2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo oil change

CONSTANTLY ON: Low engine
oil pressure (red)
FLASHING: Engine oil deteriorated
(for versions/markets, where provided - red)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes on, but should
go out as soon as the engine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light switches on constantly together (for versions/
markets, where provided) with a message on the display when the
system detects that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If the
warning light turns on when driving (on
some versions, together with the message on the display),
stop the car immediately and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
2. Engine oil deteriorated
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will start to flash together with the specific message
on the display (for versions/markets, where provided).Depending on the versions, the warning light flashing modes are as
follows:
❒for 1 minute every two hours;
❒cycles of 3 minutes with intervals with the warning light off for 5
seconds until the oil is changed.
After the first indication, at each engine start-up the warning light will
continue flashing as described above until the oil is changed. The
display shows a dedicated message (for versions/markets, where
provided) together with the warning light. The flashing of this warning
light should not be considered as a fault; it informs the customer that
the oil needs to be changed following normal car use. Remember that
the deterioration of the engine oil is accelerated by:
❒mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration
process more frequent;
❒use of the car for short drives, in which the engine does not have
time to reach its regular operating temperature;
❒repeated interruption of the regeneration process, signalled by the
DPF warning light coming on.
If the warning light switches on, the deteriorated
engine oil must be changed as soon as possible, and
never more than 500 km from the first time that the
warning light switches on. Failure to observe the above may
result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the
warranty. Remember that the operation of this warning light is
not related to the amount of oil in the engine. Therefore, never
top up with oil when the warning light starts flashing.
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Belt reminder (Reactivation of SBR
buzzer)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function can only be displayed after Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services have deactivated the SBR system (see "SBR system" in the
"Safety" chapter).Service (Scheduled servicing)With this function it is possible to view information on servicing
deadlines depending on kilometres travelled or daily intervals.
With the Service function it is also possible to view the interval (in
kilometres or miles) before the next engine oil change is due.
To consult this information, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU ESC button, which makes the display show
the service interval in km or mi according to the previous setting
(see "Distance units of measurement" paragraph);
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly to return to the menu screen or
hold the button down to return to the standard screen.IMPORTANT According to the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”, the car must
be serviced every 30,000 km (petrol versions) or 35,000 km (diesel
versions). This message is displayed automatically when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, starting at 2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles)
from when the next service is due and reappearing every 200 km (or
equivalent value in miles). Below 200 km servicing indications are
more frequent. The display will be in km or mi depending on the
measurement unit settings. When the next scheduled service is
approaching and the key is turned to MAR-ON, the word Service will
appear on the display, followed by the number of kilometres or miles
left. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services where the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan" operations will be performed and the message will be
reset.
Airbag/Passenger bag
(Activation/deactivation front
passenger side bag and Side bag for
chest/pelvis protection)This function is used to activate/deactivate the passenger side air bag.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the MENU ESC button and, after the message Bag pass: Off
(to deactivate) or Bag pass: On (to activate) is displayed by pressing
buttons + or -, press the MENU ESC button again;
❒a confirmation request message will appear on the display;
❒by pressing the + or - buttons select (Yes) (to confirm the activation/
deactivation) or (No) (to cancel);
❒press the MENU ESC button briefly, a message confirming the
selection will be displayed and you will return to the menu screen or
hold the button down to return to the standard screen without
storing.
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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
(**)
●●●●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge
(***)
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Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(****)
●●●●●●
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.

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Thousands of miles21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months24 48 72 96 120
Replace toothed timing drive belt (excluding 1.3 JTD
M-2
engine)
(*)
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Replace fuel filter●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●
Replace engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(**) (***)
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.
(**) The engine oil and the oil filter must be changed when the instrument panel warning light comes on (see "Warning lights and messages" in "Getting toknow your
car" chapter) or in any case every 24 months.
(***) If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.

PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and restore the
following if necessary:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of window washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf you use the car mainly under one of the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more frequently than indicated
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and rubber elements
(boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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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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