rear axle. In this
way, with two normal front drive wheels, it is
possible to use snow chains.121)Incorrectly fitting the wheel cap may
cause it to fall off when the car is in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim and
tyre. Regularly check the inflation pressure
of the tyres and space-saver wheel (see
chapter "Technical specifications").
122)The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a tyre
gets punctured or damaged, on the vehicle
with which it is supplied or on other vehicles
of the same model. Any other use, e.g. to jack
up other vehicle models or different things,
is strictly prohibited. Never use for
maintenance or repair activities under the
car or to exchange the summer/winter
wheels and vice versa. Never go under the
raised vehicle. Should it be necessary to
work under the vehicle, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership. Incorrect positioning of
the jack may cause the raised vehicle to fall:
use only in the positions indicated. Do not
use the jack for loads higher than the one
shown on its label. Never start the engine
with vehicle raised. If the vehicle is raised
more than necessary, everything can
become more unstable, with the risk of the
vehicle dropping violently. Thus, lift the
vehicle only as needed in order to access the
spare wheel.
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED
146) 147)
Versions Wheels Tyres provided Snow tyresSpace saver spare wheel
Rim Tyre
Turbo TwinAir6Jx15 ET 40 185/65 R15 88H185/65 R15 88H
(M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H195/55 R16 87H
(M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87V(*)215/45 R17 87H
(M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87W
(*)215/45 R17 87H
(M+S)
7 1/2 Jx18 ET 42215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)215/40 R18 89H
(M+S)
1.4-litre Petrol6Jx15 ET 40 185/65 R15 88T185/65 R15 88T
(M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 6Jx15 ET 40
(**)185/65 R15 88V(**)185/65 R15 88Q
(M+S)
7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H195/55 R16 87H
(M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87V
(*)215/45 R17 87H
(M+S)
7 1/2Jx18 ET 42215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)215/40 R18 89H
(M+S)
(*) Tyres which cannot be fitted with chains
(**) Where fitted
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Versions Wheels Tyres provided Snow tyresSpace saver spare wheel
Rim Tyre
1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H195/55 R16 87H
(M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87V(*)215/45 R17 87H
(M+S)
7 1/2 Jx18 ET 42215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)215/40 R18 89H
(M+S)
1.4 Turbo Multi Air /
1.4 Turbo Multi Air
Veloce6Jx15 ET 40
(**)185/65 R15 88V(**)185/65 R15 88Q
(M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87V195/55 R16 87H
(M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
(**)205/45 R17 88W XL(**)205/45 R17 88H
(M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
(**)215/45 R17 87V(**)215/45 R17 87H
(M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87W
(*)215/45 R17 87H
(M+S)
7 1/2 Jx18 ET 42215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)215/40 R18 89H
(M+S)
1.4 Turbo MultiAir TCT7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87V195/55 R16 87H
(M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 7Jx17 ET 39 215/45 R17 87V215/45 R17 87H
(M+S)
7 1/2Jx18 ET 42 215/40 R18 89W XL215/40 R18 89H
(M+S)
(*) Tyres which cannot be fitted with chains
(**) Where fitted
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SNOW CHAINS
47)
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations. The
snow chains may be applied only onto the
front wheel (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
Use low-clearance snow chains: for tyres
185/65 R15 88H (where provided),
195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16, use
low-clearance snow chains with a
maximum projection beyond the tyre
profile of 9 mm.
IMPORTANT The space-saver wheel
cannot be fitted with snow chains. If a
front (drive) wheel is punctured and snow
chains must be used, you must remove a
normal wheel from the rear axle and
replace it with the space-saver wheel. In
this way, with two normal drive wheels, it
is possible to use snow chains.
WARNING
146)The maximum speed for snow tyres
marked “Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190 km/h
for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for "H" tyres. The
highway code speed limits must however
always be complied with.147)DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using
integral hub caps fixed (with springs) to the
steel rim and after sale tyres provided with
Rim Protector. Use of unsuitable tyres and
wheel caps may cause sudden decrease of
tyre pressure.
IMPORTANT
47)Keep the vehicle's speed down when
snow chains are fitted; never exceed
50 km/h. Avoid potholes, steps and
pavements and avoid driving long distances
on roads not covered with snow to avoid
damaging the car and the roadbed.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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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