2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

176IN AN EMERGENCY
❍if a pressure value of a least 1.8 bars is not reached within 5
minutes, disconnect the compressor from the valve and current
socket, move the vehicle forwards by about 10 metres to dis-
tribute the sealant fluid in the tyre and repeat the inflation
procedure;
fig. 18A0J0116m
❍if a pressure value of a least 1.8 bars is not reached within 5
minutes of switching on the compressor, do not continue dri-
ving. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services;
❍after having driven for about 10 minutes, stop the car and check
the tyre pressure once more: remember to engage the hand-
brake;
❍if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bars is detected, restore the
correct pressure (with the engine running and the handbrake
engaged), and drive with care to an Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.
Apply the adhesive label where it can be easily
seen by the driver as a reminder that the tyre has
been treated with the quick repair kit. Drive care-
fully, particularly on bends. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do
not accelerate or brake suddenly.If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar, do not
drive any further: the Fix & Go automatic quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee proper hold be-
cause the tyre is too damaged. Contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
Remember to inform the workshop that the tyre
has been treated with a quick repair kit. Give the
instruction booklet to the personnel charged with
handling the treated tyre.

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4
fig. 19A0J0225m
A
CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to check and if necessary top
up the tyre pressure. Release quick coupling A-fig. 19 and con-
nect it directly to the tyre to be inflated.
REPLACING THE CYLINDER
Proceed as follows:
❍release coupling A-fig. 20 and disconnect pipe B;
❍turn the cylinder to be replaced anticlockwise and raise it;
❍fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❍insert coupling A or connect pipe B into its housing.
fig. 20A0J0115m

178IN AN EMERGENCY
CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❍Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation;
❍blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same type and
power;
❍After replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment;
❍When a bulb is not working, check that the corresponding fuse
is intact before replacing it: refer to the “Replacing fuses” para-
graph in this section for the location of fuses.
BULB TYPES fig. 21
The vehicle has the following light bulbs:
A. All glass bulbs: clipped into place. Pull to extract.
B. Bayonet bulbs: to remove this type of bulb from its holder, press
the bulb and turn it anticlockwise.
C. Cylindrical bulbs: release from the contacts to extract.
D. Halogen bulbs: release the fastening clip from the corresponding
seat to remove the bulb.
E. Halogen bulbs: release the fastening clip from the corresponding
seat to remove the bulb.
fig. 21A0J0117m

5/21W
–
55W
55W
D1S
21W
21W
5W
–
–
5W
55W
21W
21W
10W
5W
5W
5WA
–
D
D
–
B
B
A
–
–
A
E
B
B
C
A
C
A
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W21/5W
LED
H7
H7
F
WY21W
P21W
W5W
LED
LED
W5W
H1
P21W
P21W
C10W
W5W
C5W
W5W
Bulb Type Power Ref. figure
Front side lights/Daylight lights
Rear side lights
Dipped beams
Main beams
Dipped beams/Main beams (versions with Bi-xenon
headlights) (for versions/markets, where provided)
Front direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Brake light
3rd brake light
Number plate light
Fog lights
Rear fog lights
Reversing light
Front courtesy light
luggage compartment courtesy light
Glove compartment courtesy light
Door lights

180IN AN EMERGENCY
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 22
These contain the bulbs for the side lights, dipped beams, main beams
and direction indicators. The bulbs are arranged as follows:
A. Side lights/daylight lights and main beam headlights;
B. Dipped beam headlights;
C. Direction indicators.
SIDELIGHTS/DAYLIGHT LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover A-fig. 22;
❍withdraw lamp holder B-fig. 23, remove the bulb and
replace it;
❍refit lamp holder B making sure it is correctly secured;
❍refit cover A-fig. 22;
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover A-fig. 22;
❍withdraw lamp holder C-fig. 23, remove the bulb and replace it;
❍refit the lamp holder making sure it is correctly secured;
❍refit cover A-fig. 22.
fig. 22A0J0021mfig. 23A0J0041m

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DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With incandescent bulb
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover B-fig. 22;
❍remove cover A-fig. 24 protecting the bulb;
❍remove the bulb and replace it;
❍refit the lamp holder making sure it is correctly secured;
❍refit cover B-fig. 22.
With gas discharge bulbs (Bi-xenon)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front indicators
To change the bulb take key A-fig. 25 (located in the document
holder case), insert in seat B and turn the bulb holder anticlock-
wise. Remove the bulb and replace it.
fig. 24A0J0040m
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider
to replace these bulbs.
fig. 25A0J0018m

182IN AN EMERGENCY
Side indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍work on lens A-fig. 26 to compress clip B, then pull the unit
outwards;
❍turn bulb holder C anticlockwise, remove the bulb and replace
it;
❍refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it clockwise;
❍refit the unit, making sure that internal clip B clips into posi-
tion.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these bulbs.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To access the light cluster, move the luggage compartment side
trim (see Fig. 27). These contain the bulbs for the side lights, di-
rection indicators and brake lights.
SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LED lights. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services
to replace these lights.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To replace the bulb remove bulb holder A-fig. 27.
fig. 26A0J0042mfig. 27A0J0043m

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REAR FOG LIGHTS/REVERSING LIGHTS
To replace the rear fog lights A-fig. 28 or reversing lights B con-
tact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❍remove the lens unit A-fig. 29;
❍turn bulb holder B-fig. 30 anticlockwise, remove bulb C and re-
place it.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are located in the tailgate and are LED lights. Contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to replace these lights.
fig. 28A0J0044mfig. 30A0J0045m
fig. 29A0J0046m