2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo brake

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
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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
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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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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D and add the fluid described in
the chapter "Technical Specifications".
Do not travel if the windscreen washer reservoir is
empty: using the windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Some commercial windscreen
washer additives are flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot components which may set it on fire.
BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too low, undo reservoir cap E and
add the fluid described in the chapter "Technical Specifications".
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly corrosive, from coming
into contact with painted parts. Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corrosive. In the
event of accidental contact, immediately wash the
affected parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if swallowed.
Symbolon the container identifies synthetic brake
fluids, distinguishing them from the mineral type.
Using a mineral-type fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking system beyond repair.
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BRAKES
Versions Front brakes Rear brakes Parking brake
Turbo TwinAir
Self-ventilated discs DiscControlled by hand lever, acting
on the rear brakes 1.4 petrol
1.4 Turbo MultiAir
1.3 JTD
M-2
1.6 JTDM
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are
applied.
SUSPENSION
Versions Front Rear
Turbo TwinAir
McPherson independent wheels with anti-roll bar Interconnected wheels with torsion beam 1.4 petrol
1.4 Turbo MultiAir
1.3 JTD
M-2
1.6 JTDM
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WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)Turbo TwinAir 1.4 petrol
4-seater 5-seater 4-seater 5-seater
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90%
full and without optional equipment):1130 1130 1080 1080
Payload including the driver:
(***)480 560 480 560
Maximum permitted loads
(****)
– front axle: 950 950 850 850
– rear axle: 850 850 850 850
– total: 1610 1690 1560 1640
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes: 500 500 500 500
– trailer without brakes: 400 400 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 40 40 40 40
Maximum load on ball (trailer with brakes): 60 60 60 60
(***) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the effective payload with respect tothe maximum permitted
load.
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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Weights (kg)1.4 Turbo MultiAir
4-seater 5-seater
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% full and
without optional equipment):1135 / 1145
(*)1135 / 1145(*)
Payload including the driver:(**)480 560
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle: 950 950
– rear axle: 850 850
– total: 1625 1705
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes: 500 500
– trailer without brakes: 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 40 40
Maximum load on ball (trailer with brakes): 60 60
(*) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 HP version
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the effective payload with respect to the maximum permitted
load.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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Weights (kg)1.3 JTDM-21.6 JTDM
4-seater 5-seater 4-seater 5-seater
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90%
full and without optional equipment):1150 1150 1205 1205
Payload including the driver:
(*)480 560 480 560
Maximum permitted loads
(**)
– front axle: 950 950 1000 1000
– rear axle: 850 850 850 850
– total: 1630 1710 1685 1765
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes: 1000 1000 1000 1000
– trailer without brakes: 400 400 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 40 40 40 40
Maximum load on ball (trailer with brakes): 60 60 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the effective payload with respect to the maximum permitted
load.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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