2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo door lock

ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)ALARM ACTIVATIONThe alarm activates in the following cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door/bonnet/luggage compartment
(perimeter protection);
❒wrongful operation of the ignition switch (key turned to MAR);
❒cutting of the battery cables;
❒movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the car (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual signal
(flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The alarm
activation modes may vary according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is reached the
system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ignition key
is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet requirements in various
countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARMWith the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned to
STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control towards the
car, then press and release the
button. Except for specific markets,
the system emits a visual and acoustic signal and enables door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage precedes the switching on of the alarm: in the
event of faults, the system will generate a further acoustic and/or
visual signal through the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on the dashboard, wait about
4 seconds and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check
that the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment are closed correctly
and then reactivate the system by pressing the
button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the doors, bonnet and
boot are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in system operation:
in this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using the remote control, once
about 30 seconds have elapsed from when the ignition key was turned
to STOP and a door or the tailgate was last opened and then closed,
the alarm activates automatically.
This is indicated by the LED on the button A fig. 18 lighting up
intermittently and the indications of activation described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the doors are closed by turning the
metal insert of the key in the driver side door latch. If the system
self-activates, the doors are not locked.
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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARMPress the
button. The following operations are performed (excluding
specific markets):
❒the direction indicators flash briefly twice;
❒there are two brief acoustic signals;
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTIONTo guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close the side
windows and any sun roof completely (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function, press button A fig. 18 before activating the
alarm. When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the LED on
the button flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift protection must be repeated
each time the instrument panel is switched off.DISABLING THE ALARMTo permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy period of car
inactivity), lock the car by turning the metal insert of the key with
remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key with the remote control run out
or there is a fault with the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
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IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to three different positions fig. 19:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio, central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) are enabled;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that requires the
ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the engine does not start,
before the starting operation can be repeated.
If the ignition switch is tampered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services before driving again.
Always remove the key when you leave the car to
prevent someone from accidentally operating the
controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. Engage
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stgear if the car is parked uphill or reverse if the car is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended in the car.
STEERING LOCKEngagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn the ignition key to MAR.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with
type-approval requirements.Never remove the key while the car is moving. The
steering wheel will lock as soon as it is turned. This
holds true for cars being towed as well.
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EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTSThis function lights up the car and the space in front of it when the
doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are unlocked by pressing thebutton on the remote control (or the luggage compartment is
unlocked by pressing
), the dipped headlights, side lights and
number plate lights are activated.
The lights remain lit for approximately 25 seconds unless the doors
and boot are locked again with the remote control or the doors or boot
are opened and reclosed. In these cases they go out after 5 seconds.
The exterior courtesy lights can be enabled/disabled using the Setup
Menu (see the paragraph “Menu Items” in this chapter).
WINDOW CLEANINGWINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPERThe right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer and rear window
wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
Ring nut A fig. 34 has the following positions:Owindscreen wipers off;
intermittent operation (low speed);
AUTO
rain sensor activation (for versions/markets, where provided)
(the windscreen wipers adapt the operating speed
automatically to suit the intensity of the rain)intermittent operation;continuous slow operation;continuous fast operation.
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ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHTSwitch A fig. 37 switches the roof lights on/off.
A switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D switch on/off when the
doors are opened/closed.
❒pressed to the left (position 0): lights C and D are always switched
off;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): lights C and D are always switched
on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.B switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D are always switched off;
❒pressed to the left (position 0): light C switches on;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): light D switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches
are in the central position: when the doors are closed the lights will
switch off to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the permanently on
position, the roof light will turn off automatically 15 minutes after the
engine stopping.
ROOF LIGHT TIMINGOn certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
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Switch B controls the spot light function.

Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being switched off for a period of
around 10 seconds;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the doors are locked.COURTESY LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, courtesy lights are fitted behind the sun visors.
Press switch A fig. 38 to switch the light on/off.
PUDDLE LIGHTSThese are located in the doors fig. 39. They switch on when the doors
are opened, regardless of the position of the ignition key.
The lights switch off when the doors are closed.
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CENTRAL LOCKINGPress button A fig. 44 to lock all doors at the same time.
Locking takes place irrespective of the position of the ignition key.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEMThis intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine consequently
cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the interior lights being switched on.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown on the
display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery
from running down.To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks from
the fuel system, do not reactivate the system to avoid
fire risk.
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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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