2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo roof

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR123
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RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR PHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios,
amateur radio and similar equipment) shall not be used inside
the car unless a separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the passenger com-
partment (without a separate aerial) may cause the vehicle elec-
trical systems to malfunction. This could compromise safety in ad-
dition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices may be af-
fected by the shielding effect of the car body. With regards to the
use of EC-approved mobile phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), adhere
strictly to the instructions for use provided by the mobile phone
manufacturer.
PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The parking sensors are located in the rear bumper fig. 80 and their
function is to inform the driver, through an intermittent buzzer, of
the presence of obstacles behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are activated by engaging reverse gear. As the distance
from the obstacle behind the car decreases, the acoustic alarm
becomes more frequent.
fig. 80A0J0088m

146SAFETY
FRONT AIRBAGS
The vehicle is equipped with multi-stage front air bags (“Smart
bag”) for the driver and passenger and knee air bag for the dri-
ver.
“SMART BAG” SYSTEM
(MULTISTAGE FRONT AIR BAGS)
The front airbags (driver’s and passenger’s) and the driver knee
air bag have been designed to protect the occupants in the event
of head-on crashes of medium-high severity, by placing the cush-
ion between the occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.
The air bag do not replace, but rather compliment the use of seat
belts, which should always be worn. In the event of a collision, a
person not wearing a seat belt may be thrown forward and come
into contact with the bag before it has fully opened. The protection
offered by the bag is reduced in such a case.
Front airbags may not be activated in the following situations:
❍in collisions against highly deformable objects not affecting the
car front surface (e.g. bumper collision against guard rail, etc.);
❍car penetration under other vehicles or protective barriers (e.g.
trucks or guard rails);
in these instances they could not provide any additional protec-
tion compared with seat belts, so their deployment would not be
useful. Non deployment in such cases does not constitute a fault.
FRONT AIRBAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 15
This is located in a dedicated compartment in the centre of the steer-
ing wheel.
Do not apply stickers or other objects on the steer-
ing wheel, passenger side airbag cover or side up-
holstery on roof. Do not place objects on the pas-
senger side dashboard because these could interfere with
the correct opening of the airbag and cause severe in-
jury to occupants.
fig. 15A0J0047m

SAFETY149
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SIDE AIRBAGS
(SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG)
The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and passenger for
protecting the chest, and window bags for protecting front and rear
passengers’ heads.
FRONT SIDE BAGS fig. 18
These are comprised of two types of bag located in the front back
rests, which protect the chest area of passengers in the event of
a side impact of medium-high severity.
HEAD PROTECTION SIDE AIR BAGS
(WINDOW BAGS) fig. 19
It is formed by two "curtain" window bags are located behind the
side roof upholstery and are covered by special trimming. They were
designed to protect the head of front and rear passengers in case
of side collisions, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The airbags are not deployed in the event of side impact of low
severity (for which the restraining action of the seat belts is suffi-
cient). It is therefore always necessary to wear seat belts.
In the event of a side impact, the system provides best protection
if the passenger sits on the seat in a correct position, thus allow-
ing correct window bag deployment.
fig. 18A0J0103mfig. 19A0J0051m

STARTING UP AND DRIVING159
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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof after use. These
accessories decrease aerodynamic penetration of the car and have
a negative effect on fuel consumption. It is better to use a trailer,
particularly for transporting bulky objects.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed. The heat-
ed rear windscreen, additional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan require a considerable amount of energy; increasing the
current uptake increases fuel consumption (by up to +25% in an
urban cycle).
Climate control
Using the climate control system increases fuel consumption: use
the air vents when outdoor temperature permits.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely affect air drag and
fuel consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car at a standstill and do not
use excessive engine speeds: the engine warms up very slowly in
these conditions, increasing fuel consumption and emissions. It is
advisable to start off immediately and slowly, keeping the engine
speed down: the engine will warm up much faster this way.
Unnecessar y actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic lights or before stopping
the engine. The latter action, like double-declutching, is unneces-
sary and causes increased fuel consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
When traffic and road conditions allow, use a high gear. Using a
low gear for faster acceleration will increase fuel consumption. In
the same way improper use of a high gear increases consump-
tion, emissions and engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed increases. Keep
your speed as even as possible, avoiding unnecessary braking
and acceleration which cause excessive fuel consumption and in-
creased emissions.

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194IN AN EMERGENCY
CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
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)
Parking sensors control unit, Tyre pressure
detection control unit, Rain/dusk sensor
on rear-view mirror, Electro-chrome sensor
on rear-view mirror, Seat belts fastened
warning light display on rear-view mirror,
Control panel illumination (Central control
panel, Driver-side control panel, Steering wheel
control panel, Blue&Me
TMcontrol panel),
Front seat heating pad activation switch,
Alarm system volume-sensing sensors control unit,
Electric sunroof control unit,
PND socket on dashboard

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IN AN EMERGENCY195
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CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Clutch switch, Brake light
switch, relay coils on
engine fuse box, Control system on
internal heater/air conditioning unit,
Blue&Me
TMcontrol unit,
Radio wiring, Air flow meter,
Water in diesel fuel sensor
Instrument panel
Bose HI-FI system amplifier control unit
Bassbox subwoofer in spare wheel compartment
Left and right front seat heater
Electric sunroof opening system
Fuse wiring
Luggage compartment power socket
Passenger compartment fan
Power socket on tunnel
Passenger/driver-side door mirror demister,
Demister on front jets, Heated windscreen relay coil

CARE AND MAINTENANCE223
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The vehicle is equipped with the best available technological solu-
tions to protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❍paint products and systems which give the car resistance to cor-
rosion and abrasion;
❍use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets, with high re-
sistance to corrosion;
❍spraying of plastic parts, with a protective function, in the most
exposed points: underdoor, inner wing parts, edges, etc.;
❍use of “open” boxed sections to prevent condensation and
pockets of moisture from triggering rust inside.
❍use of special films (for versions/markets, where provided) to
protect against abrasion in exposed areas (e.g. rear wing, doors,
etc.).
BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation due to rust of
any original element of the structure or body. For the general terms
of this warranty, refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent the for-
mation of rust.
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the car: the
frequency depends on the conditions and environment where the
car is used. For example, it is advisable to wash the car more of-
ten in areas with high environmental pollution or salted roads.
To correctly wash the car:
❍remove the aerial from the roof when using a carwash;
❍if high pressure water jets are used to wash the car, make sure
they are at least 40 cm away from the bodywork to avoid caus-
ing damage. It should be remembered that a build up of wa-
ter could cause damage, in the long term, to the car;
❍wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❍wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the body-
work, frequently rinsing the sponge;
❍rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or leather pad.

242TECHNICAL DATA
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload with respect to the
maximum permitted load.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply with these limits.
1135 1135
480 560
950 950
850 850
1615 1695
500 500
400 400
40 40
60 601090 1090
480 560
950 950
850 850
1570 1650
500 500
400 400
40 40
60 601080 1080
480 560
850 850
850 850
1560 1640
500 500
400 400
40 40
60 601145 1145
480 560
950 950
850 850
1625 1705
500 500
400 400
40 40
60 60
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 Multi Air 1.4 Turbo 1.4 Turbo 1.4 Petrol 78HP
Multi Air 135HPMulti A ir 170HP
Quadrifoglio Verde
4 seater 5 seater 4 seater 5 seater 4 seater 5 seater 4 seater 5 seater
Unladen weight
(with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment):
Carrying capacity (*)
including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):