2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo wiper blades

Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to limit operation to the
time for which the stalk is held in this position. When released, the
stalk will return to its default position and the wiper will be
automatically stopped.
Do not use the windscreen wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice from the windscreen. In such conditions,
the windscreen wiper may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor protection, which prevents operation for a
few seconds, may intervene. If operation is not restored, even
after turning the key and restarting the engine, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the blades
lifted from the windscreen.
"Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) to operate
the windscreen washer. Keep the stalk pulled for more than half a
second, with just one movement, to operate windscreen washer/wiper
jet at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the stalk is released. A
further stroke after approximately 6 seconds completes the cycle.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infra-red LED sensor fitted on the car windscreen fig. 37.
It is able to detect the presence of rain and consequently manage
windscreen wiping in accordance with the amount of water on the
windscreen.
Activation
The sensor is activated when ring nut A fig. 36 is turned to “automatic”
position (“AUTO” control): the windscreen wiper stroke frequency is
thus adjusted in accordance with the amount of water on the
windscreen.
This frequency can vary from no stroke (no rain - windscreen dry) up
to the 2
ndconstant speed operation (heavy rain - windscreen wet).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted through the Set-up
menu (see paragraph “Menu Items” in this section).
fig. 37A0J0189
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SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations.
The snow chains may be applied only onto the front wheel tyres (drive
wheels).
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have
been driven.
Use reduced size snow chains: on all versions, for 195/55 R16" and
205/55 R16" size tyres use low-clearance snow chains with a
maximum projection beyond the tyre profile of 9 mm.
IMPORTANT The space-saver wheel cannot be fitted with snow chains.
If a front (drive) wheel is punctured and snow chains must be used,
you must remove a normal wheel from the rear and replace this one
with the space-saver wheel. In this way, with two normal drive wheels,
it is possible to use snow chains.
Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted; do not
exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes, steps and pavements
and avoid driving long distances on roads not covered with
snow to avoid damaging the car and the roadbed.
STORING THE CAR
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, the following
precautions should be noted:
❒park the vehicle in a dry, covered and, if possible, ventilated area;
engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal and check the battery
charge. Repeat this check once every three months during storage;
❒if you have not disconnected the battery, check the battery charge
every thirty days;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special compounds
available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
compact plastic sheets which do not allow humidity to evaporate
from the surface of the car.
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard specified pressure and
check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP, wait at least 1
minute before disconnecting the battery power supply.
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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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Remember that the road holding qualities of your car
also depend on the correct inflation pressure of the
tyres.
If the pressure is too low the tyre overheats and can be
seriously damaged.
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice versa.
Never submit alloy rims to repainting treatments
requiring the use of temperatures exceeding 150°C.
The mechanical properties of the wheels could be
impaired.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER
BLADES
We recommend replacing the blades once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of damage to the
blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure that ice has not frozen
the rubber against the glass. Use a de-icing product to release it if
required;
❒remove any snow from the window;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn windscreen/rear window wiper
blades is a serious hazard, because visibility is reduced
in bad weather.
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Replacing the wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig. 167 of the attachment spring
and remove the blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade by inserting the tab into the special slot in the arm.
Make sure that it is properly locked into place;
❒lower the windscreen wiper arm on the windscreen.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Lifting the wiper blades
When the wiper blades have to be lifted from the windscreen (i.e. in
the event of snow), proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒operate the lever to the right of the steering wheel to activate a
windscreen wiper stroke (see paragraph "Window washing" in
chapter "Getting to know your car");
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position when the driver's side
wiper blade reaches the windscreen side pillar and lift the
windscreen wiper to the rest position;
❒bring the wiper blades back into contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper.
fig. 167A0J0054
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– Chassis marking .............................. 197
– engine marking ............................... 197
– identification data plate ................... 196
Ignition device ..................................... 42
– Steering lock ................................... 42
Installation of electrical/electronic
devices .............................................. 100
Installing a Universal Isofix child seat ..... 120
Interior fittings ...................................... 71
Interiors (cleaning)................................ 194
Jack................................................... 141
Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 154
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 156
Lubricants (features).............................. 224
Luggage compartment .......................... 81
– Closing the luggage compartment..... 82
– Emergency luggage compartment
opening .......................................... 82
– Extending the luggage
compartment................................... 83
– Luggage compartment
initialisation .................................... 82
– Opening the luggage
compartment................................... 81Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 158
Main beam headlights ....................... 61
– bulb replacement............................. 154
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car ................. 177
– periodic checks ............................... 177
Menu options ....................................... 24
MSR system ......................................... 90
Multifunction display ............................ 20
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Parking ............................................. 132
– Handbrake ..................................... 133
Parking lights ....................................... 60
Parking sensors .................................... 101
Performance ........................................ 217
Pollen filter........................................... 186
Power sockets....................................... 72
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .......... 119
Pretensioners........................................ 112
– Load limiters ................................... 112
Protecting the environment .................... 108
Puddle light
– bulb replacement............................. 160
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones.............................................. 101
Rain sensor .......................................... 63
Raising the car ..................................... 169
Rear fog light ....................................... 70
Rear fog light/reversing light................. 157
Rear view mirrors ................................. 47
– Door mirrors ................................... 47
– Internal mirror ................................. 47
Rear window washer jets ...................... 192
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ......... 185
Rear window washer/wiper .................. 64
Rear Window Wiper
– blade replacement ........................... 191
– blades ............................................ 189
Reconfigurable multifunction display ...... 20
Refuelling ............................................ 221
Refuelling the car ................................. 107
Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector (tyres) .............................. 211
Roof lights ........................................... 67
– Courtesy lights ................................ 68
– Front roof light ................................ 67
– Glove compartment light .................. 69
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– spare wheel .................................... 209
– tyre inflation pressure....................... 214
– Wheels and tyres ............................ 188
Wheels
– rims and tyres ................................. 209
Window bags (side airbags for head
protection) ......................................... 127
Window cleaning................................. 62
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 194
Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid level ........... 185
Windscreen washer sprays ................... 191
Windscreen washer/wiper.................... 62
– “Smart washing” function................. 63
Windscreen wiper
– blades ............................................ 189
– replacing wiper blades .................... 190
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Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel............................ 140
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 146