Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STORING THE CAR
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, the following
precautions should be noted:
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park the vehicle in a dry, covered and, if possible, ventilated area;
engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not engaged;
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disconnect the negative battery terminal and check the battery
charge. Repeat this check once every three months during storage;
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if you have not disconnected the battery, check the battery charge
every thirty days;
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clean and protect the painted parts using protective wax;
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clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special compounds
available commercially;
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sprinkle talcum powder on the windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the glass;
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slightly open the windows;
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cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
compact plastic sheets which do not allow humidity to evaporate
from the surface of the car.
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inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard specified pressure and
check it at intervals;
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do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP, wait at least 1
minute before disconnecting the battery power supply.
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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