2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo ignition

VERY IMPORTANTREFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with
octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the
European Standard EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to
the European specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage
caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged,
set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch without
depressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV
and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for
the warning lights
and
to go out; then turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during
operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous
diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help
protect the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If after having purchased the car you decide to add
accessories requiring electricity (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. They can calculate the overall electric requirement
and check that the car's electric system can support the
required load.
CODE card(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. We recommend that
you always carry the electronic code provided on the CODE
card with you, in case you need to perform an emergency
start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it
maintains its performance and its safety features, its
environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long
time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…
...important information, advice and warnings for correct use,
driving safety and maintenance of your car over time.
Particular attention should be paid to information marked
with the following symbols:
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions.1. Diffuser for directing air to the side windows 2. Adjustable air vent 3. Exterior light control lever 4. Instrument panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear
window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Car radio (for versions/markets, where provided) 7. Adjustable air diffusers 8. Hazard warning lights,
door locking/unlocking button 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Glove compartment 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 12. Gear
lever 13. "Alfa DNA" system 14. Ignition device 15. Driver side front knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) 16. Driver front airbag
17. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) 18. Fuse box access flap 19. Panel with various controls.
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Airbag failure (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a failure in the airbag
system.
The display will show the dedicated message.
If, when the key is turned to MAR, the
warning
light does not come on or if it stays on with the vehicle
in motion (together with the message on the display)
there could be a failure in the restraint systems; under these
circumstances the airbags or pretensioners may not be triggered
in the event of an accident or, more rarely, they could be
triggered accidentally. Before proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the system checked immediately.
The failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
flashing, for more than the normal 4 seconds, of the
front passenger airbag deactivated warning light
.
In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the airbags
on the passenger’s side (front airbag and side bags for
versions/markets, where provided). In this case, the
warning
light may not indicate a fault in the restraint systems. Before
proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the
system checked immediately.
Passenger side airbag/side
bags deactivated (amber)
The
warning light switches on when the front passenger side airbag
and side bag are disabled.
With front passenger airbag on, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the
warning light switches on constantly for several seconds,
flashes for another few seconds and then should switch off.A failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
warning light switching on. In addition, the airbag
system automatically disables the airbags on the
passenger's side (front and side bags where provided). Before
proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the
system checked immediately.
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Seat belts not fastened (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at stationary and
the driver's seat belt not correctly fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the vehicle is in
motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to permanently
deactivate the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer. The system can
be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.Low battery charge (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off as soon as the engine is started (with the engine
idling, a brief delay is acceptable).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the warning light (or
symbol on the display) remains on or flashes.
Electric power steering failure
(red)
This warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
but it should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display) stays on, you will not
have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering
wheel will be significantly increased; steering is, however, possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
Start&Stop system
deactivation (amber)
The warning light switches on when the Start&Stop system is
deactivated by pressing the button on the auxiliary control panel next
to the steering wheel.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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EOBD/injection system failure
(amber)
Under normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON,
the warning light switches on, but should switch off as soon as the
engine is started.
If the warning light remains on or comes on whilst driving, it means
that the injection system is not working properly; in particular, if the
warning light comes on constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a
possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high fuel
consumption.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort from the engine. Prolonged use of
the car with the warning light on may cause damage.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
The warning light goes out after the fault disappears, but the
notification is stored in the system.NOTE (valid only for petrol engines)
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the catalytic converter
may be damaged.
If the warning light comes on intermittently, release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning light stops
flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid
driving conditions that may cause further flashing and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible
if the
warning light does not light up or if, while
travelling, the warning light comes on either constantly or
flashing (in combination with a message on the display on some
versions). The operation of warning light
may be checked by the
traffic police using specific devices. Follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
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VDC system (amber)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
but it should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (or the symbol on the display) does not switch off,
or if it remains lit when driving, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
The warning light flashes while driving to indicate the intervention of
the VDC system.
ASR failureTurning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (or the symbol on the display) does not switch off,
or if it remains lit when driving, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
The warning light flashes while driving to indicate the intervention of
the ASR system.Hill Holder failureThis warning light comes on, on some versions together with the
symbol and a message in the display, in the event of a fault with
the Hill Holder system.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Alfa Romeo CODE system
failure/Alarm failure (amber)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) will come on (on some
versions, with a message on the display) to indicate an Alfa Romeo
CODE system or alarm failure (for versions/markets, where provided).
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as
possible.
Break-in attemptIf this warning light flashes or, on some versions, if the symbol appears
in the display (together with a message) this indicates a break-in
attempt. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
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Display of selected driving mode
(“Alfa DNA” system)(for versions/markets, where provided)
On versions equipped with a "Reconfigurable multifunction display",a
message + symbol associated with the selected driving mode -
“DYNAMIC”, “NATURAL” or “ALL WEATHER” - is shown.
A warning message is shown on the display if one of these driving
modes is not available.
On versions equipped with “Multifunction display”, a letter (d or a)
associated with the selected driving mode is shown together with
a dedicated message.Engine oil level display(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON the display shows, for a
few seconds, the engine oil level. In the event of an insufficient engine
oil level, a warning message appears on the display.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil quantity, always check using the
dipstick (see paragraph “Checking levels” in the section “Maintenance
and care”).IMPORTANT For a correct engine oil level indication, perform the
check with the car parked on a level surface.
IMPORTANT To perform the engine oil reading correctly, after turning
the key to MAR-ON, wait for about 2 seconds before starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT The engine oil level may increase after a long stop.
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DISPLAYThe car may be provided with a multifunction/reconfigurable
multifunction display that shows useful information to the user,
according to the previous settings, when driving.
With the ignition key removed, the display activates and shows the
time and total milometer reading (in km or miles) for a few seconds
when a door is opened/closed.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
"STANDARD" SCREENThe following information appears on the display fig. 4:ADateBMilometer (distance covered in km or miles)CDriving mode selected via "Alfa DNA" (dynamic car control system)
(for versions/markets, where provided): d = Dynamic; n = Natural;
a = All WeatherDTime (always displayed, even with key removed and doors closed)EStart&Stop function indicator (for versions/markets where provided)FOutside temperatureGGear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where provided)HHeadlamp alignment position (only with dipped headlamps on)fig. 4
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