light Alfa Romeo MiTo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE217
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BATTERY
The battery F-fig. 1-2-3-4-5-6 does not require top ups of distilled wa-
ter to replenish the electrolyte. A periodic check carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services is, however, necessary to check ef-
ficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When necessary, replace the battery with another original battery
with the same specifications. Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
ADVICE FOR PROLONGING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and prolong its life, observe the
following indications:
❍when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly in order to avoid the courtesy lights re-
maining on for longer than necessary;
❍switch off all lights inside the car: the car is, however, equipped
with a system which switches all internal lights off automati-
cally;
❍do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the engine is not running;
❍before performing any operation on the electrical system, dis-
connect the battery negative terminal.
AIR FILTER/POLLEN FILTER/
DIESEL FILTER
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these
filters.
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If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the
reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” in this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if necessary us-
ing a needle.
Rearscreen washer fig. 11
The nozzle holder is located above the rear window. Rear win-
dow washer jets are fixed.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS fig. 12
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These are located within the front bumper. They are activated when
the dipped beam and/or main beam headlights are on and the
windscreen washer is activated.
Check the correct operation and cleanliness of nozzles at regular
intervals.
fig. 11A0J0055mfig. 12A0J0029m
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE223
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The vehicle is equipped with the best available technological solu-
tions to protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❍paint products and systems which give the car resistance to cor-
rosion and abrasion;
❍use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets, with high re-
sistance to corrosion;
❍spraying of plastic parts, with a protective function, in the most
exposed points: underdoor, inner wing parts, edges, etc.;
❍use of “open” boxed sections to prevent condensation and
pockets of moisture from triggering rust inside.
❍use of special films to protect against abrasion in exposed ar-
eas (e.g. rear wing, doors, etc.).
BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation due to rust of
any original element of the structure or body. For the general terms
of this warranty, refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent the for-
mation of rust.
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the car: the
frequency depends on the conditions and environment where the
car is used. For example, it is advisable to wash the car more of-
ten in areas with high environmental pollution or salted roads.
To correctly wash the car:
❍remove the aerial from the roof when using a carwash;
❍if high pressure water jets are used to wash the car, make sure
they are at least 40 cm away from the bodywork to avoid caus-
ing damage. It should be remembered that a build up of wa-
ter could cause damage, in the long term, to the car;
❍wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❍wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the body-
work, frequently rinsing the sponge;
❍rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or leather pad.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid parking under trees; the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque, increasing the possibility of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or damaging
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with a cloth in the
direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft, damp cloth soaked in water and detergent for wash-
ing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes
(e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plastic lens.
IMPORTANT When cleaning the car with a pressure washer, keep
the water jet at least 2 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thor-
oughly, taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the elec-
tronic control units or windscreen wiper motors. Have this opera-
tion performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on a cold engine and with the
key at STOP. After the washing operation, make sure that the var-
ious protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been re-
moved or damaged.
Detergents cause water pollution. The car should
be washed in areas equipped for collecting and pu-
rifying the liquid used in the washing process.
When drying take care to dry the least exposed parts where the
water could collect most easily. Do not wash the car after it has
been parked in the sun or when the engine is bonnet is hot: this
could take the shine off the paint.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the car.
To keep intact the aesthetic properties of the
paintwork do not use abrasive and/or polish
products for cleaning the car bodywork.
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INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advis-
able to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with
a sponge moistened with a solution of water and neutral detergent.
LEATHER SEATS (for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, with-
out exercising too much pressure.
Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry absorbent cloth, without rub-
bing. Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin cloth dampened with
water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products and observe the instruc-
tions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make sure that the cleaning prod-
ucts used contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in small
quantities.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a moist cloth and a solution of
water and mild soap. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specif-
ic products free from solvents and designed to maintain the origi-
nal colour of the components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petrol to clean the glass of the in-
strument panel or other plastic parts.
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Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether
or rectified petrol to clean inside the car. The elec-
trostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Don’t keep aerosol cans in the vehicle: risk of ex-
plosion. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to tem-
peratures exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is ex-
posed to sunlight, the inner temperature can greatly ex-
ceed this value.LEATHER PARTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and neutral soap to clean these parts. Never use
spirit and/or alcohol based products.
Before using a specific product for cleaning interiors, make sure
that it does not contain spirit and/or alcohol based substances.
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Unleaded petrol not less
than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU
UP(▲)
SELENIA StAR P.E.
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
(1.4 Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air, 1.4 Turbo
Petrol,1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135HP,
1.3 JTD
M-2versions)
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(1.6 JTD
M, 1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP
versions)
TUTELA CAR GEARTECH
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170HP versions)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
45 –
5 - 7 –
6.0 –
3.1 2.65
3.5 3.0
1.87 1.7
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
CONSUMABLES
(▲) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water
(***) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
45 –
5 - 7 –
5.2 –
2.75 2.4
2.9 2.6
1.6 –
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –45 –
5 - 7 –
5.2 –
3.1 2.65
3.4 2.9
1.6 –
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
244TECHNICAL DATA
1.4 Multi Air 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 1.4 Petrol Recommended fuels
and original lubricants
litres kg litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump
and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit withABS system
Windscreen/rearscreen
headlight washer
reservoir: (***):
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45 (
)–
5 - 7 –
5.7 –
4.3 3.8
4.6 4.0
1.87 1.7
–0.5
3
(6) –Unleaded petrol not less
than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
(

) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU
UP(▲)
SELENIA StAR P.E. (petrol versions)
SELENIA WR P.E. (diesel versions)
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
(1.4 Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air, 1.4 Turbo
Petrol,1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135HP,
1.3 JTD
M-2versions)
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(1.6 JTD
M, 1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP
versions)
TUTELA CAR GEARTECH
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170HP versions)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
TECHNICAL DATA245
6
45 (
)–
5 - 7 –
7.2 –
3.0 2.7
3.2 2.9
1.8 –
–0.5
3
(6) –45 –
5 - 7 –
6.0 –
2.75 2.4
3.3 2.95
2.0 –
–0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
1.4 Turbo Petr o l 1.3 JTDM-21.6 JTDMRecommended fuels
and original lubricants
litres kg litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump
and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit withABS system
Windscreen/rearscreen
headlight washer
reservoir: (***):
(▲) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water
(***) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
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Manual gearboxes and
differentials (only 1.4 Petrol, 1.4
Multi Air, 1.4 Turbo Petrol 120HP,
1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135 HP,
1.3 JTD
M-2, versions)
Manual gearbox and differentials
(1.6 JTD
Mversions,
1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP)
Manual gearbox and differentials
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170 HP
Quadrifoglio verde versions)
Constant velocity joints
differential-side
Constant velocity joints
wheel-side
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulically operated
clutches
Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% water
50% PARAFLU
UP(❑)
To be mixed with diesel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F108.F02
TUTELA CAR GEARTECH
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F704.C08
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F701.C07
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F702.G07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(●)
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
TECHNICAL DATA247
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Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MX3 qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MZ1 qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MZ3 qualification
Grease for constant velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. Consistency N.L.G.I. 0-1.
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at
high temperatures. Consistency N.L.G.I. 1-2.
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Synthetic fluid for braking and clutch systems
Exceeds specifications: FMVSS n
°116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J 1704. FIAT 9.55597 qualification
Inhibited mono ethylene glycol-based antifreeze protection,
red, with organic formulation.
Passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Additive for diesel fuel protecting Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohols and surfactants.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-11 specification.
FIAT 9.55522 qualificationBrakes
Fluid
Protective
for radiators
Additive for
diesel
Fluid for
windscreen/
rearscreen/
headlight washer Lubricants and
grease for drive
transmission
system
Use Fluid qualitative specifications and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Applicationsfor correct vehicle operation original
(●) IMPORTANT Don’t use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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INDEX251
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Capacities ................................. 128
– table capacities .................244-245
Car maintenance ......................... 201
– Heavy-duty use of the car ........ 207
– service schedule ..................... 202
Carrying children safely
– Isofix universal child
restraint system ..................... 143
– child seats ............................ 141
Car radio (wiring) ........................ 121
CBC system ................................ 110
Chassis marking .......................... 229
Checking fluid levels .................... 208
Cigar lighter ................................ 90
Climatic comfort .......................... 63
CO
2emissions ............................ 249
CODE card .................................. 47
Compliance for use ...................... 141
Control buttons ........................... 29
Controls
– door lock .............................. 87
– front fog lights ....................... 87
– fuel cut-off system ................. 88
– hazard warning lights ............. 86
– rear fog lights ........................ 87
Courtesy lights ........................ 83-86
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement ................... 186
Cruise Control ............................. 81
Current outlet ............................. 90ABS (system) ........................... 107
Air cleaner .................................. 217
Alarm ........................................ 53
“Alcohol Test” kit ........................ 152
Alfa “DNA” (system) ................... 111
Alfa Romeo CODE (system) .......... 46
Ashtray ...................................... 91
ASR system ................................ 109
At the filling station ...................... 129
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .......................... 68
Battery
– tips for extending duration ....... 217
– recharging ............................ 196
– replacing .............................. 217
Bodywork (cleaning) ................... 223
Bonnet ...................................... 103
Boot .......................................... 88
Boot light
– bulb replacement ................... 184
Brake lights ................................ 182
Brakes ....................................... 235
Bulb (replacement) ..................... 178
– general instructions ................ 178
– bulb types ............................ 178
Bulb replacement ....................178-184
Dashboard ............................ 7-243
Daylight lights (D.R.L.) ................. 76
Demanding useof thecar ............. 207
Devices ...................................... 120
Dimensions ................................ 240
Dipped beam headlights
– activation ............................. 76
– bulb replacement ................... 181
Direction indicators
– activation ............................. 77
– replacement .......................... 182
Display ...................................... 26
Dynamic Suspension ..................... 119
Door lock device .......................... 87
Doors ........................................ 95
DPF ........................................... 130
D.R.L. (daylightlights) ................. 76
DST system ................................ 110
Electric power steering system ...... 119
Electric sunroof ............................ 92
Electronic Q2 (“E-Q2”) ................ 110
Engine
– marking ............................... 229
– specifications ......................... 231
Engine codes
– bodywork versions ................. 230
Engine compartment (washing) ..... 223
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