2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo service

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DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Withincandescentbulb
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover B-fig. 22;
❍remove cover A-fig. 24 protecting the bulb;
❍remove the bulb and replace it;
❍refit the lamp holder making sure it is correctly secured;
❍refit cover B-fig. 22.
Withgasdischargebulbs(Bi-xenon)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DIRECTIONINDICATORS
Frontindicators
To change the bulb take key A-fig. 25 (located in the document
holder case), insert in seat B and turn the bulb holder anticlock-
wise. Remove the bulb and replace it.
fig. 24A0J0040m
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider
to replace these bulbs.
fig. 25A0J0018m
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182IN AN EMERGENCY
Side indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍work on lens A-fig. 26 to compress clip B, then pull the unit
outwards;
❍turn bulb holder C anticlockwise, remove the bulb and replace
it;
❍refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it clockwise;
❍refit the unit, making sure that internal clip B clips into posi-
tion.
FRONT FOGLIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these bulbs.
REAR LIGHTCLUSTERS
To access the light cluster, move the luggage compartment side
trim (see Fig. 27). These contain the bulbs for the side lights, di-
rection indicators and brake lights.
SIDELIGHTS/BRAKELIGHTS
These are LED lights. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services
to replace these lights.
DIRECTIONINDICATORS
To replace the bulb remove bulb holder A-fig. 27.
fig. 26A0J0042mfig. 27A0J0043m
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REAR FOGLIGHTS/REVERSINGLIGHTS
To replace the rear fog lights A-fig. 28 or reversing lights B con-
tact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
NUMBER PLATELIGHTS
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.
THIRDBRAKELIGHTS
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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188IN AN EMERGENCY
If the fuse blows again contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
Never replace a blown fuse with anything other
than a new fuse.
Under no circumstances should a fuse be replaced
with one of a higher amperage; FIRE RISK.
If a general protection fuse for safety systems
(air bag system, braking system), power unit sys-
tems (engine system, transmission system) or
steering system is triggered, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
If a general protection fuse blows contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure you have re-
moved the key from the ignition and have turned
off and/or unplugged all energy-consuming
devices.
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-
FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) is activated, contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
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196IN AN EMERGENCY
RECHARGINGTHEBAT TERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is provided as an ex-
ample only. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to carry
out this operation.
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for approximately
24 hours at low amperage. A prolonged recharge might damage
the battery.
VERSIONSWITHOUTStart&Stop SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Charge the battery as follows:
❍disconnect the battery negative terminal;
❍connect the charger leads to the battery terminals, observing
the polarity;
❍turn on the charger;
❍when you have finished, turn the charger off before discon-
necting the battery;
❍reconnect battery negative terminal.
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LIFTINGTHECAR
If you need to lift the car contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services,
which will be equipped with a workshop lift.
TOWINGTHECAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box in
the luggage compartment.
AT TACHINGTHETOWHOOK
Release cap A, remove tow ring B from its housing in the tool box and
tighten it fully on to the front (fig. 48) or rear (fig. 49) threaded pin.
Before beginning the tow, turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP, without extracting it When
the key is removed, the steering wheel lock auto-
matically activates. making it impossible to turn the wheels.
fig. 48A0J0038mfig. 49A0J0039m
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202CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance is essential for ensuring long car life under the
best conditions.
Alfa Romeo has prepared a series of checks and service opera-
tions to be carried out every 30,000 kilometres (for petrol ver-
sions) or every 35,000 kilometres (for diesel versions).
In between these services it is still necessary to adhere to the in-
structions in the Scheduled Service Plan (e.g. regularly check the
fluid levels and tyre pressure etc.).
Scheduled Service operations should be carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider according to a set time
schedule. If, during each operation, in addition to the ones pro-
grammed, the need arises for further replacements or repairs, these
may be carried out only with the explicit agreement of the Cus-
tomer.
If your car is used frequently for towing, the interval between one
service operation and the next should be reduced.IMPORTANT NOTES❍At 2000 km from the next service operation the display will
show a message.
❍Scheduled Service operations are required by the manufactur-
er. Failure to carry them out may invalidate the warranty.
❍It is advisable to inform your Alfa Romeo Authorised Service
Provider of any small faults without waiting for the next sched-
uled service.
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204CARE AND MAINTENANCE
2 If the car is mainly used in cities or travels less than 10,000 km a year, change the engine oil and filter every
12 months.
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1 For 1.4 Turbo Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions, in order to guarantee correct operation pre-
vent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the following:
- only use spark plugs specifically certified for1.4 Turbo Petrol, 1.4 Multi Air and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air engines; all spark plugs
should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph);
- adhere strictly to the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Service Plan;
- it is advisable to have this carried out by an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust emissions
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace auxiliary drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)
Replace spark plugs 1
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months) 2
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) 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.
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