2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo sensor

6GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Interior fittings...................................................................................... 89
Electric sunroof ..................................................................................... 92
Doors .................................................................................................. 95
Electric windows................................................................................... 96
Luggage compartment........................................................................... 99
Bonnet................................................................................................ 103
Roof rack/ski rack ................................................................................ 104
Headlights ........................................................................................... 105
ABS system ......................................................................................... 107
VDC system ......................................................................................... 108
“Alfa DNA” system................................................................................. 111
Start&Stop system ................................................................................ 114
Dynamic Suspension.............................................................................. 119
EOBD system ....................................................................................... 120
Electric power steering ........................................................................... 120
Radio wiring system .............................................................................. 121
Wiring for navigation system................................................................... 122
Installation of electrical/electronic devices................................................. 122
Parking sensors.................................................................................... 123
T.P.M.S. system .................................................................................... 126
At the filling station ............................................................................... 129
Protecting the environment ..................................................................... 130

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Possible presence of ice on the road
On versions equipped with “Reconfigurable multi-
functional displays ” a message + symbol on the dis-
play are shown when the outdoor temperature falls to or
below 3°C.
On versions with “Multifunctional displays” only the dedicated mes-
sage is shown.
IMPORTANT In the event of the failure of the outdoor temperature
sensor, dashes are shown on the display instead of a temperature
value.√
Fuel lock
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if the fuel lock engages. For the fuel lock sys-
tem reactivation procedure see paragraph "Fuel cut-off
system" in this chapter.s
External lights failure
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if a fault is detected in one of the following
lights:
– daytime lights (DRL)
– side lights
– direction indicators
– rear fog lights
– number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by: one or more burnt bulbs, a blown pro-
tection fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.W
Brakes lights failure
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if a fault is detected in the brake lights. The
fault may be caused by a burnt bulb, a blown protec-
tion fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.T

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Dusk sensor failur
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the dusk sensor.1
Fuel reser ve – Limited range (amber)
This warning light comes on when about 5 to 7 litres
of fuel are left in the tank. When the remaining range
is approx. 50 km (or equivalent value in miles), on some
versions, the display will show a warning message.
Parking sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the parking sensors.
Rain sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if there is a fault in the rain sensor.u
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If the warning light flashes with the vehicle in mo-
tion, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
Cruise Control (green)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light comes on when the key is turned
to MAR, but should go out after a few seconds if the
Cruise Control function is deactivated. The warning light
comes on when the Cruise Control wheel is turned to the ON po-
sition (see the “Cruise Control” paragraph in this chapter). The dis-
play will show the dedicated message.
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Dynamic Suspension failure
(active shock absorber system)
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, the display shows a message + sym-
bol in case of active shock absorber failure. Contact your nearest
Alfa Romeo Authorised Service as soon as possible.i

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Insufficient tyre inflation pressure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (or symbol in the display) comes on
(on some versions together with a message on the dis-
play) (together with the sounding of a buzzer) if the tyre infla-
tion pressure of one or more tyres goes below a preset value. In
this way the T.P.M.S. system warns the driver that one or more
tyres may be dangerously flat and liable to puncture.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more tyres flat
as vehicle driveability may be compromised. Stop the car, avoid-
ing harsh braking or steering manoeuvres. Replace the wheel im-
mediately with the spare wheel (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) or carry out a repair using the dedicated kit (see the para-
graph on “Replacing a wheel” in chapter 4) and contact an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service as soon as possible.n
Start&Stop failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when a Start&Stop failure is detect-
ed.
Rain sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
See description of
uwarning light.
Parking sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
See description of
twarning light.
Dusk sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light comes on when a dusk sensor failure is detect-
ed.

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Display of selected driving mode
(“Alfa DNA” system)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On versions equipped with a “Reconfigurable multifunctional Dis-
play” a message + symbol associated with the selected driving
mode - “DYNAMIC”, “NORMAL” or “ALL WEATHER” - is shown.
A warning message is shown on the display if one of these dri-
ving modes is not available.
On versions equipped with a “Multifunctional display” a letter (d
or a) associated with the selected driving mode is shown togeth-
er with a dedicated message.
Engine oil level display
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR the display shows, for a few
seconds, the engine oil level. In the event of an insufficient engine
oil level, a warning message appears on the display.
IMPORTANT To determine the correct engine oil quantity, always check
using the marks on the dipstick (see paragraph "Checking levels" in
"5" section).
IMPORTANT For a correct engine oil level indication, perform the check
with the car parked on a level surface.
IMPORTANT To perform the engine oil reading correctly, after turning
the key to MAR wait for about 2 seconds before starting the engine.
IMPORTANT The engine oil level may increase after a long stop.
T.P.M.S. system failure (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (or symbol in the display) comes on (on some
versions together with a message in the display) when a fault is
detected in the T.P.M.S tyre inflation pressure monitoring system:
if this occurs, contact your nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Service
as soon as possible.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without sensors, the display
will show a warning message until initial conditions are restored.
Check tyre inflation pressure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If this warning light (or symbol in the display) comes on (on some
versions together with a message in the display) this indicates that
the tyre pressure is below the optimum value recommended to
guarantee long tyre life and low fuel consumption. It may also in-
dicate a slow loss of pressure.
Should two or more tyres be discovered to be in the above men-
tioned condition, the display will show the indications corresponding
to each tyre in sequence. Under these circumstances you should
restore the correct pressure values (see chapter 6).

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The menu includes the following items:
– MENU
– SPEED BEEP
– HEADL. SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
– RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
– TRIP B DATA
– SET TIME
– SET DATE
– FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets, where provided)
– SEE RADIO
– AUTOCLOSE
– UNITS
– LANGUAGE
– BUZZER VOLUME
– BUTTON VOL.
– BELT BUZZER
– SERVICE
– PASSENGER BAG
– DAY LIGHTS
– COURTESY LIGHTS
– EXIT MENU
NOTE On vehicles equipped with radio-navigation systems (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), some menu items are shown on
the navigator display.Selecting a main menu item without
submenu:
– Briefly press the button MENU ESC to select the main menu
option you wish to set.
– press buttons + or – (by single presses) to select the new set-
ting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and
to go back to the main menu option selected previously.
Selecting a main menu item with submenu:
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first submenu
option;
– press buttons + or – (by single presses) to scroll all the sub-
menu options;
– press briefly the MENU ESC button to select the displayed sub-
menu option and to open the relevant setup menu;
– press buttons + or – (by single presses) to select the new set-
ting for this submenu option;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and
to go back to the previously selected submenu option.

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Headlight sensor (Automatic/dusk sensor
headlights sensitivity adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function enables the headlights to come on or go off depending
on external lighting conditions.
The sensitivity of the dusk sensor can be adjusted according to 3
levels (level 1= minimum sensitivity, level 2= average sensitivi-
ty, level 3= maximum sensitivity); the greater the sensitivity set,
the less the external light variation needed to control turning on
the lights (e.g. with a level 3 setting at sunset the headlights are
expected to come on in respect of levels 1 and 2).
Proceed as follows to set:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the previously set level will flash on the
display;
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out storing the new settings.
Rain sensor
(Rain sensor sensitivity adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to adjust the rain sensor sensitivi-
ty according to 4 levels.
To set the required sensitivity level proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the previously set sensitivity level will
flash on the display;
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out storing the new settings.

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All these functions can be adjusted manually by operating the sys-
tem and selecting one or more functions and modifying their pa-
rameters. Automatic control of the manually changed functions
will be suspended: the system will only override your settings for
safety reasons.
Manual selections always have higher priority than automatic set-
tings and are stored until the user switches the system back to
automatic control by pressing AUTO, except for cases in which
the system intervenes for safety reasons.
You can adjust one function manually without affecting the auto-
matic control of the others. The amount of air introduced into the
passenger compartment is not affected by vehicle speed; it is elec-
tronically controlled by a fan. The air temperature is always auto-
matically controlled according to the temperature shown on the
display (except for when the system is off or in certain conditions
when the compressor is not running).
The system can be programmed manually :
❍air temperature on driver’s/passenger’s side;
❍fan speed (continuous variation);
❍air distribution to 7 positions (driver/passenger);
❍climate control compressor ON;
❍single-zone/two-zone distribution priority;
❍fast demisting/defrosting function;
❍air recirculation;
❍heated rear windscreen;
❍system deactivation. H AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) and pas-
senger-side temperature adjustment knob;
I air distribution button on passenger side;
L fan speed increase/decrease;
M Air distribution button on driver side;
N AUTO (automatic operation) function activation button and
knob for adjusting temperature on driver side.
DESCRIPTION
The two-zone automatic climate control system regulates the tem-
perature in the passenger compartment in two areas: the driver’s
side and the passenger’s side. In other words, the system keeps
the comfort level inside the car constant and compensates for any
variations in external conditions, including sun radiation detected
by a specific sensor.
The automatically controlled parameters and functions are:
❍air temperature delivered to driver/front passenger vents;
❍air distribution to driver/front passenger vents;
❍fan speed (continuous air flow variation);
❍compressor fan on (for cooling/dehumidifying the air);
❍air recirculation.