2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo airbag

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.
fig. 105
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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.
fig. 106
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IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised steam (by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
The front airbags and/or side bags may be deployed if the car is
subject to violent impacts involving the underbody area (e.g. violent
impacts against steps or kerbs, big holes or dips in the road etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small amount of dust: the dust is
harmless and does not indicate the beginning of a fire. The dust may
irritate the skin and eyes however: in this case, wash with neutral soap
and water.
All operations on airbags (inspection, repair and replacement) must be
carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
If the car is to be scrapped, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
have the airbag system deactivated.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in different ways, according to
the type of impact. Failure to deploy of one of the devices does not
necessarily indicate a system malfunction.
If the
warning light does not switch on when the
key is turned to MAR, or stays on while driving (on
some versions together with a message on the display)
there may be a fault in the restraint systems. In this case, airbags
or pretensioners may not be activated in the case of an accident
or (in a lesser number of cases) they may be activated
incorrectly. Before proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services to have the system checked immediately.
The expiry dates of the explosive charge and the clock
spring are shown on a specific label contained in the
glove compartment. When these dates approach,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have them replaced.Do not travel carrying objects in your lap, in front of
your chest or between your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.):
they could cause severe injury if the airbag is
deployed.If the car has been subject to theft, attempted theft,
vandalism, or flooding, have the airbag system
inspected at Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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The airbags may also be deployed when the car is not
moving, if the key is in the ignition and turned to MAR
even when the engine is off, if the car is hit by another
moving vehicle. For this reason, children must never sit on the
front seat, even if the car is not moving. Also remember that no
safety device (airbags or pretensioners) will activate in the event
of impact when the key is at STOP. Non-deployment of these
devices under these circumstances does not therefore indicate a
system malfunction.When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the
warning light (with passenger side front airbag
activated) switches on and flashes for a few seconds to
remind you that the passenger airbag will be deployed in a
crash, after which it should switch off.
The front airbag is designed to be deployed for
impacts of a greater intensity than for the
pretensioners. For impacts whose intensity falls
between the two levels, it is normal for only the pretensioners to
be activated.
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Cruise Control ...................................... 75Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 69
Diesel filter .......................................... 202
Dimensions .......................................... 235
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 170
Direction indicators .............................. 71
– bulb replacement............................. 170
– “Lane change” function .................... 71
Display................................................ 24
Doors .................................................. 88
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 88
Driver side knee bag ............................ 139
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque) .............................................. 105
Dusk sensor ......................................... 70
Dynamic Suspension (active shock
absorber system) ................................ 113Electric power steering ........................ 114
Electric sun roof ................................... 85
Electric windows .................................. 90
– Controls .........................................."Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 105Engine codes ...................................... 214Engine compartment
– checking levels ................................ 193
– washing ......................................... 210
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 201
– identification codes.......................... 214
– marking.......................................... 213
– technical specifications..................... 216
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 200
– level check ...................................... 200
EOBD system ....................................... 114
Exterior lights ....................................... 69
– Left stalk ......................................... 69
External courtesy lights ......................... 72
Extinguisher ......................................... 84
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 131
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 161
Flashing .............................................. 71
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ...... 245
Fog lights........................................ 80-171"Follow Me Home" device ................... 71Front airbags...................................... 137
Front armrest ....................................... 82Front driver side airbag ........................ 138
Front passenger airbag ......................... 138
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 173
Fuel consumption.................................. 248
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 81
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 222
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 122
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 176
G
ear Shift Indicator ............................ 26
Glove compartment .............................. 82
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 174
H
andbrake ........................................ 145
Hazard warning lights .......................... 80
Headlights ........................................... 100
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 101
– bulb replacement............................. 169
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 100
– Light beam direction ........................ 100
Headlight washers................................ 208
Head restraints..................................... 52
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 52
– Front headrests ................................ 52
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– blades ............................................ 206
Reconfigurable multifunction display ...... 25
Refuelling ............................................ 241
Refuelling the car ................................. 122
Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector ....................................... 229
Roof lights ........................................... 77
– Courtesy lights ................................ 78
– Front roof light ................................ 77
– Glove compartment light .................. 79
– Luggage compartment roof light ....... 79
– Puddle lights ................................... 78
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 99Safe Lock device ................................. 43
Saving fuel .......................................... 148
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ............ 125
Scheduled Servicing Plan ...................... 188
Seat belts............................................. 124
– Use ................................................ 124
Seats ................................................... 49
– Easy Entry ...................................... 51
– Front seats ...................................... 49
– Sports configuration front seats......... 51
Setup menu ......................................... 27Side airbags (Side Bags - Window
Bags) ................................................ 139
Side bags (front side airbags) ............... 140
Side lights/brake lights ......................... 171
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............................. 169
Side lights/dipped beam headlights ...... 70
“Smart Bag” system (Multistage front
airbags) ............................................ 137Snow chains....................................... 151
Snow tyres ........................................... 151
Speedometer (speed indicator) .............. 6
Starting the engine ............................... 143
Starting the engine ............................... 153
– Bump starting.................................. 154
– Jump starting .................................. 153
Start&Stop system ................................ 109
Steering lock ........................................ 48
Steering system .................................... 226
Steering wheel ..................................... 53
Storing the car ..................................... 152
Sun visors ............................................ 84
Suspension .......................................... 225
Symbols .............................................. 39Technical specifications ....................... 212The keys .............................................. 40
– Code Card...................................... 40
– Key without remote control ............... 41
– Key with remote control.................... 41
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement............................. 172
Towing the car ..................................... 185
– Attaching the tow hook .................... 185
Towing trailers ..................................... 150
– Installing a tow hook........................ 150
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) ............................................. 119
Transmission ........................................ 223
TRIP button .......................................... 38
Trip Computer ...................................... 36
Ty r e s
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 161
– inflation pressure ............................. 233
– reading the tyre code....................... 227
– Rim Protector tyres ........................... 229
– snow tyres ...................................... 230
– tyres provided ................................. 230
Tyres - maintenance .............................. 204
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sing the Gearbox ............................. 146
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VDC system (Vehicle Dynamics
Control) ............................................ 103W
arning lights on panel .................... 7
Weights............................................... 237
Welcome movement ............................. 26
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim code ......... 228
– dimensions ..................................... 230
– Rim Protector................................... 229
– rims and tyres ................................. 227
– wheels and tyres.............................. 204
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel............................ 154
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 161
– spare wheel .................................... 227
– tyre inflation pressure....................... 233
– Wheels and tyres ............................ 204
Window bags (side airbags for head
protection) ......................................... 140
Window cleaning................................. 72
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 210
Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid level ........... 201
Windscreen washer sprays ................... 208
Windscreen washer/wiper.................... 72
– “Smart washing” function................. 73Windscreen wiper
– blades ............................................ 206
– replacing wiper blades .................... 206
Wiring for radio system ........................ 115
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