2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo battery replacement

CAR INACTIVITYIn the event of car inactivity (or if the battery is replaced), special
attention must be paid to the disconnection of the battery power
supply.
The procedure must be carried out as follows: press button A fig. 80 to
detach connector B from battery status monitoring sensor C (this is
located on the negative pole of the battery itself).
In case of battery replacement, always contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services. Replace the battery with
one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY) and with the same
specifications.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP, wait at least 1
minute before disconnecting the electrical supply to the battery.
JUMP STARTINGWhen jump starting, never connect the negative lead (–) of the
auxiliary battery to the negative pole A fig. 81 of the car battery, but
rather to an engine/gearbox earth point.
fig. 80
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Thousands of miles18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months24 48 72 96 120 144
Check exhaust emissions.●●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replacement of toothed timing belt
(*)
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Replace spark plugs
(**)
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Replace air cleaner cartridge
(***)
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Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(****)
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Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●●
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, town driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) For 1.4 MultiAir and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the
following: only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph in the
"Technical Specifications" section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; you are advised to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services to have plugs replaced.
(***) For Turbo TwinAir versions, the air cleaner cartridge must be replaced every 30,000 km.
(****) If the vehicle has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter should be changed every 12 months.

Incorrect installation of electric and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories (anti-theft, radio
phone etc.), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, who will suggest
the most appropriate devices for your vehicle and will, most
importantly, advise you if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.Batteries contain substances which are very dangerous for
the environment. For the replacement of the battery,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.If the car will be unused for an extended period of
time in extremely cold weather conditions, remove the
battery and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.When performing any operation on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with special goggles.
WHEELS AND TYRESBefore embarking on a long trip, and every two weeks, check the tyre
inflation pressure and space-saver wheel. Check the tyres when cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under standard
conditions: for the correct tyre inflation pressure, see "Wheels"
paragraph in the "Technical specifications" chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 164:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than 1.6 mm thick.
fig. 164
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BS system ........................................ 101
– Mechanical Brake Assist................... 102
– System intervention.......................... 101
Additional heater ................................. 69
Air cleaner .......................................... 202
Alarm ................................................. 46
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 106
"Alfa DNA" (system) ............................ 106“Alfa DNA” system
– Driving modes................................. 106
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 108
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 107
– "Na l" Mode .............................. 106A
lfa Romeo Code system .................... 39
Ashtray ............................................... 84
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 104
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 62
Battery .............................................. 203
– advice for extending lifetime............. 203
– replacement .................................... 203
Battery (recharging).............................. 184Body versions....................................... 214
Bodywork
– bodywork codes .............................. 214
– maintenance ................................... 209
– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 209
– warranty......................................... 209
Bonnet................................................. 97
– Closing ........................................... 98
– Opening ......................................... 97
Brake Assist ......................................... 104
Brakes ................................................. 224
– brake fluid level............................... 202
bulb replacement .......................... 171-172
– interior lights................................... 173
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 169
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 167
Carrying children safely ...................... 130
CBC system (Cornering Brake Control) ... 105
Central locking..................................... 81
Changing a bulb .................................. 166
– General instructions ......................... 166
Changing a wheel ................................ 154Cigar lighter ........................................ 83
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................................... 209
– car interior...................................... 211
– engine compartment ........................ 210
– front headlights ............................... 210
– leather parts ................................... 211
– leather seats.................................... 211
– plastic and coated parts ................... 211
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 211
– windows ......................................... 210
Climate control/heating system ............. 57
Climatic comfort ................................... 56
– Diffusers ......................................... 56
Clutch ................................................. 223
CO2 emissions..................................... 250
Code Card........................................... 40
Control buttons..................................... 27
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 80
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 174
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