towing Alfa Romeo MiTo 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)1145
1135 / 1145(*)
Payload including the driver(**)480(***)/ 560(****)480(***)/ 560(****)
Maximum permitted loads(*****)
– front axle 950 950
– rear axle 850 850
– total
1625
(***)/ 1705(****)1625(***)/ 1705(****)
Towable loads
– braked trailer 500 500
– trailer without brakes 400 400
Maximum load on roof 40 40
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60 60
(*) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 HP version
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the
maximum permissible loads.
(***) 4-seater versions
(****) 5-seater versions
(*****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum
permitted loads.
IMPORTANT On versions 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135 HP and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Veloce towing trailers is prohibited.
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Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir TCT 1.3 JTDM-2
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)1170 1150
Payload including the driver
(*)480(**)/ 560(***)480(**)/ 560(***)
Maximum permitted loads(****)
– front axle 950 950
– rear axle 850 850
– total
1650
(**)/ 1730(***)1630(**)/ 1710(***)
Towable loads
– braked trailer 500 1000
– trailer without brakes 400 400
Maximum load on roof 40 40
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the
maximum permissible loads.
(**) 4-seater versions
(***) 5-seater versions
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum
permitted loads.
IMPORTANT On versions 1.4 Turbo Multi Air TCT 135 HP towing trailers is prohibited.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Third brake lights
bulb replacement...........110
Towing the vehicle............125
Towing trailers...............99
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................68
Trip Computer...............45
Tyres
Fix&Go Automatic (kit).......120Tyres (inflation pressure)........162
Using the manual gearbox........92
Vehicle changes/alterations.......4
Version with LPG system.........36
Warning lights and messages......46
Weights..................166
Wheels...................159
Wheels and tyres
changing a wheel...........116Window bags (side airbags for head
protection) ................86
Windscreen / rear window washing
(fluid level) . . . . . ..........142
Windscreen/rear window wiper . .22 ,144