2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

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❍for versions with steel wheels: insert the screwdriver into open-
ing A-fig. 4 to release clip B retaining the hub cap.
❍use wrench A-fig. 5 to loosen the retaining bolts by one turn;
❍for versions with alloy wheels: rock the vehicle to facilitate the
detachment of the rim from the wheel hub. Some versions
may be fitted with alloy wheels with a hub cap (fig. 6). To
remove the hub cap insert the screwdriver into housings
A-fig. 6 in order to access the retaining bolts. Replace the wheel
as described previously.
fig. 4A0J0236mfig. 6A0J0238m
fig. 5A0J0106m

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❍operate device A-fig. 7 to extend the jack, until the upper part
B-fig. 8 inserts correctly into device C;
❍warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be lifted. They
must stay clear and not touch the car until it is back on the
ground;
❍fit the handle D-fig. 7 into the housing on the device A, oper-
ate the jack and lift the car until the wheel is lifted some cen-
timetres off the ground, then remove the damaged wheel;
❍make sure that the contact surfaces on the small spare wheel
are clean and free of impurities which may subsequently cause
the retaining bolts to loosen;
❍fit the small spare wheel by inserting the first bolt for two
threads into the hole closest to the inflation valve;
❍use wrench A-fig. 5 to fully tighten the retaining bolts;
❍operate jack handle D-fig. 7 to lower the vehicle. Remove the
jack;
fig. 7A0J0062mfig. 8A0J0061m

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fig. 9A0J0271mfig. 10A0J0180m
❍use wrench A-fig. 5, to fully tighten the retaining bolts, tight-
ening first one bolt and then the diametrically opposite bolt,
following the sequence shown in fig. 9;
❍when replacing an alloy wheel it is advisable to place it upside
down, with the aesthetic part facing upwards.
REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER
(versions with HI-FI bose system)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT The following procedure only applies to vehicles
equipped with Bose Hi-Fi systems with Subwoofer (where provid-
ed).
On these versions the tools for replacing the wheel are found in a
dedicated bag in the luggage compartment.
Subwoofer and small spare wheel
Proceed as follows to remove the Subwoofer:
❍open the luggage compartment, pull tab A-fig. 2 and lift up the
mat;
❍undo locking device A-fig. 10 and lift up the Subwoofer. Then re-
move connection cable B from Velcro attachment C;

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❍rest the Subwoofer to one side in the luggage compartment,
remove the container and take out the small spare wheel;
❍replace the wheel as described previously.
After tyre replacement:
❍reposition the container (with the arrow pointing forwards) and
place the Subwoofer on top of it, taking care to arrange it ac-
cording to the indications on the container (fig. 11) so that the
word “BOSE” is read in the correct position;
❍rest cable B-fig. 10 in Velcro Attachment C to avoid pinching it.
Then tighten locking device A-fig. 3. Replace the luggage com-
partment mat.
Subwoofer and “Fix&Go Automatic Kit”
fig. 12
Locating the Fix&Go Automatic Kit:
❍open the luggage compartment, pull tab A-fig. 2 and lift up the
mat;
❍take the automatic Fix&Go Automatic kit located on the right
side of the luggage compartment (fig. 12);
❍inflate the wheel (see paragraph entitled“Fix&Go Automatic
Kit”).
fig. 11A0J0260mfig. 12A0J0239m

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REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and re-
move the small spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❍make sure the contact surfaces between spare wheel and hub
are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❍tighten the retaining bolts using wrench A-fig. 4;
❍lower the car and remove the jack;
❍use wrench A-fig. 4 to fully tighten the bolts, following the se-
quence shown in fig. 9;
❍for versions with steel rims: secure the wheel hub to the rim;
❍for versions with alloy rims with hub cap: align the pin on the
cap with the seat on the rim.
After tyre replacement:stow the small spare wheel in
the space provided in the boot; place the jack and other tools
into their container; place the container, complete with tools on
the small spare wheel; replace the luggage compartment mat.

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“Fix&Go Automatic” KIT
This is located in the luggage compartment. The Kit container al-
so contains a screwdriver and the ring. The kit includes:
❍a cylinder A-fig. 13 containing sealing fluid and fitted with: a
filling pipe B and adhesive label C with the words“max. 80
km/h”, to be attached in a position easily visible to the dri-
ver (on the dashboard) after tyre repair;
❍a compressor D complete with pressure gauge and connectors;
❍an information booklet fig. 14, providing instructions for us-
ing the kit correctly. This booklet should be given to the per-
sons charged with handling the tyre treated with this kit;
❍a pair of gloves located in the side compartment of the com-
pressor;
❍adapters for inflating different elements.IMPORTANT The sealing fluid is effective with external tempera-
tures between –20 °C and +50 °C. The sealing fluid also has an
expiry date.
fig. 13A0J0112mfig. 14A0J0113m
Hand over the instruction booklet to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre repaired with the
Fix&Go Automatic kit.
In the event of a puncture caused by foreign bod-
ies, the kit may be used to repair tyres showing
damage to the track or shoulder up to a maximum
diameter of 4 mm.

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The kit cannot be used to repair damage to the tyre
sidewall. Do not use the fast repair kit on tyres
damaged by the vehicle running with a flat tyre.
If the wheel rim is damaged (the channel is so de-
formed as to cause an air leakage) it cannot be re-
paired. Do not remove the foreign body (screw
or nail) from the tyre.
Do not operate the compressor for longer than 20
minutes consecutively. Risk of overheating. The kit
is not suitable for permanent repairs. The tyres
may only be repaired temporarily.
Do not dispose of the cylinder and contained sealant
in the environment. Dispose of them according to the
national and local laws in force.
The cylinder contains ethylene and latex: may
cause an allergic reaction. Harmful if swallowed.
Irritates the eyes. May cause sensitisation by in-
halation or contact. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and
clothes. In the event of contact, wash immediately with
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting if swallowed. Rinse
your mouth and drink plenty of water. Call a doctor im-
mediately. Keep away from children. The product must
not be used by asthmatics. Do not breath in the vapours
during insertion and suction. Call a doctor immediately if
allergic reactions are noted. Store the cylinder in the spe-
cific compartment, away from sources of heat. The seal-
ing fluid will expire. Replace the cylinder containing the
sealant after the expiry date.

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INFLATION PROCEDURE
fig. 16A0J0214m
Wear the gloves provided in the kit.
Proceed as follows:
❍Make sure the handbrake is on, unscrew the tyre valve cap,
take out the flexible filling pipe, B-fig. 16 and screw down
the ring nut C on the tyre valve;
❍make sure that switch A-fig. 17 on the compressor is in posi-
tion 0 (off), start the motor, insert pin A-fig. 18 into the cur-
rent socket/cigar lighter on the central tunnel and switch on
the compressor by placing switch A-fig. 17 in position I (on);
❍inflate the tyre to the pressure shown in the paragraph entitled
“Wheels” in chapter 6. In order to obtain a precise reading,
check the pressure on pressure gauge B-fig. 17 with the com-
pressor off;
fig. 17A0J0114m