2021 Alfa Romeo MiTo fuel

Rain sensor
(where provided)
Adjustment (4 levels) of the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
TripB activation
Activation (“On”) and deactivation (“Off”)
of Trip B display (partial trip counter). For
more information see the "Trip computer"
section.
Set time
Clock setting through two sub-menus:
“Time” and “Format”.
Set date
Date setting (day - month - year).
First page
(where provided)
Selection of the information you would
like to see on the main screen. You can
view the date or the trip distance.
See radio
On the instrument panel display, the
information onUconnect™system is
shown.
Autoclose
Activation of the automatic locking of the
doors on exceeding the speed of
20 km/h.
Measurement unit
Unit of measurement setting via three
submenus: “Distances”, “Fuelconsumption” and “Temperature”. If the
set distance unit is “km”, the display
allows the fuel consumption unit to be set
as km/l or l/100km. If the set distance
unit is “mi” the fuel consumption unit will
be displayed in “mpg”.
Language
Display language selection.
Warning volume
Adjustment (8 levels) of the volume of
the buzzer which accompanies the
display of failures/warnings.
Seat belt beep
This function can be displayed only after
an Alfa Romeo Dealership has
deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph “SBR system” in the “Safety”
chapter).
Service
Display of information about km/mileage
intervals or, for versions/markets, where
provided, time intervals for car servicing.
Passenger airbag
Activation/deactivation of front
passenger side airbag and side air bag for
pelvis, chest and shoulder protection -
Side bag
Daytime running lights
Activation/deactivation of Daytime
Running Lights (DRL).Courtesy lights
This function turns on the internal
courtesy lights for approximately
25 seconds when the doors or luggage
compartment are opened using the
remote control. The courtesy lights are
turned off when the doors are closed or
locked using the remote control.
Exit Menu
Return to standard display screen.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
The warning light turns on when about 5 - 7 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
When the remaining range is lower than approx. 50 km
(or equivalent value in miles), on some versions the
display will show a warning message.
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REAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is
switched on.
ABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault.
In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency
unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive carefully and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
START&STOP SYSTEM DEACTIVATION
The warning light switches on when the Start&Stop
system is deactivated (for more information, see the
paragraph “Start&Stop System” in the chapter “Starting
and driving”).
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
TPMS SYSTEM
Low tyre pressure
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on (on some
versions together with a message on the display) (together with
an acoustic signal) if the pressure in one or more tyres drops
below a preset threshold.
In this way the TPMS warns the driver that one or more tyres may
be dangerously flat and liable to puncture.In any situation in which the message on the
display is "See manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer
to the contents of the "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" section, strictly
complying with the indications that you find
there.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be
compromised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp
braking and steering. Replace the wheel
immediately with the spare wheel (where
provided) or carry out a prompt repair using the
dedicated kit (see the paragraph on “Replacing a
wheel” in chapter “In an emergency”) and contact
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
TPMS failure
This warning light switches on (on some versions together with a
message on the display) when a TPMS fault is detected.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without sensors, the display
will show a warning message until initial conditions are restored.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
Check tyre pressure
The warning light switches on (on some versions together with a
message in the display) to indicate that the tyre pressure is below
the value recommended to guarantee long tyre life and low fuel
consumption. It may also indicate a slow loss of pressure.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition mentioned above,
the display will show the indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence. In this case it is advisable to restore the correct
pressure value
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Symbol on the display What it means What to do
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
The display will show the symbol if the fuel cut-off
system intervenes.For the procedure to restore the fuel cut-off system see
the “Controls" paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle”
section. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel supply,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol appears on the display when there is a fault
in one of the following lights:
daytime running lights (DRL)
side lights
direction indicators
rear fog light
number plate lightsThe fault relating to these lights may be caused by: one or
more blown fuses, one or more blown bulbs or a broken
electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses involved, in
accordance with the “Fuse replacement” paragraph, in
chapter “In an emergency”. If this does not resolve the
fault, check, and if necessary replace, the bulbs involved, in
accordance with the “External bulb replacement”
paragraph, in chapter “In an emergency”.
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault, contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership, for a comprehensive check of
the electrical system.
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
The display will show the symbol if a fault in the brake
lights is detected.The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown
protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol appears on the display (together with a
message) in the event of dusk sensor failure.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol appears on the display (together with a
message) in the event of rain sensor failure.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol appears on the display (together with a
message) in the event of parking sensor failure.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
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Symbol on the display What it means What to do
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM FAILURE/ALARM
FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol appears on the display to indicate a fault
with the Alfa Romeo CODE system or alarm system
(where provided).Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault fixed
as soon as possible.
BREAK IN ATTEMPT
If the symbol appears on the display (together with a
message) this indicates a break-in attempt.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
GENERAL FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol appears on the display in the circumstances
indicated below:
overheating of the Alfa TCT gearbox (where provided);
fuel cut-off;
engine oil pressure sensor fault.
In these cases contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
the fault fixed as soon as possible.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
(where provided)
The symbol appears on the display when the front or rear
brake pads are worn.Have them replaced as soon as possible.
START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears on display in case of Start&Stop
system failure. On some versions, a warning message will
be displayed.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
A symbol is displayed when the outside temperature falls
to or below 3°C.
WARNING In the event of an outdoor temperature sensor
fault, dashes are shown on the display instead of a
temperature value.
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WARNING
23)If thewarning light does not switch on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on
the display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or,
in a lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked
immediately.
24)A fault with the warning light
is signalled by illumination of the iconon the instrument panel display and by the flashing of passenger
airbag disabled warning light on the rearview mirror. In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the passenger side airbag (where
provided). In this case, the warning light may not indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
25)If the warning light comes on, the exhausted engine oil should be changed as soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km from the first
switching-on of this warning light. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. Remember
that when this warning light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you must not top up the engine oil.
26)If the warning light flashes with the car in motion, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
27)Always drive at a speed appropriate to the traffic conditions, the weather and traffic regulations. The engine may be switched off even if the
warning light is on: repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause an early deterioration of engine oil. For this reason it is
always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the instructions above. Do not complete the DPF
regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.
IMPORTANT
13)If thewarning light switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
14)If, turning the ignition device to MAR, the warning lightdoes not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some
versions together with the message on the display), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
15)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the
symbol is displayed contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately
after refuelling, water has probably been introduced into the tank: stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Let’s get to the core of the vehicle: seeing how you can exploit all
of its potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any situation, so that it can be
a welcome companion, with our comfort and our wallets in mind.
STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE . .........................90
PARKING THE VEHICLE ...........................91
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX .....................92
USING ALFA TCT TRANSMISSION . . . . ................93
START&STOP SYSTEM. ..........................95
CRUISE CONTROL ..............................97
PARKING SENSORS .............................98
TOWING TRAILERS . . . . . . . . .....................99
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE . . .....................100

IMPORTANT
17)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km
(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car
performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,
etc.).
18)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR position
to prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
19)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
damaging for the engine.
20)Warning light
will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be regularly
used, but an Alfa Romeo Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
96) 97)
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1stgear if facing uphill
or reverse if facing downhill) and leave
the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
On versions equipped with Alfa TCT
transmission, before releasing the brake
pedal, wait for letter P to be displayed.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with Alfa TCT transmission,
before placing the gear lever at P).
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull lever 1
fig. 65 upwards until the car is secured.
When the handbrake is engaged and the
ignition key is on MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
will
switch on.
To release it, raise lever 1 slightly, hold
down button 2 and lower the lever: the
warning light
on the instrument
panel switches off.
IMPORTANT Carry out these
manoeuvres with the brake pedal
pressed.
IMPORTANT For cars equipped with a
front armrest, lift it up to ensure that it
does not interfere with the action of the
handbrake.
WARNING
96)Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the car and take it with you.
97)The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the parking brake: if this is not so,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have it
adjusted. Always park the car safely as
indicated by the Highway Code and as
described above.
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