Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

TYPES OF BULBSThe car has the following light bulbs:
Glass bulbs:(type A) they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.Bayonet-type bulbs:(type B) to remove from its holder, press the bulb
and turn it anti-clockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs:(type C) release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs:(type D) to remove the bulb, release the clip holding the
bulb in place.
Halogen bulbs:(type E) to remove the bulb, release the clip holding the
bulb in place.
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Bulbs Type Power Re. Figure
Front side lights/Daytime running lights W21/5W 5/21W A
Rear side lights LEDs - -
Dipped headlights H7 55W D
Main beam headlights H7 55W D
Main/Dipped beams (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights) (for
versions/markets, where provided)F D1S -
Front direction indicators 24W module 24W B
Rear direction indicators P21W 21W B
Side direction indicators WY5W 5W A
Brake lights LEDs - -
3rd brake light LEDs - -
Number plate light W5W 5W A
Fog lights H1 55W E
Rear fog lights P21W 21W B
Reversing lights P21W 21W B
Front roof light C10W 10W C
Luggage compartment roof light W5W 5W A
Glove compartment light C5W 5W C
Puddle light W5W 5W A
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REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBSFRONT LIGHT CLUSTERSThese contain the bulbs for the side lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beams, main beams and direction indicators. The bulbs are
arranged as follows fig. 131:ASide lights/daytime running lights and main beam headlightsBDipped headlightsCDirection indicatorsSIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 131;
❒remove bulb holder B fig. 132, remove the bulb and replace it;
❒refit bulb holder B, making sure it is correctly secured;
❒refit cover A fig. 131.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTSTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 131;
❒remove bulb holder C fig. 132, remove the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder, making sure it is correctly secured;
❒refit cover A fig. 131.
fig. 131
A0J0021
fig. 132
A0J0041
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DIPPED HEADLIGHTSWith incandescent bulbs
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 131;
❒remove cover A fig. 133 protecting the bulb;
❒extract the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder, making sure it is correctly secured;
❒refit cover B fig. 131.
With gas discharge bulbs (Bixenon)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have these
bulbs replaced.
DIRECTION INDICATORSFront
To replace the bulb, take wrench A fig. 134 (located in the document
holder), insert it in housing B and turn the bulb holder anticlockwise.
Extract the bulb and replace it.
fig. 133
A0J0040
fig. 134
A0J0018
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Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒operate lens A fig. 135 in order to compress clip B, then pull the unit
outwards;
❒turn bulb holder C anticlockwise, remove the bulb and replace it;
❒refit bulb holder C in the lens, turning it clockwise;
❒refit the unit, making sure that internal clip B clicks into place.FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERSTo access the light cluster, move the luggage compartment side trim
(see fig. 136). These contain the bulbs for the side lights, direction
indicators and brake lights.SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTSThese are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
replace these lights.
fig. 135
A0J0042
fig. 136
A0J0043
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REAR FOG LIGHT/REVERSING LIGHTTo replace the rear fog light A fig. 137 or reversing light B fig. 137
bulbs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.3rd
BRAKE LIGHTS
These are located in the tailgate and are LED bulbs. For replacement,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.NUMBER PLATE LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove the number plate light units fig. 138;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 139 anticlockwise, extract the bulb C and
replace it;
fig. 137
A0J0044
fig. 138
A0J0046
fig. 139
A0J0045
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REPLACING INTERIOR BULBSFRONT ROOF LIGHTTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the roof light A fig. 140 working at the points indicated by
the arrows;
❒open the flap B fig. 141 and replace the bulbs C releasing them
from the side contacts. Make sure that the new bulbs are correctly
secured between the contacts;
❒reclose the flap B fig. 141 and fix the roof light A fig. 140 in its
housing making sure that it is locked.LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHTTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the luggage compartment and extract the roof light A fig. 142
working in the point shown by the arrow;❒open the protection B fig. 143 and replace the bulb;
❒re-close the protection B on the lens;
❒refit the roof light A fig. 142 by inserting it in its correct position
firstly on one side and then pressing on the other until it clicks into
place.
fig. 140
A0J0120
fig. 141
A0J0121
fig. 142
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHTTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the glove compartment and extract the light A fig. 144;
❒replace bulb B, releasing it from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened between the contacts.
COURTESY LIGHT(for versions/markets, where provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒lower the sun visor and remove courtesy light A fig. 145, applying
leverage at the point indicated by the arrow;
❒remove protection B, releasing it from tabs C, then replace bulb D
fig. 146 by pulling it outwards and releasing it from the side
contacts;
❒insert the new bulb, making sure that it is positioned correctly and is
secured between the contacts;
❒refit protection B fig. 145, inserting it correctly between tabs C;
❒refit the roof light, inserting it first from side E fig. 146, then press on
the other side until you hear tab F click into place.
fig. 143
A0J0118
fig. 144
A0J0122
fig. 145
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PUDDLE LIGHTTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the door and remove the roof light by pushing on clip A fig.
147 with a screwdriver;❒press the sides of protection B fig. 147 near the two fixing pins and
replace bulb C;
❒refit the protection, locking the two fixing pins;
❒refit the roof light, inserting it first from side D and then pressing on
the other side until you hear the clip click into place.
fig. 146
A0J0124
fig. 147
A0J0125
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REPLACING FUSESGENERAL INFORMATIONFuses protect the electrical system: they intervene (blow) in the event of
a failure or improper intervention on the system.
When a device does not work, check the condition of its protective
fuse: the conductor element A fig. 148 must be intact.
If it is not, replace the blown fuse with another with the same
amperage (same colour).
B = undamaged fuse.
C = fuse with damaged filament.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services should the
fuse blow again.
Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else.Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp
rating; DANGER OF FIRE.If a general protection fuse (MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.Remove the key from the ignition switch and switch off
all loads before replacing a fuse.Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if a safety
system (air bags, brakes), engine system (engine,
gearbox) or steering system general protection fuse
blows.
fig. 148
A0J0048
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