Alfa Romeo MITO User Manual page 104

ENGINE RESTARTING CONDITIONS
Due to comfort, emission control and safety reasons, the engine can
GETTING TO
restart automatically without any action by the driver, under special
KNOW YOUR CAR
conditions, such as:
❒ battery not sufficiently charged;
❒ reduced braking system vacuum (e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed
SAFETY
repeatedly);
❒ car moving (e.g. when driving on roads with a gradient);
❒ engine stopping by Start&Stop system for over 3 minutes;
❒ for versions equipped with dual zone automatic climate control
STARTING AND
system (for versions/markets, where provided), if an adequate level
DRIVING
of thermal comfort has not been reached or MAX-DEF function
activation.
With gear engaged, automatic engine restarting is possible only by
fully depressing the clutch pedal. The driver is informed by the
IN AN EMERGENCY
displaying of a message on the display and - for versions/markets,
where provided - by the flashing of the symbol
Notes
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
If the clutch is not pressed, about 3 minutes after the engine stops, the
engine can be restarted only using the ignition key.
In cases when the engine stops and this is not desired, due for example
to the clutch pedal being released sharply with a gear engaged, if the
TECHNICAL
Start&Stop system is activated, the engine can be restarted by fully
SPECIFICATIONS
depressing the clutch pedal or by placing the gear lever in neutral.
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SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop system, if the driver
releases his/her seat belt and opens the driver's or passenger's door,
the engine can be restarted only using the ignition key.
The driver is informed by a buzzer and by the flashing of the symbol
on the display; on some versions, a message is displayed as well.
"ENERGY SAVING" FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, following automatic engine restarting, the driver does not carry out
any action on the car for over 3 minutes, the Start&Stop system stops
the engine once and for all, to prevent fuel consumption. In these
cases, the engine can be restarted only using the ignition key.
NOTE In any case, it is possible to keep the engine running by
deactivating the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
.
In the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system is deactivated.
The driver is informed of the fault by the
on in the instrument panel and, for versions/markets where provided,
a message and symbol on the display.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
warning light switching