2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

64GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
HEATING/CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 31
A Air temperature adjustment knob
(red = hot/blue = cold);
B Fan activation/speed adjustment knob
p0 = fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
4
-= maximum fan speed
C air distribution knob
¶air flow towards driver/passenger;
ßair flow towards driver/passenger and feet area;
©air flow towards front and rear feet area;
®air flow towards feet area and windscreen;
-air flow towards windscreen
D Air recirculation on/off button
E climate control on/off button
(only versions with manual climate control system)
F heated rear windscreen on/off button
A0J0074mfig. 31
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
Proceed as follows to adjust the ventilation:
❍turn knob A to the blue section;
❍press button D to disable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be off);
❍turn knob C to ¶;
❍turn knob B to the required speed.
CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)
(only present on versions with manual
climate control)
Proceed as follows to cool the passenger compartment:
❍turn knob A to the blue section;
❍press button D to enable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be on);
❍turn knob C to ¶;
❍press button E to switch on the climate control system and turn
knob B to at least 1 (1stspeed); to cool the passenger compart-
ment more quickly; turn knob B to 4
-(maximum fan speed).
Adjusting cooling
❍turn knob A to the right to increase the temperature;
❍press button D to disable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be off);
❍turn knob B to reduce the fan speed.
WARMING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Proceed as follows:
❍turn knob A to the red section;
❍turn knob C to the desired symbol;
❍turn knob B to the required speed;
Rapid heating
Proceed as follows to rapidly heat the passenger compartment:
❍turn knob A to the red section;
❍press button D to enable the air recirculation system;
❍turn knob C to ©;
❍turn knob B to 4 -(maximum fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the required comfort conditions
and press button D to turn air recirculation off (button led off)
and to prevent misting up.
IMPORTANT With the engine cold, wait for a few minutes to let the
system fluid reach optimum operating temperature.
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66GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
FRONT WINDOW FAST DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❍turn knob A to the red section;
❍turn knob B to 4 -(maximum fan speed);
❍turn knob C to -;
❍press button D to disable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be off);
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore the re-
quired comfort.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful to make win-
dow demisting faster. Adjust the controls as described previously
and switch on the climate control system by pressing button E.
Window demisting
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature inside and outside the pas-
senger compartment, perform the following preventive demisting
procedure:
❍turn knob A to the red section;
❍press button D to disable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be off);
❍turn knob C to -with the possibility of moving it to position
®if demisting does not take place
❍turn knob B to the 2ndspeed.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful in prevent-
ing the windows from misting up in the event of high levels of
humidity.
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DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
OF HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN AND DOOR
MIRRORS (where provided)
Press button F (() to activate/deactivate the function. The func-
tion is automatically deactivated after 20 minutes.
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of the rear window
over the heating filaments to avoid damage that might cause it
to stop working properly.
AIR RECIRCULATION
Press button D (T) so that the LED on the button lights up. 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 The air recirculation system makes it possible to reach
the required “heating” or “cooling” conditions faster. Do not use
the air recirculation function on rainy/cold days as it would con-
siderably increase the possibility of the windows misting inside.
LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM
Run the climate control system for at least 10 minutes every month
during the winter. Have the system checked by an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service before the summer.
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68GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
TWO-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided)
EFGABC
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D
NHIM
A0J0037mfig. 32
CONTROLS fig. 32
A button for activating the MONO function (alignment of set tem-
peratures) driver/passenger;
B climate control compressor on/off button;
C air recirculation system on/off button;
D display;E climate control system off button;
F button for activating the MAX-DEF function (fast front window
defrosting/demisting);
G heated rear windscreen on/off button;
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All these functions can be adjusted manually by operating the sys-
tem and selecting one or more functions and modifying their pa-
rameters. Automatic control of the manually changed functions
will be suspended: the system will only override your settings for
safety reasons.
Manual selections always have higher priority than automatic set-
tings and are stored until the user switches the system back to
automatic control by pressing AUTO, except for cases in which
the system intervenes for safety reasons.
You can adjust one function manually without affecting the auto-
matic control of the others. The amount of air introduced into the
passenger compartment is not affected by vehicle speed; it is elec-
tronically controlled by a fan. The air temperature is always auto-
matically controlled according to the temperature shown on the
display (except for when the system is off or in certain conditions
when the compressor is not running).
The system can be programmed manually :
❍air temperature on driver’s/passenger’s side;
❍fan speed (continuous variation);
❍air distribution to 7 positions (driver/passenger);
❍climate control compressor ON;
❍single-zone/two-zone distribution priority;
❍fast demisting/defrosting function;
❍air recirculation;
❍heated rear windscreen;
❍system deactivation. H AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) and pas-
senger-side temperature adjustment knob;
I air distribution button on passenger side;
L fan speed increase/decrease;
M Air distribution button on driver side;
N AUTO (automatic operation) function activation button and
knob for adjusting temperature on driver side.
DESCRIPTION
The two-zone automatic climate control system regulates the tem-
perature in the passenger compartment in two areas: the driver’s
side and the passenger’s side. In other words, the system keeps
the comfort level inside the car constant and compensates for any
variations in external conditions, including sun radiation detected
by a specific sensor.
The automatically controlled parameters and functions are:
❍air temperature delivered to driver/front passenger vents;
❍air distribution to driver/front passenger vents;
❍fan speed (continuous air flow variation);
❍compressor fan on (for cooling/dehumidifying the air);
❍air recirculation.
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During automatic operation the set temperatures, the air distribu-
tion and fan speed can be changed at any time using the corre-
sponding buttons or knobs: the system will automatically change
the settings to adapt to the new request.
During fully automatic operation (FULL AUTO), the word FULL will
disappear if the air distribution, air speed, compressor and/or re-
circulation settings are changed.
In this way the climate control system will continue to automati-
cally manage all functions except for those that have been man-
ually adjusted. There is only one fan speed in all the areas of the
passenger compartment.
ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE
Turn knob N or H to the right or left to adjust the air temperature:
knob N for the front left-hand area, knob H for the front right-
hand area of the passenger compartment.
The set temperatures are shown on the display.
Press the MONO button to align the air temperature between the
two areas: to set the same temperature turn knob N.
To return to separate management of air temperature and distrib-
ution between the two areas, turn knob N or H or press the MONO
button once again (the LED on the button should be lit up).
Turn the knobs fully clockwise or counter-clockwise to engage re-
spectively HI (maximum heating) or LO (maximum cooling). To
deactivate these functions, rotate the temperature knob to the
desired temperature.
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The system can be switched on in several ways: we recommend
pressing one of the AUTO buttons and turning the knob to the re-
quired temperature. It is also possible to select different tempera-
tures for the driver and passenger side to a maximum temperature
difference of 7°C.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to ad-
just the temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced
into the passenger compartment. It also manages the air recircu-
lation system and the enablement of the air conditioning com-
pressor.
Manual intervention is only required for the following functions dur-
ing fully automatic operation:
❍MONO, to align the air temperature and distribution set on
the passenger’s side with that on the driver’s side;
❍Tair recirculation (to keep it always on or always off);
❍-to speed up demisting/defrosting of windscreen, rear win-
dow and external rearview mirrors;
❍(to demist/defrost the heated rear windscreen and door mir-
rors.
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In FULL AUTO mode the climate control system automatically man-
ages the air distribution; the LEDs on the I and M buttons should
be off.
When set manually, the set distribution is shown by the LEDs on
the selected buttons.
In combined function mode the relevant function is enabled si-
multaneously with those already set by pressing the correspond-
ing button. If a button is pressed for a function that is active, the
operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED goes off. To re-
store automatic air distribution control after making a manual set-
ting, press the AUTO button.
When the driver selects air distribution to the windscreen, the air
distribution on the passenger’s side is also aligned to the wind-
screen. The passenger can select a different distribution mode by
pressing the corresponding buttons.SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
By pressing these buttons you can manually choose between 7 pos-
sible air distribution settings for the right and left-hand side of the
passenger compartment:
NAir flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to
demist/defrost them.
˙Air flow from central and side dashboard vents to ventilate
the chest and the face during the hot season.
OAir flow to the front and rear foot well vents. This air distribu-
tion mode heats the passenger compartment most quickly, giv-
ing a prompt sensation of warmth.
˙
OAir flow distributed between foot well vents (hotter air) and
central and side dashboard vents (cooler air). This distribution
mode is particularly useful in spring and autumn on a sunny
day.
N
OAir flow distributed between foot well vents and windscreen
and front side window defrosting/demisting vents. This allows
an adequate warming of the passenger compartment and pre-
vents the windows from misting up.
N
˙Air flow distribution between windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents and side and central dashboard vents. This allows air
to be sent to the windscreen in conditions of strong sunlight.
NAir flow distribution to all vents on the vehicle.˙
O
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