wiper blades Alfa Romeo MiTo 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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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be correctly reconnected to the battery,
i.e. the positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to the
negative terminal. The battery terminals
are marked with the positive (+) and
negative (–) symbols, and are shown on
the battery cover. The battery terminals
must also be corrosion-free and firmly
secured to the terminals.
VERSIONS WITHOUT START&STOP
SYSTEM
(where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the charger;
when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
reconnect the terminal to the negative
battery pole.
VERSIONS WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector 1
fig. 124 (pressing the button 2) from the
sensor 3 monitoring the battery
conditions, on the negative pole (–) 4 of
the battery;
connect the positive cable (+) of the
battery charger to the positive batterypole (+) and the negative cable (-) of the
charger to terminal 4 of the negative
battery pole (-);
turn on the battery charger. When it is
recharged, turn the charger off before
disconnecting it from the battery;
after having disconnected the
charging device, reconnect connector
1 to the sensor 3 of the battery.
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
WIPER BLADES
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Raising the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
rotate the ignition key to MAR
position and operate the steering wheel
right lever to engage once the
windscreen wiper blade. Turn the ignition
key to the STOP position when the driver
side wiper blade reaches the windscreen
side pillar and lift the windscreen wiper
to the rest position;
bring the wiper blades back into
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab 1
fig. 125 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade by inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm. Make sure
that it is properly locked into place.
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.
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IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover 1 fig. 126, undo the nut
2 and remove the arm 3;
correctly position the new arm, fully
tighten the nut 2 then lower the cover 1.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed
fig. 127. If there is no jet of fluid, first
check that there is some fluid in the
reservoir (see paragraph "Checking fluid
levels"). Then check that the nozzle holes
are not clogged, if necessary use a
needle.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
Rear window washer
The nozzle holder is on the rear window.
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
WARNING
138)Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
IMPORTANT
42)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
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