145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   INTRODUCTION - BODY INTERIOR FITTINGS AND TRIMS      


INTERIOR FITTINGS


The interior has been designed to produce the ideal environment for the driver and passengers in terms of exploitation of the space, comfort and pleasant driving conditions.

The interiors of this model are characterised by a highly customised dashboard combined with the front panel and rear side inserts.

The painted parts add shine in virtue of a chromium titanium paint with shiny varnish for extra depth and polish to details.

Classic chromium accents are found on the climate control vents.


INTERIOR LIGHTING

The lighting of the current socket, ashtray and cigar lighter remains on as long as the exterior side lights are on. The function is deactivated at the key off or when the lights are turned off.

Front courtesy light

The front courtesy light includes two lamps with three control buttons: the buttons can be used to turn on the corresponding light directly or in a timed manner, as described below.

There is only one bulb in the rear courtesy light which can be switched on or off using the relevant switch or through a delay timer as described below.

The courtesy light operation is timed according to a logic managed by the body computer:

- when any of the doors are opened, both spot lights come on for 3 minutes; the timer is reactivated whenever a door is opened;

- when all the doors are closed, the lights stay on for a further 10 seconds with the key off. This time is interrupted if the key is moved to the key on position: in this case, the courtesy lights are turned off immediately.

- when all the doors are closed at key-on the courtesy lights are immediately switched off.

- when the key is removed, the courtesy light comes on and a 10 second timer is activated.

- all the courtesy lights are turned off at the door lock control;

- at the door unlock command, the front spot lights are turned on and a 10 second timer is activated.

The switching on or off takes place gradually (dimmer) with the cycle lasting 2 seconds.

The power supply for all the courtesy lights follows the battery voltage control logic: with the key off when any door or the boot is opened, a time of 15 seconds is set. After this, all the courtesy lights are deactivated.


Compartment light

The glove compartment has a light that makes it possible to see better inside the compartment.

The light comes on when the compartment is opened thanks to a lever that switches the on circuit and switches it off when it is closed.


1 - Glove compartment light

2 - Lamp switching on control

Sun visor light

The courtesy lights are housed behind the sun visors above the mirror and are actuated by means of the corresponding switch.


1 - Control switch

The lights underneath each of the sun visors are switched on when the cover is opened.

Boot light

To make the use of the luggage compartment easier, there is a courtesy light located on the left side that automatically lights up when the tailgate is opened and goes out when it is closed.


Puddle lights

There are two courtesy lights for lighting up the ground ("puddle lights") in the front front doors.

Operation of the lights is timed: the light up when the door is opened, regardless of the position of the key. The lights stay on for 3 minutes and go out when the door is closed.