Diesel Versions - Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner's Manual

Glow plug preheating
(Diesel versions) (amber)
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When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes
on and it will go out when glow plugs reach the preset
temperature. The engine may be started immediately after the
warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning
light comes on for a very short time only.
Glowheater plugs preheating failure warning

(Diesel versions)

light
If this warning light flashes (on some versions together with a mes-
sage in the display), this indicates a failure in the glowheater plugs
preheating system. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service
Provider as soon as possible to eliminate the fault.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
presence of water in the diesel fuel filter.
Water in diesel fuel filter
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(Diesel versions) (amber)
This warning light remains on constantly when driving
(together with a message in the display), to indicate the
The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may
cause severe damage to the injection system and
irregular engine operation. If the
comes on in the instrument panel (together with a mes-
sage in the display) contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vice as soon as possible to bleed the system. Water may
have been introduced into the tank if this indication ap-
pears immediately after refuelling: in this case switch off
the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service.
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warning light