2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo engine

Engine coolant overheating
(red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the engine is overheated.
The display will show the dedicated message.
If the warning light comes on when driving, proceed as follows:
❒when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the engine and
check that the water level in the reservoir is not below the MIN
mark. If it is, wait for the engine to cool down then slowly
and carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and check that the
level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. Also
check visually for leakages. If the warning light comes on again at
the next engine start-up, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
❒if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions(e.g.
towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the warning
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to further favour the coolant
circulation. Then stop the engine. Check the correct fluid level as
described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine
on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes before switching it off.
Doors not closed correctly
(red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights up when one or
more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly. An acoustic signal
is activated with the doors open and the car moving.
On some versions the warning light (or symbol on the display) also
lights up when the bonnet is not closed correctly.EOBD/injection system failure
(amber)
In 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 switches on whilst driving, the
injection system is not working properly; in particular, if the warning
light switches 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.
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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 flashing, 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.
ESC system (amber)(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (with message + symbol displayed on some
versions) does not switch off, or if it remains lit up when driving,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates the intervention of
the ESC 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) comes 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.
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Break-in attempt
If 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.

Glow plug preheating
(diesel versions) (amber)
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It will
switch off as soon as the heater plugs have reached a preset
temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light
switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning light
comes on for an extremely short time.Glow plug preheating failure
(diesel versions)The warning light will flash (a message will appear on the display, on
some versions) to indicate a fault in the glow plugs preheating system.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to
eliminate the fault.
Water in diesel filter
(diesel versions) (amber)
The warning light remains on constantly when driving (together with a
message in the display), to indicate the presence of water in the
diesel filter.
The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause
severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine
operation. If the warning light
comes on in the
instrument panel (together with a message in the display) contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to bleed the system.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears immediately after
refuelling: if this happens, switch the engine off immediately and
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Fuel reserve – Limited range
(amber)
This warning light switches on when 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the
tank.
When the remaining range is lower than approx. 50 km (or equivalent
value in miles), on some versions, the display will show a warning
message.
If the warning light flashes with the car in motion,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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Cruise control (green)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the key is turned to MAR, but should
go out after a few seconds if the Cruise Control function is off.
The warning light comes on when the Cruise Control ring nut is turned
to the ON position (see the “Cruise Control” paragraph in this section).
The display will show the dedicated message.DPF (diesel particulate filter)
cleaning in progress (only
diesel versions with DPF)
(amber)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on constantly to indicate that the DPF system
needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants (particulate) through the
regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on during every DPF regeneration,
but only when driving conditions require that the driver is notified.
To switch the warning light off, the car must be kept moving until the
regeneration process is completed.
On average, the process lasts fifteen minutes. Optimal conditions for
completing the process are achieved by travelling at 60 km/h with
engine revs above 2000 rpm.
When this warning light switches on, it does not indicate a car failure
and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.
On some versions, together with the warning light, the display shows a
dedicated message.
The driving speed must always be suitable for traffic
and weather conditions and the driver must always
comply with the Highway Code. The engine can be
stopped even if the DPF warning light is on: however, repeated
interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature
deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason, always wait until
the warning light switches off before stopping the engine as
described above. It is not advisable to complete DPF regeneration
with the car stationary.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.
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General failure (amber)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on in the
circumstances indicated below.
In these circumstances, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible to eliminate the fault.
Airbag failure warning light
(versions with multifunction display)
The warning light switches on and flashes (together with a message on
the display) when a fault is detected with the airbag warning light
.
Exterior lights failure
See description for the
warning light.
Brake lights failure
See description for “Brake lights failure”.
Fuel cut-off
This 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 thewarning 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 failure
The warning light turns on when failure is detected in the engine oil
pressure sensor. The display shows the dedicated message.
Electric power steering failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when an electric power steering failure is
detected.
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Water in diesel filter
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on to indicate the presence of water in the
diesel filter.
Speed limit exceeded
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the speed limit set in the Setup
menu is exceeded.
When the car exceeds this value, on some versions a message and a
symbol are shown on the display and an acoustic signal is emitted.

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 case of insufficient engine oil level,
a warning message appears on the display.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct engine 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.
WARNING LIGHTS ON TRIM LOCATED
ON INTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRRORPassenger airbag/side bags deactivated (amber)
The warning light
on the trim located on the internal rear view
mirror (see fig. 4) switches on when the front passenger's 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 on the instrument
panel. 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.
fig. 4
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DTime (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)RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY “STANDARD” SCREENThe following information appears on the display fig. 7:ATimeBTrip mileage (in km or miles)CMilometer (distance covered in km or miles)
DCar status indications (e.g. doors open, possible ice on road,
etc.)/Start&Stop function indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided)/Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided)EHeadlamp alignment position (only with dipped headlamps on)FOutside temperature
On some versions, selecting “DYNAMIC” driving mode (see “Alfa DNA
system” paragraph in this section) causes the display to show the
turbine pressure fig. 8.
The instrument is calibrated for engines with higher supercharging
pressures. Therefore, on some versions, it is normal for end of scale to
be reached.
fig. 7
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GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR(for versions/markets, where provided)
The “GSI” (Gear Shift Indicator) system advises the driver to change
gear through a special indication on the display fig. 9.
Through the GSI, the driver is notified that changing gear will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards reducing fuel consumption, it is
recommended to stick to "Natural" or "All Weather" mode and to
follow the suggestions of the Gear Shift Indicator, where the traffic
conditions allow it.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
SHIFT) is shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a higher gear, when the SHIFT DOWN
(
SHIFT) icon is displayed, it advises the driver to engage a lower
gear.
NoteThe indication in the instrument panel remains on until the driver
shifts gear or the driving conditions go back to a situation where
gearshifting is not required to improve consumption.
WELCOME MOVEMENTOn some versions, when the key is turned to MAR-ON, the following
occurs:
❒quick movement (up and down) of the speedometer and rpm gauge;
❒lighting of graphic symbols/display;
❒displaying of an animated graphic representation of the vehicle
profile.
Gauge movement
❒If the key is removed from the ignition switch whilst the gauges are
moving, they immediately go back to their initial position.
❒Once they have reached the full scale values, the gauges rest on the
value indicated by the vehicle.
❒The movement of the gauges stops when the engine is started.
Lighting of graphic symbols/display
A few seconds after the key is inserted, the gauges, graphic symbols
and display light up in sequence.
Display of graphic animation
When the key is removed from the ignition switch (with the doors
closed), the display remains lit up and shows a graphic animation.
The display lighting is then dimmed gradually until it goes out
completely.
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