steering Alfa Romeo MiTo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

148SAFETY
KNEE AIRBAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 17
This is located in a dedicated compartment under the steering wheel.
It provides additional protection in the event of a frontal impact.
fig. 17A0J0056m
To deactivate the air bags see chapter “1” para-
graph “Menu Items”.
Deactivating the passenger-side front Air
Bag and Side Bag
When carrying a chid on the front seat, deactivate the passenger-
side front Air Bag and Side Bag. With the air bags deactivated, the
“warning light is lit in the instrument panel.
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STARTING UP AND DRIVING155
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In the initial period of use, it is advisable to avoid
placing the car under excessive stress (for instance
excessive acceleration, extended travel at maxi-
mum speed, sharp braking etc.).
Remember that the servo brake and electric pow-
er steering are not operational until the engine has
been started, therefore more effort than usual is
required on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Avoid jump starting the engine by pushing, towing
or driving downhill. These manoeuvres may dam-
age the catalytic converter.
When the engine is off, do not leave the key in
the ignition switch turned to MAR to avoid drain-
ing the battery.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS
JUST STARTED (petrol and diesel engines)
Proceed as follows:
❍drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium speed. Do
not accelerate abruptly;
❍do not demand maximum performance for the first few kilo-
metres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge starts moving.
EMERGENCY START
If the Ywarning light in the instrument panel remains on con-
stantly, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, before turning the engine off you
should allow it to idle to allow the temperature in the engine com-
partment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off
the engine serves absolutely no practical purpose,
it wastes fuel and is damaging, especially to tur-
bocharged engines.
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166IN AN EMERGENCY
The jack may only be used to replace wheels on
the car to which it is fitted or other cars of the same
model. Never use the jack for other purposes, such
as lifting other car models. Never use the jack to carry out
repairs under the car. Incorrect positioning of the jack may
cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads greater
than those shown on the label. Never install snow chains
on the small spare wheel; if a front tyre (driving wheel)
is punctured and you need to use snow chains, use a stan-
dard wheel from the rear axle and install the small spare
wheel on the rear axle. This way, with two normal front
driving wheels, you can install the snow chains on them.
If the hub cap is not installed properly, it can de-
tach itself when the vehicle is running. Never tam-
per with the inflation valve. Never introduce tools
of any kind between rim and tyre. Regularly check the in-
flation pressure of the tyres and small spare wheel (see
chapter 6).
Vehicle handling is modified with the small spare
wheel fitted. Avoid violent accelerations and brak-
ing, sharp steering and fast cornering. The over-
all lifetime of the small spare wheel is about 3000 km,
after which the relevant tyre must be replaced with an-
other one of the same type. Never install a traditional tyre
on a rim designed to be used as a small spare wheel. Re-
pair and refit the standard wheel as soon as possible. Us-
ing two or more small spare wheels at the same time is
forbidden. Do not apply grease to the bolt threading be-
fore assembly: they might loosen spontaneously.
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188IN AN EMERGENCY
If the fuse blows again contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
Never replace a blown fuse with anything other
than a new fuse.
Under no circumstances should a fuse be replaced
with one of a higher amperage; FIRE RISK.
If a general protection fuse for safety systems
(air bag system, braking system), power unit sys-
tems (engine system, transmission system) or
steering system is triggered, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
If a general protection fuse blows contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure you have re-
moved the key from the ignition and have turned
off and/or unplugged all energy-consuming
devices.
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-
FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) is activated, contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
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194IN AN EMERGENCY
CONSUMERSFUSEAMPEREFIGURE
Door lock motor on door,
Safe Lock motor on doors,
Tailgate unlocking motor
Windscreen / rearscreen washer pump
Electric window motor complete with
control unit (driver-side door)
Electric window motor complete with
control unit (passenger-side door)
Parking sensors control unit, Tyre pressure
detection control unit, Rain/dusk sensor
on rear-view mirror, Electro-chrome sensor
on rear-view mirror, Seat belts fastened
warning light display on rear-view mirror,
Control panel illumination (Central control
panel, Driver-side control panel, Steering wheel
control panel, Blue&Me
TMcontrol panel),
Front seat heating pad activation switch,
Alarm system volume-sensing sensors control unit,
Electric sunroof control unit,
PND socket on dashboard
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IN AN EMERGENCY199
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LIFTINGTHECAR
If you need to lift the car contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services,
which will be equipped with a workshop lift.
TOWINGTHECAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box in
the luggage compartment.
AT TACHINGTHETOWHOOK
Release cap A, remove tow ring B from its housing in the tool box and
tighten it fully on to the front (fig. 48) or rear (fig. 49) threaded pin.
Before beginning the tow, turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP, without extracting it When
the key is removed, the steering wheel lock auto-
matically activates. making it impossible to turn the wheels.
fig. 48A0J0038mfig. 49A0J0039m
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200IN AN EMERGENCY
The power brakes and the electrical power steer-
ing will not work while the car is being towed. More
effort on the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use wires for towing. Do not
jerk. Be careful not to damage parts in contact with the
car while towing. Respect the specific rules of the Highway
Code when towing the car, specifically in relation to the
towing device and conduct on the road. Do not start the
engine while towing the car. Clean the threaded seat care-
fully before fastening the hook. Make sure that the hook
is fully fastened in the seat before towing the vehicle.The front and rear tow hooks must only be used
for emergency situations on the road. THE vehi-
cle may be towed for short distances when a ded-
icated device is used in compliance with the Highway Code
(rigid bar), in order to move the vehicle on the road in
preparation for towing by a tow truck Tow hooks MUST
NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or where there
are obstacles and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. Respecting the above condi-
tions, towing must only take place with two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) travelling as far as possible in
alignment along the same centreline.
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Identification data .................................................................... 228
Engine codes - bodywork versions............................................... 230
Engine................................................................................... 231
Fuel system ............................................................................ 234
Transmission ........................................................................... 234
Brakes.................................................................................... 235
Suspension ............................................................................. 235
Steering ................................................................................. 235
Wheels .................................................................................. 236
Dimensions ............................................................................. 240
Performance ........................................................................... 241
Weights ................................................................................. 242
Consumables .......................................................................... 244
Fluids and lubricants ................................................................. 246
Fuel consumption.................................................................... 248
CO
2emissions ......................................................................... 249
6
TECHNICAL DATA227
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TECHNICAL DATA235
6
Rack and pinion with electric steering
11.0
STEERING
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Type
Turning circle
(between pavements) m
Mc Pherson independent wheels with anti-roll bar
Interconnected wheels with torsion beam
Self ventilating discs
Disc
Controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
BRAKES
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit themselves on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first
time the brakes are applied.
SUSPENSION
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Front
Rear
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
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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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