2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo ignition

IMPORTANT The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes car maintenance
at fixed intervals (refer to the "Maintenance and care" chapter). This
is displayed automatically, with ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before servicing or, where provided, 30
days before servicing. It is also displayed each time the key is turned to
MAR-ON or, for versions/markets, where provided, every 200 km
(or equivalent value in miles). Below this threshold servicing indications
are more frequent. The display will be in km or miles according to the
unit of measurement set. When the next scheduled service is
approaching, the word “Service” will appear on the display, followed
by the number of kilometres/miles or days (where provided) left,
when the key is turned to MAR-ON. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" operations will be
performed and the message will be reset.
When the service interval is reached and for about 1000 km/600 mi
or 30 days, a service due message is displayed.
Passenger airbag/side bag (front
passenger side airbag and side bag
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection - Side bag -
activation/deactivation)
This function is used to activate/deactivate the passenger side air bag.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the SET/
button and, after the message (Bag pass: Off)
(to deactivate) or (Bag pass: On) (to activate) is displayed by
pressing buttons "+" or "−", press the SET/
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 quit);
❒press the SET/
button briefly, a message confirming the
selection will be displayed and you will return to the menu screen or,
pressing the button for longer, you will return to the standard screen
without memorising.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
With this function is possible to turn the daytime running lights on and
off.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to display a submenu;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to make the display flash "On" or
"Off" according to what was previously set;
❒press the "+" or "−" button to select;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the main menu screen without
saving;
❒hold the SET/
button down again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu according to where you are in the menu.
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After a few seconds the name and value of the selected parameter are
replaced by an icon fig. 12.
The icons relating to the various parameters are the following:
❒
"Range";
❒
"Average consumption A” (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
❒
"Distance" (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
❒
"Instantaneous consumption";
❒
"Average speed A” (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
❒
"Trip time" (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is active);
TRIP button 0.00
The TRIP 0.00 button is located on the right hand stalk fig. 13. With
the ignition key turned to MAR-ON, this button allows you to view the
previously described values and also set them to zero to begin a
new mission:
❒short press: display various values;
❒long press: values reset and start of a new mission.
New mission
This begins after a reset:
❒“manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant button;
❒“automatic” resetting, when the “trip distance” reaches 99999.9 km
or when the “Travel time” reaches 999:59 (999 hours and 59
minutes);
❒after disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
fig. 12A0J0033fig. 13A0J0077
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IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A” details are being
displayed only resets the information associated with this function.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip B” details are being
displayed resets only the information associated with this function.
Start of journey procedure
With the ignition key at MAR-ON, reset by pressing the TRIP 0.00
button and holding it down for more than 2 seconds.
Trip Exit
You can automatically exit the Trip function once all the values have
been displayed or by holding the SET/
button down for more than
1 second.
SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using this component. Under the
bonnet there is also a label that summarises all the symbols.
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ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your car from theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobilising system. It is automatically activated when the ignition
key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna built into the ignition device. The
modulated signal, which changes each time the engine is started, is
the “password”, by means of which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key to MAR, the
Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit sends an acknowledgement
code to the engine management control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE
system deactivates the functions of the engine management control
unit. If, during starting, the code is not correctly recognised, the
warning light switches on in the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it is still locked,
try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle. If you are
still unable to start the engine contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.Activation of warning light while driving
❒If the
warning light switches on, this means that the system is
running a self-diagnosis (for example due to a voltage drop).
❒If the
warning light remains on, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
The electronic components inside the key may be damaged
if the key is subjected to strong shocks.
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THE KEYS
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The CODE card fig. 14 is provided with the keys and bears the
following:
❒A - electronic code;
❒B - mechanical code.
Keep the codes in a safe place, not in the car.
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A fig. 15 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 16 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.
fig. 14A0J0212
fig. 15A0J0211
fig. 16A0J0072
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Deactivating the device
The device deactivates automatically when:
❒the key insert is turned to opening position in the driver side door;
❒the
button is pressed on the remote control;
❒the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Once the safe lock device is engaged it is impossible to
open the doors from inside the car. Before engaging
the device, check that there is no one left on board. If
the remote control battery is flat, the device can only be
deactivated by using the metal insert in one of the door locks.
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ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm activates in the following cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door/bonnet/luggage compartment
(perimeter protection);
❒wrongful operation of the ignition switch (key turned to MAR);
❒cutting of the battery cables;
❒movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the car (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual signal
(flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The alarm
activation modes may vary according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is reached the
system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ignition key
is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet requirements in various
countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned to
STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control towards the
car, then press and release the
button. Except for specific markets,
the system emits a visual and acoustic signal and enables door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage precedes the switching on of the alarm: in the
event of faults, the system will generate a further acoustic and/or
visual signal through the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on the dashboard, wait about
4 seconds and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check
that the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment are closed correctly
and then reactivate the system by pressing the
button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the doors, bonnet and
boot are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in system operation:
in this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using the remote control, once
about 30 seconds have elapsed from when the ignition key was turned
to STOP and a door or the tailgate was last opened and then closed,
the alarm activates automatically.
This is indicated by the LED on the button A fig. 20 lighting up
intermittently and the indications of activation described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the doors are closed by turning the
metal insert of the key in the driver side door latch. If the system
self-activates, the doors are not locked.
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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
Press thebutton. The following operations are performed (excluding
specific markets):
❒the direction indicators flash briefly twice;
❒there are two brief acoustic signals;
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close the side
windows and any sun roof completely (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function, press button A fig. 20 before activating the
alarm. When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the LED on
the button flashing for several seconds.Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift protection must be repeated
each time the instrument panel is switched off.
DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy period of car
inactivity), lock the car by turning the metal insert of the key with
remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key with the remote control run out
or there is a fault with the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
fig. 20A0J0226
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