2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo snow chains

STARTING UP AND DRIVING153
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Starting the engine................................................................................ 154
Parking ............................................................................................... 156
Using of the gearbox ............................................................................. 157
Saving fuel.......................................................................................... 158
Towing trailers...................................................................................... 160
Snow tyres .......................................................................................... 161
Snow chains ......................................................................................... 162
Car inactivity......................................................................................... 162

162STARTING UP AND DRIVING
SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regu-
lations. The snow chains may be applied only to the front wheel
tyres (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the first few metres have been
driven.
Use reduced bulk snow chains: for 195/55 R16” and 205/45
R17” tyres. Use reduced bulk snow chains with a maximum pro-
trusion from the tyres of 9 mm.
IMPORTANT The spare wheel cannot be fitted with snow chains.
If a front (drive) wheel is punctured and snow chains must be used,
you must remove a normal wheel from the rear and replace this
one with the small spare wheel. In this way, with two normal dri-
ve wheels, it is possible to use snow chains.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, the following
precautions should be noted:
❍park the vehicle in a dry, covered and, if possible, ventilated
area; engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❍disconnect the negative battery terminal and check battery
charge. Repeat this check once every three months during stor-
age;
❍clean and protect painted areas using protective wax;
❍clean and protect the shiny metal areas using special com-
mercially-available products;
❍sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and rear win-
dow wiper blades and lift them off the glass;
❍slightly open the windows;
❍cover the car with a fabric or perforated plastic sheet. Do not
use compact plastic sheets which do not allow humidity to evap-
orate from the surface of the car.
❍inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the normal spec-
ified pressure and check the pressure at regular intervals;
❍if you have not disconnected the battery, check the battery
charge every thirty days;
❍do not drain the engine cooling system.
Keep your speed down when snow chains are fit-
ted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes, steps
and pavements and also avoid driving long dis-
tances on roads not covered with snow to prevent dam-
aging the car and the roadbed.

166IN AN EMERGENCY
The jack may only be used to replace wheels on
the car to which it is fitted or other cars of the same
model. Never use the jack for other purposes, such
as lifting other car models. Never use the jack to carry out
repairs under the car. Incorrect positioning of the jack may
cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads greater
than those shown on the label. Never install snow chains
on the small spare wheel; if a front tyre (driving wheel)
is punctured and you need to use snow chains, use a stan-
dard wheel from the rear axle and install the small spare
wheel on the rear axle. This way, with two normal front
driving wheels, you can install the snow chains on them.
If the hub cap is not installed properly, it can de-
tach itself when the vehicle is running. Never tam-
per with the inflation valve. Never introduce tools
of any kind between rim and tyre. Regularly check the in-
flation pressure of the tyres and small spare wheel (see
chapter 6).
Vehicle handling is modified with the small spare
wheel fitted. Avoid violent accelerations and brak-
ing, sharp steering and fast cornering. The over-
all lifetime of the small spare wheel is about 3000 km,
after which the relevant tyre must be replaced with an-
other one of the same type. Never install a traditional tyre
on a rim designed to be used as a small spare wheel. Re-
pair and refit the standard wheel as soon as possible. Us-
ing two or more small spare wheels at the same time is
forbidden. Do not apply grease to the bolt threading be-
fore assembly: they might loosen spontaneously.

135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15
238TECHNICAL DATA
195/55 R16 87 H 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL (**) 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
195/55 R16 87 V 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL (**) 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
185/65 R15 88V 185/65 R15 88Q (M+S)
195/55 R16 87V 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S)
185/65 R15 88H
(▲)185/65 R15 88 H (M+S)(▲)195/55 R16 87 H 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
205/45 R17 88W XL (**) 205/45 R17 88 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S
185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
195/55 R16 87 H 195/55 R16 87 H (M+S)
215/45 R17 87W (*) 215/45 R17 87 H (M+S)
215/40 R18 89W XL (*) 215/40 R18 89 H (M+S
Versions fitted with 185/65 R15 88H, 195/55 R16” and 205/45 R17” tyres can be fitted with reduced bulk snow chains with a maximum protru-
sion from the tyres of 9 mm.
(*) Cannot be used with snow chains (**) For versions/market, where provided (
▲) 1.6 JTDMversions
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
6Jx15 ET 40
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
6Jx15 ET 40 (
▲)
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
6Jx15 ET 40
7Jx16 ET 39
7Jx17 ET 39
7
1/2Jx18 ET 42
Versions Rims Tyres Spare wheel
Provided Snow tyres Tyre Rim
1.4 Petrol
1.4 Multi Air
1.4 Turbo Petrol
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air 135HP
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air 170HP
Quadrifoglio Verde
1.4 Turbo
Multi Air
135HP (**)
1.3 JTDM-21.6 JTDM
1.3 JTDM-2(**)
1.4 Petrol (**)

INDEX255
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Lane Change” function ................ 77
Load limiters............................... 135
Luggage compartment
– closing ................................. 100
– extending the luggage
compartment ........................ 101
– opening ................................ 99
Main beam headlights
– activation............................. 77
– bulb replacement ................... 180
Maintenance
– demanding use of the car ........ 207
– periodic checks...................... 207
– scheduled maintenance ........... 202
– scheduled servicing plan .......... 203
Menu ........................................ 32
Menu options ............................. 32
MSR (system)............................ 110
Multifunctional display .................. 26
Navigation system (wiring) ......... 121
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ................... 183
Oddment compartment ............... 89
Oil engine .................................. 214
S.B.R. system ............................ 133
Safe lock (device) ....................... 51
Safety ....................................... 131
Saving fuel................................. 158
Seat belts
– pretensioners........................ 135
– S.B.R. system ....................... 133
– seat belt maintenance ............ 137
– using the seat belts ................ 132
Seats
– adjustment ....................... 56-57
– cleaning ............................... 225
– Easy Entry ............................ 58
– seat warming ........................ 58
Sensors
– automatic headlights ..............76
– rain ..................................... 80
– parking ................................ 123
Service Plan ............................... 203
– regular checks....................... 207
Setting off and driving .................. 153
Side bags ................................... 149
Sidelights/daytime lights
– activation............................. 76
– bulb replacement ...............180-182
Snow chains ............................... 162Paint ........................................ 223
Parking ...................................... 156
– handbrake ............................ 156
Performance ............................... 241
Power windows ........................... 96
Pretensioners.............................. 135
Protecting the environment ........... 130
Puddle lights
– bulb replacement ................... 187
Radio transmitters and
cellular phones.......................... 123
Radio wiring system ..................... 121
Rear fog lights
– activation . ............................ 87
– bulb replacement ................... 183
Rear screen wiper
– activation............................. 79
– brushes ................................ 220
– sprays .................................. 221
Rear view mirrors ........................ 61
Reconfigurable
multifunctional display ................ 27
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ................... 183
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 104