2008 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)1145
1135 / 1145(*)
Payload including the driver(**)480(***)/ 560(****)480(***)/ 560(****)
Maximum permitted loads(*****)
– front axle 950 950
– rear axle 850 850
– total
1625
(***)/ 1705(****)1625(***)/ 1705(****)
Towable loads
– braked trailer 500 500
– trailer without brakes 400 400
Maximum load on roof 40 40
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60 60
(*) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 HP version
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the
maximum permissible loads.
(***) 4-seater versions
(****) 5-seater versions
(*****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum
permitted loads.
IMPORTANT On versions 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135 HP and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Veloce towing trailers is prohibited.
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Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir TCT 1.3 JTDM-2
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)1170 1150
Payload including the driver
(*)480(**)/ 560(***)480(**)/ 560(***)
Maximum permitted loads(****)
– front axle 950 950
– rear axle 850 850
– total
1650
(**)/ 1730(***)1630(**)/ 1710(***)
Towable loads
– braked trailer 500 1000
– trailer without brakes 400 400
Maximum load on roof 40 40
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the
maximum permissible loads.
(**) 4-seater versions
(***) 5-seater versions
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum
permitted loads.
IMPORTANT On versions 1.4 Turbo Multi Air TCT 135 HP towing trailers is prohibited.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

REFUELLING
Turbo TwinAir 1.4-litre Petrol
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 45 – 45 –Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON (EN
228 specification) including a reserve of 5 - 7 – 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with
climate control)5.4 5.3 5.2 4.6Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU fluid
UP
50%(*)
Engine sump 2.8 2.5 2.7 2.3SELENIA DIGITEK P.E. (Turbo
TwinAir versions)
SELENIA StAR P.E. (1.4 Petrol
versions) Engine sump and filter 3.3 2.8 2.9 2.5
Gearbox casing/differential 1.65 1.5 1.6 1.4TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
(Anti-lock braking system)0.53 0.5 0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear
window/headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(**)2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0) 2.8 (4.6) 2.5 (4.1)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
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1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 45 – 45 –Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON
(EN228 specification)/LPG
(1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP
versions)
Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON
(EN228 specification)
(1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) LPG tank (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP versions)
(*)39 – – –
including a reserve of 5 - 7 – 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with
climate control)6.3 5.0 6.0 5.3Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU fluid
UP
50%(**)
Engine sump 2.75 2.4 3.1 2.6SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS
5W-40 (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP versions)
SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
(1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) Engine sump and filter 3.3 2.9 3.5 3.0
Gearbox casing/differential 2.0 1.7 2.0 1.7TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
(Anti-lock braking system)0.53 0.5 0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear
window/headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(***)2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0) 2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) Maximum refuelling capacity including reserve
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(***) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
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1.3 JTDM-2Prescribed fuels and original lubricants
litres kg
Fuel tank 45 –
Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
including a reserve of 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with climate control) 7.2 6.4Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU
fluid
UP
50%(*)
Engine sump 3.7 3.0
SELENIA WR FORWARD
Engine sump and filter 3.9 3.25
Gearbox casing/differential 1.8 1.5 TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS (Anti-lock
braking system)0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear window/headlight washer
fluid reservoir
(**)3.0 (6.0) 2.8 (5.6)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
,
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications.
Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
48)
Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsReplacement interval
Lubricant for petrol
engines (Turbo TwinAir
105 HP / 1.4 Turbo Multi
Air versions)SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 /
API SN9.55535-GS1 or
MS.90048SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F020.B12According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Lubricant for petrol
engines (1.4 Petrol
versions)SAE 5W40 ACEA C3 /
API SN9.55535–S2SELENIA StAR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F603.D08According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Lubricant for petrol/LPG
engines (1.4 Turbo
Petrol/LPG 120 HP
versions)SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3 /
API SN9.55535-T2.SELENIA MULTIPOWER
GAS 5W-40
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F922.E09According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Lubricant for diesel
enginesSAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 /
API SN9.55535-DS1 or
MS.90047SELENIA WR FORWARD
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F842.F13According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
If lubricants conforming to the required specification are not available, products that meet the indicated specifications can be used
to top up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
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Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants and greases
for drive transmissionSAE 75W grade
synthetic lubricant.9.55550-MZ6 or
MS.90030–M1TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F002.F10Mechanical differentials
and gearboxes
Molybdenum disulphide
grease, for use at high
temperatures. N.L.G.I.
consistency 1-2FIAT 9.55580 – GRASS IITUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant
velocity joints with low
friction coefficient.
N.L.G.I. consistency 0-1FIAT 9.55580 – GRASS IITUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F701.C07Differential side constant
velocity joints
Lubricant for
electro-hydraulic
actuator (versions with
Alfa TCT)Fully synthetic oil with
dedicated additive9.55550-SA1 or
MS.90030-H1TUTELA CS SPEED
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F005.F98Lubricant for
electro-hydraulic
actuator
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid for brake
and clutch systems.
Exceeds specifications
FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925 SAE J1704.9.55597 or MS.90039TUTELA TOP 4/S
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F001.A93Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Protective agent for
radiatorsRed protective with
antifreeze action, based
on inhibited monoethyl
glycol with organic
formula. Exceeds CUNA
NC 956-16, ASTM D
3306 specifications.9.55523 or MS.90032PARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F101.M01Percentage of use: 50%
distilled water 50%
PARAFLUUP(**)
(*)IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with other fluids which have different specifications from those described.
(**)When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60%PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised
water.
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Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Diesel fuel additiveAntifreeze additive for
diesel, with protective
action for diesel engines.TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F601.L06To be mixed with diesel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
Washer fluid for
windscreen/rear
window/headlampsMixture of alcohol, water
and surfactants CUNA
NC 956-119.55522 or MS.90043TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F201.D02To be used diluted or
undiluted in screen
washer/wiper systems
IMPORTANT
48)The use of products with different specifications than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine that is not covered by the
warranty.
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