Alfa Romeo MiTo 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

180IN AN EMERGENCY
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 22
These contain the bulbs for the side lights, dipped beams, main beams
and direction indicators. The bulbs are arranged as follows:
A. Side lights/daylight lights and main beam headlights;
B. Dipped beam headlights;
C. Direction indicators.
SIDELIGHTS/DAYLIGHT LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover A-fig. 22;
❍withdraw lamp holder B-fig. 23, remove the bulb and
replace it;
❍refit lamp holder B making sure it is correctly secured;
❍refit cover A-fig. 22;
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover A-fig. 22;
❍withdraw lamp holder C-fig. 23, remove the bulb and replace it;
❍refit the lamp holder making sure it is correctly secured;
❍refit cover A-fig. 22.
fig. 22A0J0021mfig. 23A0J0041m

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DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With incandescent bulb
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover B-fig. 22;
❍remove cover A-fig. 24 protecting the bulb;
❍remove the bulb and replace it;
❍refit the lamp holder making sure it is correctly secured;
❍refit cover B-fig. 22.
With gas discharge bulbs (Bi-xenon)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front indicators
To change the bulb take key A-fig. 25 (located in the document
holder case), insert in seat B and turn the bulb holder anticlock-
wise. Remove the bulb and replace it.
fig. 24A0J0040m
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider
to replace these bulbs.
fig. 25A0J0018m

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Side indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍work on lens A-fig. 26 to compress clip B, then pull the unit
outwards;
❍turn bulb holder C anticlockwise, remove the bulb and replace
it;
❍refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it clockwise;
❍refit the unit, making sure that internal clip B clips into posi-
tion.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these bulbs.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To access the light cluster, move the luggage compartment side
trim (see Fig. 27). These contain the bulbs for the side lights, di-
rection indicators and brake lights.
SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LED lights. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services
to replace these lights.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To replace the bulb remove bulb holder A-fig. 27.
fig. 26A0J0042mfig. 27A0J0043m

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REAR FOG LIGHTS/REVERSING LIGHTS
To replace the rear fog lights A-fig. 28 or reversing lights B con-
tact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❍remove the lens unit A-fig. 29;
❍turn bulb holder B-fig. 30 anticlockwise, remove bulb C and re-
place it.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are located in the tailgate and are LED lights. Contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these lights.
fig. 28A0J0044mfig. 30A0J0045m
fig. 29A0J0046m

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REPLACING AN INTERIOR BULB
FRONT COURTESY LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove courtesy light A-fig. 31 by applying leverage at the
points shown by the arrows;
❍open flap B-fig. 32 replace bulb C, releasing it from the side
contacts. Make sure that the new bulbs are correctly secured
between the contacts;
❍close flap B-fig. 32 and secure courtesy light A-fig. 31 in its
housing.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COURTESY LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍open the luggage compartment and remove courtesy light A-fig.
33, by applying leverage at the points shown by the arrows;
fig. 31A0J0120m
fig. 32A0J0121m
fig. 33A0J0119m

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❍open cover B-fig. 34 and replace the bulb;
❍re-close the protective cover B on the lens;
❍refit courtesy light A-fig. 33, inserting it into the correct posi-
tion firstly on one side and then on the other until it clicks in-
to place.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍open the glove compartment, and remove light A-fig. 35;
❍replace bulb B, releasing it from the side contacts and making
sure the new bulb is correctly fastened between the contacts.
fig. 34A0J0118mfig. 35A0J0122m

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SUN VISOR COURTESY LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍lower the sun visor and remove courtesy light A-fig. 36 by ap-
plying leverage at the points shown by the arrows;
❍remove protective cover B, releasing it from tabs C, replace bulb
D-fig. 37 by pulling it outwards and releasing it from the side
contacts;
❍insert a new bulb, making sure that it is correctly secured be-
tween the contacts;
❍refit protective cover B by inserting it between tabs C;
❍refit the courtesy light by inserting into side E-fig. 37 and then
pressing the other side until hearing the locking click of tab F.
fig. 36A0J0123mfig. 37A0J0124m

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DOOR LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍open the door and remove the light by pushing on tab A-fig.
38 with a screwdriver;
❍press sideways on protective cover B near the two fastening
pins and replace bulb C;
❍refit the protective cover, locking the two fastening pins;
❍refit the courtesy light by inserting side D first and then press-
ing the other side until hearing the locking click of the clip.
REPLACING FUSES
INTRODUCTION
Fuses protect the electric system: they blow in the event of a fault
in the system. Check the efficiency of the corresponding fuse when
a device does not work: the conducting element A must not be in-
terrupted.
If it is, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the same am-
perage (same colour).
B intact fuse.
C fuse with damaged filament.
fig. 39A0J0048mfig. 38A0J0125m

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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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fig. 41A0J0204m
If you have to wash the engine compartment, take
care not to aim the jet of water directly at the fuse
box or windscreen wiper motors.FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped together in three junction units located in the
engine compartment, dashboard and luggage compartment
Fuse box in engine compartment
This is located next to the battery: to access the fuses undo bolts
A-fig. 40 and remove cover B.
The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each
fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
After replacing the fuse, make sure you close cover B on the fuse
box.
fig. 40A0J0126m