2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo lights

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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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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DASHBOARD
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary according to different versions.
1. Air vent for side windows – 2. Adjustable air vent – 3. Passenger front air bag – 4. Sound system (for versions/markets, where provided) – 5.
Adjustable air vents – 6. Hazard warning lights, door lock/unlock button – 7. Exterior lighting control lever – 8. Instrument panel – 9. Windscreen
wiper/rearscreen wiper/trip computer control lever – 10. Control panel – 11. Fuse box access flap – 12. Ignition device – 13. Driver front air bag –
14. Driver front knee air bag (for versions/markets, where provided) – 15. Cruise Control (for versions/markets, where provided) – 16. “Alfa DNA”
system – 17. Gear lever – 18. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls – 19. Glove compartment
fig. 1A0J0393
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant
temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
andwarning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
fig. 2A0J1542
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine
coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
andwarning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
fig. 3A0J1543
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❒SPEED VOLUME (speed-dependent automatic volume control);
❒RADIO ON VOLUME (radio volume limit
activation/deactivation);
❒SPEECH VOLUME (telephone volume adjustment) (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒AUX OFFSET (alignment of the portable device volume to that of
the other sources) (for versions/markets, where provided);
❒RADIO OFF (switching-off mode);
❒SYSTEM RESET
Press the MENU button again to exit the Menu function.
NoteThe AF SWITCHING, TRAFFIC INFORMATION and
REGIONAL MODE adjustments are only possible in FM mode.
AF SWITCHING function
(alternative frequency search)
The radio can operate in two different modes using RDS:
❒“AF Switching On”: search for alternative frequencies active (the
letters “AF” appear on the display);
❒“AF Switching Off”: search for alternative frequencies not active.
Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate the function:
❒press the MENU button and select “AF Switching On”;
❒press the
/buttons to activate/deactivate the function.
When the function is activated, the radio automatically tunes into
the station with the strongest signal broadcasting the same
programme. While driving, the same station can be continuously
listened to without having to change the frequency when you
change zones.Obviously, it must be possible to receive the station that you are
listening to in the area you are driving through.
If the AF function has been activated, “AF” will light up in the
display.
If the AF function has been activated and the radio is not able to
receive the current station, the radio activates the automatic search,
during which “FM Search” appears on the display (only for top-of-
the-range radios).
With the AF function deactivated, the remaining RDS functions,
such as the display of the station name, still remain active.
The AF function can only be activated on FM bands.
TRAFFIC INFORMATION function
(traffic information)
Some stations on the FM band (FM1, FM2 and FMA) can
broadcast information about traffic conditions. In this case the
letters “TA” appear on the display.
Proceed as follows to switch the TA function on/off:
❒press the MENU button briefly and select “Traffic info”;
❒press the
/buttons to activate/deactivate the function.
If the TA function has been activated, the “TA” icon lights up on the
display.
NoteIf the TA function is activated with an audio source other
than Tuner (Radio) (CD, MP3, telephone or Mute/Pause), the radio
can carry out an automatic search and therefore it is possible,
when reactivating the Tuner (Radio) source, that the frequency
tuned into is different from the one previously set.
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INDEX
ABS system ........................................ 88
– Mechanical Brake Assist................... 88
– System intervention.......................... 88
Additional heater ................................. 59
Air cleaner .......................................... 186
Alarm ................................................. 40
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 91
– Driving modes................................. 92
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 94
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 93
– "Natural" Mode .............................. 92
Alfa Romeo Code system .................... 34
Ashtray ............................................... 73
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 90
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 53
Battery .............................................. 186
– advice for extending lifetime............. 186
– replacement .................................... 186
Battery (recharging).............................. 168
Bodywork
– maintenance ................................... 193– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 192
– warranty......................................... 193
Bonnet................................................. 84
– Closing ........................................... 84
– Opening ......................................... 84
Brake Assist ......................................... 90
Brakes ................................................. 207
– brake fluid level............................... 185
bulb replacement .......................... 156-157
– interior lights................................... 158
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 154
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 152
Carrying children safely ...................... 114
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ... 90
Central locking..................................... 70
Changing a bulb .................................. 151
– General instructions ......................... 151
Changing a wheel ................................ 140
Checking levels .................................... 178
Cigar lighter ........................................ 72
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................................... 192– car interior...................................... 194
– front headlights ............................... 194
– leather parts ................................... 195
– leather seats.................................... 195
– plastic and coated parts ................... 195
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 194
Climate control/heating system ............. 50
Climatic comfort ................................... 49
– Diffusers ......................................... 49
Clutch ................................................. 206
CO2 emissions..................................... 229
Code Card........................................... 35
Control buttons..................................... 22
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 69
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Cruise Control ...................................... 65
Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 59
Diesel filter .......................................... 186
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ................. 108
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Dimensions .......................................... 216
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 155
Direction indicators ......................... 61-156
– bulb replacement............................. 155
– “Lane change” function .................... 61
Display................................................ 20
Doors .................................................. 77
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 77
DPF (particulate filter) ........................... 108
Driver side knee bag ............................ 126
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque) .............................................. 91
Dusk sensor ......................................... 60
Dynamic Suspension (active shock
absorber system) ................................ 98
Electric power steering ........................ 100
Electric sun roof ................................... 74
Electric windows .................................. 79
– Controls .......................................... 79
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 90
Engine codes - bodywork versions ........ 198
Engine compartment
– washing ......................................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6Engine................................................. 200
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 184
– marking.......................................... 197
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 184
– level check ...................................... 184
EOBD system ....................................... 99
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ............................................... 89
Exterior lights ....................................... 59
– Left stalk ......................................... 59
External courtesy lights ......................... 62
Extinguisher ......................................... 74
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 116
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 146
Flashing .............................................. 61
Fluids and lubricants............................. 224
Fog lights........................................ 70-156
"Follow Me Home" device ................... 61
Front airbags...................................... 123
Front armrest ....................................... 72
Front driver side airbag ........................ 123
Front passenger airbag ......................... 124
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 158Fuel consumption.................................. 227
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 70
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 206
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 107
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 161
Gear Shift Indicator ............................ 21
Glove compartment .............................. 71
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Handbrake ........................................ 133
Hazard warning lights .......................... 69
Headlights ........................................... 87
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 87
– bulb replacement............................. 154
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 87
– Light beam direction ........................ 87
Headlight washers................................ 192
Head restraints..................................... 45
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 46
– Front headrests ................................ 45
– Rear head restraints......................... 46
Hill Holder system ................................ 89
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate....................... 197
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