2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

224CARE AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid parking under trees; the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque, increasing the possibility of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or damaging
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with a cloth in the
direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft, damp cloth soaked in water and detergent for wash-
ing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes
(e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plastic lens.
IMPORTANT When cleaning the car with a pressure washer, keep
the water jet at least 2 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thor-
oughly, taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the elec-
tronic control units or windscreen wiper motors. Have this opera-
tion performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on a cold engine and with the
key at STOP. After the washing operation, make sure that the var-
ious protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been re-
moved or damaged.
Detergents cause water pollution. The car should
be washed in areas equipped for collecting and pu-
rifying the liquid used in the washing process.
When drying take care to dry the least exposed parts where the
water could collect most easily. Do not wash the car after it has
been parked in the sun or when the engine is bonnet is hot: this
could take the shine off the paint.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the car.
To keep intact the aesthetic properties of the
paintwork do not use abrasive and/or polish
products for cleaning the car bodywork.

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INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advis-
able to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with
a sponge moistened with a solution of water and neutral detergent.
LEATHER SEATS (for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, with-
out exercising too much pressure.
Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry absorbent cloth, without rub-
bing. Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin cloth dampened with
water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products and observe the instruc-
tions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make sure that the cleaning prod-
ucts used contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in small
quantities.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a moist cloth and a solution of
water and mild soap. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specif-
ic products free from solvents and designed to maintain the origi-
nal colour of the components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petrol to clean the glass of the in-
strument panel or other plastic parts.

226CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether
or rectified petrol to clean inside the car. The elec-
trostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Don’t keep aerosol cans in the vehicle: risk of ex-
plosion. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to tem-
peratures exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is ex-
posed to sunlight, the inner temperature can greatly ex-
ceed this value.LEATHER PARTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and neutral soap to clean these parts. Never use
spirit and/or alcohol based products.
Before using a specific product for cleaning interiors, make sure
that it does not contain spirit and/or alcohol based substances.

Identification data .................................................................... 228
Engine codes - bodywork versions............................................... 230
Engine................................................................................... 231
Fuel system ............................................................................ 234
Transmission ........................................................................... 234
Brakes.................................................................................... 235
Suspension ............................................................................. 235
Steering ................................................................................. 235
Wheels .................................................................................. 236
Dimensions ............................................................................. 240
Performance ........................................................................... 241
Weights ................................................................................. 242
Consumables .......................................................................... 244
Fluids and lubricants ................................................................. 246
Fuel consumption.................................................................... 248
CO
2emissions ......................................................................... 249
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TECHNICAL DATA227

IDENTIFICATION DATA
The vehicle identification details are:
❍Identification plate;
❍Chassis marking;
❍Bodytwork paint plate;
❍Engine marking.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 1
The plate is to be found on the left side of the boot floor and it
bears the following identification data:
B Homologation number.
C Vehicle type code.
D Chassis number.
E Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
F Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded with trailer.
G Maximum vehicle weight on front axle.
H Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
I Engine type.
L Body version code.
M Spare part code.
N Smoke opacity index (for diesel engines).
fig. 1A0J0161m
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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3
This is printed on the passenger compartment floor panel near
the front right seat. Move flap A forwards to access it.
The chassis marking includes:
❍vehicle type (ZAR 955000);
❍chassis number.
BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
fig. 3
This plate is applied inside the boot and shows the following data:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Fiat colour code.
D Respray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
The engine marking is stamped on the cylinder block and includes
the model and the chassis number.
fig. 2A0J0140mfig. 3A0J0138m
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TECHNICAL DATA229

955A6000
955A2000
955A2000
940A2000
955A8000 (*)
955A1000
199A6000
198A4000
198A1000
199A8000
199B1000
199B1000
955A4000
955A3000955AXL1B 08 () (**)
955AXL1B 08B () (**)
955AXM1A 09 (
) (**)
955AXM1A 09B () (**)
955AXM1A 09C (
) (**)
955AXM1A 09D () (**)
955AXN1B 10 (
) (**)
955AXN1B 10B () (**)
955AXS1B 13 () (*) (**)
955AXS1B 13B () (*) (**)
955AXB1B 01 (
)
955AXB1B 01B ()
955AXB1B 01C () (**)
955AXB1B 01D () (**)
955AXF1B 05 (
)
955AXF1B 05B ()
955AXG1A 06 (
)
955AXG1A 06B ()
955AXD1B 03C (
) (**)
955AXD1B 03D () (**)
955AXA1B 00 (
)
955AXA1B 00B ()
955AXA1B 00C () (**)
955AXA1B 00D () (**)
955AXP1A 11 (
) (**)
955AXP1A 11B () (**)
955AXP1A 11C (
) (**)
955AXP1A 11D () (**)
955AXE1B 04L (
) (**)
955AXHE1B 04M () (**)
955AXC1B 02 (
)
955AXC1B 02B ()
955AXC1B 02G () (**)
955AXC1B 02H () (**)
(*) For versions/markets, where provided (**) Euro 5 versions () 4 seater version () 5 seater version
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
230TECHNICAL DATA
Engine code Bodywork version
1.4 Multi Air
1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135HP
1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135HP (*)
1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170HP
Quadrifoglio Verde
1.4 Petrol 78HP (*)
1.4 Petrol 95HP (*)
1.4 Turbo Petrol 120HP
1.4 Turbo Petrol 150HP (*)
1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP
1.3 JTDM-2
1.3 JTDM-2 (*)
1.6 JTDM115HP (*)
1.6 JTDM120HP

940A2000
955A8000 (*)
Otto
4 in line
72,0 x 84,0
1368
9,8
120 (*) 125
163 (*) 170
5500 (*) 5500
NORMAL DYNAMIC
230 250
23,4 25,5
2250 2500
NGK ZKR7A-10
Unleaded petrol
95 RON or 98 RON
(Specification EN228)
ENGINE
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
955A1000
Otto
4 in line
72.0 x 84.0
1368
10.8
58
78
5750
120
12.2
4000
NGK ZKR7A-10
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)955A6000
Otto
4 in line
72.0 x 84.0
1368
10.8
77
105
6500
130
13.2
4000
NGK DCPR7E-N-10
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)955A2000
Otto
4 in line
72.0 x 84.0
1368
9.8
99
135
5000
NORMAL DYNAMIC
180 206
18.3 21
1750 1750
NGK IKR9F8
Unleaded petrol
95 RON or 98 RON
(Specification EN228)
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GENERAL1.4 Multi Air 1.4 Turbo 1.4 Turbo 1.4 Petrol
Multi Air 135HP Multi Air 170HP78HP (*)
Quadrifoglio Verde
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Compression ratio
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel