2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo remove seats

56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to
MAR.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-
market operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of
anti-theft device). This could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in the non-
compliance of the car with approval requirements.
Never remove the key while the vehicle is moving.
The steering wheel would lock as soon as the steer-
ing wheel is turned. This also applies to cases in
which the car is towed.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS fig. 22
All adjustments must be made with the car sta-
tionary.
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards: your arms
should rest on the steering wheel rim while you are driving.
After releasing the adjustment lever, always check
that the seat is locked on the runners by trying
to move it back and forth. If it is not locked, the
seat may move unexpectedly and make you lose control
of the car.
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60GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Two height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back
seats (to adjust the height see the previous paragraph). On some
versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❍raise the head restraint to its maximum height;
❍press button A fig. 25 and then remove the head restraint by
sliding it upwards.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To carry out the adjustment: release lever A-fig. 26 by pushing it
forward (position 1) and adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever
A by pulling it towards the steering wheel (position 2).
fig. 25A0J0083mfig. 26A0J0034m
Any steering wheel position adjustment should on-
ly be carried out with the car stationary and the
engine turned off.
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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 CAR101
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EXPANDING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Removing the parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
❍free the ends of the two links A-fig. 62 supporting the parcel
shelf B, releasing eyelets C from pins D;
❍free pins A-fig. 63 on the outside of the shelf from housings B
in the side mounts, then remove the parcel shelf.
❍after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded sideways into the
luggage compartment or placed between the front seat back-
rests and the folded-back rear seats (with the luggage com-
partment completely expanded).
Folding back the seats
Proceed as follows:
❍raise the head restraints to the maximum height, press both
buttons A-fig. 64 to the side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by sliding them upwards;
❍move the seat belts to the side, making sure that they are
correctly extended and not twisted;
fig. 62A0J0080mfig. 63A0J0081m
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134SAFETY
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a crash, all passengers must
be seated and wear adequate restraint systems. This is even more
important for children. This prescription is compulsory in all EC coun-
tries according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC. Compared with adults,
their head is proportionally larger and heavier than the rest of the
body, while the muscles and bone structure are not completely
developed. For this reason, they require restraint systems which
are different from those used by adults to protect them in the event
of an accident.
The results of research on the best child restraint systems are con-
tained in the European Standard EEC-R44. This Standard enforces
the use of restraint systems classified in five groups:
Group 0 up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ up to 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
All restraint devices must bear the certification data, together with
the control brand, on a solidly fixed label which must absolutely
never be removed.
When over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint
systems, children are considered as adults and have to wear the
standard seat belts.
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended, having been specifically designed
for Alfa Romeo cars.
Do not arrange child seats facing backwards if the
front airbag on the passenger’s side is enabled. De-
ployment of the airbag in an accident could cause
fatal injuries to the baby regardless of the severity of the
collision. It is advisable to carry children in dedicated child
seats on the rear seat, which is the most protected posi-
tion in the event of an accident.
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child
on the front seat in a cradle seat facing away from
the direction of travel, the passenger’s front air bag
and Side Bag should be deactivated by using the
Set-Up Menu. Deactivation can be verified by
checking the
“warning light in the instrument panel.
Move the passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE219
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INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advis-
able to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with
a sponge moistened with a solution of water and neutral detergent.
LEATHER SEATS (provided on request for
versions/markets where available)
Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, with-
out exercising too much pressure.
Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry absorbent cloth, without rub-
bing. Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin cloth dampened with
water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products and observe the instruc-
tions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make sure that the cleaning prod-
ucts used contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in small
quantities.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a moist cloth and a solution of
water and mild soap. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specif-
ic products free from solvents and designed to maintain the origi-
nal colour of the components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petrol to clean the glass of the in-
strument panel or other plastic parts.
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