2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo fuel filter

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR19
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Glow plug preheating
(Diesel versions) (amber)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes
on and it will go out when glow plugs reach the preset
temperature. The engine may be started immediately after the
warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning
light comes on for a very short time only.
Glowheater plugs preheating failure warning
light
(Diesel versions)
If this warning light flashes (on some versions together with a mes-
sage in the display), this indicates a failure in the glowheater plugs
preheating system. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service
Provider as soon as possible to eliminate the fault.
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Water in diesel fuel filter
(Diesel versions) (amber)
This warning light remains on constantly when driving
(together with a message in the display), to indicate the
presence of water in the diesel fuel filter.c
The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may
cause severe damage to the injection system and
irregular engine operation. If the
cwarning light
comes on in the instrument panel (together with a mes-
sage in the display) contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vice as soon as possible to bleed the system. Water may
have been introduced into the tank if this indication ap-
pears immediately after refuelling: in this case switch off
the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service.
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22GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Speed limit exceeded
(for versions/markets where
provided) (red)
This warning light (for versions/markets where provided)
comes on when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.
When the vehicle exceeds the speed limit set in the Setup Menu
(e.g. 120 km/h), on some versions a message and symbol are
shown in the display and a buzzer sounds.
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General failure (amber)
(where provided)
On some versions, this warning light comes on under the
following circumstances:
External lights failure
See description of 6warning light.
Brake lights failure
See description of “brake lights failure”.
Fuel lock
This warning light comes on when the fuel cut-off inertia switch is
triggered. The display will show the dedicated message.
Rain sensor failure (where provided)
See description of uwarning light.
Parking sensor failure (where provided)
See description of twarning light.
Dusk sensor failure (where provided)
This warning light comes on when a dusk sensor failure is detect-
ed.
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Particulate trap filter blocked
(Diesel versions) (amber)
This warning light comes on (together with a message
in the display), when the particulate trap filter is blocked.
To clean the filter, you should continue driving the vehicle until
the warning light goes out.
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202CARE AND MAINTENANCE
(*) Regardless of the number of kilometres covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed when the warning light on the dashboard comes on, or every 24 months.
Thousands of kilometres
Replace auxiliary drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing drive belt (except 1.3 JTDMengine)(*)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)35 70 105 140 175
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45 ()–
5-7 –
5.7 –
7.2 (
Õ)
4.3 (
) 3.8 ()
4.6 () 4.0 ()
1.8 (
❍)–
– 0.5
3
(6) –
Unleaded petrol not less than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
(
) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water
and 50% PARAFLU UP (
▲)
SELENIA StAR P.E.
(
) SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR MATRYX (
❍)
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
45 –
5-7 –
5.2 (*) –
6.0 (**) –
2.75 2.4
2.9(*)/3.3(**) 2.6(*)/2.95(**)
1.6(*) –
2.0(**) –
– 0.5
2.2
(4.5) –
236TECHNICAL DATA
CONSUMABLES
(▲) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demineralised water.
(Õ) 1.3 JTDMversions
(*) 1.4 Petrol versions
(**) 1.4 Turbo Petrol versions
(***) values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer.
1.4 Petrol 1.3 JTDMRecommended fuels
1.4 Turbo Petrol 1.6 JTDMand original lubricantslitres kg litres kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit withABS system:
Windscreen/rearscreen/headlight
washer reservoir: (***)
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CUSTOMERSERVICESTECHNICAL SERVICES - SERVICE ENGINEERING
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
Publication no. 60438006 - 1
stEdition - 12/2008All rights reserved. Reproduction, even in part is prohibited without written permission
from Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
SERVICE
REFUELLING (litres) ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.4 Petrol -1.4 Turbo Petrol-1.3 JTDM-1.6 JTDM
Fuel tank capacity 45
Reserve 5 - 7
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N. (Specification EN228).
For cars with diesel engine only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Specification EN590).
1.4 Petrol -1.4 Turbo Petrol 1.3 JTDM-1.6 JTDM
litres kg litres kg
Engine sump 2.75 2.4 4.3 3.8
Engine sump and filter 2.9(*)/3.3(**) 2.6(*)/2.95(**) 4.6 4.0
(*) 1.4 Petrol
(**) 1.4 Turbo Petrol
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