2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo technical specifications

ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your car from theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobilising system. It is automatically activated when the ignition
key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna built into the ignition device. The
modulated signal, which changes each time the engine is started, is
the “password”, by means of which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key to MAR, the
Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit sends an acknowledgement
code to the engine management control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE
system deactivates the functions of the engine management control
unit. If, during starting, the code is not correctly recognised, the
warning light switches on in the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it is still locked,
try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle. If you are
still unable to start the engine contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.Activation of warning light while driving
❒If the
warning light switches on, this means that the system is
running a self-diagnosis (for example due to a voltage drop).
❒If the
warning light remains on, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
The electronic components inside the key may be damaged
if the key is subjected to strong shocks.
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THE KEYS
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The CODE card fig. 14 is provided with the keys and bears the
following:
❒A - electronic code;
❒B - mechanical code.
Keep the codes in a safe place, not in the car.
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A fig. 15 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 16 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.
fig. 14A0J0212
fig. 15A0J0211
fig. 16A0J0072
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Press button B to open/close the metal insert.
Press button B fig. 16 only with the key away from your
body, especially your eyes and from objects which could
get damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of doors and luggage
compartment, timed switching-on of internal roof lights and double
flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if the fuel cut-off system
intervenes.
Once the doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot are not
closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators start flashing quickly.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for locking of doors and luggage
compartment, with switching-off of roof light and single flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided). If the luggage compartment is
open, the doors will, however, be locked.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are
automatically locked if this specific function has been set (only on
versions with multifunction reconfigurable display).When the doors are locked, LED A fig. 17 switches on for a few
seconds after which it starts to flash (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside the car (by pressing the
button) the LED will remain on constantly.
Opening the luggage compartment
Press the
button to open the luggage compartment remotely. The
direction indicators will flash twice to indicate that the boot has been
opened.
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 remote controls. If you need to
request a new remote control, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services,
taking the CODE Card (for versions/markets, where provided), an
identity document and documents proving ownership of the car with
you.
fig. 17A0J0027
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REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 18 and move the metal insert B to opening
position; turn screw C to
using a fine bit screwdriver;
❒remove battery compartment D and replace battery E respecting the
polarity; reinsert compartment D in the key and secure it by turning
screw C to
.
Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They must
be disposed of as specified by law in special containers
or taken to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, which will
take care of their disposal.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of the interior door handles
and the door locking/unlocking button.
We recommend that you activate this device each time you park the
car.
Activating the device
The device is enabled on all the doors by pressing the
button on the
key twice quickly.
The direction indicators flash 3 times and LED A fig. 19 flashes to
indicate that the device has been activated. The device does not switch
on if one or more doors are not properly shut.
fig. 18A0J0073fig. 19A0J0027
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Deactivating the device
The device deactivates automatically when:
❒the key insert is turned to opening position in the driver side door;
❒the
button is pressed on the remote control;
❒the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Once the safe lock device is engaged it is impossible to
open the doors from inside the car. Before engaging
the device, check that there is no one left on board. If
the remote control battery is flat, the device can only be
deactivated by using the metal insert in one of the door locks.
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Type of keyUnlocking the
doorsLocking the
doors from the
outsideSafe Lock
activation(*)
Unlocking the
tailgateLowering
windows
(*)
Raising
windows
(*)
Key without
remote control/
Key with remote
controlAnticlockwise key
turn (driver side)Clockwise key turn
(driver side)----
Key with remote
controlBrief press of
buttonBrief press ofbuttonDouble press ofbuttonBrief press ofbuttonLong press (more
than 2 seconds) of
buttonLong press (more
than 2 seconds) ofbutton
Flashing direction
indicators (only
with key with
remote control)2 flashes 1 flash 3 flashes 2 flashes 2 flashes 1 flash
Deterrent LED Switching offSwitching on
constantly for
about 3 seconds,
followed by
deterrence LED
flashingDouble flash,
followed by
deterrence
flashingDeterrence
flashingSwitching offDeterrence
flashing
(*)For versions/markets, where provided.
IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control; window closing operation is a consequence of a door
locking control.
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ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm activates in the following cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door/bonnet/luggage compartment
(perimeter protection);
❒wrongful operation of the ignition switch (key turned to MAR);
❒cutting of the battery cables;
❒movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the car (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual signal
(flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The alarm
activation modes may vary according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is reached the
system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ignition key
is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet requirements in various
countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned to
STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control towards the
car, then press and release the
button. Except for specific markets,
the system emits a visual and acoustic signal and enables door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage precedes the switching on of the alarm: in the
event of faults, the system will generate a further acoustic and/or
visual signal through the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on the dashboard, wait about
4 seconds and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check
that the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment are closed correctly
and then reactivate the system by pressing the
button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the doors, bonnet and
boot are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in system operation:
in this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using the remote control, once
about 30 seconds have elapsed from when the ignition key was turned
to STOP and a door or the tailgate was last opened and then closed,
the alarm activates automatically.
This is indicated by the LED on the button A fig. 20 lighting up
intermittently and the indications of activation described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the doors are closed by turning the
metal insert of the key in the driver side door latch. If the system
self-activates, the doors are not locked.
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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
Press thebutton. The following operations are performed (excluding
specific markets):
❒the direction indicators flash briefly twice;
❒there are two brief acoustic signals;
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close the side
windows and any sun roof completely (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function, press button A fig. 20 before activating the
alarm. When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the LED on
the button flashing for several seconds.Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift protection must be repeated
each time the instrument panel is switched off.
DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy period of car
inactivity), lock the car by turning the metal insert of the key with
remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key with the remote control run out
or there is a fault with the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
fig. 20A0J0226
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