2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo brake light

Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒operate lens A fig. 138 in order to compress clip B, then pull the unit
outwards;
❒turn bulb holder C anticlockwise, remove the bulb and replace it;
❒refit bulb holder C in the lens, turning it clockwise;
❒refit the unit, making sure that internal clip B clicks into place.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To access the light cluster, move the luggage compartment side trim
(see fig. 139). The rear light cluster contains the bulbs for side lights,
direction indicators and brake lights.
SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
replace these lights.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To replace the bulb, lift the luggage compartment side trim, turn
bulb-holder A fig. 139 and replace the bulb.
fig. 138A0J0042fig. 139A0J0043
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REAR FOG LIGHT/REVERSING LIGHT
To replace the rear fog light A fig. 140 or reversing light B fig. 140
bulbs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
3rdBRAKE LIGHTS
These are located in the tailgate and are LED bulbs. For replacement,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove the number plate light units fig. 141;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 142 anticlockwise, extract the bulb C and
replace it;
fig. 140A0J0044
fig. 141A0J0046
fig. 142A0J0045
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE BOX
fig. 155
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPS
AvailableF12 –
Headlamp alignment correctorF13 5
INT/A relay for engine compartment junction unit F31 5
EOBD diagnosis port supply, radio,
Bluetooth®, radionavigator (where provided),
alarm siren; alarm volumetric sensors, electric fan, TPMS, electric mirror controls, climate control
system controlsF36 15
Brake light switch (NO), instrument panel node, headlight alignment corrector F37 5
Doors and luggage compartment central locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 20
Electric window (driver side)F47 20
Electric window (passenger side)F48 20
Parking sensors, control lighting, electrochromic mirror, rain/dusk sensor, soft top, TMPS; cigar
lighter lighting, SBR system panelF49 5
Climate control system controls, radio preparation system;
Bluetooth®, brake light
switch (NC), clutch switch, reverse switch, flow meter (diesel versions), water in diesel filter sen-
sor (diesel versions)F51 5
Instrument Panel NodeF53 5
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL VERSIONS
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary. Check
“Fix&Go Automatic” kit recharge expiry date●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights,
etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, screen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management system
operation, emissions and, for versions/markets, where provided,
engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets,
if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as well
as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
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The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the first interval,
thus following the same intervals as before.

DIESEL VERSIONS
Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary. Check
“Fix&Go Automatic” kit recharge expiry date●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights,
etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, screen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management system
operation, emissions and, for versions/markets, where provided,
engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets,
if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as well
as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of front and rear disc brake pads●●●●●●●●●●
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The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the first interval,
thus following the same intervals as before.

Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Visually inspect condition and tensioning of accessory drive belt(s)
(for versions without automatic tensioner only)●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
(1) (2)
Replace accessory drive belts(3)●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (excluding 1.3 JTD
Mversions)(3)●
Replace fuel filter cartridge
(4)●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge
(5)●●●●●
Replace brake fluid●●●●●
Replace passenger compartment cleaner
(5)O●O●O●O●O●
(1) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message in the instrument panel. Anyway, it must never exceed 2 years.
(2) If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every year.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage,
the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
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INDEX(5) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations

PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 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 CAR
If 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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REFUELLING
Turbo TwinAir 1.4 Petrol
Prescribed fuels and
original lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 45 – 45 –
Unleaded petrol not less than 95
RON (EN 228 specification)
including a reserve of 5 - 7 – 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with climate
control)5,4 5,3 5,2 4,6Mixture of 50% demineralised
water and 50% PARAFLU
UPfluid
(*)
Engine sump 2,8 2,5 2,7 2,3SELENIA DIGITEK P.E. (Turbo
TwinAir versions)
SELENIA StAR P.E. (1.4 Petrol
versions) Engine sump and filter 3,3 , 2,9 2,5
Differential/gearbox casing 1,65 1,5 1,6 1,4TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
anti-lock device0,53 0,5 0,53 0,5 TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid reservoir
(**)
2,2 (4,5) 1,9 (4,0) 2,8 (4,6) 2,5 (4,1)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60%UPand 40% demineralised water is recommended.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers
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