2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo maintenance

Rear Window Washer
The nozzle holder is on the rear window fig. 170.
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
They are located inside the front bumper fig. 171.
They are activated when the dipped beam and/or main beam
headlights are on and the windscreen washer is activated.
Check the correct operation and cleanliness of nozzles at regular
intervals.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The car is equipped with the best available technological solutions to
effectively protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which give the car resistance to
corrosion and abrasion
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets, with high resistance to
corrosion;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner wing, edges, etc;
❒use of “open” boxed sections to prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture which could favour the formation of rust inside;
❒use of special films to protect against abrasion in exposed areas
(e.g. rear wing, doors, etc.).
fig. 170A0J0055fig. 171A0J0029
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BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation due to rust of any
original element of the structure or bodywork. For the general terms
of this warranty, refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent the formation
of rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and environment where the car is used. For
example, it is advisable to wash the car more often in areas with
high levels of atmospheric pollution or salted roads.
On some versions the car may be equipped, on request, with an
exclusive opaque paint on the roof which, in order to be maintained
intact, requires special care: see the instructions below.
Avoid washing with rollers and/or brushes in washing
stations. Wash the car only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois leather. Abrasive
products and/or polishes should not be used for cleaning the car. Bird
droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive. Avoid (if at all possible)
parking the car under trees; remove vegetable resins immediately as,
when dried, it may only be possible to remove them with abrasive
products and/or polishes, which is highly inadvisable as they could
alter the typical opacity of the paint. Do not use pure screen washer
fluid for cleaning the front windscreen and rear window; dilute it min.
50% with water. Only use pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature conditions.
To correctly wash the car, follow these instructions:
❒remove the aerial from the roof when using a carwash;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash the car, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to avoid damage
or alteration. Bear in mind that a build up of water could cause
damage to the car in the long term;
❒wash the bodywork using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames, bonnet, headlight frames,
etc.) with special care, as water may stagnate more easily in these
areas. Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way as the rest of
the car.
Detergents pollute the environment. Only wash your car in
areas equipped to collect and treat wastewater from this
type of activity.
In order to preserve the aesthetic properties of the
paintwork, abrasive products and/or polishes should not
be used to clean the car.
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IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque and increases the possibility of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as the
acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths to prevent scratching or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a pressure washer, keep the water jet
at least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thoroughly,
taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the electronic control
units or at the windscreen wiper motors. Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP position. After the washing operation,
make sure that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards)
have not been removed or damaged.INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might
explode. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed
to sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly exceed this
value.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to
use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with a sponge
soaked in a solution of neutral detergent and water.
CLEANING ALCANTARA SEATS
Alcantara trim can be treated and cleaned easily in the same way as
the other trims. The same indications given for cleaning fabrics are
also therefore applicable for this trim.
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LEATHER SEATS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, without
exercising too much pressure. Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry
absorbent cloth, without rubbing. Then clean with a soft cloth or
buckskin cloth dampened with water and neutral soap. If the stain
persists, use specific products and observe the instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make sure that the cleaning products
used contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in small quantities.
PLASTIC AND COATED PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cloth (if possible made from
microfibre), and a solution of water and neutral, non-abrasive
detergent. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specific products free
from solvents and designed to maintain the original appearance
and colour of the components.Remove any dust using a microfibre cloth, if necessary moistened with
water. The use of paper tissues is not recommended as these may
leave residues.
Never use alcohol, petrols and derivatives to clean the
dashboard and instrument panel lens.
LEATHER PARTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and neutral soap to clean these parts. Never use
alcohol or alcohol-based products. Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it does not contain alcohol and/or
alcohol based substances.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The identification details of the car are:
❒V.I.N. plate;
❒Chassis marking;
❒Body paintwork identification plate;
❒Engine marking.
V.I.N. PLATE
This is located on the left side of the rear luggage compartment floor
and bears the following data fig. 172:
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum authorised weight of vehicle fully laden
FMaximum authorised weight of vehicle fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first (front) axle
HMaximum permitted weight on second (rear) axle
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpares number.
NCorrect value of smoke coefficient (for diesel engines)
fig. 172A0J0161
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CHASSIS MARKING
This is printed on the passenger compartment floor, near the front right
seat.
Slide flap A fig. 173 to access.
The marking includes:
❒vehicle type (ZAR 955000);
❒chassis serial number.
BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
This is fitted to the inside of the tailgate and bears the following data
fig. 174:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
This is stamped on the cylinder block and gives the model and the
chassis serial number.
fig. 173A0J0140fig. 174A0J0138
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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine code Body versions
Turbo TwinAir 105 HP199B6000955AXY1B 18
(*)
955AXY1B 18B(**)
1.4 Petrol 8V 70 HP955A9000955AXV1A 16C(*)
955AXV1A 16D(**)
1.4 Petrol 8V 78 HP350A1000955AXU1A 15C(*)
955AXU1A 15D(**)
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP(***)955A2000955AXM1A 09C(*)
955AXM1A 09D(**)
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 163 HP Quadrifoglio
Ve r d e
(***)955A8000955AXS1B 13(*)
955AXS1B 13B(**)
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 HP Quadrifoglio
Ve r d e
(***)940A2000955AXN1B 10(*)
955AXN1B 10B(**)
1.3 JTDM-285 HP199B4000955AXT1A 14C(*)
955AXT1A 14D(**)
1.3 JTDM-285 HP(***)199B4000955AXT1A 14E(*)
955AXT1A 14F(**)
(*) 4-seater versions
(**) 5-seater versions
(***) For versions/markets, where provided
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Versions Engine code Body versions
1.6 JTD
M115 HP(***)955A4000955AXE1B 04N(*)
955AXHE1B 04P(**)
1.6 JTDM120 HP955A3000955AXC1B 02L(*)
955AXC1B 02M(**)
(***) For versions/markets, where provided
(*) 4-seater versions
(**) 5-seater versions
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