2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo rims

168IN AN EMERGENCY
REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and re-
move the small spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❍make sure the contact surfaces between spare wheel and hub
are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❍tighten the retaining bolts using wrench A-fig. 4;
❍lower the car and remove the jack;
❍use wrench A-fig. 4 to fully tighten the bolts, following the se-
quence shown in fig. 9;
❍for versions with steel rims: secure the wheel hub to the rim;
❍for versions with alloy rims with hub cap: align the pin on the
cap with the seat on the rim.
After tyre replacement:stow the small spare wheel in
the space provided in the boot; place the jack and other tools
into their container; place the container, complete with tools on
the small spare wheel; replace the luggage compartment mat.
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214CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WINDSCREEN/REARSCREEN WIPERS
Avoid changing over the tyres from the right side
of the vehicle to the left side and vice versa.
Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at temperatures
higher than 150°C. The mechanical characteristics
of the wheels might be disrupted.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious haz-
ard, because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
BLADES
We recommend replacing the blades once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of damage to
the blades:
❍make sure that the rubber part does not stick to the windscreen
at sub-zero temperatures. Use an antifreeze product to release
it if required;
❍remove any snow from the window;
❍activate the windscreen/rearscreen wiper on a dry window.
If the pressure is too low the tyre will get over-
heated, with the risk of serious damage to the tyre.
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TECHNICAL DATA229
6
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres. All ap-
proved tyres are listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the information
provided in this Owner’s handbook and the Log book, consider
the specifications shown in the log book only.
Respect the prescribed size to ensure safety of the car when mov-
ing. Fit tyres of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes with Tubeless tyres.
SMALL SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre.
READING TYRE MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 195/55 R 16 91 V
195 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm between sidewalls).
55 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
16 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
91 = Load rating (capacity).
V = Maximum speed rating.
fig. 4A0J0139m
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135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
TECHNICAL DATA231
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195/55 R16 87 H 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
195/55 R16 87 V 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
195/55 R16 87 H 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S
Versions fitted with 195/55 R16” and 205/45 R17” tyres can be fitted with reduced bulk snow chains with a maximum protrusion from the tyres
of 9 mm.
(*) Cannot be used with snow chains
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2 Jx18 ET 42
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2 Jx18 ET 42
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2 Jx18 ET 42
Versions Rims Tyres Spare wheel
Provided Snow tyres Tyre Rim
1.4 Petrol
1.4 Turbo
Petrol
1.3 JTDM1.6 JTDM
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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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