Alfa Romeo MiTo 2014 Workshop Manual

HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONTHead restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automatically
into the desired position:
❒upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it clicks into place;
❒downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 25 and lower the head
restraint.
Head restraints must be adjusted so that the head,
rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this case
can they protect your head correctly.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 25, then remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
“Anti-Whiplash” device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-Whiplash” device,
which reduces the distance between head and head restraint in the
event of a rear impact, thus mitigating the “whiplash” effect.
The head restraint may move when the backrest is pressed by the
occupant's torso or hand: this behaviour is caused by the system and
should not be considered a malfunction.
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REARTwo height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back seats
(to adjust the height see the previous paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A fig. 26, then remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
STEERING WHEELIt can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release A fig. 27 by pushing it forwards (position 1) and
adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever A by pulling it towards
the steering wheel (position 2).
All adjustments must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary and engine off.It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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REAR VIEW MIRRORSINTERNAL MIRROROperate lever A fig. 28 to adjust the mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.Electrochromic interior mirror
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions feature an electrochromic mirror fig. 29 with an
ON/OFF switch to activate/deactivate the electrochromic function.
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror is automatically set for
daytime use.
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DOOR MIRRORS
As the driver's door mirror is curved, it may slightly
alter the perception of distance.
Mirror adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted/folded with the ignition in the MAR
position.
Choose the desired mirror using device A fig. 30:
❒device in position 1: left mirror selected
❒device in position 2: right mirror selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press B button in the four directions
shown by the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is complete, rotate device A to position
0 to prevent accidental movements.Electric mirror folding
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To fold back the mirrors press C fig. 30. Press the button again to
restore the mirrors to the driving position.
Mirror manual folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors by moving them from position 1 to
position 2 fig. 31.
IMPORTANT When driving the mirrors must always be in position 1.
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CLIMATIC COMFORTDIFFUSERS1. Fixed upper diffuser – 2. Adjustable centre vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lower diffusers for front seats – 6. Lower
diffusers for rear seats
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CLIMATE CONTROL/HEATING
SYSTEMCONTROLSA - Air temperature adjustment knob
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = hot air
B - Fan activation/adjustment knob
❒
0 = fan off
❒1-2-3 = fan speed
❒4= maximum fan speed
C - Air distribution knob
❒
air flow towards driver/passenger body;
❒air flow towards driver/passenger body and footwell;❒
air flow towards front and rear footwell;
❒air flow towards footwell and windscreen;
❒air flow towards windscreen
❒4= maximum fan speed
D - Air recirculation on/off button
E - Climate control on/off button (only versions with manual climate
control)
F - Heated rear window on/off button;
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
VENTILATIONProceed as follows to adjust the ventilation:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off);
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob B to desired speed.
CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling) (only
present on versions with manual
climate control)To cool, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒press button D to enable internal air recirculation (LED on button
on);
❒turn knob C to
;
❒press button E to turn the climate control system on and turn knob B
to at least 1 (1
stspeed); for faster action, turn knob B to 4 (maximum
fan speed).
Adjusting cooling
❒turn knob A to the right to increase the temperature;
❒press button D to turn internal air recirculation off (circular LED
around the button off);
❒turn knob B to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATINGFor rapid heating, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to the desired symbol;
❒turn knob B to desired speed.
Rapid heating
For rapid heating, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button D to activate internal air recirculation;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob B to 4(maximum fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the desired comfort conditions and
press button D to turn internal air recirculation off (LED on button
off) and to prevent misting.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to obtain
rapid heating.
FRONT WINDOW FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS)The climate control system is very useful for making demisting faster.
Adjust the controls as described previously and switch on the climate
control system by pressing button E.
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob B to 4
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❒turn knob C to
;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore the required
comfort conditions.
Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in preventing the windows
from misting up in the event of high levels of humidity.
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature inside and outside the
passenger compartment, proceed as follows to demist the windows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button D to disable internal air recirculation (LED on button
off);
❒turn knob C towith the possibility of moving it to position
if
demisting does not occur;
❒turn knob B to the 2
ndspeed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTINGPress button F (
) to turn the function on/off. The function is
automatically deactivated after 20 minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate
demisting/defrosting of door mirrors, heated windscreen (for
versions/markets, where provided) and heated nozzles (for versions/
markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated rear
window over the heating filaments, to avoid damage that might cause
them to stop working properly.
INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATIONPress button D (
). It is advisable to switch air recirculation on
while standing in traffic or in tunnels to prevent the introduction of
polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if there are many
passengers on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it possible to reach the
required heating or cooling conditions more quickly depending on the
mode selected. Do not use the air recirculation function on rainy/cold
days as it would considerably increase the possibility of the windows
misting.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCEIn winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes.
Have the system checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before
summer.
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AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL(for versions/markets, where provided)CONTROLSA - driver/passenger side MONO function activation button
(alignment of set temperatures);
B - climate control compressor on/off button;
C - internal air recirculation on/off button;
D - display;
E - climate control off button;
F - MAX-DEF function activation button (rapid defrosting/demisting of
front windows);G - heated rear window on/off button;
H - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) and
passenger side temperature adjustment knob;
I - passenger side air distribution selection button;
L - fan speed increase/decrease;
M - driver side air distribution selection button;
N - AUTO function (automatic operation) activation button and driver
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DESCRIPTIONThe automatic dual zone climate control system regulates the air
temperatures/distribution in the passenger compartment in two areas:
driver side and passenger side.
The system keeps the passenger compartment comfort level constant
and compensates for any variations in external conditions, including
solar radiation detected by a specific sensor.
The automatically controlled parameters and functions are:
❒air temperature at the driver's/front passenger side vents;
❒air distribution at the driver's/front passenger side vents;
❒fan speed (continuous variation of the air flow);
❒compressor engagement (for cooling/dehumidifying the air);
❒air recirculation.
All these functions can be adjusted manually by operating the system
and selecting one or more functions and modifying their parameters.
Automatic control of the manually changed functions will be
suspended: the system will only override the settings for safety reasons.
Manual selections always have higher priority than automatic settings
and are stored until the AUTO button is pressed, except for cases in
which the system intervenes for safety reasons.
You can adjust one function manually without affecting the automatic
control of the others. The amount of air introduced into the passenger
compartment is not affected by vehicle speed; it is electronically
controlled by a fan.
The air temperature is always automatically controlled according to the
temperature set on the display (except for when the system is off or in
certain conditions when the compressor is not running).The system allows the following to be set or adjusted manually:
❒driver's/passenger side air temperature;
❒fan speed (continuous variation);
❒air distribution to 7 positions (driver/passenger);
❒compressor enabling;
❒rapid defrosting/demisting function;
❒air recirculation;
❒heated rear window;
❒system deactivation.
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEMThe climate control system can be switched on in different ways: we
recommend pressing one of the AUTO buttons and turning the knobs
to set the desired temperatures.
It is possible to select different temperatures for the driver and
passenger, with a maximum difference of 7°C.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to adjust the
temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced into the
passenger compartment. It also manages the air recirculation system
and the activation of the air conditioning compressor.
During fully automatic operation the only manual intervention is the
possible activation of the following functions:
❒MONO, to align the air temperature and distribution set on the
passenger side with that on the driver side;
❒
air recirculation (keeping the function always either on or
off);
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