2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner handbook (in English)

SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USEThe car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraints on the various seats
of the car as shown in the following table:Group Weight groups Front passengerRear side and central
passenger
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg
UU
Group 1 9-18 kg
UU
Group 2 15-25 kg
UU
Group 3 22-36 kg
UU
U= Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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Main safety rules to be followed
when carrying children❒Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an accident;
❒if the front passenger airbag is deactivated always check the
warning light on the instrument panel to make sure that it has
actually been deactivated.
❒Follow the instructions supplied with the child seat itself, which the
manufacturer must provide. Keep the instructions in the car along
with the other documents and this handbook. Do not use child seats
without instructions;
❒always check that the seat belt is well fastened by pulling on it;
❒only one child is to be strapped into each retaining system; never
carry two children using one child seat;
❒always check that the belts do not rest on the child’s neck;
❒while travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly or release the
belts;
❒never carry children on your lap, even newborns. No-one could
restrain them in the event of an accident;
❒in the event of an accident, replace the child seat with a new one.
PREPARATION FOR “ISOFIX”
CHILD SEATThe car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child seat, a new European
standardised system for carrying children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted alongside traditional child seats.
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An example of a Universal Isofix child seat for weight group 1 is
shown in fig. 100.
The other weight groups are covered by the specific Isofix child seat,
which can be used only if specifically designed, tested and approved
for this car (see car list provided with the child seat).
IMPORTANT The central rear seat is not approved for any type of Isofix
child seatsINSTALLING A UNIVERSAL ISOFIX
CHILD SEATProceed as follows:
❒secure the child seat to the dedicated lower metal rings A fig. 101,
positioned between the backrest and the cushion of the rear seat;
❒fix the upper belt (available together with the seat) to the special
attachments B fig. 102 located in the rear part of the backrest.Traditional systems can be fitted alongside “Universal Isofix” child
seats. Remember that, when using a "Universal Isofix" child seat, you
can only use type-approved seats with the marking ECE R44/03
“Universal Isofix”.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the specific “G 0/1” seat
are available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo.
For further details on child seat installation and/or use, refer to the
instruction manual provided with the child seat.
Fit the child seat only when the car is stationary. The
child seat is correctly secured to the brackets when you
hear the click. Follow the instructions for fitting,
removing and positioning that the manufacturer must supply
with the child seat.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USEThe table below shows the various installation possibilities for Isofix child seats on seats fitted with Isofix attachments in accordance with European
standard ECE 16.Weight group Child seat position Isofix size classRear passenger
left side right side
Portable cradleFacing backwards F
XX
Facing backwards G
XX
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E
XX
Group 0+ up to 13 kgFacing backwards E
XX
Facing backwards D
XX
Facing backwards C
XX
Group 1 from 9 up toFacing backwards D
XX
Facing backwards C
XX
Facing forwards B
IUF IUF
Facing forwards BI
IUF IUF
Facing forwards A
XX
X: Isofix position not suitable for child seats in this weight group and/or size class.
IUF: Suitable for Isofix restraint systems to be positioned facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting), type-approved forthe relevant weight
group.
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FRONT AIRBAGSThe car is equipped with multi-stage front airbags (“Smart bags”) for
the driver and passenger and knee bags for the driver.“SMART BAG” SYSTEM (MULTISTAGE
FRONT AIRBAGS)The front airbags (driver's and passenger's) and the driver's knee bag
have been designed to protect the occupants in the event of head-on
crashes of medium-high severity, by placing cushions between the
occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of impacts (side impacts, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not indicate a system malfunction.Front airbags may not activate in the following situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing collision against guard rail);
❒jamming of the car underneath other vehicles or protective barriers
(e.g. underneath a truck or a guard rail); in this case, the bags
would offer no additional protection with respect to the seat belt and
their deployment would be inappropriate. In these cases, non-
deployment does not indicate a system malfunction.
Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering
wheel, to the passenger's side air bag cover or on the
roof side lining. Do not place objects on the passenger
side of the dashboard because these could interfere with the
correct opening of the passenger airbag and cause injury to
occupants.
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The airbags do not replace, but rather complement, the use of seat
belts, which should always be worn. In the event of an impact,
someone not wearing a seat belt could move forward and come into
contact with a bag which is still in the opening phase. The protection
offered by the bag is compromised in these circumstances.

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGThis is located in a dedicated compartment in the centre of the steering
wheel fig. 103.
Always drive with your hands on the steering wheel
rim so that the airbag can inflate freely if necessary.
Do not drive with your body bent forward. Keep the
back of your seat upright and lean back into it.
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGThis is located in a dedicated compartment in the dashboard fig. 104.
Do not arrange cradle child seats facing backwards if the
front passenger side airbag is enabled. Deployment of the
airbag in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision. Always
deactivate the passenger side airbag when placing a child
seat on the front seat. The passenger seat must also be slid back as far
as possible in order to avoid the child seat from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Though not required by law, we recommend that
you reactivate this airbag as soon as the child no longer needs to be
transported to ensure better protection for adults.
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DRIVER SIDE KNEE BAGThis is located in a dedicated compartment under the steering wheel
fig. 105.
It provides additional protection in the event of a frontal impact.Deactivating the passenger side front
airbag and side bag (chest/pelvis
protection)Deactivate the passenger side front airbag and side bags (chest-pelvis
protection) when you have to transport a child on the front seat. With
the airbags deactivated, the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
To deactivate the airbags, see the “Knowing your car”
section, “Menu Options” paragraph.
SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS -
WINDOW BAGS)The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and passenger,
protecting the chest/pelvis, and window bags for protecting front and
rear passengers’ heads.
Side bags protect occupants from side-on crashes of medium/high
severity by placing the bag between the occupant and the internal
parts of the side structure of the car.
Non-activation of side bags in other types of collisions (head-on
collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not an indication of system
malfunction.
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FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS)These comprise two types of bags located in the front seat backrests
fig. 106, which protect the chest and pelvis area of occupants in
the event of a side impact of medium-high severity.SIDE AIRBAGS FOR HEAD PROTECTION
(WINDOW BAGS)This comprises two “curtain” window bags located behind the side roof
cover and are covered by special trim fig. 107. They are designed to
protect the head of front and rear passengers in the event of side
collisions, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The airbags are not deployed in the event of low-severity impacts (for
which the retaining action of the seat belts is sufficient). It is therefore
always necessary to wear seat belts.
In the event of a side impact, the system provides optimum protection if
the passenger assumes the correct position on the seat, thus allowing
correct window bag deployment.
Do not hook rigid objects to the coat hooks or to the
support handles.Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on the door,
windows or the area in which the window bag is
located to avoid possible injury during inflation.Never lean your head, arms or elbows out of the
window.
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