2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo lights

DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
With incandescent bulbs
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 134;
❒remove cover A fig. 136 protecting the bulb;
❒extract the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder, making sure it is correctly secured;
❒refit cover B fig. 134.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To replace the bulb, take wrench A fig. 137 (located in the document
holder), insert it in housing B and turn the bulb holder anticlockwise.
Extract the bulb and replace it.
fig. 136A0J0040fig. 137A0J0018
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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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
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DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPS
StarterF03 20
Passenger compartment electric fan F08 40
Additional heater (Turbo TwinAir 105 HP and 1.3 JTD
M-285 HP versions) F09 5
Two-tone hornsF10 15
Main beam headlightsF14 15
Additional heater (PTC 1)F15 30
Air conditioning compressorF19 7,5
Heated rear windscreen, defrosting system F20 30
Electric fuel pump in tankF21 15
Fog lightsF30 15
Additional heater (PTC2)F81 60
Additional heater (PTC1)F82 40
Additional heater (PTC2)F82 50
FreeF83 –
HI-FI sound system (control units, Bassbox speaker) mechanical gearbox setup F84 20
Power socket on tunnelF85 15
Electric door mirror demisters, demisters on windscreen jets, relay switch coil for heated
windscreenF87 7,5
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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.

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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AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTER
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace the filters.
BATTERY
Battery F (see previous pages) does not require the electrolyte to be
topped up with distilled water. A periodic check carried out at Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services is, however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another genuine battery with the
same specifications. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions
for maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery rapidly and maintain its efficiency over
time, carefully observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors, bonnet and flaps are
closed correctly, to prevent any roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is however equipped
with a system which switches all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery pole;
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for a long time, the
battery is damaged by sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at start-up.
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The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can happen as
early as –10°C). Refer to “Storing the car” in “Starting and driving” if
the car is left parked for a long time.
If after having purchased your car you decide to add accessories
requiring permanent electrical power (alarm etc.) or accessories that
require large amounts of power, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement.