2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner’s Manual

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WINDOW CLEANING

WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
The right stalk controls the windscreen wiper/washer and rear window wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
Ring nut A fig. 36 has the following positions:

• windscreen wipers off; intermittent operation (low speed);
• AUTO rain sensor activation (for versions/markets, where provided) (the windscreen wipers adapt the operating speed automatically to suit the intensity of the rain)
• intermittent operation;
• continuous slow operation; continuous fast operation.
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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 the 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 the “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 2nd constant 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).

If the engine is stopped with the lever in the “automatic” position, when it is next started no wiping cycle will take place even if it is raining. This prevents accidental activation of the rain sensor when the engine is started (e.g. when the windscreen is being washed by hand or the wipers are stuck to the windscreen when there is ice).
Carry out any of the following manoeuvres to restore the automatic operation of the system:

• movement of left stalk from the automatic position to any other position and then back to automatic;
• sensitivity adjustment (by turning ring nut A to increase or decrease).
  When the rain sensor is reactivated using any of the manoeuvres described above, reactivation is indicated by a single stroke of the windscreen wipers, regardless of the condition of the windscreen.
  If the sensitivity is changed whilst the rain sensor is operating, a windscreen wiper stroke is carried out to confirm the change.
  In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor whilst it is active, the windscreen wiper operates intermittently at a speed consistent with the sensitivity setting of the rain sensor, regardless of whether there is rain on the glass (sensor failure is indicated on the display).
  The sensor continues to operate and it is possible to set the windscreen wiper to continuous mode (1st or 2nd speed). The failure indication remains for as long as the sensor is active.

Rear Window Wiper Washer

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Activation
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
Turn ring nut B fig. 36 from position O to position to operate the rear window wiper as follows:

• in intermittent mode when the windscreen wiper is not operating;
• in synchronous mode (at half the speed of the windscreen wiper) when the windscreen wiper is operating;
• in continuous mode with reverse gear engaged and the control active.
  With reverse gear engaged and the windscreen wiper on, the rear window wiper is activated in continuous mode. Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable position) will activate the rear window washer jet.
  Keep the stalk pushed for more than half a second to activate the rear window wiper as well. Releasing the stalk will activate the smart washing function, as described for the windscreen wiper.

CRUISE CONTROL

(for versions/markets, where provided)

GENERAL INFORMATION
This is an electronically controlled driving assistance device which allows driving at a chosen speed above 30 km/h on long stretches of dry, straight roads with few variations (e.g. motorways), without having to depress the accelerator pedal.
The use of this device on extra-urban roads with traffic is not therefore recommended. Do not use it in town.

TURNING THE DEVICE ON
Turn ring nut A fig. 38 to ON.
The device cannot be engaged in 1st or reverse gear: it is advisable to engage it in 5th gear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car may slightly exceed the stored speed.
When the device is activated, the warning light switches on together with the relevant message on the display (for versions/markets, where provided).

STORING THE CAR SPEED
Proceed as follows:

•  turn ring nut A fig. 38 to ON and press the accelerator to reach the required speed.
• move the stalk upwards (+) for at least 1 second, then release it: the car speed is now memorised and you can therefore release the accelerator.
  If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can accelerate simply by pressing the accelerator; when you release the pedal, the car goes back to the speed set previously.

RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been disengaged by pressing the brake or clutch pedal, the stored speed can be reset as follows:

• accelerate gradually until a speed approaching the one stored is reached;
• engage the gear selected at the time that the speed was stored;
• press the RES button (B fig. 38).

INCREASING THE MEMORISED SPEED
Press the accelerator and store the new speed or move the lever upwards (+).
Each movement of the stalk corresponds to an increase in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk held upwards will continuously increase the speed.

REDUCING THE MEMORISED SPEED
Deactivate the device and store the new speed or move the lever downwards (–) until the new speed is reached. It will then be stored automatically.
Each movement of the lever corresponds to a slight reduction in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk held downwards will decrease the speed continuously.

TURNING THE DEVICE OFF
To disengage the device:
the system is not effectively disengaged but the system gives priority to the acceleration request. The device still remains active, without the need to press the RES button to return to the previous conditions once acceleration is concluded.

Automatic deactivation
The device deactivates automatically in the following cases:

• if the ABS or ESC systems intervene;
• with the car speed below the set limit;
• in the event of system failure.

When travelling with the device active, never move the gear lever to neutral.
If operation is inadequate or the device is faulty, turn ring nut A fig. 38 to OFF and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

ROOF LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
Switch A fig. 39 switches the roof lights on/off. A switch positions:

• central position (position 1): lights C and D switch on/off when the doors are opened/closed.
• pressed to the left (position 0): lights C and D are always switched off;
• pressed to the right (position 2): lights C and D are always switched on.
  Lights switch on/off progressively. switch B controls the spotlight function. B switch positions:
• central position (position 1): lights C and D are always switched off;
• pressed to the left (position 0): light C switches on;
• pressed to the right (position 2): light D switches on.

IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches are in the central position: when the doors are closed the lights will switch off to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the permanently on position, the roof light will turn off automatically 15 minutes after the engine stopping.

ROOF LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or in poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following modes:

• for about 10 seconds when the doors are unlocked;
• for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
• for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
  The timed period is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.

Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the roof lights switch on as follows:

• within 2 minutes of the engine being switched off for a period of around 10 seconds;
• for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
• for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
  The timing stops automatically when the doors are locked.

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