2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo parking sensors

6GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Interior fittings ...................................................................................... 89
Electric sunroof ..................................................................................... 92
Doors .................................................................................................. 95
Electric windows ................................................................................... 96
Luggage compartment ........................................................................... 99
Bonnet................................................................................................ 103
Roof rack/ski rack ................................................................................ 104
Headlights........................................................................................... 105
ABS system ......................................................................................... 107
VDC system ......................................................................................... 108
“Alfa dna” system................................................................................. 111
EOBD system ....................................................................................... 114
Electric power steering ........................................................................... 114
Radio wiring system .............................................................................. 115
Wiring for navigation system................................................................... 116
Installation of electrical/electronic devices................................................. 116
Parking sensors .................................................................................... 117
T.P.M.S. system.................................................................................... 120
At the filling station............................................................................... 124
Protecting the environment ..................................................................... 126
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Dusk sensor failure (where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the dusk sensor.1
Fuel reser ve – Limited range (amber)
This warning light comes on when about 5 to 7 litres
of fuel are left in the tank. When the remaining range
is approx. 50 km (or equivalent value in miles), on some
versions, the display will show a warning message.
Parking sensor failure
(where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the parking sensors.
Rain sensor failure (where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the rain sensor.u
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If the warning light flashes with the vehicle in mo-
tion, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
Cruise Control (where provided)
(green)
This warning light comes on when the key is turned to
MAR, but should go out after a few seconds if the Cruise
Control function is deactivated. The warning light comes on when
the Cruise Control wheel is turned to the ON position (see the
“Cruise Control” paragraph in this chapter). The display will show
the dedicated message.Ü
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RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR PHONES
Radio sets (e.g. mobile phones, CB radio systems and the like)
cannot be used inside the car unless a separate aerial is mounted
on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the passenger com-
partment (without a separate aerial) may cause the vehicle elec-
trical systems to malfunction. This could compromise safety in ad-
dition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices may be af-
fected by the shielding effect of the car body. With regards to the
use of EC-approved mobile phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), adhere
strictly to the instructions for use provided by the mobile phone
manufacturer.
PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
The parking sensors are located in the rear bumper fig. 73 and their
function is to inform the driver, through an intermittent buzzer, of
the presence of obstacles behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are activated by engaging reverse gear. As the distance
from the obstacle behind the car decreases, the acoustic alarm
becomes more frequent.
fig. 73A0J0088m
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BUZZER WARNINGS
When reverse gear is engaged a buzzer warning is automatically
activated if there is an obstacle within the range of operation.
The acoustic signal:
❍becomes louder as the distance between the car and the obsta-
cle decreases;
❍becomes continuous when the distance between the car and
the obstacle is less than 30 cm and stops immediately if the
distance increases;
❍is constant if the distance is unchanged; if this situation con-
cerns the side sensors, the buzzer will stop after about 3 sec-
onds to avoid, for example, warning indications in the event of
manoeuvres along walls.
Detection distances
Central action range: 140 cm
Side action range: 60 cm
If several obstacles are detected, the control unit indicates the near-
est one.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated automatically when the
trailer electric cable plug is fitted into the car tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically enabled again when the trailer ca-
ble plug is removed.
The sensor must be free of mud, dirt, snow or ice
in order for the system to work. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. Clean the sensors
with clean water with the addition of car shampoo if nec-
essary. In washing stations, clean sensors quickly keeping
the vapour jet/high pressure washing nozzles at a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm from the sensors.
For repainting the bumpers or retouching the paint-
work around the sensors contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service. The incorrect application of
paint may compromise the operation of the parking sen-
sors.
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1The ultimate responsibility when parking and car-
rying out other dangerous manoeuvres still rests
with the driver. When carrying out such manoeu-
vres, always ensure that the manoeuvring area is free
of people (particularly children) and animals. Parking sen-
sors are designed to assist drivers: in all cases, you must
always pay the utmost attention during potentially dan-
gerous manoeuvres, even when these are carried out at
low speed.GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the utmost attention to any ob-
stacles that could be located above or below the sensors.
Sometimes, objects located close to the rear part of the vehicle
may not be detected by the system and may damage the vehicle
or become damaged themselves.
Here below are some conditions that may influence the perfor-
mance of the parking system:
❍reduced sensor sensitivity and reduced parking aid system per-
formance could be caused by the presence of the following
on the sensors: ice, snow, mud, multiple layers of paint;
❍the sensors detect objects that are not there (“echo disturbance”)
caused by mechanical disturbances, for example: washing the
car, rain (extreme wind conditions), hail;
❍the indications sent by the sensors can also be altered by the
presence of ultrasound devices (e.g. pneumatic brake systems
or pneumatic drills) near the car;
❍sensor performance can also be influenced by the position of
the sensors. For example by a change in the ride setting (caused
by the wear of the shock absorbers, suspension), overloading
the vehicle and carrying out specific tuning operations that re-
quire the vehicle to be lowered;
❍the detection of obstacles to the upper part of the vehicle is not
guaranteed as the system is designed to detect obstacles that
could impact the lower part of the vehicle.
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CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Parking sensors control unit, Tyre pressure
detection control unit, Rain/dusk sensor
on rear-view mirror, Electro-chrome sensor
on rear-view mirror, Seat belts fastened
warning light display on rear-view mirror,
Control panel illumination (Central control
panel, Driver-side control panel, Steering wheel
control panel, Blue&Me
TMcontrol panel),
Front seat heating pad activation switch,
Alarm system volume-sensing sensors control unit,
Electric sunroof control unit,
PND socket on dashboard
Air Bag system control unit
Clutch switch, Brake light
switch, relay coils on
engine fuse box, Control system on
internal heater/air conditioning unit,
Blue&Me
TMcontrol unit,
Radio wiring, Air flow meter,
Water in diesel fuel sensor
Instrument panel
Bose HI-FI system amplifier control unit
Bassbox subwoofer in spare wheel compartment
Left and right front seat heater
Electric sunroof opening system
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242INDEX
Headlights.................................... 105
Heating/climate control system ....... 64
Hill Holder system .......................... 108
Identification data ......................... 222
In an emergency ............................ 159
Installing a navigation system (wiring) 116
Instrument panel and instruments .....8-244
Interior equipment .......................... 89
Interiors (cleaning) ......................... 219
Isofix (standard seat)...................... 141
Jacking the car.............................. 193
Keys ........................................... 47
Knowing your car............................ 5
Load limiters ................................ 131
Main beam headlights
– activation ................................ 77
– bulb replacement ...................... 176
Menu ........................................... 32
Menu options ................................ 32
MSR (system) ............................... 110
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Oddment compartment .................. 89
Oil engine ..................................... 209
Paint .......................................... 217
Parking........................................ 152
Performance ................................. 234
Power windows ............................. 96
Pretensioners................................ 130
Protecting the environment .............. 126
Puddle lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
Radio transmitters and cellular phones .. 117
Radio wiring system ....................... 115
Rear fog lights
– activation ................................ 87
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Rear screen wiper
– activation ................................ 79
– brushes ................................... 213
– sprays..................................... 213
Rear view mirrors ........................... 61
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Roof rack/ski rack ......................... 104
S.B.R. system............................... 129
Safe lock (device)........................... 51
Safety.......................................... 127
Seat belts ..................................... 128
Seats ........................................... 56
Sensors
– automatic headlights ................. 76
– rain ........................................ 80
– parking ................................... 117
Service Plan .................................. 199
– regular checks .......................... 203
Setting off and driving ....................149
Sidebags...................................... 145
Sidelights/daytime lights
– activation ................................ 76
– bulb replacement .................176-178
Snow chains ................................. 158
Starting the engine ....................150-160
Start-up device .............................. 55
Steering....................................... 228
Steering lock ................................. 56
Steering wheel (adjustment) ........... 60Storing the car ............................... 158
Sun visors ..................................... 91
Supplementary heater..................... 75
Suspension................................... 228
Symbols....................................... 46
T.P.M.S. (system) ......................... 120
Technical data ............................... 221
Third brake light ............................. 179
Top speeds .................................... 234
Towing the car ............................... 194
Towing trailers ............................... 156
TPMS system ................................ 120
Transmission ................................. 227
Trip Computer ................................ 42
Tyre marking ................................. 229
– inflation pressures .................... 232
Tyres
– standard ................................. 231
– snow tyres .............................. 157
– correct reading of ...................... 229
VDC (system) .............................. 108
Warning lights on panel ................ 12
Weights ........................................ 235
Wheel replacement ........................ 161
Wheel rims
– correct reading ......................... 230
Wheels
– bulb replacement ...................... 161
– technical specifications .............. 229
Wheels and tyres ........................... 213
Window cleaning............................ 79
Windows (cleaning) ....................... 218
Windscreen wiper
– activation ................................ 79
– brushes ................................... 214
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