2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

168IN AN EMERGENCY
REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and re-
move the small spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❍make sure the contact surfaces between spare wheel and hub
are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❍tighten the retaining bolts using wrench A-fig. 4;
❍lower the car and remove the jack;
❍use wrench A-fig. 4 to fully tighten the bolts, following the se-
quence shown in fig. 9;
❍for versions with steel rims: secure the wheel hub to the rim;
❍for versions with alloy rims with hub cap: align the pin on the
cap with the seat on the rim.
After tyre replacement:stow the small spare wheel in
the space provided in the boot; place the jack and other tools
into their container; place the container, complete with tools on
the small spare wheel; replace the luggage compartment mat.
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“Fix&Go Automatic” KIT
This is located in the luggage compartment. The Kit container al-
so contains a screwdriver and the ring. The kit includes:
❍a cylinder A-fig. 13 containing sealing fluid and fitted with: a
filling pipe B and adhesive label C with the words“max. 80
km/h”, to be attached in a position easily visible to the dri-
ver (on the dashboard) after tyre repair;
❍a compressor D complete with pressure gauge and connectors;
❍an information booklet fig. 14, providing instructions for us-
ing the kit correctly. This booklet should be given to the per-
sons charged with handling the tyre treated with this kit;
❍a pair of gloves located in the side compartment of the com-
pressor;
❍adapters for inflating different elements.IMPORTANT The sealing fluid is effective with external tempera-
tures between –20 °C and +50 °C. The sealing fluid also has an
expiry date.
fig. 13A0J0112mfig. 14A0J0113m
Hand over the instruction booklet to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre repaired with the
Fix&Go Automatic kit.
In the event of a puncture caused by foreign bod-
ies, the kit may be used to repair tyres showing
damage to the track or shoulder up to a maximum
diameter of 4 mm.
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170IN AN EMERGENCY
The kit cannot be used to repair damage to the tyre
sidewall. Do not use the fast repair kit on tyres
damaged by the vehicle running with a flat tyre.
If the wheel rim is damaged (the channel is so de-
formed as to cause an air leakage) it cannot be re-
paired. Do not remove the foreign body (screw
or nail) from the tyre.
Do not operate the compressor for longer than 20
minutes consecutively. Risk of overheating. The kit
is not suitable for permanent repairs. The tyres
may only be repaired temporarily.
Do not dispose of the cylinder and contained sealant
in the environment. Dispose of them according to the
national and local laws in force.
The cylinder contains ethylene and latex: may
cause an allergic reaction. Harmful if swallowed.
Irritates the eyes. May cause sensitisation by in-
halation or contact. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and
clothes. In the event of contact, wash immediately with
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting if swallowed. Rinse
your mouth and drink plenty of water. Call a doctor im-
mediately. Keep away from children. The product must
not be used by asthmatics. Do not breath in the vapours
during insertion and suction. Call a doctor immediately if
allergic reactions are noted. Store the cylinder in the spe-
cific compartment, away from sources of heat. The seal-
ing fluid will expire. Replace the cylinder containing the
sealant after the expiry date.
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INFLATION PROCEDURE
fig. 15A0J0213m
Wear the gloves provided in the kit.
Proceed as follows:
❍position the wheel with valve A-fig. 15 facing the direction
shown in the diagram. Apply the handbrake and place the kit
on the ground near the wheel;
❍Unscrew the tyre valve cap, take out the flexible filling pipe, B-
fig. 16 and screw down the ring nut C on the tyre valve;
❍make sure that switch A-fig. 18 on the compressor is in posi-
tion 0 (off), start the motor, insert pin A-fig. 17 into the cur-
rent socket/cigar lighter on the central tunnel and switch on
the compressor by placing switch A-fig. 18 in position I (on);
fig. 17A0J0116m
fig. 16A0J0214m
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172IN AN EMERGENCY
❍inflate the tyre to the pressure shown in the paragraph entitled
“Wheels” in chapter 6. In order to obtain a precise reading,
check the pressure on pressure gauge B-fig. 18 with the com-
pressor off;
❍if a pressure value of a least 1.5 bars is not reached within 5
minutes, disconnect the compressor from the valve and current
socket, move the vehicle forwards by about 10 metres to dis-
tribute the sealant fluid in the tyre and repeat the inflation
procedure;
fig. 18A0J0114m
❍if a pressure value of a least 1.8 bars is not reached within 5
minutes of switching on the compressor, do not continue dri-
ving. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services;
❍after having driven for about 10 minutes, stop the car and check
the tyre pressure once more: remember to engage the hand-
brake;
❍if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bars is detected, restore the
correct pressure (with the engine running and the handbrake
engaged), and drive with care to an Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.
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fig. 19A0J0225m
A
CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to check and if necessary top
up the tyre pressure. Release quick coupling A-fig. 19 and con-
nect it directly to the tyre to be inflated.
REPLACING THE CYLINDER
Proceed as follows:
❍release coupling A-fig. 20 and disconnect pipe B;
❍turn the cylinder to be replaced anticlockwise and raise it;
❍fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❍insert coupling A or connect pipe B into its housing.
fig. 20A0J0115m
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174IN AN EMERGENCY
CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❍Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation;
❍blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same type and
power:
❍After replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment;
❍When a bulb is not working, check that the corresponding fuse
is intact before replacing it: refer to the “Replacing fuses” para-
graph in this section for the location of fuses.
BULB TYPES fig. 21
The vehicle has the following light bulbs:
A. All glass bulbs: clipped into place. Pull to extract.
B. Bayonet bulbs: to remove this type of bulb from its holder, press
the bulb and turn it anticlockwise.
C. Cylindrical bulbs: release from the contacts to extract.
D. Halogen bulbs: release the fastening clip from the corresponding
seat to remove the bulb.
E. Halogen bulbs: release the fastening clip from the corresponding
seat to remove the bulb.
fig. 21A0J0117m
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5/21W
–
55W
55W
D1S
21W
21W
5W
–
–
5W
55W
21W
21W
10W
5W
5W
5WA
–
D
D
–
B
B
A
–
–
A
E
B
B
C
A
C
A
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W21/5W
LED
H7
H7
F
WY21W
P21W
W5W
LED
LED
W5W
H1
P21W
P21W
C10W
W5W
C5W
W5W
Bulb Type Power Ref. figure
Front side lights/Daylight lights
Rear side lights
Dipped beams
Main beams
Dipped beams/Main beams (versions with
Bi-xenon headlights) (where provided)
Front direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Brake light
3rd brake light
Number plate light
Fog lights
Rear fog lights
Reversing light
Front courtesy light
luggage compartment courtesy light
Glove compartment courtesy light
Door lights
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