2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo light

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR89
11INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 45
Operate handle A to open the compartment. When the compart-
ment is opened a courtesy light comes on.
The glove compartment features a document shelf.
FRONT ARMREST (where provided) fig. 46
Some versions include an armrest between the front seats.
To bring this to the standard position, push it down as shown in
fig. 46.
Press button A to raise the upper part of the armrest and access
the compartment inside it. Press lever B to incline the armrest down-
wards.
fig. 45A0J0060mfig. 46A0J0194m
Do not travel with the glove compartment open:
it could hurt the passenger in the event of a crash.
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POWER SOCKETS (where provided)
These are located on the central tunnel A-fig. 48 and on the left-
hand side of the luggage compartment B-fig. 48. They are only en-
abled with the ignition key turned to MAR.If you require the smokers kit , the socket on the central tunnel is
replaced with a cigar lighter (see following paragraph).
CIGAR LIGHTER (where provided) fig. 49
This is located on the central tunnel. Press button A to activate
the cigar lighter. After a few seconds the button goes back to its
initial position, and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off.
fig. 48A0J0068m
The cigar lighter becomes very hot. Handle with
care. The device must not be used by children: risk
of fire and/or burns.
fig. 49A0J0069m
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92GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(where provided)
The extensively glazed sun roof comprises a moving glass panel
and a sun blind. The glazed panel, when closed, allows light from
the outside to enter and makes it possible to see the outside from
the passenger compartment.
When it opens the front glass panel slides towards the outside of
the roof.
OPERATION
The sun roof is operated by pressing buttons A and B-fig. 53 located
on the trim next to the middle courtesy light.
The sun roof can only be operated with the ignition key in the MAR
position.
Roof opening
Pressing button A-fig. 53 allows two opening modes for the front glass
panel.
Automatic
If button A-fig. 53 is pressed for a while, the front glass panel is raised
from completely closed to the spoiler position. If the button is pressed
again, the panel starts to slide backwards until it is completely open.
After the initial opening command the glass panel can be stopped in
intermediate positions by pressing the button again.
Manual
If button A-fig. 53 is pressed briefly, the front glass panel moves from
the completely closed position and stops in the position where the but-
ton is released. In this case the panel opens by pressing the actual
button.
This function makes it possible to place the front panel in intermedi-
ate positions in relation to those produced through automatic open-
ing.
fig. 53A0J0329m
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR99
1LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Luggage compartment unlocking is electrically controlled and is dis-
abled with the vehicle in motion.
OPENING
When unlocked, the luggage compartment can be opened from out-
side the vehicle by pressing the electric logo fig. 59 until a click is
heard or by pressing button
Ron the remote control.
When the luggage compartment is opened the direction indica-
tors will flash twice and the internal light will come on: the light
will go out automatically when the luggage compartment is closed.
If the luggage compartment is left open, the light will go out au-
tomatically after several minutes.
fig. 59A0J0058m
Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
❍remove the rear head restraints and completely fold back the
seats (see the paragraph on “Expanding the luggage com-
partment”);
❍press lever A-fig. 60.
fig. 60A0J0178m
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR105
1
After having travelled several kilometres check that
the attachment retaining bolts are still securely fas-
tened.
Distribute the load uniformly and when driving
take into consideration the increased sensitivity
to transverse air currents.
Always obey local legislation regarding maximum
load size.
Never exceed the maximum permitted load.
The Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes a dedicated roof rack/ski
rack for this vehicle.HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE LIGHT BEAM
The correct orientation of the headlights is important for the dri-
ver’s comfort and safety as well as for all other road users. It is al-
so a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly directed to ensure the best visi-
bility conditions for all drivers. To check and, if necessary, adjust
the alignment contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR fig. 69
This device works with the key at MAR and the dipped beam head-
lights on.
fig. 69A0J0026m
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106GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Adjusting headlamp alignment
Press buttons Òandto carry out the alignment (fig. 69). The
instrument panel display provides a visual indication of the posi-
tions during the adjustment operation.
Position 0 – one or two passengers in the front seats.
Position 1 – 4 passengers.
Position 2 – 4 passengers + load in the luggage compartment.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load in the luggage com-
partment.
IMPORTANT Check beam orientation every time the load carried
changes.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle is equipped with Bi-xenon headlights,
headlight alignment is carried out automatically and therefore but-
tons
Òandare not present.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(where provided)
To check and, if necessary, adjust the alignment contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are aligned to comply with the regu-
lations of the country of purchase. When driving in countries with
a different driving direction, to avoid blinding the drivers travelling
in the opposite direction, it is necessary to cover the areas of the
beam according to the provisions of the Highway Code of the coun-
try you are driving in.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR107
1ABS SYSTEM
The car is fitted with an ABS braking system, which prevents the
wheels from locking when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when performing emergency braking un-
der difficult road conditions.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking Force Distrib-
ution), which distributes the braking action between front and rear
wheels.
IMPORTANT To achieve maximum efficiency of the braking system,
a settlement period of about 500 km is required: During this time,
avoid sudden, repeated and prolonged braking.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
Intervention of the ABS is detected by a slight pulsing of the brake
pedal accompanied by noise: such an event indicates that you need
to adjust your speed to the type of road on which you are travel-
ling.
When the ABS intervenes it means that you are ap-
proaching the grip limit between tyres and road:
slow down to adjust the speed according to avail-
able grip.
The ABS optimally exploits grip between tyre and
road, but it cannot improve grip; you should there-
fore take every care not to take unnecessary risks
when driving on slippery surfaces.
When the ABS cuts in, and you feel the brake ped-
al pulsating, do not remove your foot, but keep it
pressed; by doing so you will stop in the shortest
amount of space possible in the current road conditions.
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108GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
VDC SYSTEM
(Vehicle Dynamics Control)
This is an electronic system that controls car stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.
The VDC system also includes the following systems:
❍Hill Holder
❍ASR
❍Brake Assist
❍MSR
❍CBC
❍“ELECTRONIC Q2” (“E-Q2”)
❍DST
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is indicated by the áwarning light flashing in the instru-
ment panel: this indicates that the vehicle is in critical stability
and tyre grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The VDC system switches on automatically each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the VDC system and it is provided
to facilitate starting on slopes.
It is activated automatically in the following instances:
❍uphill: car at a standstill on a road with a gradient higher than
5%, engine running, clutch and brake pedal pressed, gearbox
to neutral or engaged gear other than reverse;
❍downhill: car at a standstill on a road with a gradient higher
than 5%, engine running, clutch and brake pedal pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
At take-off the VDC system control unit will keep brake force on
the wheels until reaching the torque suitable for starting, or in
any case for 1 second in order to move easily from the brake ped-
al to the accelerator pedal.
If the vehicle has not departed after this time, the system will de-
activate automatically by gradually releasing the brake force. A
sound may be heard during this stage: this indicates that the ve-
hicle is about to move off.
IMPORTANT the Hill Holder system should not be used as a hand-
brake. Do not leave the vehicle without having engaged the hand-
brake, switched off the engine and engaged a gear.
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