2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo tailgate

16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Excessive engine coolant
temperature (red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the engine is overheated. The dis-
play will show the dedicated message.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as follows:
❍during normal travel: stop the car, stop the engine and check
that the water level in the reservoir is not under the MIN line.
In this case, wait for a few minutes for the engine to cool down,
then slowly and carefully open the cap, top-up with coolant and
check that the level is between the MIN and MAX references
on the reservoir. Also check for leaks. If the warning light comes
on again at the next engine start-up, contact your nearest Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Service.
❍In the case of demanding use (e.g. towing trailers uphill or
car at full load): slow down and stop the car if the warning light
stays on. Stop for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine running and
slightly accelerated to favour better coolant circulation. Then
stop the engine. Check the correct fluid level as described pre-
viously.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the
engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes before switch-
ing it off.
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Doors not closed correctly (red)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights up
when one or more doors or the boot tailgate are not
properly closed. A buzzer will sound when doors are open
and the car is moving. On some versions the warning light (or sym-
bol on the display) also lights up when the bonnet is not closed
correctly.´
Luggage compartment open
On some versions a message + symbol on the display
are shown when the luggage compartment is open.R
Bonnet open
On some versions a message + symbol on the display
are shown when the bonnet is open.S
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52GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are as follows:
Type of key
Key without remote control
Key with remote control
Direction
indicators flashing (only for
key with remote control)
Deterrence led
Unlocking
the doors
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
button
Ë
blinks twice
OffLocking the doors
from the outside
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
button
Á
blinks once
Turning on glowing
steadily for about 3
seconds followed by
deterrenceflashing
Safe lock activation
(where provided)
–
–
Double pressing
button
Á
3 blinks
Double flashing, fol-
lowed by deterrence
flashingTailgate
opening
–
–
Briefly press
button
R
blinks twice
Deterrent
flashing
IMPORTANT The windows will be opened when the doors are unlocked; the windows will be closed when the doors are locked.
Windows down
(where provided)
–
–
Hold down
(for more than 2
seconds)
button
Ë
blinks twice
OffWindows up
(where provided)
–
–
Hold down
(for more than 2
seconds)
button
Á
blinks once
Deterrence LED
blinks
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100GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the luggage compartment opening/closing mechanism must
be reinitialised as follows:
❍close all the doors and the luggage compartment;
❍press button Áon the remote control;
❍press button Ëon the remote control.
CLOSING
Pull tab A-fig. 61 and lower the tailgate by pressing near the lock
until a click is heard.
IMPORTANT Before closing the luggage compartment make sure
that you have the keys. The luggage compartment is locked au-
tomatically.
fig. 61A0J0079m
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IN AN EMERGENCY179
4
REAR FOG LIGHTS/REVERSING LIGHTS
To replace the rear fog lights A-fig. 28 or reversing lights B con-
tact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❍remove the lens unit A-fig. 29;
❍turn bulb holder B-fig. 30 anticlockwise, remove bulb C and re-
place it.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are located in the tailgate and are LED lights. Contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these lights.
fig. 28A0J0044mfig. 30A0J0045m
fig. 29A0J0046m
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190IN AN EMERGENCY
F23
F24
F31
F36
F37
F38
F43
F47
F4820
5
5
10
5
15
20
20
2041
41
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Braking system control unit (control unit and solenoid unit)
Electric steering control unit
(power supply + Key),
Brake system control unit (power supply + Key),
Yaw sensor on tunnel
INT/A key exhaust relay coils
on engine fuse box
Radio, Blue&Me
TMcontrol unit, Climate control unit,
Alarm control unit, Volume sensing system control unit,
EOBD external diagnostic socket,
Tyre pressure detection control unit
Instrument panel, Brake light switch,
Gas discharge headlights management system
Door lock motor on door,
Safe Lock motor on doors,
Tailgate unlocking motor
Windscreen / rearscreen washer pump
Electric window motor complete with
control unit (driver-side door)
Electric window motor complete with
control unit (passenger-side door)
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE211
5
BATTERY
The battery F-fig. 1-2-3-4 does not require top ups of distilled water
to replenish the electrolyte. A periodic check carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services is, however, necessary to check ef-
ficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When necessary, replace the battery with another original battery
with the same specifications. Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
ADVICE FOR PROLONGING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and prolong its life, observe the
following indications:
❍when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly in order to avoid the courtesy lights re-
maining on for longer than necessary;
❍switch off all lights inside the car: the car is, however, equipped
with a system which switches all internal lights off automati-
cally;
❍do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the engine is not running;
❍before performing any operation on the electrical system, dis-
connect the battery negative terminal.
AIR FILTER/POLLEN FILTER/
DIESEL FILTER
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these
filters.
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222TECHNICAL DATA
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The vehicle identification details are:
❍Identification plate (located in the engine compartment, next
to the upper attachment for the right-hand shock absorber);
❍Bodywork marking (located on the passenger compartment
floor panel, next to the front passenger seat);
❍Body paintwork identification label (located on the inside of
the tailgate);
❍Engine marking (located in the rear left-hand part, gearbox-
side).
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 1
This plate is applied to the engine compartment front beam and
shows the following identification data:
A. Space reserved for national type approval
B. Space for stamped chassis number
C. Free space for maximum permitted weight data required by
various national laws
D. Space for version information and any additional information
E. Space for fume coefficient (only for diesel versions)
F. Space for punching manufacturer’s name.
fig. 1A0J0000m
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