2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo Alarm System Instructions

The 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo’s alarm system is a strong defender of your car’s safety, adding an important layer of defence against theft and unauthorized entry. This high-tech system not only keeps your car safe, but it also gives you peace of mind, knowing that your valuable investment is safe. This guide will go over everything you need to know about the MiTo’s alarm system, including its features, ways to make it your own, and most importantly, how to properly arm and stop it. This guide will show you how to use all of your Alfa Romeo MiTo’s safety features, whether you’re parking in a busy city or leaving your car unsupervised. This will let you enjoy driving with confidence and peace of mind.

ALARM

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.
• 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
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 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.

SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
Press the button. The following operations are performed (excluding specific markets):

• the direction indicators flash briefly twice;
• there are two brief acoustic signals;
• unlocking 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 sunroof 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 a 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 into the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.

IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned into three different positions Fig. 21:

• STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio, central door locking system, alarm, etc.) are enabled;
• MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are enabled;
• AVV: engine start-up.

The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the engine does not start before the starting operation can be repeated.
Caution: If the ignition switch is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before driving again.

Caution: Always remove the key when you leave the car to prevent someone from accidentally operating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. Engage 1st gear if the car is parked uphill or reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never leave children unattended in the car.

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