2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo service

CARE AND MAINTENANCE215
5
ENGINE OIL
Check that the oil level is between the MIN and MAX references
on the dipstick A-fig. 1-2-3-4-5-6.
If the oil level is near or even under the MIN line, add oil using
the filler B to reach the MAX line.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is usually 400 grams every
1000 km. During the initial period of use the engine oil consumption
conditions should be considered as having stabilised after the first
5000 - 6000 km.
Don’t add any oil with different characteristics to
those of the existing engine oil.
The oil level should never exceed the MAX line.
Used engine oil and the replaced oil filter contain
substances that may be dangerous for the envi-
ronment. We recommend having the oil and oil fil-
ter replaced by an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the level is too low, undo reservoir cap C-fig. 1-2-3-4-5-6 and add
the fluid described in chapter “6”.
PARAFLU UPantifreeze is used in the engine cooling
system. Use fluid of the same type contained in the
cooling system for top-ups. PARAFLU
UPmay not be
mixed with other types of fluids. If this accidentally oc-
curs, do not start the engine. Contact an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Services.
The engine cooling system is pressurised. If re-
quired, replace the cap with an original spare part
so as not to compromise system efficiency. Do not
remove the cap from the reservoir when the engine is hot:
risk of burns.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE217
5
BATTERY
The battery F-fig. 1-2-3-4-5-6 does not require top ups of distilled wa-
ter 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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218CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The battery is also more prone to the risk of freezing (e.g. al-
ready at –10
°C). Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in chap-
ter 3 if the car is left parked for a long time.
If after having purchased your car you decide to add accessories re-
quiring permanent electrical power (alarm etc.) or accessories that
require large amounts of power, please consult an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services. They can calculate the overall electrical re-
quirement.
The battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and the eyes. Keep naked
flames and sources of sparks away from the bat-
tery: risk of explosion and fire.
Running the battery with an excessively low liquid
level will damage the battery beyond repair and
may even cause an explosion.
Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic devices
may cause severe damage to your car. Go to an Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services if you want to in-
stall accessories after having purchased your car (alarms,
mobile phone, etc.): they will be able to suggest the most
suitable devices and advise you if a higher capacity bat-
tery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that can be very dan-
gerous for the environment. Contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services to replace the battery.
If the vehicle must remain unused for a long time
at very low temperatures, remove the battery and
take it to a warm place, to avoid freezing.
When performing any operation on the battery
or near it, always protect your eyes with the spe-
cial goggles.
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TECHNICAL DATA235
6
Rack and pinion with electric steering
11.0
STEERING
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Type
Turning circle
(between pavements) m
Mc Pherson independent wheels with anti-roll bar
Interconnected wheels with torsion beam
Self ventilating discs
Disc
Controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
BRAKES
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit themselves on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first
time the brakes are applied.
SUSPENSION
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Front
Rear
1.4 Multi Air - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1.4 Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.3 JTDM-2- 1.6 JTDM
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
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246TECHNICAL DATA
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3.
FIAT 9.55535-S2 Classification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-30
FIAT 9.55535-S1 Classification
For diesel engines, in emergency cases where genuine products are not available, lubricants with min. performance ACEA C2 are acceptable.
If this is the case, the best engine performance is not guaranteed. We recommend replacing the lubricant as soon as possible at an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service.
The use of products with characteristics that are not up to ACEA C3 (for petrol engines) and ACEA C2 (for diesel engines) standard could cause
engine damage not covered by the warranty.
For petrol versions with Multi Air system, the use of lubricants with features below ACEA C3 and SAE grade other than 5W-40 could cause damage
to the engine, not covered by the warranty.
SELENIA StAR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N
°F603.D08
SELENIA WR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N
°F510.D07
According to
Scheduled
Servicing Plan
According to
Scheduled
Servicing Plan
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid qualitative specifications and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Interval
for correct vehicle operation original replacement
Lubricants for
petrol engines
Lubricants for
diesel engines
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INDEX251
7
Capacities ................................. 128
– table capacities .................244-245
Car maintenance ......................... 201
– Heavy-duty use of the car ........ 207
– service schedule ..................... 202
Carrying children safely
– Isofix universal child
restraint system ..................... 143
– child seats ............................ 141
Car radio (wiring) ........................ 121
CBC system ................................ 110
Chassis marking .......................... 229
Checking fluid levels .................... 208
Cigar lighter ................................ 90
Climatic comfort .......................... 63
CO
2emissions ............................ 249
CODE card .................................. 47
Compliance for use ...................... 141
Control buttons ........................... 29
Controls
– door lock .............................. 87
– front fog lights ....................... 87
– fuel cut-off system ................. 88
– hazard warning lights ............. 86
– rear fog lights ........................ 87
Courtesy lights ........................ 83-86
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement ................... 186
Cruise Control ............................. 81
Current outlet ............................. 90ABS (system) ........................... 107
Air cleaner .................................. 217
Alarm ........................................ 53
“Alcohol Test” kit ........................ 152
Alfa “DNA” (system) ................... 111
Alfa Romeo CODE (system) .......... 46
Ashtray ...................................... 91
ASR system ................................ 109
At the filling station ...................... 129
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .......................... 68
Battery
– tips for extending duration ....... 217
– recharging ............................ 196
– replacing .............................. 217
Bodywork (cleaning) ................... 223
Bonnet ...................................... 103
Boot .......................................... 88
Boot light
– bulb replacement ................... 184
Brake lights ................................ 182
Brakes ....................................... 235
Bulb (replacement) ..................... 178
– general instructions ................ 178
– bulb types ............................ 178
Bulb replacement ....................178-184
Dashboard ............................ 7-243
Daylight lights (D.R.L.) ................. 76
Demanding useof thecar ............. 207
Devices ...................................... 120
Dimensions ................................ 240
Dipped beam headlights
– activation ............................. 76
– bulb replacement ................... 181
Direction indicators
– activation ............................. 77
– replacement .......................... 182
Display ...................................... 26
Dynamic Suspension ..................... 119
Door lock device .......................... 87
Doors ........................................ 95
DPF ........................................... 130
D.R.L. (daylightlights) ................. 76
DST system ................................ 110
Electric power steering system ...... 119
Electric sunroof ............................ 92
Electronic Q2 (“E-Q2”) ................ 110
Engine
– marking ............................... 229
– specifications ......................... 231
Engine codes
– bodywork versions ................. 230
Engine compartment (washing) ..... 223
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INDEX253
7
Lane Change” function ................ 77
Load limiters ............................... 135
Luggage compartment
– closing ................................. 100
– extending the luggage
compartment ........................ 101
– opening ................................ 99
Main beam headlights
– activation ............................. 77
– bulb replacement ................... 180
Maintenance
– demanding use of the car ........ 207
– periodic checks ...................... 207
– scheduled maintenance ........... 202
– scheduled servicing plan .......... 203
Menu ........................................ 32
Menu options ............................. 32
MSR (system) ............................ 110
Multifunctional display .................. 26
Navigation system (wiring) ......... 121
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ................... 183
Oddment compartment ............... 89
Oil engine .................................. 214
S.B.R. system ............................ 133
Safe lock (device) ....................... 51
Safety ....................................... 131
Saving fuel ................................. 158
Seat belts
– pretensioners........................ 135
– S.B.R. system ....................... 133
– seat belt maintenance ............ 137
– using the seat belts ................ 132
Seats
– adjustment ....................... 56-57
– cleaning ............................... 225
– Easy Entry ............................ 58
– seat warming ........................ 58
Sensors
– automatic headlights.............. 76
– rain ..................................... 80
– parking ................................ 123
Service Plan ............................... 203
– regular checks....................... 207
Setting off and driving .................. 153
Side bags ................................... 149
Sidelights/daytime lights
– activation ............................. 76
– bulb replacement ...............180-182
Snow chains ............................... 162Paint ........................................ 223
Parking ...................................... 156
– handbrake ............................ 156
Performance ............................... 241
Power windows ........................... 96
Pretensioners .............................. 135
Protecting the environment ........... 130
Puddle lights
– bulb replacement ................... 187
Radio transmitters and
cellular phones .......................... 123
Radio wiring system ..................... 121
Rear fog lights
– activation . ............................ 87
– bulb replacement ................... 183
Rear screen wiper
– activation ............................. 79
– brushes ................................ 220
– sprays .................................. 221
Rear view mirrors ........................ 61
Reconfigurable
multifunctional display ................ 27
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ................... 183
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 104
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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Alfa Romeo has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the En-
vironment through the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friend-
ly” products. With a view to guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards
and in response to the obligations imposed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Alfa Romeo offers
its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at the end of its life span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incur-
ring expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the coun-
tries of the European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles reg-
istered from 1 July 2002 on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year
of registration, provided that the vehicle still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is
free from additional waste materials.
Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to
our customers by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the lo-
cation of your nearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or
refer to the Alfa Romeo web site or call the toll free number 00800 2532 0000.
*Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t
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