spark plugs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2014 Owner's Manual

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We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail.
At Alfa Romeo Service authorised workshopsyou can find technicians directly trained by us,
offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Alfa Romeo workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks
and practical recommendations by our experts.
With Alfa Romeo Genuine Parts you keep the reliability, comfort and performance features
of your new car unchanged in time: that's why you bought it for.
Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we recommend them because
they come from our steady commitment in research and development of highly innovative technologies.
For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones
designed by Alfa Romeo for your car.
SAFETY:
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CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
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Thousands of miles18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months24 48 72 96 120 144
Check exhaust emissions.●●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replacement of toothed timing drive belt (excluding TwinAir Turbo versions)
(*)

Replace spark plugs
(**)
●●●●●●
Replacement of air cleaner cartridge (every 30,000 km for TwinAir Turbo versions)●●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(***)
●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●●
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, town driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) For 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the following: only use
spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" paragraph in the "Technical
Specifications" section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; it is advisable to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to
have plugs replaced.
(***) If the vehicle has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter should be changed every 12 months.
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ENGINEGENERAL INFORMATION Turbo TwinAir 105 HP
Type code199B6000
CycleOtto
Number and arrangement of cylinders 2 in line
Piston diameter and travel (mm) 80.5x86
Total displacement (cm³)875
Compression ratio10
NATURAL DYNAMIC
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 72 77
Maximum power (EC) (HP) 98 105
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5750 5500
NATURAL DYNAMIC
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 120 145
Maximum torque (EC) (kgm) 12,2 14,8
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 1750 2000
Spark plugsNGK ILKR9G8
Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98 RON (EN 228 specification)
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 Petrol 8V 70 HP 1.4 Petrol 8V 78 HP
Type code 955A9000 350A1000
Cycle Otto Otto
Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4 72.0 x 80.4
Total displacement (cm³) 1368 1368
Compression ratio 11.1 11.1
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 51 57
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 70 78
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 6000 6000
Max torque (EEC) (Nm) 115 115
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 11.7 11.7
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 3000 3000
Spark plugs NGK ZKR7A-10 or Champion RA8MCX4 NGK ZKR7AI-8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 RON
(Specification EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98 RON
(EN 228 specification)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP
(*)
Type code955A2000
CycleOtto
Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4
Total displacement (cm³)1368
Compression ratio9.8
Maximum power (EC) (kW)99
Maximum power (EC) (HP)135
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500
NATURAL DYNAMIC
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 190 206
Maximum torque (EC) (kgm) 19,3 21
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 4250 1750
Spark plugsNGK IKR9F8
Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98 RON (EN 228 specification)(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 HP Quadrifoglio Verde
Type code955A8000
(*)
940A2000
CycleOtto
Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4
Total displacement (cm³)1368
Compression ratio9.8
Maximum power (EC) (kW)
120
(*)
/ 125
Maximum power (EC) (HP)
163
(*)
/ 170
corresponding engine speed (rpm)
5500
(*)
/ 5000
NATURAL DYNAMIC
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 230 250
Maximum torque (EC) (kgm) 23.4 25.5
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2500 2500
Spark plugsNGK IKR9F8
Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98 RON (EN 228 specification)
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.6 JTD
M115 HP
(*)
1.6 JTD
M120 HP
Type code 955A4000 955A3000
Cycle Diesel Diesel
Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 79.5 x 80.5 79.5 x 80.5
Total displacement (cm³) 1598 1598
Compression ratio 16,5 16,5
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 85 88
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 115 120
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 4000 3750
NATURAL DYNAMIC NATURAL DYNAMIC
Max torque (EEC) (Nm) 260 300 280 320
Maximum torque (EC) (kgm) 26.5 30.6 28.6 32.6
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 1500 1500 1500 1750
Spark plugs – –
FuelDiesel for motor vehicles
(EN 590 specification)Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN 590 specification)
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector (tyres) .............................. 211
Roof lights ........................................... 69
– Courtesy lights ................................ 70
– Front roof light ................................ 69
– Glove compartment light .................. 71
– Luggage compartment roof light ....... 70
– Puddle lights ................................... 70
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 89Safe Lock device ................................. 39
Saving fuel .......................................... 138
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ............ 114
Scheduled Servicing Plan ...................... 174
Seat belts............................................. 113
– Use ................................................ 113
Seats ................................................... 44
– Easy Entry ...................................... 46
– Front seats ...................................... 44
– Sports configuration front seats......... 46
Setup menu ......................................... 23
Side airbags (Side Bags - Window
Bags) ................................................ 129
Side bags (front side airbags) ............... 130
Side lights/brake lights ......................... 158
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)– bulb replacement............................. 156
Side lights/dipped beam headlights ...... 62
“Smart Bag” system
(Multistage front airbags) ................... 127Snow chains....................................... 141
Snow tyres ........................................... 140
Spark plugs (type) ................................ 200
Speedometer (speed indicator) .............. 6
Starting the engine ............................... 133
Starting the engine ............................... 142
– Bump starting.................................. 143
– Jump starting .................................. 142
Start&Stop system ................................ 98
Steering lock ........................................ 43
Steering system .................................... 208
Steering wheel ..................................... 48
Storing the car ..................................... 141
Sun visors ............................................ 76
Suspension .......................................... 207
Symbols .............................................. 34Technical specifications ....................... 196
The keys .............................................. 36
– Code Card...................................... 36
– Key without remote control ............... 36
– Key with remote control.................... 36Third brake lights
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Towing the car ..................................... 171
– Attaching the tow hook .................... 171
Towing trailers ..................................... 139
– Installing a tow hook........................ 140
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) ............................................. 107
Transmission ........................................ 206
TRIP button .......................................... 33
Trip Computer ...................................... 31
Ty r e s
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 149
– inflation pressure ............................. 214
– reading the tyre code....................... 209
– Rim Protector tyres ........................... 211
– snow tyres ...................................... 212
– tyres provided ................................. 212
Tyres - maintenance .............................. 189
U
sing the Gearbox ............................. 136
W
arning lights on panel .................... 6
Weights............................................... 218
Welcome movement ............................. 22
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim code ......... 210
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We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail.
At Alfa Romeo Service authorised workshopsyou can find technicians directly trained by us,
offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Alfa Romeo workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks
and practical recommendations by our experts.
With Alfa Romeo Genuine Parts you keep the reliability, comfort and performance features
of your new car unchanged in time: that's why you bought it for.
Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we recommend them because
they come from our steady commitment in research and development of highly innovative technologies.
For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones
designed by Alfa Romeo for your car.
SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS
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