key Alfa Romeo MiTo 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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REFUELLINGPetrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines.Versions with manual gearboxengage the handbrake, set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.Versions with TCT gearbox(if available), engage the
handbrake and set the gear lever in P (Parking) or N (Neutral), then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started.Diesel
engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
warning light to switch off. Then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the
engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS
…important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of the car over time. Special attention must be paid to
the symbols(personal safety)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be understood as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not
correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles with
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the current chapter
at the side of each even page.

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

THE KEYS
MECHANICAL KEY
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 3 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(where provided)
1)
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 4 operates the
ignition device and the door lock.
Press button 2 to open/close the metal
insert.Door and luggage compartment unlock:
briefly push
button to unlock doors and
luggage compartment. This results in
interior courtesy lights coming on with a
timed delay and a double flash of the
direction indicators (only for some
versions).
Door and luggage compartment lock:
briefly push
button to lock doors and
luggage compartment. This results in
interior courtesy lights coming off and a
single flash of the direction indicators
(only for some versions).
Opening the luggage compartment:
press the
button to open the
luggage compartment using the remote
control. The direction indicators will flash
twice to indicate that the luggage
compartment has been opened.
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control. Should
a new remote control be necessary,
contact a Alfa Romeo Dealership and be
ready to present the CODE Card (where
provided), a personal identity document
and the car's ownership documents.
REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
1)
Procedurepress button 1 fig. 5 and move the
metal insert 2 to opening position; turn
screw 4 to
using a fine bit
screwdriver;
remove battery compartment 5 and
replace battery 3, respecting the polarity;
reinsert compartment 5 in the key and
secure it by turning screw 4 to
.
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SAFE LOCK DEVICE(where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation
of the interior door handles and the door
locking/unlocking button. We recommend
that you activate this device each time
you park your car.
Activating the device
The device is enabled on all the doors by
pressing the button
on the key twice
quickly. Device activation is indicated by
3 flashes of the direction indicators and a
flash of the LED on the button
on the
dashboard. The device does not come on
if one or more doors is not properly shut.
Deactivating the device
The device disengages automatically:
the key insert is turned to opening
position in the driver side door;
by pressing the buttonon the key;
by turning the ignition key to the MAR
position.
IMPORTANT Once the safe lock system
is engaged, it is impossible to open the
doors from inside the car. Therefore,
before getting out of the car check that
there is no one left on board. If the
remote control battery is flat, the device
can only be deactivated by using the
metal insert in one of the door locks.
WARNING
1)Press button 2 only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged (e.g.
your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by law
in the special containers or taken to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership, which will take care of
their disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
2) 3)
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 6:
STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked. Some electrical
devices (e.g. central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) are enabled;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
STEERING LOCK
4) 5)
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Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the key

and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo Dealership
before driving again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as well.
ALFA ROMEO CODESYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted by the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the icon
appears on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come with
the car. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.Activation of warning light while
driving
If the iconappears on the display,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to a
voltage drop).
If the iconcontinues to be
displayed, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1)The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected to
strong shocks. In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic devices inside the
key, it should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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ALARMSYSTEM
(where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted by the
Manufacturer to meet the requirements
of the various countries where the
vehicle is marketed.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition key either turned
to STOP or removed, point the key with
remote control towards the car and press
and release the button
.
Except on some versions for specific
markets, the system produces a visual
and acoustic warning and enables door
locking.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION(where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using
the remote control, approximately
30 seconds after the key is turned to the
STOP position and the last time one of
the doors or tailgate was opened and
reclosed, the alarm is activated
automatically.This condition is indicated by the
intermittent illumination of the LED on
the alarm deactivation button on the roof
light and by the activation indications
described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the button
on the remote control.
Alarm self-activation also occurs when
the doors are closed by turning the metal
insert of the key in the driver door lock. If
the alarm is self-activated, the doors will
not be locked.
TURNING THE ALARM OFF
Press thebutton. The following
operations are performed (excluding
some markets):
two brief flashes of the direction
indicators;
there are two short acoustic signals;
doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is activated
using the metal insert in the key.
DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.
The door locking function is operated:
with all the doors closed;
with all the doors closed and boot
open.
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in
the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the 1 fig. 7 button on the
dashboard. The button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.LED on: doors locked.LED off:
doors unlocked.
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In the absence of electrical power supply
(e.g. blown fuse, battery disconnected,
etc.) it is still possible to lock the doors
manually.
IMPORTANT With the central locking
system on, pull the door lever of one of
the doors to open that door only (the LED
on the button 1 will stay on if it is the
passenger side door).
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR
EMERGENCY LOCKING DEVICE
The passenger side front door has a
device to lock it when there is no
electrical current. To lock it, fit the metal
insert of the ignition key into housing 1
fig. 8 and move it upwards.Door opening/closing mechanism
initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
close all the doors;
press the buttonon the key or the
button
on the dashboard;
press the buttonon the key or the
button
on the dashboard.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
6) 7) 8)
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever 1 fig. 9 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position, you should be able to rest your
arms on the rim of the steering wheel.
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Height adjustment
(where provided)
Move lever 2 up or down until the
required height is reached.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
whilst seated in the driver's seat.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob 3 until the required position is
reached.
Lumbar adjustment
(where provided)
Turn knob 4 until the required position is
reached.
Folding the seats
(where provided)
To access the rear seats, pull handle
5 upwards: the backrest will fold
forwards and the seat will slide forwards
when you push the backrest. Moving back
the backrest will return the seat to its
original position.
Heated seats
(where provided)
With key at MAR, press button
fig. 10 (one per seat) to activate/
deactivate the function. When the
function is enabled, the LED on the
button turns on.
SPORT FRONT SEATS(where provided)
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever 1 fig. 11 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position, you should be able to rest your
arms on the rim of the steering wheel.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob 2 until the required position is
reached
Backrest tilt
To access the rear seats lift handle
3 upwards (behind the backrest). Then
release the lever and pushing on the
backrest, slide the seat forwards.
REAR SEAT
Seat folding
Proceed as follows:
raise the headrests to the maximum
height, press both buttons 1 fig. 12 to the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by sliding them
upwards;
move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
raise the backrest retaining levers 1
fig. 13 and fold ahead the desired cushion
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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Manual adjustment: operate lever 1
fig. 17 to adjust the mirror between two
positions: normal or anti-glare.
Electrochromic mirror
Some versions are equipped with an
electro-chrome mirror with an ON/OFF
switch to activate/deactivate the
electro-chrome function. When reverse
gear is engaged, the mirror is
automatically set for daytime use.
DOOR MIRRORS
12)
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can be adjusted/folded away
only if the ignition key is in the MAR
position.Select the desired mirror using device 1
fig. 18:
Position A: left mirror selected;
Position C: right mirror selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press
button 2 in the four directions shown by
the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is
complete, rotate device 1 to position B to
prevent accidental movements.
Electrical mirror folding
(where present)
To fold the mirrors, press button 3. Press
the button again to restore the mirrors to
the driving position.
Manual mirror folding
When required, fold the mirrors in
towards the vehicle.
IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors
must always be open.
WARNING
12)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of distance.
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