2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo door lock

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DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions.1. Diffuser for directing air to the side windows 2. Adjustable air vent 3. Exterior light control lever 4. Instrument panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear
window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Car radio (for versions/markets, where provided) 7. Adjustable air diffusers 8. Hazard warning lights,
door locking/unlocking button 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Glove compartment 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 12. Gear
lever 13. "Alfa DNA" system 14. Ignition device 15. Driver side front knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) 16. Driver front airbag
17. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) 18. Fuse box access flap 19. Panel with various controls.
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See radio (audio information
display)This function is used to display radio information.
❒Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS message, automatic
tuning activation or AutoSTore;
❒Audio CD, MP3 CDs: track number;
❒CD Changer: CD number and track number;
To show the sound system information on the display (On) or clear it
(Off), proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU ESC button, making the display flash On or
Off depending on the previous setting;
❒press the + or - button to select;
❒briefly press the MENU ESC button to return to the menu screen or
hold it down to return to the standard screen without storing.Autoclose (Automatic door lock
operation with car running)When activated (On), this function locks the doors automatically when
the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function:
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly to display a submenu;
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly to make the display flash On or
Off according to the previous setting;
❒press the + or - button to select;
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to go back to the main menu screen
without storing;
❒hold the MENU ESC button down again to go back to the standard
screen or to the main menu according to the position in the menu.
Unit of measurement (Setting the
unit of measurement)With this function it is possible to set the units through three submenus:
"Distances", "Consumption" and "Temperature".
To set the desired measurement unit, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU ESC button, to display the three submenus;
❒press the + or - button to move between the three submenus;
❒once the submenu to be modified has been selected, briefly press the
MENU ESC button;
❒when you select “Distances”, briefly pressing MENU ESC makes the
display show "km" or "mi" depending on the previous setting;
❒press the + or - button to select;
❒when you select “Consumption”, briefly pressing MENU ESC makes
km/l, l/100km or mpg appear on the display depending on the
previous setting;
If the set distance unit is "km", the fuel consumption unit will be
displayed in km/l or l/100 km.
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Daytime running lights (DRL)With this function is possible to turn the daytime running lights on and
off.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function:
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly to display a submenu;
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly, the display will flash "On" or
"Off" depending on the previous setting;
❒press the + or - button to select;
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to go back to the main menu screen
without storing;
❒hold the MENU ESC button down again to go back to the standard
screen or to the main menu according to the position in the menu.
Courtesy lights (Activation/
deactivation of “Greeting lights”)(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to turn on the side lights, the number
plate lights and the ceiling lights for approximately 25 seconds when
the doors or boot are opened using the remote control, with the
following exceptions:
❒interruption after 5 seconds from when the door closes
❒interruption after locking using the remote control
❒interruption after a lock or other action using the remote control
Proceed as follows to switch the function on and off:
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly, the display will flash "On" or
"Off" depending on the previous setting;
❒press the + or - button to select;
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly to return to the menu screen or
hold the button down to return to the standard screen without
storing.Menu exitThis is the last function that closes the cycle of settings listed in the
menu screen.
Briefly press MENU ESC to go back to the standard screen without
saving. Press the - button to return to the first menu option.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROLThe metal insert A fig. 13 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 14 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal insert.
Press button B fig. 14 only with the key away from your
body, especially your eyes and from objects which could
get damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of doors and luggage
compartment, timed switching-on of internal roof lights and double
flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if the fuel cut-off system
intervenes.
Once the doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot are not
closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators start flashing quickly.
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Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for locking of doors and luggage
compartment, with switching-off of roof light and single flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided). If the luggage compartment is
open, the doors will, however, be locked.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are
automatically locked if this specific function has been set (only on
versions with multifunction reconfigurable display).
When the doors are locked, LED A fig. 15 switches on for a few
seconds after which it starts to flash (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside the car (by pressing the
button) the LED will remain on constantly.Opening the luggage compartment
Press the
button to open the luggage compartment remotely. The
direction indicators will flash twice to indicate that the boot has been
opened.
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLSThe system can recognise up to 8 remote controls. If you need to
request a new remote control, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services,
taking the CODE Card (for versions/markets, where provided), an
identity document and documents proving ownership of the car with
you.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROLProceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 16 and move the metal insert B to opening
position; turn screw C to
using a fine bit screwdriver;
❒remove battery compartment D and replace battery E respecting the
polarity; reinsert compartment D in the key and secure it by turning
screw C to
.
Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They must
be disposed of as specified by law in special containers
or taken to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, which will
take care of their disposal.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of the interior door handles
and the door locking/unlocking button.
We recommend that you activate this device each time you park the
car.
Activating the device
The device is enabled on all the doors by pressing the
button on the
key twice quickly.
The direction indicators flash 3 times and LED A fig. 17 flashes to
indicate that the device has been activated. The device does not switch
on if one or more doors are not properly shut.
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Deactivating the device
The device deactivates automatically when:
❒the key insert is turned to opening position in the driver side door;
❒the
button is pressed on the remote control;
❒the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Once the safe lock device is engaged it is impossible to
open the doors from inside the car. Before engaging
the device, check that there is no one left on board. If
the remote control battery is flat, the device can only be
deactivated by using the metal insert in one of the door locks.
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:Type of keyUnlocking the
doorsLocking the
doors from the
outsideSafe Lock
activation
(*)
Unlocking the
tailgateLowering
windows
(*)
Raising
windows
(*)
Key without
remote control/
Key with remote
controlAnticlockwise key
turn (driver side)Clockwise key turn
(driver side)----
Key with remote
controlBrief press of
buttonBrief press of
buttonDouble press of
buttonBrief press of
buttonLong press (more
than 2 seconds) of
buttonLong press (more
than 2 seconds) of
button
Flashing direction
indicators (only
with key with
remote control)2 flashes 1 flash 3 flashes 2 flashes 2 flashes 1 flash
Deterrent LED Switching offSwitching on con-
stantly for about 3
seconds, followed
by deterrence LED
flashingDouble flash, fol-
lowed by deter-
rence flashingDeterrence
Switching offDeterrence
(*)For versions/markets, where provided.IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control; window closing operation is a consequence of a door
locking control.
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flashing flashing