2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo warning lights

Speed limit exceeded (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (for versions/markets, where provided) comes on
when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.
When the car exceeds the speed limit set in the Set-up Menu (e.g. 120
km/h), on some versions a message and a symbol are shown in the
display and an acoustic signal is activated.General failure (amber)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on in the circumstances indicated below.
In these circumstances, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible to eliminate the fault.
Exterior lights faultSee description for the
warning light.
Brake lights failureSee description for “Brake lights failure”.Fuel cut-offThis warning light comes on when the fuel cut-off inertia switch is
triggered. The display shows the dedicated message.
Start&Stop failure(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when a failure is detected in the
Start&Stop system.Rain sensor failure(for versions/markets, where provided)
See the description for the
warning light.
Parking sensor failure(for versions/markets, where provided)
See the description for the
warning light.
Dusk sensor failure(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light comes on when a dusk sensor failure is detected.Engine oil pressure sensor failureThe warning light turns on when failure is detected in the engine oil
pressure sensor. The display shows the dedicated message.
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Rear fog light (amber)
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is switched on.
Front fog lights (green)
The warning light switches on when the fog lights are switched on.
Side lights (green)
This warning light comes on when the side lights are turned on.Follow me home (green)The warning light switches on (together with a message shown on the
display) when this device is in use (see “Follow me home device”
paragraph in this section).2
Dipped headlights (green)
The warning light switches on when the dipped headlights are
switched on.
Main beam headlights (blue)
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are
switched on.
Left direction indicator
(green)
This warning light comes on when the direction indicator control lever
is moved downwards and when the hazard warning light button is
pressed.
Right direction indicator
(green)
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator stalk is
moved upwards or when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
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SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTSWith the ignition key turned to MAR, turn ring nut A fig. 33 to
.
The daytime running lights are switched off and the side lights and
dipped headlights are switched on. The warning light
switches
on on the instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTSThese lights can only be switched on with ignition key at STOP or
removed, by moving ring nut A first to position
and then to position
.
When the parking lights are switched on, the number plate lights and
the front and rear side lights switch on as well (the daytime running
lights (DRLs) remain off however).
The warning light
switches on on the instrument panel.
When the direction indicator stalk is activated the side for the lights
(left or right) can be selected.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL
(AUTOLIGHT) (Dusk sensor)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, combined with the rain sensor and located on
the windscreen, detects the variations in outside brightness depending
on the light sensitivity set with the Set-up Menu: the greater the
sensitivity, the less external light is required to activate the exterior
lights.Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring nut A fig. 33 is turned to
.In
this way the side lights and dipped headlights are activated
automatically according to the external light level.
IMPORTANT The sensor is unable to detect the presence of fog.
Therefore under these circumstances, these lights must be turned on
manually.
When the lights are turned on by the sensor, the fog lights (for
versions/markets, where provided) and the rear fog lights may be
turned on.
When the lights are automatically switched off, the front and rear fog
lights (if activated) are also switched off. The next time the lights are
switched on automatically, the fog lights must be reactivated manually
(if required).
With the sensor active, it is possible to flash the headlights but the
main beam headlights cannot be switched on. If you need to turn these
lights on, turn ring nut A to position
and turn the dipped
headlights on.
When the lights have been activated automatically and are then
switched off by the sensor, the dipped beam headlights are switched
off first, followed by the side lights a few seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is malfunctioning, the side lights and
dipped beam headlights are switched on irrespective of the outside
light level and the sensor failure is indicated on the instrument panel
display.
It is also possible to deactivate the sensor and switch on these lights if
necessary.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTSWith ring nut A at
pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (stable
position). The warning light
switches on on the instrument panel.
To turn the lights off, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (dipped
headlights will stay on). It is not possible to switch on the main beam
headlights in fixed mode if the automatic lighting control system is
active.
FLASHINGPull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) regardless
of the position of ring nut A. The warning light
switches on on
the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORSBring the stalk into (stable) position:
❒upwards: activates right direction indicator;
❒downwards: activates left direction indicator.
Warning light
or
will flash in the instrument panel.
The indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you want to signal that you are changing lane, hold the left stalk in
the unstable position for less than half a second. The direction indicator
on the selected side flashes 3 times and then switches off automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICEThis device allows you to illuminate the area in front of the car for a
certain amount of time.
Activation
With the ignition key at STOP or removed, pull stalk A towards the
steering wheel and move it within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights will remain on for an
extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
The
warning light on the instrument panel will light up (and the
corresponding message will appear on the display) as long as the
function is active.
The light comes on when the stalk is first moved and stays on until the
function is automatically deactivated. Each movement of the stalk
only increases the amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep stalk A pulled towards the steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
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CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTSPress switch A fig. 42 to switch on/off the lights.
Warning lights
and
on the panel are lit up when the lights are
on.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning lights are lit up
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The lights switch off automatically when emergency braking ceases.
FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
fig. 43 button to switch the lights on/off.
With the lights on, warning light
in the instrument panel switches
on.
REAR FOG LIGHTPress the
fig. 43 button to switch the light on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when the dipped headlights are
switched on. With the light on, the
warning light in the instrument
panel switches on.
fig. 42
A0J0028
fig. 43
A0J0025
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IMPORTANT The backrest is correctly secured when the red band B fig.
91 on backrest folding handle A disappears. This red band indicates
that the backrest is not secured.
IMPORTANT When putting the rear seat back in its normal position,
make sure that the seat belts are positioned so that they are ready
to use.
Make sure that the backrest is correctly secured on
both sides (red bands B not visible) to prevent it from
moving forward in the event of sharp braking, causing
injuries to passengers.
SBR SYSTEM (Seat Belt
Reminder)This system comprises an acoustic signal which, in conjunction with the
warning light flashing on the instrument panel display, warns the
driver and front passenger if their seat belts have not been fastened.
On some versions there is also a panel (provided as an alternative
to the warning lights on the instrument panel) located above the
interior rear view mirror, which warns the front and back seat
passengers via acoustic and visual signals if their seat belts have not
been fastened.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to deactivate this system
permanently. The SBR system can only be reactivated via the display
Set Up Menu (see the “Menu Options” paragraph in the “Knowing
your car” section).
fig. 91
A0J0182
fig. 92
A0J0339
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The warning lights may be red or green and operate as follows:
❒1 = front left seat (driver status for left-hand drive versions);
❒2 = rear left seat (passenger);
❒3 = rear centre seat (passenger);
❒4 = rear right seat (passenger);
❒5 = front right seat (passenger status for left-hand drive versions).
NOTE On versions equipped with sports front seats, the passenger side
seat belt fastened indication (warning light 1 for RHD versions or
warning light 5 for LHD versions) will never be displayed.Front seats (warning light no. 1 =
driver and no. 5 = passenger)Driver
If the driver is the only occupant and their seat belt is not fastened,
when 20 km/h is exceeded or when travelling at a speed between 10
and 20 km/h for longer than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal cycle
will be started for the front seats (continuous acoustic signal for
6 seconds followed by a 90 second beep). The warning light will flash.
The warning lights will stay on constantly at the end of the cycle until
the engine is stopped. The acoustic signal will be interrupted
immediately when the driver’s seat belt is fastened and the warning
light will turn green.
The reminder cycle (acoustic and visual) will be repeated as described
above and the red warning light will flash if the seat belt is unfastened
again while travelling.Passenger
A similar situation applies to the front passenger, with the difference
that the warning light turns green and the indication is also interrupted
when the passenger leaves the car.
If both front seat belts are unfastened a few seconds apart while the
car is travelling, the acoustic signal will refer to the most recent event
and the two warning lights will proceed with the visual indication
independently.
Rear seats (warning light no. 2, no.
3 and no. 4)For the rear seats, the reminder cycle is only activated when any seat
belt is unfastened (flashing red).
In this condition, the warning light for the seat belt which has been
unfastened will flash (red) for approximately 30 seconds. An acoustic
signal is also emitted.
The visual indication (flashing red) will start and stop independently for
each warning light if several seat belts are unfastened. The warning
light will become green when the relevant seat belt is fastened again.
The rear seat warning lights will switch off, regardless of the state
of the belt (red or green) approximately 30 seconds after the last
signal.
IMPORTANT
The warning lights are all off if all seat belts (front and rear) are
already fastened when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
All warning lights switch on when at least one belt changes from
fastened to unfastened or vice versa.
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PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL VERSIONSProceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever in neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the warning lights
and
(or the symbol on the display) on the instrument panel will
switch on;
❒wait for the warning lights (or the symbol on the display) to switch
off;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal, without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV;
warning light switches off.
Waiting too long will waste the heating work carried out by the
glow plugs. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
If the
warning light flashes for about 1 minute after
starting or during prolonged cranking, this indicates a fault
in the glow plug preheating system. Use the car normally
if the engine starts and go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon
as possible.
It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The
engine takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
It is advisable not to demand maximum performance from
your car (e.g. excessive acceleration, long distances at
maximum rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.) when it is
first used.When the engine is off, do not leave the ignition key turned
to MAR to prevent unnecessary electrical consumption from
draining the battery.Remember that the brake servo and electromechanical
power steering are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much more effort than
usual is required on the brake pedal and steering wheel.Never start the engine by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. These manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
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