2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

The restoration procedure must be performed as described below with
the doors closed:
❒completely open the driver's door window, holding the operating
button down for at least three seconds after the (lower) end of travel
position;
❒completely raise the driver side window and hold the button down
for at least 3 seconds once the (upper) end of travel position has
been reached;
❒proceed in the same way as described in points 1 and 2 for the
passenger side door;
❒make sure that the initialisation is correct by checking that the
windows work automatically.IMPORTANT With the central locking on, pulling the internal opening
lever for one of the doors switches the locking off for all the doors.
In the absence of electrical power supply (blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to lock the doors manually. In this
case, the automatic lowering function of the windows is not available.
Press the window towards the inside of the car (see fig. 58) to open
or close the door with the window raised to ease the passage of the
window into the moulding.
fig. 58
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTThe luggage compartment is unlocked electrically and cannot be
unlocked when the car is in motion.OPENINGWhen unlocked, the boot can be opened from outside the car by
pressing the electric logo fig. 59 until a click is heard which indicates
unlocking or by pressing the
button on the remote control.
The direction indicators will flash twice and an internal light will switch
on when the luggage compartment is opened: the light switches off
automatically when the luggage compartment is closed. The light
switches off automatically after a few minutes if the luggage
compartment is left open.Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and completely fold back the seats
(see the paragraph “Expanding the luggage compartment”);
❒push lever A fig. 60.
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CLOSINGLower the tailgate, pressing near the lock until you hear it click into
place.
Pull the tab A fig. 61 and lower the tailgate, pressing next to the lock
until it clicks.
IMPORTANT Before closing the luggage compartment make sure that
you have the keys since the luggage compartment is automatically
locked.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
INITIALISATIONIMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse blows,
the luggage compartment opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒close all the doors and the luggage compartment;
❒Press the
button on the remote control;
❒Press thebutton on the remote control.
fig. 61
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EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENTThe luggage compartment can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or totally
extended by splitting the rear seat. See the descriptions in “Removing
the parcel shelf” and “Folding back the seats” paragraphs for how
to expand the luggage compartment.
Removing the parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
❒free the ends of the two parcel shelf B mounting links A fig. 62 by
removing the eyelets C from the mounting pins;
❒free the pins A fig. 63 on the outside of the shelf from the housings B
in the side mountings, then remove the parcel shelf;
❒after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded sideways into the
luggage compartment or placed between the front seat backrests
and the folded-back rear seat cushions (with the luggage
compartment completely expanded).
Folding the seatsProceed as follows:
❒raise the head restraints to the maximum height, press both the
buttons A fig. 64 to the side of the two supports, then remove the
head restraints by sliding them upwards;
fig. 62
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❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
❒lift the backrest retaining levers A fig. 65 and fold the desired
cushion forwards (a red band indicates that lever A is raised).
Repositioning the rear seat
Move the seat belts to the side making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted.
Raise the previously folded backrest until you hear the click of the
locking mechanism, visually checking that the red band on lever A fig.
65 has disappeared. The red band indicates that the backrest is not
secured.
Finally, reposition the head restraints, inserting them into their
housings.
BONNETOPENINGProceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 66 in the direction indicated by the arrow;
❒pull lever B in the direction indicated by the arrow;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release bonnet stay C fig. 67
from its locking device. Then, insert the end in housing D, making
sure that the stay is engaged in the smallest opening of the retaining
clip.
IMPORTANT Before lifting up the bonnet make sure that the windscreen
wipers are in the rest position and not operational.
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CLOSINGProceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the other remove rod C
fig. 67 from housing D and fit it back into its locking device;❒lower the bonnet to about 20 cm from the engine compartment, then
let it fall and check, by trying to raise it, that it is completely closed
and not only attached in safety position. If it is not perfectly closed,
open the bonnet and repeat the procedure. Do not simply press it.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed correctly to avoid
it opening while the car is travelling.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be
properly closed while driving. Make sure that the
bonnet is perfectly closed and that the lock is engaged.
If you discover during travel that the lock is not fully engaged,
stop immediately and close the bonnet in the correct manner.Perform these operations only when the car is
stationary.The bonnet may drop suddenly if the supporting rod is
not positioned correctly.
fig. 67
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For versions/markets where provided, the following plate is applied
inside the engine compartment fig. 68:

ROOF RACK/SKI RACKTo fit the roof rack/ski rack, raise the dedicated tabs A fig. 69 using
the screwdriver provided to access the fixing housings B.
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes a dedicated roof rack/ski rack for
this car.IMPORTANT Take the greatest possible care in following the
instructions on the bar kit to the letter.
After travelling for a short distance, check that the
fixing screws for the attachments are correctly
tightened.Never exceed the maximum permitted loads (see chapter
"Technical specifications").Evenly distribute the load and take into account, when
driving, the increased effect of side wind on the car.Fully comply with the regulations in force concerning
maximum clearance.
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTIONThe correct orientation of the headlights is important for the driver's
comfort and safety as well as for all other road users. This is also
covered by a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aligned to ensure the best visibility
conditions for yourself and others when driving with lights on. To check
and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTORThis device works with the ignition key in the MAR position and the
dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
To adjust, press the
and
fig. 70 fig. 71 buttons. The adjustment
position is shown on the display.
Position 0
one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1
4 people.
Position 2
4 people + load in luggage compartment.
Position 3
driver + maximum permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every time that the load carried
changes.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with Bixenon headlights, the
headlight alignment is controlled electronically, as a consequence the
and
buttons are not present.
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