2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

ELECTRIC SUN ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
The extensively glazed sun roof comprises a moving glass panel and a
sun blind.
The glazed panel, when closed, allows light from the outside to enter
and makes it possible to see the outside from the passenger
compartment.OPERATIONThe sun roof can be operated only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The controls A and B fig. 52 on the trim next to the front courtesy light
operate the sun roof opening/closing functions.
Roof opening
Pressing button A fig. 52 permits two opening modes for the front
glass panel.Automatic
If button A is held down, the front glass panel is raised from completely
closed to spoiler position.
If the button is pressed again, the panel will start to slide backwards
until it is completely open.
After the initial opening command, the glass panel can be stopped in
intermediate positions by pressing the button again.
Manual
If button A is pressed briefly, the front glass panel moves from
completely closed position and stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case, the panel is opened by pressing the button.
This function makes it possible to place the front panel in intermediate
positions in relation to those produced through automatic opening.
Do not open the sunroof if there is snow or ice on it: you
may damage it.The sun roof must stay closed if a transverse roof rack is
fitted.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from
the ignition to avoid the risk of injury to those still
inside the car due to accidental operation of the
sunroof. Improper use of the roof can be dangerous. Before
operation, always check that no-one is at risk of being injured by
the moving sun roof or by objects getting caught and dragged
by it.
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Closing the sun roof
Pressing button B fig. 52 permits two closing modes for the front glass
panel.
Automatic
With roof completely open, hold down button B: the front glass panel
will move to spoiler position.
If the button is pressed again, the panel will start to slide forward until
it is completely closed.
After the initial opening command, the glass panel can be stopped in
intermediate positions by pressing the button again.
Manual
If button B is pressed briefly, the front glass panel moves from the
completely open position and stops in the position where the button is
released. In this case, the panel is closed by pressing the button.
This function makes it possible to place the front glass panel in
intermediate positions in relation to those produced through automatic
closing.SUN BLINDThe brightness in the passenger compartment can be adjusted by using
a sun blind.
Opening the blind:press button A fig. 53 to release the blind and
then grip handle B in order to slide it backwards.
Closing the blind:grip handle B fig. 53 and slide the blind
forwards, making sure that it clicks into place.
ROOF CLOSING SAFETY DEVICES
(anti-pinch function)The anti-pinch system, which conforms to Directive 2000/4/EC, is
active during the horizontal and vertical closing stage of the panel
after an obstacle is encountered (e.g. finger, hand):
❒during horizontal closing movementit is active for the
entire travel and, after an obstacle is encountered at the front of the
glass panel, it reverses the movement;
❒during vertical closing movementit is active and, after an
obstacle is encountered at the back of the glass panel, it reverses
the movement until the spoiler position is reached.
The possibility of pinching from the inside of the passenger
compartment in the side areas of the panel is avoided through the
adoption of side guards that prevent access to risk areas.
IMPORTANT The anti-pinch system is deactivated by pressing button B
continuously.
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INITIALISATION PROCEDUREAfter the battery has been disconnected or a fuse has blown, the
operation of the sun roof must be initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button B fig. 52 until the roof is completely closed. Release the
button;
❒press B button and keep it pressed for at least 10 seconds and/or
until the glass panel clicks forwards. Release the button at this point;
❒within 5 seconds of the previous operation, press button B and hold
it down: the front glass panel will complete a full opening and
closing cycle. Only release the button at the end of this cycle.
MAINTENANCE/EMERGENCYIn the event of emergency or maintenance, the roof can be moved
manually when there is no power supply (opening/closing of the front
glass panel) by carrying out the following operations:
❒remove the protective cap A fig. 54 located on the internal lining,
between the two sun blinds;
❒take the Allen key B supplied, which is located in the on-board
documentation container or in the tool container in the luggage
compartment;
❒introduce the key into housing C and turn it clockwise to open the
roof or anticlockwise to close the roof.
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DOORSDOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/
UNLOCKINGLocking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the driver side door lock.
The LED above fig. 55 button A switches on to indicate that the doors
have been locked.
The door locking function is operated:
❒with all the doors closed;
❒with all the doors closed and the luggage compartment open:
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn the metal insert (located inside
the key) in the driver side door lock.Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press fig. 55 button A. The button has an LED that indicates whether
the car doors are locked or unlocked.
LED on: doors locked. Press button
once again to centrally unlock
all doors. The LED will switch off.
LED off: doors unlocked. Press the button
again to centrally lock all
doors. The doors will be locked only if all the doors are properly
shut.
Once the doors have been locked via the remote control or the key
pawl, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by pressing button
.
IMPORTANT With the central locking system on, pull the door lever of
one of the doors to open that door only (the LED on button A will
stay on if it is the passenger door).
In the absence of electrical power supply (blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to lock the doors manually.
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PASSENGER SIDE EMERGENCY FRONT
DOOR LOCKING DEVICEThe front passenger side door has a device to lock it when there is no
current.
To lock it, fit the metal insert of the ignition key in the housing A fig. 56
and move it upwards.IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse blows,
the door opening/closing mechanism must be initialised as follows:
❒close all the doors;
❒press button
on the key or button
for locking/unlocking the
doors on the instrument panel;
❒press button
on the key or button
for locking/unlocking the
doors on the instrument panel.
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Passenger side door
The passenger side door is equipped with a button that controls the
opening/closing of the passenger side window.
Continuous automatic operation
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is activated by pressing one of the two buttons for longer than half
a second. The window will stop when it is fully opened or closed, or
when the button is pressed again:
❒Driver side:raising/lowering.
❒Passenger side:only lowering.
❒Where anti-crush device is present:raising/lowering driver side and
passenger side.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWSThese are equipped with an automatic function to raise and lower the
driver side front window.CONTROLSDriver side door fig. 57
❒A - Front left window opening/closing;
❒B - Front right window opening/closing;
Push the buttons to open/close the desired window.
When one of the two buttons is pressed briefly, the window moves in
stages; if the button is held down, “continuous automatic operation”
is activated both for closing and opening.
If the control button is pressed again, the window will stop in the
desired position. If the button is held down for several seconds, the
window raises or lowers automatically (only with ignition key in MAR
position).
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IMPORTANT With the anti-crush system, when the
button on the
remote control is pressed for longer than 2 seconds the windows will
open, whilst if the
button is pressed for longer than 2 seconds
the windows will close.
The system conforms to the 2000/4/EC standard concerning
the safety of passengers leaning out of the passenger
compartment.Incorrect use of the electric windows may be
dangerous. Before and during operation, always check
that no passenger is at risk of being injured directly
by the moving window or by objects getting caught in or
dragged by the window. When leaving the car, always remove
the key from the ignition to prevent accidental operation of the
electric windows from being a hazard for those still on board.
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Anti-crush safety device
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car’s anti-crush function is active as the windows are being raised.
This safety system detects the presence of an obstacle during the
window closing travel and intervenes by stopping and reversing the
window travel, depending on its position. This device is also useful
if the windows are activated accidentally by children on board the car.
The anti-crush safety function is active both during the manual and
the automatic operation of the window. When the anti-crush system is
activated, the window travel is immediately interrupted and then
reversed. The window cannot be operated in any way during this time.
IMPORTANT If the anti-crush protection intervenes 5 consecutive times
within a minute or is faulty, the automatic closing operation of the
window is inhibited, only allowing it in steps of half a second with the
button released for the subsequent manoeuvre.
In order to restore the correct operation of the system, the relevant
window must be lowered.
IMPORTANT With ignition key at STOP or removed, the electric
windows remain active for about 3 minutes and are deactivated when
a door is opened.

For versions/markets where provided, after a break in power supply
for the control units (battery replaced or disconnected or protective
fuses for the electric window control units replaced), the automatic
operation of the windows must be restored.
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Electric window system initialisation
The system must be re-initialised after disconnecting the battery or if
the relevant protection fuse is blown.
Initialisation procedure:
❒fully close the window to initialise with manual operation;
❒after the window has reached the upper end of travel, hold down
the closing control for at least 1 second.