Diesel Versions - Alfa Romeo MITO User Manual

Glow plug preheating
(diesel versions) (amber)
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It will
switch off as soon as the heater plugs have reached a preset
temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light
SAFETY
switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning light
comes on for an extremely short time.
STARTING AND
Glow plug preheating failure
DRIVING

(diesel versions)

The warning light will flash (a message will appear on the display, on
some versions) to indicate a fault in the glow plugs preheating system.
IN AN EMERGENCY
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to
eliminate the fault.
Water in diesel filter
SERVICING AND
(diesel versions) (amber)
MAINTENANCE
The warning light remains on constantly when driving (together with a
message in the display), to indicate the presence of water in the
TECHNICAL
diesel filter.
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause
severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine
operation. If the warning light
instrument panel (together with a message in the display) contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to bleed the system.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears immediately after
refuelling: if this happens, switch the engine off immediately and
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Fuel reserve – Limited range
(amber)
This warning light switches on when 5 to 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.
If the warning light flashes with the car in motion,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
comes on in the