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Part no. 451 584 03 00
As at 13.06.2013
Let the fun begin! may vary depending on the model, version
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with and availability. smart is constantly
your smart fortwo coupé or smart fortwo bringing its vehicles up to the very latest
cabriolet and read through the Operator’s state of the art and reserves the right to
Manual before driving. This will ensure modify them in form, equipment and engi-
you get more fun out of your vehicle - and neering.
avoid danger to yourself and others. Should you find that a particular feature in
This Operator’s Manual contains very this manual is important to your decision
important information about how to safely to purchase the vehicle, we recommend that
and effectively operate the vehicle. It is you personally check the vehicle to ensure
important to note that this is a unique that this feature has been installed before
vehicle. It is obviously smaller than most buying the vehicle.
vehicles on the road and, for this reason, The Operator’s Manual and Scheduled Main-
it can provide both unique experiences and tenance Guide/Warranty Booklet (USA only)
special responsibilities. It is extremely or Service/Warranty Booklet (Canada only)
important that you read this entire Manual belong to the vehicle. You should always
and that you familiarize yourself with how keep these documents in the vehicle and
the vehicle works. Some of the features may make sure you pass them on to the next owner
be different from the features on other if and when you sell your smart.
compact passenger vehicles. Should you Please contact an authorized smart center
have any questions about the vehicle and if you have any further questions.
how to safely operate its features, please The Technical Documentation team at
use common sense and contact smart dealer Daimler wishes you many happy hours at the
representatives, who are available to help wheel.
you.
smart is a vehicle manufactured by
Daimler, distributed in the United States
by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, and in Canada
by Mercedes-Benz Canada, and sold and
serviced by independent, authorized smart
centers.
Because of this vehicle’s unique charac-
teristics, we strongly recommend that you
service and maintain the vehicle only at
authorized smart service facilities. A list
of service facilities is available by call-
ing smart Customer Assistance represen-
tatives at:
1‑800‑762‑7887 (in the USA)
1‑877‑627‑8004 (in Canada)
Although we cannot prevent you from serv-
icing the vehicle at facilities other than
smart authorized facilities, this is not
advisable.
Optional extras are identified with an
asterisk*. The equipment in your vehicle
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Contents 3
Controls ....................................... 51
C Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .......... 223
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...... 16 Capacities ............................. 220
California retail buyers and les- Checking level ......................... 122
sees, important notice for ............... 14 Temperature warning lamp ......... 170
Can holder Coolant temperature ...................... 150
see Cup holder Copyright ..................................... 17
Cargo compartment cover blind ........ 107 Cruise control ............................. 100
Catalytic converter ....................... 147 Cup holder ................................... 107
CD player ..................................... 98 Curb weight ................................. 141
Center console .............................. 26 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 16
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 53 D
Locking/unlocking from inside .... 54
Certification label ....................... 214 Dashboard
Children in the vehicle ................... 42 see Instrument cluster
Air bags .................................. 33 Data recording ............................... 17
Indicator lamp, passenger front Daytime running lamp mode .............. 66
air bag off .......................... 41, 173 Deep water
Infant and child restraint sys- see Standing water
tems ....................................... 42 Defroster
OCS (Occupant Classification Rear window ............................ 106
System) ................................... 39 Windshield ............................. 106
Safety notes ............................. 42 Department of Transportation
Tether anchorage points ............. 44 see DOT
Child safety Dimensions (vehicle)
see Children in the vehicle see Vehicle specification
Cigarette lighter .......................... 114 Direction of rotation (tires) ........... 134
Climate control Display messages
see HVAC ................................ 102 Automatic transmission ............. 159
Clock ........................................... 88 Electronic immobilizer ............. 159
Cockpit ........................................ 20 Door control panel ......................... 27
Coin holder ................................. 110 Door handles ................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure ............ 141 Doors
Combination switch ........................ 66 Locking/unlocking from outside ... 53
Control system Opening from inside .................. 54
Consumption menu ..................... 95 DOT (Department of Transporta-
Control lever ............................ 93 tion) ..................................... 139, 141
Introduction ............................ 92 Drinking and driving ..................... 144
Menus and submenus ................... 94 Driving
Messages menu .......................... 96 Abroad ................................... 151
Multifunction display ................ 93 Coolant temperature ................. 150
Odometer menu .......................... 94 Hydroplaning .......................... 148
Reset menu ............................... 95 Instructions ....................... 77, 144
Settings menu ........................... 96 In winter ................................ 149
Start menu ............................... 95 Safety systems .......................... 46
Time menu ................................ 97
6 Index
W
Warning signals
Anti-theft warning system .......... 175
Brake pads .............................. 176
Door ...................................... 175
>> Introduction. 13
For additional information refer to the the use of leaded fuels will damage the
smart Roadside Assistance Program bro- catalysts.
chure (USA) or the Warranty Booklet (Can- RGasoline may have a considerably lower
ada) in your vehicle literature portfolio. octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
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Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and
its electronic components is available on
the following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
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Cockpit ........................................... 20
Instrument cluster (miles) ................... 21
>> At a glance.
Instrument cluster (kilometers) ........... 23
Steering wheel gearshift control .......... 25
Center console .................................. 26
Overhead control panel ....................... 27
Door control panel ............................. 27
20 Cockpit
Cockpit
>> At a glance.
1 Model pure only: The steering wheel in this vehicle varies from steering wheel illustrated.
2 cabriolet only.
* optional
Instrument cluster (miles) 21
>> At a glance.
Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles)
Function Page Function Page
: Speedometer A Center indicator and
warning lamp display 22
; Right indicator and warn-
ing lamp display 22 B Selecting display for sta-
tus indicator 90
= Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 92 Setting digital clock 88
Adjusting ambient light- C Left indicator and warn-
ing* 68 ing lamp display 22
Setting digital clock 88
? Multifunction display 86
* optional
22 Instrument cluster (miles)
* optional
Instrument cluster (kilometers) 23
>> At a glance.
Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles)
Function Page Function Page
: Speedometer A Center indicator and
warning lamp display 24
; Right indicator and warn-
ing lamp display 24 B Selecting display for sta-
tus indicator 90
= Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 92 Setting digital clock 88
Adjusting ambient light- C Left indicator and warn-
ing* 68 ing lamp display 24
Setting digital clock 88
? Multifunction display 86
* optional
24 Instrument cluster (kilometers)
* optional
Steering wheel gearshift control 25
>> At a glance.
Function Page
: Multifunction display 86
; Right shift paddle3:
Upshift 85
= Left shift paddle3: Down-
shift 85
Center console
>> At a glance.
4 cabriolet only.
* optional
Door control panel 27
>> At a glance.
Function Page Function Page
: Passenger front air bag 41, : Inside door handle 54
off indicator lamp 162
; Adjusting exterior rear
; Switching interior light- view mirrors:
ing on/off 69 Manually 61
= Interior rear view mirror 62 Electrically5 61
= Opening and closing right
side window:
Manually 76
Electrically5 77
? Opening and closing left
side window:
Manually 76
Electrically5 77
>> Safety.
Driving safety systems ....................... 46
Anti-theft systems ............................ 48
30 Occupant safety
in a crash. However, children can be killed - Air bag control unit (with crash sen-
or seriously injured by an inflating air
sors)
bag. Indeed, there is a stronger risk of
- Emergency Tensioning Devices and
serious death or bodily injury when an air
bag deploys on a child positioned in a seat belt force limiters (Y page 33)
rear-facing child seat in the passenger RAir bag system components with
seat. Because this vehicle has only two - Passenger front air bag off indicator
front seats and no backseat, it is limited lamp (Y page 41)
as are other two-seat vehicles, in the - Passenger seat with Occupant Classi-
extent to which it may restrain children fication System (OCS) (Y page 39)
traveling in the passenger front seat. Many
Although independent systems, their pro-
states have laws against placing children
tective functions work in conjunction with
of certain ages in the front seat of a vehi-
each other.
cle that has both front and back seats. Those
laws make exceptions to permit children to i For information on infants and chil-
be restrained in the front seat of two seat dren traveling with you in the vehicle
vehicles. Special instructions and warn- and restraint systems for infants and
ings are provided below about when and if children, see “Children in the vehicle”
you may restrain a child in the passenger (Y page 42).
seat of the smart vehicle. Under certain The SRS system conducts a self-test when
circumstances, it is appropriate for the the ignition is switched on and in regular
passenger air bag not to operate when a intervals while the engine is running. This
child is restrained in a car seat in the facilitates detection of malfunctions. The
passenger seat, and this vehicle is equip- SRS indicator lamp 6 in the instrument
ped with technology to accomplish this. cluster comes on when the ignition is
Please pay very close attention to the switched on and goes out after approx-
instructions and warnings below, particu- imately four seconds.
larly as they relate to children.
The SRS components are in operational
In this section you will learn the most readiness if the SRS indicator lamp 6
important facts about the restraint system is not lit when the engine is running.
components of the vehicle.
A malfunction in the system has been
The restraint systems are: detected if the SRS indicator lamp 6
RSeat belts (Y page 31) Rfails to go out after approximately 4 sec-
RChild restraints (Y page 42) onds after the ignition was switched on
Rdoes not come on at all
Rcomes on after the engine was started or
while driving
G WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly con-
ducted on restraint systems (such as seat
Occupant safety 31
belts and anchors, Emergency Tensioning territories and all Canadian provinces and
Devices, seat belt force limiters or air territories.
bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
with interconnected electronic systems, occupants should have their seat belts fas-
can lead to the restraint systems no longer tened whenever the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
>> Safety.
functioning as intended. Air bags or Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices, for example, For more information, see “Fastening the
could deploy inadvertently or fail to seat belts” (Y page 62).
deploy in accidents in which they other-
wise should deploy (although the deceler- i For information on infants and chil-
ation threshold for air bag deployment is dren traveling with you in the vehicle
exceeded). Therefore, never modify the and restraint systems for infants and
restraint systems. Do not tamper with elec- children, see “Children in the vehicle”
tronic components or their software. (Y page 42).
G WARNING
G WARNING Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
In the event that the SRS indicator lamp Always make sure all of your passengers are
6 comes on while driving or does not properly restrained.
come on at all, the SRS self-check has Failure to wear and properly fasten and
detected a malfunction. For your safety, we position your seat belt greatly increases
strongly recommend that you immediately your risk of injuries and their likely
but safely pull the vehicle off of the road- severity in an accident. You and your
way and stop driving. Contact an authorized passenger should always wear seat belts.
smart center immediately to have the sys-
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
tem checked; otherwise the SRS may not
can be considerably more severe without
deploy when needed in an accident, which
your seat belt properly buckled.
could result in serious or fatal injury, or
it might deploy unexpectedly and unneces- Without your seat belt buckled, you are
sarily which could also result in injury. much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
In addition, improper repair work on the
seriously injured or killed.
SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS
inoperative or causing unintended air bag In the same crash, the possibility of injury
deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore or death is lessened if you are properly
only be performed by qualified techni- wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
cians. Contact an authorized smart center. protect you if you are properly wearing
If it is necessary to modify an air bag sys- your seat belt.
tem to accommodate a person with disabil-
ities, contact your local authorized smart G WARNING
center. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined posi-
tion as this can be dangerous. You could
Seat belts slide under the seat belt in a collision. If
you slide under it, the belt would apply
The use of seat belts and infant and child force at the abdomen or neck, causing ser-
restraint systems is required by law in all ious or even fatal injuries. The seat back-
50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. rest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
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32 Occupant safety
that is as upright as possible and the belt front air bag, passenger front air bag,
is properly positioned on the body. head-thorax air bags) and Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) with seat belt
G WARNING force limiters.
Never let more people ride in the vehicle The system is designed to enhance the
>> Safety.
than there are seat belts available. Make protection provided by secured seat
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor- belts in certain frontal and side
rectly restrained with a separate seat belt. impacts.
Never use a seat belt for more than one per- RNever wear the shoulder belt under your
son at a time. arm, against your neck or off your
shoulder. Doing so may cause your body to
G WARNING move too far forward in a frontal crash,
Seat belts of a vehicle involved in an acci- which would increase the chance of head
dent must be inspected by smart. Only then and neck injuries. The seat belt would
is it possible to determine whether the seat also apply too much force to the ribs or
belts were damaged or stressed in the acci- abdomen, which could severely injure
dent. Damaged or stressed seat belts may internal organs such as your liver or
not properly protect you in a subsequent spleen.
accident. RNever wear seat belts over rigid or
Only use seat belts which have been breakable objects in or on your clothing,
approved by smart. such as eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as
Do not make any modifications to the seat these might cause injuries.
belts. This can lead to unintended activa- RPosition the lap belt as low as possible
tion of the Emergency Tensioning Devices on your hips and not across the abdomen.
(ETDs) or to their failure to activate when If the lap seat belt is positioned across
necessary. your abdomen, it could cause serious
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may injuries in a crash.
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may RNever use a seat belt for more than one
not be able to provide adequate protection. person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
Have all work carried out only by qualified around a person and another person or
technicians. Contact an authorized smart other objects at the same time.
center. RSeat belts should not be worn twisted. In
a crash, you would not have the full width
G WARNING of the seat belt to manage impact forces.
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY The twisted seat belt against your body
RSeat belts can only work when used prop- could cause injuries.
erly. Never wear seat belts in any other RPregnant women should also always use a
way than as described in this section, as lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
that could result in serious injuries in should be positioned as low as possible
case of an accident. on the hips to avoid any possible pres-
REach occupant should wear their seat belt sure on the abdomen.
at all times, because seat belts help RNever place your feet on the instrument
reduce the likelihood of and potential panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always
severity of injuries in accidents,
including rollovers. The integrated
restraint system includes SRS (driver
Occupant safety 33
keep both feet on the floor in front of the tems must be carried out at a qualified
seat. specialist workshop.
RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant or Comply with safety regulations when dis-
toddler restraints or children in booster posing of Emergency Tensioning Devices.
seats, always follow the child seat man- These regulations are available at any
>> Safety.
ufacturer’s instructions. smart center.
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34 Occupant safety
respective seat belt. heads in the area of the door where the
For maximum protection in the event of a head-thorax air bag (cabriolet) or
collision always be in normal seated posi- thorax-pelvis side air bag (coupé)
tion with your back against the backrest. inflates. This could result in serious
Fasten your seat belt and ensure it is prop- injuries or death should the head-thorax
erly positioned on your body. air bag (cabriolet) or thorax-pelvis side
Since the air bag inflates with considera- air bag (coupé) be deployed. Always sit
ble speed and force, a proper seating and as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
hands on steering wheel position will help properly and use an appropriately sized
to keep you at a safe distance from the air infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
bag. booster seat recommended for the size
and weight of the child.
Occupants who are unbelted, out of position
or too close to the air bag can be seriously Failure to follow these instructions can
injured or killed by an air bag as it result in severe injuries to you or other
inflates extremely quickly and with great occupants.
force: If you sell your vehicle, it is important that
you make the buyer aware of this safety
RSit properly belted in a position that is
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
as upright as possible with your back
Operator’s Manual.
against the seat backrest.
RAdjust the driver’s seat as far as possible i Air bags are designed to deploy only in
rearward, still permitting proper oper- certain frontal impacts (front air bags
ation of vehicle controls. The distance and knee bags), or side impacts (head-
from the center of the driver’s breast- thorax air bags, window curtain air bags
bone to the center of the air bag cover on and thorax-pelvis air bags) which
the steering wheel must be at least exceed preset thresholds. Only during
10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should be these events will they provide their sup-
able to accomplish this by adjustments to plemental protection.
the seat. If you have any problems, please The driver and passenger should always
contact an authorized smart center. wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not
RDo not lean your head or chest close to the possible for air bags to provide their
steering wheel or dashboard. supplemental protection.
RKeep hands on the outside of the steering In case of other types of impacts and
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside impacts below air bag deployment
the rim can increase the risk and poten- thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The
tial severity of hand/arm injury when the driver and passenger will then be pro-
driver’s front air bag inflates. tected to the extent possible by a prop-
erly fastened seat belt. A properly fas-
tened seat belt is also needed to provide
the best possible protection in a roll-
over.
Occupant safety 35
We caution you not to rely on the presence This includes changing or removing any
of the air bags in order to avoid wearing component or part of the SRS, the instal-
your seat belt. lation of additional trim material,
It is important to your safety and that of badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub,
your passenger that you replace deployed passenger front air bag cover, outboard
air bags and repair any malfunctioning
>> Safety.
sides of the seat backrests, and instal-
air bags to make sure the vehicle will lation of additional electrical/elec-
continue to provide supplemental crash tronic equipment on or near SRS compo-
protection for occupants. nents and wiring. Keep area between air
bags and occupants free from objects
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) RDo not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
and air bag severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protec-
G WARNING tion.
RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have
RDo not hang hangers on the coat hooks or
been highly stressed in an accident must handles over the door. These items may
be replaced and their anchoring points turn into projectiles and cause head and
must also be checked. Only use seat belts other injuries when the head-thorax air
installed or supplied by an authorized bag is deployed.
smart center.
RAir bag system components will be hot
RAir bags and Emergency Tensioning
after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch
Devices (ETDs) contain Perchlorate them.
material, which may require special
RNever place your feet on the instrument
handling and regard for the environment.
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
Check with your local government’s dis-
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
posal guidelines. California residents,
seat.
see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
RIn addition, improper repair work on the
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm .
RGiven the considerable deployment
SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS
inoperative or causing unintended air
speed, required inflation volume, and
bag deployment. Work on the SRS must
the textile structure of the air bags,
therefore only be performed by qualified
there is the possibility of abrasions or
technicians. Contact an authorized smart
other, potentially more serious injuries
center.
resulting from air bag deployment.
RFor your protection and the protection of
RAir bags and Emergency Tensioning
others, when scrapping the air bag unit
Devices (ETDs) are designed to function
or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs),
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or
our safety instructions must be followed.
ETD that has deployed must be replaced.
These instructions are available from
RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
any authorized smart center.
They could tear.
RDo not make any modification that could
How an air bag operates
change the effectiveness of the seat
belts. An air bag is inflated in a matter of mil-
RNo modifications of any kind may be made liseconds. If an air bag is triggered, the
to any components or wiring of the SRS. SRS indicator lamp 6 in the instrument
cluster illuminates.
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36 Occupant safety
! If the air bags are activated, you will required for the second stage inflation
hear a loud noise and some dust may be of the air bag.
generated. The explosion fundamentally The air bags will not deploy in impacts
represents no risk to your hearing. which do not exceed the system’s deploy-
An inflated air bag slows down and reduces ment thresholds. In such instances, the seat
>> Safety.
the movement of the occupant. When the belts are designed to protect you.
occupant makes contact with a front air bag The passenger air bag will only be
or head-thorax air bag (cabriolet only), deployed if
hot gas flows out of the inflated front air Rthe system, based on OCS weight sensor
bags and head-thorax air bags (cabriolet
readings, senses that the passenger seat
only). This reduces the load on the occu-
is occupied and the 4 0
pant’s head and upper body. These air bags
indicator lamp is not lit (Y page 41)
are consequently deflated after the acci-
Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment
dent.
threshold
Driver front air bag/passenger front air The driver front air bag is located in the
bag steering wheel housing, the passenger
front air bag above the glove box.
The front air bags are designed to reduce
the potential of injury in certain frontal
impacts.
Driver front air bag and passenger front
air bag are deployed
Ratthe start of an accident with high
vehicle deceleration in the longitudinal
direction
Rindependently of other air bags in the
vehicle being deployed
Rnever in the event of a rollover, unless
: Driver front air bag
high vehicle deceleration in the longi-
tudinal direction is detected ; Passenger front air bag
The knee bags are designed to provide model. A seat cover must have a deployment
increased protection for the driver and control seam for the head-thorax air bag.
passenger against the risk of injuries to Using other seat covers may interfere with
the knees, thighs and lower legs. The knee or prevent the deployment of the head-
bags are located on the lower instrument thorax air bags. Contact an authorized
panel. They are designed to operate
>> Safety.
smart center for availability.
together with the front air bags in certain
frontal impacts if the system determines If activated, the head-thorax air bags are
that air bag deployment can offer addi- intended to provide increased protection
tional protection to that provided by the for the head and thorax (but not arms) of the
seat belts. Knee bags operate best in con- occupants on the side of the vehicle that is
junction with a properly positioned and struck.
fastened seat belts. The head-thorax air bags are deployed
Ron the side of the vehicle that is struck
Head-thorax air bags (cabriolet only)
(when passenger side is struck only if the
G WARNING seat is occupied)
Rat the start of an accident with high
There is a possibility for a head-thorax air
bag related injury if occupants, especially vehicle deceleration or acceleration
children, are not properly seated or acting in a lateral direction, e.g. a side
restrained when next to a head-thorax air impact
bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side Rregardless of whether or not the seat belt
impact in order to do its job. is in use
To help avoid the possibility of injury, Rindependently of the front air bags
please follow these guidelines: being deployed
Rindependently of the emergency tension-
(1) Occupants, especially children,
should never place their bodies ing device
or lean their heads in the area of The head-thorax air bags are integrated
the door where the head-thorax into the driver and passenger seat backr-
air bag inflates. This could ests.
result in serious injuries or
death should the head-thorax air
bag be deployed.
(2) Always sit as upright as possi-
ble, properly use the seat belts,
and for all children 12 years old
or under, use an appropriately
sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat rec-
ommended for the size and
weight of the child.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly. : Head-thorax air bag
G WARNING
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by smart for your vehicle
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38 Occupant safety
Window curtain air bags and thorax-pel- Window curtain air bags are deployed
vis side air bags (coupé only) Ron the impacted side of the vehicle
G WARNING Rin instances with a high rate of lateral
There is a possibility for a thorax-pelvis vehicle deceleration or acceleration
side air bag related injury if occupants, Rindependently of the front air bags
>> Safety.
especially children, are not properly Rregardless of whether the passenger seat
seated or restrained when next to a thorax- is occupied
pelvis side air bag which needs to deploy Rin a rollover if the system determines
rapidly in a side impact in order to do its that air bag deployment can offer addi-
job. tional protection to that provided by the
To help avoid the possibility of injury, seat belt.
please follow these guidelines: The window curtain air bags are integrated
(1) Occupants, especially children, into the inner side of the roof frame. They
should never place their bodies run above the doors from the A-pillar to the
or lean their heads in the area of B-pillar.
the door where the thorax-pelvis
side air bag inflates. This could
result in serious injuries or
death should the thorax-pelvis
side air bag be deployed.
(2) Always sit as upright as possi-
ble, properly use the seat belts,
and for all children 12 years old
or under, use an appropriately
sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat rec-
ommended for the size and : Window curtain air bags
weight of the child.
Thorax-pelvis side air bags
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
Thorax-pelvis side air bags are designed
to provide increased protection for the
G WARNING thorax and pelvis, but not the arms.
Only use seat covers which have been tested Thorax-pelvis side air bags are deployed
and approved by smart for your vehicle
Ron the impacted side of the vehicle
model. A seat cover must have a deployment
control seam for the thorax-pelvis side air Rin instances with a high rate of lateral
bag. Using other seat covers may interfere vehicle deceleration or acceleration
with or prevent the deployment of the Rindependently of the front air bags
thorax-pelvis side air bags. Contact an Rregardless of whether the seat belt on the
authorized smart center for availability. impacted side of the vehicle is in use
Rindependently of the ETDs.
Window curtain air bags
Thorax-pelvis side air bags will generally
Window curtain air bags are designed to
not deploy in a rollover.
provide increased protection for the head,
but not the chest or arms.
Occupant safety 39
The thorax-pelvis side air bags will If the occupant’s weight is transferred to
deploy, however, if the system detects another object in the vehicle (e.g. by lean-
Ra high rate of lateral vehicle decelera- ing on armrests), the OCS may not be able to
tion or acceleration, and properly approximate the occupant’s
Rthat air bag deployment can offer addi-
weight category.
>> Safety.
tional protection to that provided by the i If the seat, including the trim cover and
seat belt. cushion, needs to be serviced in any way,
The thorax-pelvis side air bags are inte- take the vehicle to an authorized smart
grated into the driver and passenger seat center. Only seat accessories approved
backrests. by smart may be used.
Both driver and the passenger should
always use the 4 0 indicator
lamp as an indication of whether or not
the passenger is properly positioned
(Y page 41).
G WARNING
If the 4 0 indicator lamp illu-
minates when an adult or someone larger
than a small individual is in the passenger
seat, have the passenger re-position him-
: Thorax-pelvis side air bags self or herself in the seat until the
4 0 indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag
Occupant Classification System control unit will not allow passenger front
air bag deployment when the OCS has clas-
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sified the passenger seat occupant as
automatically turns the passenger front air being up to or less than the weight of a typ-
bag on or off based on the classified occu- ical 12‑month‑old child in a standard child
pant weight category determined by weight restraint, or if the passenger seat is
sensor readings from the passenger seat. sensed as being empty.
i Based on the classified occupant When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
weight category determined by weight occupant is classified as being up to or
sensor readings from the passenger seat, less than the weight of a typical
the system does also deactivate 12‑month‑old child in a standard child
Rhead-thorax air bag (cabriolet) restraint, the 4 0 indicator
Rthe
lamp will illuminate when the ignition is
window curtain air bag (coupé)
switched on and remain illuminated, indi-
Rthe thorax-pelvis side air bag (coupé)
cating that the passenger front air bag is
Rthe seat Emergency Tensioning Devi- deactivated.
ces When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
Rthe seat belt force limiter. is classified as being empty, the
Occupants must sit properly belted in a 4 0 indicator lamp will illu-
position that is as upright as possible with minate and remains illuminated.
their back against the seat backrest and When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
feet on the floor to be correctly classified. occupant is classified as being heavier
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40 Occupant safety
minate for approximately 4 seconds when The infant or child restraint must be prop-
the ignition is switched on and then, erly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt,
depending on occupant weight sensor read- fully in accordance with the child seat
ings from the seat, remains illuminated or manufacturer’s instructions.
goes out.
Children can be killed or seriously injured
When the 4 0 indicator lamp is by an inflating air bag. Note the following
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is important information:
deactivated.
RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag
When the 4 0 indicator lamp is
technology designed to turn off the
out and the passenger seat is occupied by
passenger front air bag in your vehicle
an adult or someone larger than a small
when the system senses the weight of a
individual, the passenger front air bag is
typical 12‑month‑old child or less along
activated.
with the weight of a standard appropri-
When the OCS senses that the passenger seat ate child restraint on the passenger seat.
occupant is classified as an adult or some- RA child in a rear-facing child restraint
one larger than a small individual, the
on the passenger seat will be seriously
4 0 indicator lamp will illu-
injured or even killed if the passenger
minate for approximately 4 seconds when front air bag inflates in a collision
the ignition is switched on and then goes which could occur under some circum-
out, indicating that the passenger front air stances, even with the air bag technology
bag is activated. installed in your vehicle.
If the 4 0 indicator lamp is RIf you install a rear-facing child
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is restraint on the passenger seat, make
deactivated and will not be deployed. sure the 4 0 indicator lamp
If the 4 0 indicator lamp is not is illuminated, indicating that the
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is passenger front air bag is deactivated.
activated and will be deployed Should the 4 0 indicator
Rin the event of certain frontal impacts lamp not illuminate or go out while the
Rif impact exceeds a preset deployment restraint is installed, please check
threshold installation.
Rindependently of the head-thorax air Periodically check the 4 0
bags indicator lamp while driving to make
sure the 4 0 indicator lamp
If the passenger front air bag is deployed,
is illuminated.
the rate of inflation will be influenced by
If the 4 0 indicator lamp
Rthe rate of vehicle deceleration and a
goes out or remains out, do not transport
fastened or unfastened seat belt as
a child on the passenger seat until the
assessed by the air bag control unit
system has been repaired.
Rthe passenger’s weight category as iden-
A child in a rear-facing child restraint
tified by the OCS
on the passenger seat may be seriously
Occupant safety 41
>> Safety.
the proper child restraint recommended
for the age, size and weight of the child
by the seat manufacturer, and secure
child restraint with the vehicle’s seat
belt according to the child seat manu-
facturer’s instructions. For children
larger than the typical 12‑month‑old Passenger front air bag off indicator
child, the passenger front air bag may or lamp : illuminates when the passenger
may not be activated. front air bag is deactivated.
G WARNING
i Deployment of the driver front air bag
When the SRS indicator lamp 6 and the
does not mean that the passenger front
4 0 indicator lamp are lit at
air bag also should have deployed.
the same time, there is a malfunction in the
The Occupant Classification System may Occupant Classification System.
have determined In order to ensure proper operation of the
Rthat the seat was empty or occupied by the air bag system and OCS:
weight up to or less than that of a typical RHave the system checked as soon as pos-
12‑month‑old child seated in a standard sible by qualified technicians. Contact
child restraint — both instances where an authorized smart center.
the system suppresses deployment of the
RSit properly belted in a position that is
passenger front air bag even though the
impact met the criteria and was of suf- as upright as possible with your back
ficient severity to deploy the driver against the seat backrest.
RDo not lean on the armrests or lift your-
front air bag
Rthat the seat was occupied by a small self from the seat by using the handle
individual (such as a young teenager or over the door as this may cause the OCS to
a small adult) or a child weighing more be unable to correctly approximate the
than the weight of a typical 12‑month‑old occupant weight category.
ROnly have the seat repaired or replaced
child in a standard child restraint —
instances where the system may suppress by an authorized smart center.
deployment of the passenger front air RRead and observe all warnings in this
bag even though the impact met the cri- chapter.
teria and was of sufficient severity to
deploy the driver front air bag Self-test Occupant Classification Sys-
tem
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp After turning the key in the starter switch
to position 1 or 2, the 4 0 indi-
The indicator lamp is located on the over- cator lamp located in the center console
head control panel. illuminates. If an adult occupant is prop-
erly sitting on the passenger seat and the
system senses the occupant as being an
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42 Occupant safety
vated. The seat belt is now locked. Push The infant or child restraint must be prop-
down on child restraint to take up any erly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt
slack. fully in accordance with the child seat
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and manufacturer’s instructions.
let seat belt retract completely. To deac- Occupants, especially children, should
tivate the special seat belt retractor for
>> Safety.
never place their bodies or lean their
the passenger seat, the passenger seat must heads in the area of the door where the
be in the most backward position. The seat head-thorax air bags (cabriolet), window
belt can again be used in the usual manner. curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis
air bags (coupé) inflates. This could result
G WARNING
in serious injuries or death should the
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
head-thorax air bags (cabriolet), window
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis
belt retractor will be deactivated.
air bags (coupé) be triggered. Always sit as
The use of infant or child restraints is upright as possible, properly use the seat
required by law in all 50 states, the Dis- belt and use an appropriately sized infant
trict of Columbia, the U.S. territories, and restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
all Canadian provinces and territories. seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint Children can be killed or seriously injured
system properly secured in accordance by an inflating air bag. Note the following
with the manufacturer’s instructions for important information when circumstances
the child restraint, that complies with U.S. require you to place a child in the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 passenger seat:
and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag
Standards 213, 213.1 and 213.2. technology designed to turn off the
A statement by the child restraint manu- passenger front air bag in your vehicle
facturer of compliance with these stand- when the Occupant Classification System
ards can be found on the instruction label senses the weight of a typical
on the restraint and in the instruction 12‑month‑old child or less along with the
manual provided with the restraint. weight of an appropriate child restraint
on the passenger seat.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
RA child in a rear-facing child restraint
restraint, or booster seat be sure to care-
fully read and follow all manufacturer’s on the passenger seat may be seriously
instructions for installation and use. injured or even killed if the passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision.
Please read and observe warning labels
RIf you install a rear-facing child
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints. restraint on the passenger seat, make
sure the 4 0 indicator lamp
G WARNING is illuminated, indicating that the
Children 12 years old and under must be passenger front air bag is deactivated.
seated and properly secured in an appro- Should the 4 0 indicator
priately sized infant restraint, toddler lamp not illuminate or go out while the
restraint, or booster seat recommended for restraint is installed, please check
the size and weight of the child. installation. Periodically check the
4 0 indicator lamp while
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44 Occupant safety
until the system has been repaired. A accident and/or serious personal injury.
child in a rear-facing child restraint on
the passenger seat may be seriously If you are using a rear-facing child
injured or even killed if the passenger restraint system on the passenger seat, you
front air bag inflates. must verify that the passenger front air bag
RIf you place a child in a forward-facing
is deactivated. When the passenger front
air bag is deactivated, the
child restraint on the passenger seat,
4 0 indicator lamp is illumi-
move the seat as far back as possible, use
a proper child restraint recommended nated (Y page 41).
for the age, size and weight of the child, Top tether
and secure child restraint with the vehi-
Top tether permits an additional connec-
cle’s seat belt according to the child seat
tion between a child restraint system and
manufacturer’s instructions. For chil-
the passenger seat. Proper usage of the top
dren larger than the typical
tether, in accordance with instructions
12‑month‑old child, the passenger front
provided by the child restraint manufac-
air bag may or may not be activated.
turer, can further reduce the risk of inju-
ries.
G WARNING
The top tether anchorage is located on the
Infants and small children should never
floor of the cargo compartment. The top
share a seat belt with another occupant.
tether guide for the top tether strap is
During an accident, they could be crushed
located above, on the head restraint.
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.
Children too big for a toddler restraint
must ride in a seat using regular seat belt.
Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat
may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs
until they reach a height where a lap-
shoulder belt fits properly without a boos-
ter.
When the child restraint is not in use,
remove it from the vehicle or secure it with
the seat belt to prevent the child restraint
from becoming a projectile in the event of
an accident.
Panic alarm 45
Panic alarm
>> Safety.
X Thread top tether strap A through top
tether guide : down the back of
passenger seat ; to top tether anchor- X Activating: Press and hold button : for
age =. at least 1 second.
X Attach top tether hook ? to top tether An audible alarm and flashing exterior
anchorage = on the floor of the cargo lamps will operate briefly.
compartment. X Deactivating: Press button : once more.
or
i If you are using divider plus*, the
X Insert the key in the starter switch.
hooks of the top tether and the divider
plus* are attached to the same anchorage. i USA only:
X Install the child restraint system and This device complies with Part 15 of the
tighten top tether strap A according to FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
the child restraint manufacturer’s following two conditions:
instructions. 1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
G WARNING
2. this device must accept any interfer-
After installing top tether straps, make ence received, including interference
sure the seat backrests are in an upright that may cause undesired operation.
position and are properly locked. Push and
Any unauthorized modification to this
pull on the seat backrests to ensure they are
device could void the user’s authority to
properly secured in the locked position. If
operate the equipment.
a seat backrest is not properly locked, the
seat backrest could fold. The child seat The product label with FCC ID and IC cer-
would no longer be properly supported or tification number can be found in the
positioned to provide its intended bene- battery case.
fit. That could cause serious or even fatal i Canada only:
injuries. This device complies with RSS‑210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
* optional Z
46 Driving safety systems
that may cause undesired operation of lock during braking. This allows you to
the device. maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
Any unauthorized modification to this On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
device could void the user’s authority to respond even to light brake pressure.
operate the equipment. The ABS indicator lamp in the instrument
>> Safety.
The product label with FCC ID and IC cer- cluster (Y page 21) comes on when you switch
tification number can be found in the on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
battery case. is running.
Braking
Driving safety systems
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
Introduction lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in
the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is
G WARNING regulating the brake pressure.
The following factors increase the risk of X Keep firm and steady pressure on the
accidents:
brake pedal while experiencing the pul-
RExcessive speed, especially in turns sation.
RWet and slippery road surfaces Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
RFollowing another vehicle too closely yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
The driving safety systems described in namely braking power and the ability to
this section cannot reduce these risks or steer the vehicle.
prevent the natural laws of physics from A pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
acting on the vehicle. tion of hazardous road conditions and
Always adapt your driving style to the pre- functions as a reminder to take extra care
vailing road and weather and traffic con- while driving.
ditions and keep a safe distance to other
road users and objects on the street. Emergency brake maneuver
* optional
Driving safety systems 47
>> Safety.
driver can prevent accidents. The capabil-
ities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never tle as possible.
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
manner which could jeopardize the user’s pedal.
safety or the safety of others. RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) cause the vehicle to skid.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Elec- The ESP® cannot prevent accidents result-
tronic Stability Program (ESP®). The ESP® ing from excessive speed.
is operational as soon as the engine is
running and it monitors the vehicle’s trac- G WARNING
tion (force of adhesive friction between The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of
the tires and the road surface) and han- physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
dling. it increase the traction afforded. The
The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is spin- ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including
ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By those resulting from excessive speed in
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, atten-
and by limiting the engine output, the tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. The dents. The capabilities of an ESP® equip-
ped vehicle must never be exploited in a
ESP® is especially useful while driving off
reckless or dangerous manner which could
and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
ESP® also stabilizes the vehicle during
others.
braking and steering maneuvers.
The ESP® warning lamp ÷ in the instru- ! Because the ESP® operates automati-
ment cluster flashes when the ESP® is cally, the engine must be turned off
engaged. (ignition switched off) when the parking
The ESP® warning lamp ÷ in the instru- brake is being tested on a brake test
ment cluster comes on when you switch on dynamometer. Active braking action
the ignition. It goes out when the engine is through the ESP® may otherwise seriously
running. damage the brake system which is not
Depending on the driving situation, the covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
ESP® i The ESP® will only function properly if
Rreduces the speed you use wheels of the recommended tire
Rselectively brakes individual wheels
size (Y page 216).
Requalizes the speed of the driven wheels
Rstabilizes the vehicle when braking Hydraulic brake assistant
Rassists you in evasive maneuvers on all
The hydraulic brake assistant operates in
roads
emergency situations. If you apply the
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48 Anti-theft systems
brakes very quickly, the hydraulic brake flasher comes on automatically as soon as
assistant automatically provides full the vehicle is at a standstill. The hazard
brake boost, thereby potentially reducing warning flasher will remain on until it is
the braking distance. switched off using the hazard warning
X Apply continuous full braking pressure flasher switch (Y page 69) or until the
speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph
>> Safety.
>> Safety.
X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are disarmed.
* optional Z
50 Anti-theft systems
>> Controls.
Seats .............................................. 58
Mirrors ........................................... 61
Seat belts ........................................ 62
Lighting ......................................... 64
Windshield wipers ............................ 70
Soft top system (cabriolet only) ............ 71
Side windows .................................... 76
Driving and parking .......................... 77
Transmission ................................... 81
Instrument cluster ............................. 86
Control system* ................................ 92
Audio system* .................................. 98
Driving systems ............................... 100
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Con-
ditioning) ...................................... 102
Loading and storing ......................... 107
Useful features ................................ 113
52 Opening and closing
6 cabriolet only.
7 coupé only.
Opening and closing 53
! The remote control has an operating When unlocking, the acoustic signal
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters). sounds once. When locking, the acoustic
This can fluctuate greatly as a conse- signal sounds three times.
quence of local conditions (reflective or The acoustic signal is activated at the
absorbing objects) and interference factory. If you wish to deactivate the
emitted by other radio transmission sys- feature, contact an authorized smart
tems. Similarly, the operating range center.
fluctuates in line with the direction
>> Controls.
from which the remote control is acti-
vated. Automatic locking
To prevent theft, however, it is advisable Auto-relock function
to only unlock the vehicle when you are
in close proximity to it. The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 60 seconds of
unlocking with the key if neither the
Locking and unlocking from the out- driver’s nor passenger door is opened.
side ! To prevent an inadvertent lockout,
X Selective unlocking: Press button # on never leave your key lying in the vehicle.
the key once.
All turn signal lamps flash once. Drive lock function
The anti-theft warning system* is dis- The vehicle locks automatically when the
armed. ignition is switched on and the wheels are
The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
are unlocked. 8 mph (14 km/h) or more. The drive lock
X Global unlocking: Press button # on the function is enabled at the factory.
key twice. X Switching on: Switch off the ignition.
All turn signal lamps flash once again. X Press the central locking switch
The passenger door and the tailgate are (Y page 54) and button * on the key
unlocked in addition to the driver’s door simultaneously.
and the fuel filler flap. An acoustic signal sounds.
X Global locking: Press button * on the
The drive lock function is switched on.
key.
X Switching off: Switch off the ignition.
With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the
X Press the central unlocking switch
fuel filler flap closed, the turn signal
lamps flash three times. (Y page 54) and button # on the key
simultaneously.
The anti-theft warning system* is armed.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The indicator lamp on the central lock-
The drive lock function is switched off.
ing switch flashes (Y page 54).
The interior and exterior8 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
i In vehicles with anti-theft warning
system*, an acoustic signal will sound
when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
8 Vehicles with rain-light sensor* only.
* optional Z
54 Opening and closing
Locking and unlocking from the inside Opening the doors from the inside
G WARNING You can open a locked door from the inside.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Open door only when conditions are safe to
key from the starter switch, take it with do so.
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
>> Controls.
X Press button # on the key twice. X Pull either of the release levers : back-
X Press and hold button $ on the key for wards.
approximately two seconds. The lower tailgate is unlocked.
or X Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to
>> Controls.
X Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open. ! When folded down, the lower tailgate
Observe the information on loading the can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
vehicle (Y page 112). (100 kg).
For information on vehicle weights, see Observe the information on loading the
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215). vehicle (Y page 112).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215).
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
G WARNING
High outside temperature, stop-and-go G WARNING
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or To prevent possible personal injury,
driving at high engine speed may increase always keep hands and fingers away from the
the temperature in the engine compart- cargo compartment opening when closing
ment. Therefore the area around the air the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let the small children are around.
engine cool off before touching this area
to prevent burns.
G WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
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56 Opening and closing
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil- Take care that you do not open your vehi-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with cle’s retractable soft top inadvertently.
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious per- Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet
sonal injury.
G WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
>> Controls.
G WARNING
When closing the retractable soft top, make
Opening and closing the rear soft top
sure there is no danger of anyone being
(cabriolet only)
harmed by the closing procedure.
You can open the rear soft top to ease load-
i The remote control has an operating ing and unloading.
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
Starter switch positions 57
G WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with
>> Controls.
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious per-
X Opening: Push release levers :, located sonal injury.
to the left and right of the retaining
clip, upwards.
X Swivel the rear soft top upwards to open. Starter switch positions
G WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the rear soft top. Be especially careful
when small children are around.
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58 Seats
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries i When adjusting the tilt of the backrest
is significantly increased if the child without any load on the seat then hold on
restraints are not properly secured in the to the backrest with one hand.
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. Seat fore and aft adjustment
X Pull adjustment handle ; upwards and
G WARNING
slide the seat to a seating position that
Contact an authorized smart center if the still allows you to reach the accelerator/
>> Controls.
seats have become damaged. brake pedal safely.
The seat is an integral part of the vehicle’s X Release adjustment handle ; when the
safety system in the same way as seat belts
desired seating position is reached.
and air bags. Damage to the seats may
When you hear an audible click, the seat
reduce their ability to protect the occu-
is again fixed into place.
pants in an accident.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat adjustment
Seat height
The seat guide is inclined in the horizon-
tal plane. Seat fore and aft adjustment also
alters the seat height.
* optional Z
60 Seats
Seat heating*
The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically.
* optional
Mirrors 61
The indicator lamps on seat heating Manually adjustable exterior rear view
switch : come on to show which heating mirrors
level you have selected.
Level Indicator lamps on the switch
off No indicator lamp on
1 One indicator lamp on
>> Controls.
2 Two indicator lamps on
Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
G WARNING X Selecting the mirror: Turn knob : to the
Exercise care when using the passenger- left for the driver’s side exterior rear
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror view mirror or to the right for the
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface passenger side exterior rear view mir-
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror ror.
are closer than they appear. Check your
X Adjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
interior rear view mirror and glance over
button ; up, down, left, or right to the
your shoulder to determine whether any
vehicles are in the ’blind spot’ of your field desired setting.
of vision, before changing lanes.
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62 Seat belts
Exterior rear view mirror heating X Adjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
This feature is only available on the model
or right to the desired setting.
passion and BRABUS and in conjunction
X Selecting the antiglare position: Tilt
with power exterior rear view mirrors.
the interior rear view mirror to the
After switching on the rear window
antiglare position by moving lever :
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This pre- forward or backward.
vents icing up the exterior rear view mir-
>> Controls.
G WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appro-
priately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional information, see “Children in the
vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
Seat belts 63
G WARNING
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor-
rectly restrained with a separate seat belt.
>> Controls.
Never use a seat belt for more than one per-
son at a time.
G WARNING
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined posi-
tion as this can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If
you slide under it, the belt would apply
force at the abdomen or neck, causing ser-
ious or even fatal injuries. The seat back- : Seat belt outlet
rest and seat belt provide the best ; Seat belt guide
restraint when the wearer is in a position = Latch plate
that is as upright as possible and the belt
? Seat belt buckle
is properly positioned on the body.
A Release button
G WARNING X Fastening the seat belt: With a smooth
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 35). motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet :.
X Place the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips.
X Push latch plate = into seat belt
buckle ? until it clicks.
X If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
X Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
button A.
X Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate =.
i If you drive in countries where vehi- X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
cles drive on the other side of the road switch to position L.
than the country in which the vehicle is The low‑beam headlamps come on.
registered, you must have the headlamps The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
modified for symmetrical low beams. M in the instrument cluster comes on.
Relevant information can be obtained at
The following lamps also come on:
any authorized smart center.
RTail and parking lamps
>> Controls.
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
* optional Z
66 Lighting
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position Switching off - vehicles with rain-light
Ã. sensor*:
With the key in starter switch position X Switch on the parking lamps T or the
1, the tail and parking lamps, the license
low‑beam headlamps M.
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
The daytime running lamps are switched
will come on and go out automatically
off.
depending on the brightness of the ambi-
ent light. or
>> Controls.
* optional
Lighting 67
>> Controls.
ment.
i To signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the combi-
nation switch only to the point of resist-
X Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are ance and release. The corresponding turn
switched on (Y page 65). signals will flash three times.
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch to position 1.
Coming home function
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp Vehicles without rain-light sensor: The
K in the instrument cluster comes on. interior lamps come on and then go out
X Switching off: Pull the combination
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
switch in direction of arrow ; to its
original position. Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: In addi-
The high‑beam headlamps go out. tion to the interior lamps, the exterior
lamps come on and then go out again after
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
12 seconds depending on the brightness of
K in the instrument cluster goes out.
the ambient light when you lock or unlock
X High-beam flasher: Pull the combination
the vehicle.
switch briefly in direction of arrow ;.
When leaving the vehicle
Turn signals
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Press button * on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior9 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
* optional Z
68 Lighting
The interior and exterior9 lamps come on i When adjusting the ambient lighting,
and then go out again after 12 seconds. the illumination level for instrument
cluster is also changed (Y page 92).
Ambient lighting*
Front fog lamps
The ambient lighting illuminates the
vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low- G WARNING
>> Controls.
beam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
can be dimmed. In low ambient lighting or foggy condi-
The LEDS are located tions, only switch from position à to
Rin the overhead control panel L with the vehicle at a standstill in a
Rin the door pockets, driver’s and safe location. Switching from à to
passenger side L will briefly switch off the headlamps.
Rin the storage trays to the left and right Doing so while driving in low ambient
lighting conditions may result in an acci-
of the steering wheel
dent.
In addition to the ambient lighting, the
footwells on the driver’s and passenger i Fog lamps will operate with the parking
side are also illuminated by separate lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
lamps. Fog lamps should only be used in con-
i When you open a door, the interior junction with low‑beam headlamps. Con-
lighting comes on and the brightness of sult your State or Province Motor Vehicle
lamps in the footwells increases. Regulations regarding permissible
lamp operation.
i Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in posi-
tion Ã. To switch on the fog lamps,
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L first.
* optional
Lighting 69
X Make sure the parking lamps or the Rafter 15 seconds if all doors are closed
low‑beam headlamps are switched on. Rafter 10 minutes if at least one door is
X Switching on: Press switch :. open
The front fog lamps come on. The rocker switch can be set to three dif-
The indicator lamp in the switch comes ferent positions.
on.
X Switching off: Press switch : once
more.
>> Controls.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Automatic control
X Set the rocker switch to position =.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
Switching off
X Switching on: Press hazard warning X Set the rocker switch to position ;.
flasher switch :. The interior lamp is permanently
All turn signal lamps are flashing. switched off.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch : once more. Continuous operation
X Set the rocker switch to position ?.
The interior lamp is permanently
Interior lighting switched on.
The interior lamp comes on for a period of ! When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
time when you open the doors, or lock or interior lamp is not set to continuous
unlock the vehicle with the key. operation and none of the doors is left
It goes out open for a long period of time.
Rimmediately after switching off the Doing otherwise could result in a dis-
ignition with all doors closed charged battery.
Rafter 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened
Z
70 Windshield wipers
* optional
Soft top system (cabriolet only) 71
Wiping with windshield washer fluid X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Activating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch to position 1.
X Wiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in direction of
arrow ; and hold in position until the
rear window is clean.
>> Controls.
X Release the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three
more times.
Example illustration coupé
Intermittent wiping is still activated.
X Deactivating intermittent wiping: Pull
X Pull the wiper switch in direction of
the wiper switch back to start position.
arrow : and hold it in position.
The windshield wipers operate with i The rear window wiper wipes one time
windshield washer fluid. when reverse gear R is engaged with the
X Release the wiper switch. windshield wipers switched on.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.
Soft top system (cabriolet only)
i To prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe Introduction
with windshield washer fluid periodi- The soft top system of the smart cabriolet
cally even when it is raining. consists of a
Rretractable soft top
Single wipe
Rrear soft top
X Pull the wiper switch briefly in direc- Rside rails
tion of arrow :.
You can remove the side rails over the doors
The windshield wipers wipe one time when you open the retractable soft top and
with windshield washer fluid. open the rear soft top.
i Opening the rear soft top is possible
Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only) after the retractable soft top has been
opened completely.
Z
72 Soft top system (cabriolet only)
When loading, make sure no sharp objects harmed by the opening or closing proce-
come into contact with the soft top or the dure.
rear window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads G WARNING
with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg) The retractable soft top is made out of fab-
on the rear soft top when folded down. ric. In the event of an accident, the fabric
Make sure the high-mounted brake lamp may tear. This may result in an opening in
is not concealed. the roof.
>> Controls.
! Do not block the soft top system’s lock- In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wear-
ing apertures. ing their seat belts or not wearing them
properly may be thrown out of the opening.
Only place the side rails in the desig-
Such an opening also presents a potential
nated storage space of the tailgate.
for injury for occupants wearing their seat
! Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft belts properly as entire body parts or por-
top. tions of them may protrude from the
Do not fold down the rear soft top at tem- passenger compartment.
peratures below 14¦ (-10¥).
Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged, G WARNING
hot (above 176¦ [80¥]), incandescent or When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
burning objects on the soft top’s lining. key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with
select only wax-free washing products
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
when using an automatic car wash.
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
Only drive with the retaining clips result in an accident and/or serious per-
closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise sonal injury.
reach the vehicle’s interior.
! Please keep in mind that weather con- ! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
ditions can sometimes change rapidly. transport any objects with sharp edges
Make sure to close the retractable soft which can stick out of the retractable
top and the rear soft top when leaving the soft top.
vehicle. If water enters the vehicle Do not open the retractable soft top if
interior, vehicle electronics could be there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
damaged which is not covered by the could result in malfunctions.
smart Limited Warranty. If you cannot open or close the retracta-
ble soft top due to a malfunction contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Opening and closing the retractable smart center.
soft top
i To avoid draining the battery, leave the
You can open and close the retractable soft engine running when opening and clos-
top when the vehicle is either stationary ing the retractable soft top.
or in motion.
G WARNING Opening from outside
Never operate the retractable soft top if You can open the retractable soft top com-
there is the possibility of anyone being pletely with the key.
Soft top system (cabriolet only) 73
Closing
For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable
soft top switch inside the vehicle.
>> Controls.
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Press symbol : on the retractable soft
Key with remote control
top switch until the retractable soft top
: * Lock button
is closed.
; $ Opening the retractable soft top
= # Unlock button
X Press button $ on the key for approx- Opening and closing the rear soft top
imately two seconds. You can open and close the rear soft top
The retractable soft top opens com- when the vehicle is either stationary or in
pletely. motion.
G WARNING
Opening from the inside
Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.
X Carry out the following steps when con- X Close the storage compartment cover.
ditions are safe to do so. X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the mid-
X First lift the side rail at the rear end in dle of the storage compartment cover
direction of arrows ?. until it engages audibly.
X Then remove it in direction of
G WARNING
arrows A.
Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails. Oth-
>> Controls.
erwise occupants could be injured by the
Storing the side rails side rails moving about during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Z
76 Side windows
Opening and closing the power windows X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
This feature is only available on the model
X Opening: Press and hold the top of the
passion and BRABUS.
respective switch.
G WARNING The corresponding side window moves
Do not keep any part of your body up against downwards until you release the switch.
the side window pane when opening a win- X Closing: Pull and hold the top of the
dow. The downward motion of the pane may respective switch.
>> Controls.
pull that part of your body down between the The corresponding side window moves
window pane and the door frame and trap it upwards until you release the switch.
there. If there is a risk of entrapment, X Automatic opening: Press the top of the
release the switch and pull up the top of the
respective switch briefly.
switch to close the window.
The corresponding side window opens
completely.
G WARNING
X Stopping during automatic opening:
When closing the windows, make sure there
Press or pull the top of the respective
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
switch again.
closing procedure.
The corresponding side window stops
The closing of the side windows can be immediately.
immediately stopped by releasing the
switch.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Driving and parking
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil- Starting
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
G WARNING
unsupervised access to a vehicle could Make sure absolutely no objects are
result in an accident and/or serious per- obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
sonal injury. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
The switches for both power windows are on carpets in the footwell, make sure the ped-
the driver’s door. In addition, there is a als still have sufficient clearance.
switch for the passenger side on the During sudden acceleration or braking
passenger door. maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between or beneath the pedals and restrict
your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury.
G WARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains car-
bon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
: Side window driver’s door
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
; Side window passenger door
* optional Z
78 Driving and parking
>> Controls.
i The vehicle has a crawler function. power assistance for the brake and steer-
Thevehicle moves forward when the ing* systems. In this case, it is important
brakepedal is released. to keep in mind that a considerably higher
X Depress the brake pedal. degree of effort is necessary to brake and
X Press the release button (Y page 78) to steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving
disengage the gear selector lever lock. accordingly.
X Move the gear selector lever to reverse
X Properly stop and park the vehicle.
gear R.
X Depress the brake pedal.
R appears in the transmission position
X Engage the parking brake (Y page 79).
indicator.
When the ignition is switched on or the
X Release the brake pedal.
engine is running, the brake warning
The vehicle moves forward.
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
X Depress the accelerator pedal smoothly.
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
The vehicle accelerates.
X Release the brake pedal.
* optional Z
80 Driving and parking
Brake pedal
X Releasing: Depress the brake pedal. The brake pedal has two brake circuits
X Pull up slightly on parking brake independent of each other. A brake servo is
lever ; and press release button :. used during braking (when the engine is
X Push parking brake lever ; down as far
running) to increase pedal force.
as it will go. G WARNING
When the ignition is switched on or the Make sure absolutely no objects are
engine is running, the brake warning obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
only) in the instrument cluster goes out. obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
X Engaging: Pull up parking brake carpets in the footwell, make sure the ped-
lever ; firmly. als still have sufficient clearance.
When the ignition is switched on or the During sudden acceleration or braking
engine is running, the brake warning maneuvers, the objects could get caught
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada between or beneath the pedals and restrict
only) in the instrument cluster comes on. your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury.
G WARNING
Getting out of your vehicle with the trans- G WARNING
mission not fully engaged in park position Considerably more effort will be required
P is dangerous. When the engine is shut off to apply the brakes if
and the brakes are released, the vehicle can Rthe brake servo has failed
be moved freely with the gear selector lever
Ra brake circuit has failed
in all positions except park position P.
Also, when parked on an incline, park posi- Rthe engine is switched off, e.g. for tow-
tion P alone may not prevent your vehicle ing the vehicle
from moving, possibly hitting people or The braking distance is likewise greater.
objects. Make sure the engine is running whenever
Always engage the parking brake in addi- the vehicle is rolling. Have the brake sys-
tion to shifting to park position P. tem repaired at an authorized smart center,
When parked on an incline, always turn the if there is a fault in the brake system.
front wheels towards the curb.
G WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
* optional
Transmission 81
>> Controls.
Transmission
Introduction
If a brake circuit has failed (Y page 164),
you must depress brake pedal : further Your vehicle is equipped with a 5‑speed
down to achieve the same effect and the automated transmission with manual or
braking distance is increased. automatic mode. For information on driv-
ing with the transmission see also “Start-
i The brake servo will only function with ing” (Y page 77).
the engine switched on.
G WARNING
G WARNING Make sure absolutely no objects are
In the event of the vehicle needing to be obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
towed, a significantly greater amount of Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
pedal pressure will be required when the obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
engine is switched off. carpets in the footwell, make sure the ped-
als still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
Turning off the engine maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between or beneath the pedals and restrict
G WARNING
your ability to brake or accelerate. This
Do not turn off the engine before the vehi- could lead to accidents and/or injury.
cle has come to a complete stop. With the
engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering* sys-
Gear selector lever
tems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree
of effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle.
* optional Z
82 Transmission
RP to R, N, or D
j Park position
RR to P
k Reverse gear RN to R or P
i Neutral position ! Allow the engine to warm up under low
h Drive position load use. Do not place full load on the
engine until the operating temperature
p Manual gearshifting has been reached.
>> Controls.
Shifting procedure
The transmission selects individual gears
automatically, depending on:
Rthe gear selector lever position D
(Y page 83)
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
(Y page 83)
Rthe vehicle speed
Ruphill or downhill grades
Gear selector lever positions The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
Effect indicator (Y page 87).
B Park position
Gear selector lever position Driving tips
when the vehicle is parked.
Place the gear selector lever Accelerator pedal position
>> Controls.
in park position P only when Your driving style influences the trans-
the vehicle is stopped. The mission’s shifting behavior:
park position is not intended
Less throttle earlier upshifting
to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked. More throttle later upshifting
Rather, the driver should
always engage the parking Kickdown
brake in addition to placing Use kickdown when you want maximum
the gear selector lever in park acceleration.
position P to secure the vehi-
X Press the accelerator pedal past the
cle.
point of resistance.
The key can only be removed Depending on the engine speed the trans-
from the starter switch with mission shifts into a lower gear.
the gear selector lever in park
X Ease up on the accelerator pedal when you
position P. With the key
have reached the desired speed.
removed, the gear selector
The transmission shifts up again.
lever is locked in park posi-
tion P.
Stopping
C Reverse gear
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic
Shift into reverse gear R only
lights:
when vehicle is stopped.
X Leave the transmission in gear.
A Neutral position X Hold the vehicle with the brake.
No power is transmitted from
When you stop for a longer period with the
the engine to the drive axle.
engine idling and/or on a hill:
When the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved X Engage the parking brake.
Z
84 Transmission
does not prevent the vehicle from moving switched off and you need to change the
when parked on an incline. gears by upshifting or downshifting man-
Always engage the parking brake in addi- ually using the gear selector lever or the
tion to shifting to park position P. steering wheel gearshift control10.
! When the hill‑start assist system stops ! Allow the engine to warm up under low
braking the vehicle, it can roll back- load use. Do not place full load on the
wards. engine until the operating temperature
has been reached.
If you open the driver’s door, the
hill‑start assist system is deactivated Shift into reverse gear R or parking
and a warning signal sounds. position P only when the vehicle is stop-
ped.
Your vehicle has a hill‑start assist system.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
On uphill grades the hill‑start assist sys- extended period when driving off on
tem maintains the pressure in the brake slippery road surfaces. Otherwise, the
system for approximately one second after drivetrain could be damaged, which is
you have released the brake pedal. There- not covered by the smart Limited War-
fore, you can start off smoothly without the ranty.
vehicle moving immediately after releas-
ing the brake pedal.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Apply sufficient pressure to the accel-
erator pedal to drive off.
On uphill grades with higher inclination,
the hill-start assist system will release
the pressure in the brake system after
approximately two seconds. A warning sig-
nal sounds and the transmission position
indicator shows a flashing N in order to
warn you of the vehicle rolling backwards.
X Press the brake pedal.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Apply sufficient pressure to the accel-
erator pedal to drive off.
>> Controls.
gearshifting M (Y page 81). X When you have reached the desired speed,
System-controlled automatic gearshift- briefly push the gear selector lever
ing is switched off. forward in the + direction (Y page 81).
You can upshift or downshift through the or
gears in succession. X Pull right shift paddle ; (Y page 84)
Z
86 Instrument cluster
authorized smart center as soon as pos- X Engage the parking brake when leaving
sible. the vehicle.
>> Controls.
>> Controls.
Multifunction display (Canada vehicles)
: Maintenance service symbol (status
indicator)
; Main odometer display and days or dis-
tance to next maintenance service
= Transmission position indicator Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
? Digital clock
i Canada vehicles: The main odometer
A Outside temperature display display shows km instead of miles
miles.
B Freeze warning
The main odometer display appears in the
C Fuel level display multifunction display continuously.
D Status indicator with: Exception: The next maintenance service
• Trip odometer display is due. After starting the engine, days or
• Reserve fuel indicator distance to next maintenance service will
appear instead of the main odometer dis-
G WARNING play. The main odometer display will reap-
No messages will be displayed if either the pear after approximately ten seconds.
instrument cluster or the multifunction For information on how to select the main-
display is inoperative. tenance service interval display, see
As a result, you will not be able to see “Maintenance service interval display”
information about your driving condi- (Y page 90).
tions, such as speed, outside temperature,
or warning/indicator lamps. Driving char- Transmission position indicator
acteristics may be impaired.
The following information is displayed in
If you must continue to drive, please do so
the transmission position indicator:
with added caution. Visit an authorized
smart center as soon as possible. RCurrent gear selector lever position
RCurrent engaged gear (when manual gear-
Z
88 Instrument cluster
Digital clock
>> Controls.
X Confirm time setting: Refrain from Freeze warning (Canada vehicles only)
pressing either left button : or right
button ; until the colon in the digital
clock stops flashing.
The time is set.
i The digital clock in the multifunction
display is not synchronized with the
>> Controls.
cockpit clock* (Y page 91).
* optional Z
90 Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
X Start the engine.
* optional Z
92 Control system*
! Do not hang any objects on the tachom- Adjusting instrument cluster illumi-
eter. nation
This could cause the tachometer to be You can adjust the illumination of the
torn from its mountings and damage it. switches, the dials in the instrument clus-
ter, the radio*, the climate control* panel
Cockpit clock* and the auxiliary instruments*. Five illu-
The cockpit clock can be turned by approx- mination levels are available.
>> Controls.
imately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting.
The buttons for setting the time are on the
top of the cockpit clock.
* optional
Control system* 93
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph message Back appears in the multifunc-
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is tion display.
covering a distance of 44 feet (approx- X Press the OK button on the control lever
imately 14 m) every second. briefly.
Control lever
>> Controls.
You can select the displays in the multi-
function display and change settings in the
control system with the control lever.
: Control switch
Pressing up selects a menu.
; OK button
Confirming a selection.
Scrolling through stored messages
in the Messages menu
= Control switch
Pressing down selects a menu.
Multifunction display
The multifunction display shows values and
settings as well as display messages.
X Activating the multifunction display:
Unlock the vehicle.
X Confirming messages: Press the OK but-
ton on the control lever briefly
(Y page 93).
X Exiting menu: Press the control switch on
the control lever up or down until the
* optional Z
94 Control system*
Function
: Odometer menu (Y page 94)
; Consumption menu (Y page 95)
= YSTART
START menu (trip statistics since start) (Y page 95)
? YRESET
RESET menu (trip statistics since last reset) (Y page 95)
A Messages menu (Y page 96)
B Settings menu (Y page 96)
C Time menu (Y page 97)
Odometer menu
The Odometer menu shows you either the
main odometer and the trip odometer or the
trip odometer with the amount of fuel left
the fuel tank.
: Main odometer
; Trip odometer
= Remaining fuel
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
* optional
Control system* 95
>> Controls.
; Time elapsed since start
(Y page 21).
= Distance driven since start
? Average fuel consumption since start
Consumption menu X Press the control switch on the control
The Consumption menu shows you the cur- lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
rent fuel consumption. YSTART
START menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
X To reset: Press button B on the instru-
ment cluster until the YSTART
START menu is
reset to 0 (Y page 21).
i The YSTART
START menu is reset to 0 automat-
ically
Rwhen the ignition has been switched
X Press the control switch on the control
off for more than 4 hours
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Rafter driving more than 9 999 miles or
Consumption menu appears in the multi-
function display. kilometers
The current current fuel consumption
appears.
Reset menu
i Depending on the selected unit in the
The YRESET
RESET menu menu shows you the trip
settings menu (Y page 96), the consump-
statistics since the last reset.
tion is displayed in in miles per gal-
lon (mpg) or in liters per 100 kilome-
ters (l/100 km).
Canada only: When the vehicle is stand-
ing, the fuel consumption is displayed in
gallons per hour (gal/h) or liters per
hour (l/h).
: Average speed since last reset
Start menu ; Time elapsed since since last reset
= Distance driven since last reset
The YSTART
START menu shows you the trip statis-
tics since start. ? Average fuel consumption since since
last reset
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
* optional Z
96 Control system*
YRESET
RESET menu appears in the multifunc- X To confirm: Press the OK button on the
tion display. control lever briefly.
X To reset: Press button B on the instru- The mesage is stored.
ment cluster until the YRESET
RESET menu is When the due date for the maintenance
reset to 0 (Y page 21). service has been has been passed, the num-
ber of miles (kilometers) or days since are
preceeded by a minus sign.
Messages menu
>> Controls.
Settings menu
In the Settings menu, you can select indi-
vidual settings for your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
RSetting the language
X Press the control switch on the control RSetting the temperature unit
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the RSetting the distance and speed unit
Messages menu appears in the multi-
function display.
The number of stored messages is : dis-
played
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
The first stored message appears.
X To scroll through messages: Press the OK X Press the control switch on the control
button on the control lever briefly. lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
For more information on display messages, Settings menu appears in the multi-
see (Y page 158). function display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
Maintenance service interval display briefly.
The maintenance service interval display
will notify you when the next maintenance Setting the language
service is due and what type of maintenance The following languages are available:
service is required. RGerman
Example: RUS English
R¯ Care Service in XXX mi RUK English
R° Main Service in XXX mi RFrench
R° Main Service in XX Days RItalian
RSpanish
* optional
Control system* 97
X Press the control switch on the control X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Language submenu appears in the multi- desired unit is selected.
function display. X Press the OK button on the control lever
X Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm.
briefly. The selected unit is stored.
X Press the control switch on the control
i Canada only: The unit for the cruise
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
>> Controls.
control (Y page 100) does not change,
desired language is selected.
regardless of which unit is set in this
X Press the OK button on the control lever
menu.
briefly to confirm.
The selected language is stored.
Time menu
Setting the temperature unit
The Time menu lets you set the time and
The following units are available: offers different display modes.
R† The following submenus are available:
R‡ RSetting time display mode (12-hour or
X Press the control switch on the control 24-hour mode)
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the RSetting period of day, am or pm11
°F/°C submenu appears in the multifunc- RSetting the hours
tion display. RSetting the minutes
X Press the OK button on the control lever
X Press the control switch on the control
briefly. lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
X Press the control switch on the control Time menu appears in the multifunction
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the display.
desired unit is selected. X Press the OK button on the control lever
X Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
Setting the time display mode
Setting the distance and speed unit X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
The following units are available: 12h 24h submenu appears in the multi-
RMiles (mi) function display.
RKilometers (km) X Press the OK button on the control lever
km submenu appears in the multifunction lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
display. desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever X Press the OK button on the control lever
* optional Z
98 Audio system*
* optional
Audio system* 99
>> Controls.
unit. Familiarize yourself with the var-
! Please be sure to read the operating ious functions of the unit so that you are
instructions for the audio system basic able to operate it easily, reliably and
before using the unit. Familiarize your- correctly at any time.
self with the various functions of the
unit so that you are able to operate it
easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
* optional
Driving systems 101
>> Controls.
On downhill grades, the cruise control
can only maintain the set speed using the
engine’s braking power. You must apply
: Activating or deactivating the cruise the brakes yourself when the vehicle does
control not slow down sufficiently. This will
; Resuming at last set speed or increas- cancel the cruise control.
ing speed
= Setting current or lower speed, or Canceling cruise control
decreasing speed
When the cruise control is activated, you
? Canceling the cruise control
can cancel it at any time and resume the set
speed later.
Activating/deactivating
X Press CANCEL button ? briefly.
The cruise control must be activated before or
you can set a speed. When you turn off the
X Depress the brake pedal.
engine, the cruise control is deactivated
The cruise control is canceled.
automatically.
The cruise control deactivates automati-
X Press ON/OFF button : briefly.
cally, when
The cruise control is activated.
Ryou engage the parking brake
CRUISE (USA only) or V (Canada only)
Rthe vehicle speed is below 20 mphh
appears in the multifunction display.
(30 km/h)
RESP® is in operation.
Setting current speed
You can set any speed above 20 mph Resuming last set speed
(30 km/h).
X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired G WARNING
speed. The “Resume” function should only be oper-
X With the cruise control activated, press
ated if the driver is fully aware of the pre-
SET/− button = briefly. viously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
The set speed stored in memory should only
pedal.
be set again if prevailing road conditions
The current speed is set and the vehicle
and legal speed limits permit. Possible
maintains that speed.
acceleration or deceleration differences
USA only: set appears in the multifunc- arising from returning to the preset speed
tion display to indicate that the speed could cause an accident and/or serious
has been set. injury to you and others.
Z
102 HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
X Press RES/+ button ; briefly. pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
The cruise control resumes the previ- impairing visibility and endangering you
ously set speed. and others.
i The last set speed stored in memory is
deleted when the engine is turned off. Air conditioning with climate control*
The air conditioning improves the level of
Changing the set speed comfort when driving at high outside tem-
>> Controls.
You must have set a speed prior to increas- peratures by cooling and dehumidifying
ing or decreasing the current speed. the air.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
i Depressing the accelerator pedal does filtered out by an integrated particle fil-
not deactivate the cruise control. After ter before outside air enters the passenger
a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), compartment through the air distribution
the cruise control will resume the last system. It also operates when the air con-
set speed. ditioning is switched off and you have
Continuous adjustment switched on the blower.
X Press and hold RES/+ button ; to The air conditioning only works when the
increase the speed. engine is running and the blower is
switched on. Maximum effectiveness is
or
achieved if you drive with the windows
X Press and hold SET/− = to decrease the
closed.
speed.
i In warmer weather, ventilate the
X Press and hold the respective button
passenger compartment for a short
until the desired speed is reached.
period of time before utilizing the air
X Release the respective button.
conditioning.
The new speed is stored.
>> Controls.
: Air volume control
; Rear window defroster switch
= Air distribution control
? Temperature control
* optional Z
104 HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
* optional
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) 105
i For draft-free ventilation, move the X Adjusting: Turn slider : to the left,
sliders for the center air vents and side right, up, or down.
air vents to the middle position. X Opening: Turn slider : inwards towards
the center console.
Center air vents X Closing: Turn slider : fully outwards
towards the side window.
>> Controls.
Adjusting air distribution
Symbol Function
z Directs air to the windshield
and side windows
O Directs air to the footwells
and air distribution is
: Left center air vent, adjustable
reduced at the center and side
; Right center air vent, adjustable air vents
X Adjusting: Turn slider : or ; to the P Directs air through the center
left, right, up, or down. and side air vents
X Opening: Turn slider : or ; inwards
towards the center console. i You can also turn the air distribution
X Closing: Turn slider : or ; fully out- control to a position between two sym-
wards towards the side window. bols.
Z
106 HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
2 Medium
3 High/defrosting
Rear window defroster
4 Maximum
The rear window defroster serves to de-ice
the rear window quickly and clear the view
X Increasing or decreasing: Push air vol- if the rear window is fogged.
ume control : up or down.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to a
minimum, switch off the rear window
Defrosting defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear. The rear window defroster is auto-
G WARNING
matically deactivated after approximately
Never drive with iced up or fogged win- 10 minutes of operation.
dows. Visibility will be significantly
impaired. Impaired visibility could
endanger yourself and others. This may
prevent you from observing the traffic con-
ditions, thereby causing an accident.
Heating
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
Control panel (Y page 103). position 1.
X Switching on: Push air volume
X Switching on: Press rear window
control : to level 3.
defroster switch :.
X Turn air distribution control = to posi-
The indicator lamp in rear window
tion z. defroster switch : comes on.
X Push temperature control ? fully up.
X Switching off: Press rear window
defroster switch : once more.
The indicator lamp in rear window
defroster switch : goes out.
* optional
Loading and storing 107
>> Controls.
G WARNING thrown around in the vehicle interior.
When the air recirculation mode is Objects thrown around in the vehicle inter-
switched on, windows can fog on the inside ior may cause an accident and/or serious
immediately. Fogged windows impair vis- personal injury.
ibility, endangering you and others. If the
windows begin to fog on the inside, switch- The cup holder can be used to safely store
ing off the air recirculation mode imme- sealed drink bottles, containers with a lid,
diately should clear interior window fog- or beverage cans.
ging. If interior window fogging persists, ! Do not use the cup holder as an ashtray.
make sure the air conditioning is switched Otherwise it could be damaged.
on, turn air distribution control B to
position z and increase the air volume
using air volume control :.
* optional Z
108 Loading and storing
G WARNING
Only place light loads in the parcel net
bag. Do not transport heavy, sharp-edged or
fragile objects in the parcel net bag. The
parcel net bag cannot sufficiently secure If you wish to use cargo compartment cover
loads in an accident. blind : as normal, assemble it in top
Vehicle occupants could be injured by mountings ;. If you do not need the cargo
objects being thrown around in the vehicle compartment cover blind, insert in bottom
in the event of mountings =.
Rhard braking X Open the tailgate.
Ra change of direction X Secure cargo compartment cover
Ran accident blind : at the front of the cargo com-
Observe the loading guidelines. partment with the parcel net bag.
X Insert cargo compartment cover
The cargo compartment cover blind blind : on the right-hand side in top
Rserves to protect objects that are stored mounting ; or in bottom mounting =.
in the vehicle’s cargo compartment from
prying eyes
Rprevents smaller objects from penetrat-
ing into the passenger compartment from
the cargo compartment; however, it is not
intended to act as a load restraining
device
Loading and storing 109
X Push handle ? to the right in the direc- wards, and remove from rear mount-
tion of the arrow. ings ;.
X Insert cargo compartment cover X Guide cargo compartment cover
blind : in top mounting ; or bottom blind : into position.
mounting = in the left-hand side pan-
eling and release handle ?.
X Cargo compartment cover blind : Coat hooks
>> Controls.
engages. The coat hooks are located at the rear roof
rail on the driver’s and passenger side.
Z
110 Loading and storing
Coin holder
The coin holder is located in front of the
gear selector lever.
>> Controls.
: Storage tray
Glove box
i A clamp rail for slips of paper is
located on the outside of the glove box
lid.
Example illustration (coupé)
: Coin holder
Door pockets
The door pockets are located in the driver’s
and passenger door.
>> Controls.
Example illustration: Parcel net on passenger
seat
X Installing: Slide storage tray ; onto the : Parcel net
cones on the center console until it
engages audibly. Drawer*
X Removing: Press levers : simultane-
A drawer is located below the audio sys-
ously towards the storage tray.
tem*13.
X Pull storage tray ; away from the center
console.
X Opening: Pull handle =.
X Closing: Swivel storage tray ; back
until it engages.
Parcel nets
Parcel nets are located on the in-board
sides of the seat backrests.
i Vehicles equipped with an armrest* on
the driver’s seat, have a parcel net on the X Opening: Press on the center of
passenger seat only. drawer :.
The drawer opens slightly.
i Each parcel net is intended for light-
X Pull drawer: to open completely.
weight items of below 0.9 lb (0.4 kg).
X Closing: Press on drawer : until it
engages.
* optional Z
112 Loading and storing
G WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
X Opening: Open the tailgates. of the vehicle, as
X Pull handle : on the inside of the tail- Rthe panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
gate backward. injuring persons
X Lift up the storage compartment cover. Rthis can have a substantial adverse
X Closing: Close storage compartment effect on the driving dynamics of the
cover :. vehicle, thus causing accidents
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the mid- Rthe rack and/or the load could detach and
G WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
Loading instructions
engine is running and while driving.
G WARNING Among other dangers, deadly carbon mon-
Transport heavy or hard objects in the oxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
cargo compartment, not in the passenger resulting in unconsciousness and death.
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
G WARNING
securely as possible using fastening mate- Do not store any flammable substances
rials appropriate for the weight and size inside the vehicle that could ignite and
of the load. start a fire.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items may be thrown
G WARNING
around inside the vehicle, causing injury The manufacturer has not approved your
to vehicle occupants. vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
G WARNING
The gross vehicle weight which is the
To help avoid personal injury during a col- weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,
lision or sudden maneuver, exercise care installed accessories, passengers, and
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo (GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the
higher than the seat backrests. placard located on the driver’s door B‑pil-
lar (Y page 214). In addition, the load must
* optional
Useful features 113
>> Controls.
vehicle” (Y page 130).
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended Glare through the windshield
to load the vehicle with the heaviest items
being placed towards the front of the vehi- X Swing sun visor : down.
cle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the Glare through a side window
following instructions when loading the
X Swing sun visor : down.
vehicle and transporting cargo:
X Disengage sun visor : from mount-
RAlways place items being carried
against seat backrests, and fasten them ing ;.
as securely as possible. X Pivot sun visor : to the side.
RThe heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests. Sun screen*
RDo not stack loads higher than the top
The sun screen provides protection from
edge of the head restraints. sun rays and from heat generated by the
RMake sure no luggage/cargo items can get
panorama roof*.
above or next to the driver’s and/or
The sun screen can be adjusted to any
passenger seat into the passenger com-
desired position.
partment.
RMake sure luggage/cargo is properly
secured.
RAlways use, if so equipped, cargo net*
when transporting cargo.
Do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle. This increases vehicle weight,
which results in increased energy con-
sumption.
* optional Z
114 Useful features
Rthe cigarette lighter*, available in con- to the auxiliary power outlet for the time
junction with the ashtray* it takes to inflate the tire without any
problem
>> Controls.
* optional
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .............. 116
At the gas station ............................. 116
>> Operation.
Engine compartment .......................... 117
Front compartment ........................... 120
Tires and wheels .............................. 124
Winter driving ................................ 143
Driving instructions ........................ 144
Driving abroad ................................ 151
Vehicle care ................................... 151
116 At the gas station
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha-
lation of fuel vapors are damaging to your
In the Operation section you will find health.
detailed information on operating, main-
taining and caring for your vehicle. ! Do not put diesel fuel in vehicles with
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle gasoline engines. Do not mix gasoline
during the break-in period, the more sat- with diesel fuel. Even small quantities
isfied you will be with its performance of diesel fuel will damage the injection
later on. system. Damage caused by adding diesel
RDrive your vehicle during the first
fuel will not be covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
>> Operation.
>> Operation.
X Take off fuel filler cap =. For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see
! The fuel filler cap is tethered to the “Service fluids and capacities”
fuel filler flap. Do not drop the fuel (Y page 218).
filler cap. It could damage the vehicle Check the following:
paint finish.
REngine oil level (Y page 118)
X Insert fuel filler cap = in direction of RTire inflation pressure (Y page 127)
arrow ; into holder A on the inside of
RCoolant level (Y page 122)
the fuel filler flap.
RVehicle lighting (Y page 178)
X Fully insert filler nozzle unit and
RWindshield washer system (Y page 123)
refuel.
RBrake fluid (Y page 124)
X Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out — do not top off or overfill.
X Engage the parking brake. X Opening: Grasp the strap on cargo com-
X Move the gear selector lever to park partment floor ;.
position P. X Lift cargo compartment floor ; with the
X Switch off the ignition. strap.
X Open the tailgate. X Engage hook ? into top mounting = of
cargo compartment cover blind A.
X Remove fastening screw :.
X Remove engine compartment cover A.
>> Operation.
X Open the engine compartment cover
intervals longer than those called for by
(Y page 117). the Maintenance System will result in
The oil dipstick is located in the engine engine or emission control system dam-
compartment on the passenger side. age not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
G WARNING
When adding engine oil, always use a funnel
to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts such
as the catalytic converter or exhaust sys-
tem.
If this should happen, however, the engine
must be thoroughly cleaned before you con-
tinue your trip. The engine oil could oth-
erwise ignite.
X Pull out oil dipstick :. The filler cap is located in the engine
X Wipe oil dipstick : clean with a clean compartment on the passenger side.
cloth.
X Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube.
X Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark = (minimum) and
upper mark ; (maximum) on both sides
of oil dipstick :.
X Fully insert oil dipstick : into the X Unscrew filler cap : from the filler
dipstick guide tube again. neck.
X If necessary, add engine oil X Add engine oil as required.
(Y page 119). Do not add more than 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
i The filling quantity between the upper engine oil at a time.
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is X Wait one minute until the engine oil has
approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 l). run into the oil pan.
Z
120 Front compartment
>> Operation.
X Insert left and right links D of service
flap = under links C on the fender.
Remounting
X Lift service flap = out of openings B.
Z
122 Front compartment
pressure.
RUsing a rag, slowly turn the cap approx-
imately 1/2 turn to relieve excess pres-
sure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam will be blown out
X Push service flap = down in direction under pressure.
of arrow G. The engine coolant is a mixture of water
X First push both levers ; inward and then and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the
to the rear. coolant level the vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine must have
cooled down. For more information, see
“Coolants” (Y page 223).
RUse extreme caution when opening the cap : approximately 1/2 turn counter-
service flap if there are any signs of
Front compartment 123
>> Operation.
X If necessary, add coolant. G WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
Adding coolant flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windshield washer
X Add coolant as required. The coolant concentrate is being handled.
level may not exceed the maximum filling
level. X Use a windshield washer concentrate
X Replace and tighten pressure cap :. labeled for summer and water for tem-
X Remount the service flap and close it peratures above freezing point.
(Y page 120). X Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter and water for temper-
atures below freezing point.
Windshield/rear window washer system ! Always use a windshield washer concen-
Both the windshield and the rear window14 trate labeled for winter where tempera-
washer are supplied from the windshield tures may fall below freezing point.
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could result in damage
The recommended minimum filling level is to the washer system/reservoir.
1.06 US qt (1.0 l). X Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
X Remove the service flap and insert it on suitable container.
the front of the vehicle (Y page 120). Observe mixing ratios depending on the
outside temperature (Y page 222).
The windshield washer reservoir is located
X Use the tab to pull cap : upwards.
in the front compartment on the driver’s
side. X Refill the windshield washer reservoir.
X Push cap : onto the windshield washer
reservoir.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 120).
14 Coupé only.
Z
124 Tires and wheels
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced nificantly below the minimum mark,
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Mainte- call Roadside Assistance or an author-
nance Booklet for replacement interval. ized smart center.
X Remount the service flap and close it
The brake fluid level in the brake fluid (Y page 120).
reservoir may be too low if the brake warn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster comes
on (Y page 21) although the parking brake
Tires and wheels
is released.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the Safety notes
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the Contact an authorized smart center for
minimum mark or below, have the brake information on tested and recommended
system checked for brake pad thickness rims and tires for summer and winter oper-
and leaks immediately. Contact an ation. They can also offer advice concern-
authorized smart center immediately. Do ing tire service and purchase.
not add brake fluid as this will not solve
the problem. G WARNING
Replace rims or tires with the same desig-
X Remove the service flap and insert it on
nation, manufacturer and type as shown on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 120).
the original part. For further information
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the contact an authorized smart center. If
front compartment on the passenger side. incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted, the wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged. Also, the oper-
ating clearance of the wheels and the tires
may no longer be correct.
G WARNING
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is worn to minimum tread depth,
or if the tires have sustained damage,
replace them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
smart wheel bolts specified for the partic-
ular rim type. Failure to do so can result in
Tires and wheels 125
the bolts loosening and possibly an acci- tire pressure loss and damage to the tire
dent. beads.
Retreaded tires are not tested or recom- RIf vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
>> Operation.
or ride disturbance, or you suspect that
possible damage to your vehicle has occur- Recommended tire inflation pressure
red, you should turn on the hazard warning
flashers, carefully slow down, and drive G WARNING
with caution to an area which is a safe dis- Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
tance from the road. sures.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the adversely affect handling and fuel econ-
nearest authorized smart center or tire omy, and are more likely to fail from being
dealer for repairs. overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
G WARNING tires can adversely affect handling and
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
affects the ability to steer or brake the stopping distance, and result in sudden
vehicle. You could lose control of the vehi- deflation (blowout) because they are more
cle. Continued driving with a flat tire or likely to become punctured or damaged by
driving at high speed with a flat tire will road debris, potholes etc.
cause excessive heat build-up and possibly Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
a fire. specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
Modifications to the brake system and the driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
wheels and the use of brake dust rings are tires can overheat them, possibly causing
not permissible. a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
Important guidelines
ROnly use sets of tires and rims of the same Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and
Loading Information placard located on
type and make.
the driver’s door B‑pillar (Y page 130).
RTires must be of the correct size for the
The tire inflation pressure should be
rim.
checked regularly. Only adjust the tire
RBreak in new tires for approximately
inflation pressure on cold tires. The tires
60 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds. can be considered cold if the vehicle has
RRegularly check the tires and rims for
been parked for at least 3 hours or driven
damage. Dented or bent rims can cause less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Depending on the
ambient temperature, the driving speed
Z
126 Tires and wheels
be higher than the cold reading. This is The Tire and Loading Information placard
normal. Do not let air out to match the lists the recommended cold tire inflation
specified cold tire inflation pressure. pressures : for maximum loaded vehicle
Otherwise, the tire will be underinflated. weight. The tire inflation pressures listed
Follow recommended cold tire inflation apply to the tires installed as original
pressures listed on Tire and Loading equipment.
Information placard on the driver’s door
B‑pillar. Important notes on tire inflation pres-
Keeping the tires properly inflated pro- sure
vides the best handling, tread life and rid-
G WARNING
ing comfort.
If the tire inflation pressure drops repeat-
In addition to the Tire and Loading Infor- edly, check the tires for punctures from
mation placard on the driver’s door B‑pil- foreign objects and/or whether air is leak-
lar, also consult the tire inflation pres- ing from the valves or from around the rim.
sure label (if available) on the inside of
the filler flap for any additional informa- Tire temperature and tire inflation pres-
tion pertaining to special driving situa- sure are also increased while driving,
tions. For more information, see “Impor- depending on the driving speed and the
tant notes on tire inflation pressure” tire load.
(Y page 126).
i Data shown on Tire and Loading Infor- Potential problems associated with
mation placard example are for illus- underinflated and overinflated tires
tration purposes only. Tire data are spe-
cific to each vehicle and may vary from Underinflated tires
data shown in the following illustration. G WARNING
Refer to Tire and Loading Information Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
placard on vehicle for actual data spe- sures.
cific to your vehicle. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel econ-
omy, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
Tires and wheels 127
>> Operation.
result in handling or steering problems, or
Follow recommended tire inflation pres- brake failure.
sures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated Check the tire inflation pressure at least
tires can adversely affect handling and once a month.
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase Check and adjust the tire inflation pres-
stopping distance, and result in sudden sure when the tires are cold (Y page 125).
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by Checking tire inflation pressure man-
road debris, potholes etc. ually
Overinflated tires can Follow the steps below to achieve correct
Radversely
tire inflation pressure:
affect handling characteris-
tics X Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
Rcause uneven tire wear X Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
Rbe more prone to damage from road haz- X Read the tire inflation pressure on tire
ards gauge and check against the recom-
Radversely affect ride comfort mended tire inflation pressure on the
Rincrease stopping distance
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver’s door B‑pillar (Y page 130).
If necessary, add air to achieve the rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure.
Checking tire inflation pressure
X If you have overfilled the tire, release
Safety notes tire inflation pressure by pushing the
metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of
G WARNING a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation
Follow recommended tire inflation pres- pressure with the tire gauge.
sures. X Install the valve cap.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated X Repeat this procedure for each tire.
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel econ-
omy, and are more likely to fail from being Tire Pressure Monitoring System
overheated. (TPMS)*
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire
tires can adversely affect handling and Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
* optional Z
128 Tires and wheels
It monitors the tire inflation pressure in As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
all four tires. A warning is issued to alert been equipped with a tire pressure moni-
you to a decrease in pressure in one or more toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
of the tires. tire pressure telltale when one or more of
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System your tires is significantly underinflated.
(TPMS) is equipped with a combination low Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale in telltale illuminates, you should stop and
the instrument cluster. Depending on how check your tires as soon as possible, and
the telltale illuminates, it indicates a low inflate them to the proper pressure. Driv-
tire pressure condition or a malfunction in ing on a significantly underinflated tire
the TPMS system itself:
>> Operation.
>> Operation.
new reference values for each tire.
i Operating radio transmission equip- The TPMS must be restarted when you have
ment (e.g. wireless headsets, two-way adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a
radios) in or near the vehicle could new level (e.g. because of different load or
cause the TPMS to malfunction. driving conditions). The TPMS is then
recalibrated to the current tire inflation
i USA only: pressures.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
X Using the Tire and Loading Information
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: placard on the driver’s door B‑pillar
(Y page 130), make sure the tire infla-
RThis device may not cause harmful tion pressure of all four tires is correct.
interference, and
Rthis device must accept any interfer- i Restart the TPMS after adjusting the
ence received, including interference tire inflation pressure to the inflation
that may cause undesired operation. pressure recommended for the vehicle
operating condition. Tire pressure
Any unauthorized modification to this
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
device could void the user’s authority to
Observe the recommended tire inflation
operate the equipment.
pressure on the Tire and Loading Infor-
i Canada only: mation placard on the driver’s door
This device complies with RSS‑210 of B‑pillar (Y page 130).
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
RThis device may not cause interfer-
ence, and
Rthis device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
X Press Restarting TPMS button :.
The combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale in the instrument
cluster (Y page 21) flashes for approx-
imately 5 seconds and then goes out.
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130 Tires and wheels
Never exceed the max. tire inflation pres- tion on the proper size and recom-
sure. Follow recommended tire inflation mended tire inflation pressures for the
pressures. original equipment tires on your vehi-
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated cle.
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, 2) The certification label, also found on
adversely affect handling and fuel econ- the driver’s door B‑pillar, tells you
omy, and are more likely to fail from being about the gross weight capacity of your
overheated. vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR
tires can adversely affect handling and includes the weight of the vehicle, all
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase occupants, fuel and cargo. The certif-
stopping distance, and result in sudden ication label also tells you about the
deflation (blowout) because they are more front and rear axle weight capacity,
likely to become punctured or damaged by called the Gross Axle Weight Rating
road debris, potholes etc. (GAWR). The GAWR is the total allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). Never exceed the
GVWR or GAWR for either the front axle
or rear axle.
G WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
>> Operation.
Tire and Loading Information placard
The seating capacity gives you important
i Data shown on Tire and Loading Infor- information on the number of occupants
mation placard example are for illus- that can be in the vehicle. The Tire and
tration purposes only. Load limit data Loading Information placard showing
are specific to each vehicle and may vary seating capacity : is located on the
from data shown in the following illus-
driver’s door B‑pillar (Y page 130).
tration. Refer to Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard on vehicle for actual data i Data shown on Tire and Loading Infor-
specific to your vehicle. mation placard example are for illus-
tration purposes only. Seating capacity
data are specific to each vehicle and may
vary from data shown in the following
illustration. Refer to Tire and Loading
Information placard on vehicle for
actual data specific to your vehicle.
Steps for determining correct load limit
The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under
Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic
The Tire and Loading Information placard
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
showing load limit information : is
X Step 1: Locate the statement “The com-
located on the driver’s door B‑pillar
(Y page 130). bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXXX kg or
X Locate the statement “The combined
XXXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s Tire and
weight of occupants and cargo should Loading Information placard.
never exceed XXXX kg or XXXX lbs.” on the
X Step 2: Determine the combined weight of
Tire and Loading Information placard.
the driver and passenger that will be
The combined weight of all occupants and
riding in your vehicle.
cargo/luggage should never exceed the
X Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of
weight referenced in that statement.
the driver and passenger from XXXX kilo-
grams or XXXX lbs.
X Step 4: The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
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132 Tires and wheels
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Occupant 2: 180 lbs
Combined weight of all occupants 330 lbs 150 lbs
Step 3 Available cargo weight (total load 540 lbs - 330 lbs = 540 lbs - 150 lbs =
limit from Tire and Loading Infor- 210 lbs 390 lbs
mation placard minus combined
weight of all occupants)
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134 Tires and wheels
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Treadwear indicator : appears as a solid cable, on the tire sidewall between tread
band across the tread. shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Storing tires
Treadwear Traction Temperature
! Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as 200 AA A
possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease and fuels. All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to
Cleaning tires these grades.
! Never use a round nozzle to power wash Treadwear
tires. The intense jet of water can result
in damage to the tire. The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
Always replace a damaged tire. ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified U.S. government test course. For
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand- example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
ards and one-half (1 1/2 ) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving hab-
its, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
G WARNING
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S. The traction grade assigned to this tire is
Government requirement designed to give based on straight-ahead braking traction
drivers consistent and reliable informa- tests, and does not include acceleration,
tion regarding tire performance. Tire cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
manufacturers are required to grade tires characteristics.
based on three performance factors: tread-
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136 Tires and wheels
The traction grades, from highest to low- Thoroughly clean the mounting face of the
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades rep- wheels and brake discs, i.e. the inner side
resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet of the wheels/tires each time the wheels/
pavement as measured under controlled tires are changed. Check for and ensure
conditions on specified government test proper tire inflation pressure.
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perform- G WARNING
ance. Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
Temperature loose if not tightened with a torque of
81 lb‑ft (110 Nm).
>> Operation.
Rotating tires
G WARNING
Do not rotate front and rear wheels as they : Uniform Quality Grading Standards
have different dimensions, e.g. rim size, (Y page 135)
wheel offset etc. Otherwise, the handling ; DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
can be affected and you could endanger (Y page 139)
yourself and others. = Maximum tire load (Y page 133)
? Maximum tire inflation pressure
(Y page 130)
Tires and wheels 137
>> Operation.
illustration. Temporary spare tires which are high pres-
For more information, see “Rims and sure compact spares designed for tempo-
tires” (Y page 216). rary emergency use only.
Tire width
Tire size designation, load and speed
rating Tire width : indicates the nominal tire
width in mm.
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio ; is the dimensional rela-
tionship between tire section height and
section width and is expressed as a per-
centage. The aspect ratio is arrived at by
dividing section height by section width.
Tire code
Tire code = indicates the tire construc-
tion type. The “R” stands for radial tire
: Tire width type. Letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply
; Aspect ratio in % construction; letter “B” means belted-bias
= Radial tire code ply construction.
? Rim diameter At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire
A Tire load rating
with a speed capability above 149 mph
(240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size
B Tire speed rating
designation (for example: 245/40 ZR 18).
i For information purposes only. Actual For additional information, see “Tire
data on tires are specific to each vehicle speed rating” (Y page 138).
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration. Rim diameter
Rim diameter ? is the diameter of the
General:
bead seat, not the diameter of the rim edge.
Depending on the design standards used,
Rim diameter is indicated in inches (in).
the tire size molded into the sidewall may
have no letter or a letter preceding the tire Tire load rating
size designation.
G WARNING
The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR of your vehicle. Otherwise,
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138 Tires and wheels
tire failure may result and cause an acci- Tire speed rating B indicates the
dent and/or serious personal injury to you approved maximum speed for the tire.
or others. Summer tires
Always replace rims and tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as Index Speed rating
shown on the original part. Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
>> Operation.
maximum permissible speed of the tire.
All-season and winter tires i For illustration purposes only. Actual
Index Speed rating data on tires are specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
Q M+S 15 up to 100 mph (160 km/h) illustration.
T M+S 15 up to 118 mph (190 km/h) In addition to the tire load rating, special
load identification : may be molded into
H M+S 15 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) the tire sidewall following the letter des-
ignating the tire speed rating B
V M+S 15 up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
(Y page 138).
No specification given: absence of any text
i Not all M+S rated tires provide special (like in above example) indicates a stand-
winter performance. Make sure the tires ard load (SL) tire.
you use show M+S and the mountain/snow-
XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load
flake marking i on the tire sidewall.
(or reinforced) tire.
These tires meet specific snow traction
performance requirements of the Rubber Light Load: designates a light load tire.
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the C, D, E: designates load range associated
Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and with the maximum load a tire can carry at a
have been designed specifically for use specified pressure.
in snow conditions.
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140 Tires and wheels
Date of manufacture
Date of manufacture A identifies the week
and year of manufacture.
>> Operation.
radio, and heater, to the extent that these GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
items are available as factory-installed
The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
equipment (whether installed or not).
weight. The gross vehicle weight on each
axle must never exceed the GAWR for the
Air pressure front and rear axle indicated on the cer-
The amount of air inside the tire pressing tification label located on the driver’s
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air door B‑pillar.
pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the vehi-
>> Operation.
Aspect ratio cle including fuel, tools, installed acces-
Dimensional relationship between tire sories, passengers and cargo. The GVW must
section height and section width expressed never exceed the GVWR indicated on the
in percentage. certification label located on the driver’s
door B‑pillar.
Bar
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to This is the maximum permissible vehicle
1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight
1 bar. of the vehicle including all options, pas-
sengers, fuel, and cargo. It is indicated on
Bead certification label located on the driver’s
door B‑pillar.
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the Kilopascal (kPa)
rim.
The metric unit for air pressure. There are
Cold tire inflation pressure 6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air
pressure is bars. There are 100 kilopas-
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle cals (kPa) to 1 bar.
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Maximum load rating
Curb weight The maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire.
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capa- Maximum loaded vehicle weight
city of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
optional equipment, but without passen- total load limit and production options
gers and cargo. weight.
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Sidewall Tread
The portion of a tire between the tread and The portion of a tire that comes into con-
the bead. tact with the road.
Winter driving 143
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using U.S. government testing procedures. provide special winter performance. Make
The ratings are molded into the sidewall of sure the tires you use show the mountain/
the tire. snowflake marking i on the tire side-
wall. These tires meet specific snow trac-
Vehicle maximum load on the tire tion performance requirements of the Rub-
ber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and
Load on an individual tire that is deter- the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and
mined by distributing to each axle its have been designed specifically for use in
share of the maximum loaded vehicle snow conditions. Use of winter tires is the
weight and dividing it by two. only way to achieve the maximum effective-
ness of the ABS and ESP® in winter opera-
tion.
Winter driving
For safe handling, make sure all mounted
winter tires are of the same make and have
Before the onset of winter, have your vehi- the same tread design.
cle winterized at an authorized smart
center. For information on winter tires for your
vehicle model, see the "Technical data"
This service includes: section (Y page 216).
RCheck of anticorrosion and antifreeze Always observe the speed rating of the win-
concentration. ter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
RAddition of washer concentrate to the maximum speed for which your tires are
water of the windshield/rear window. rated is below the speed rating of your
Use a windshield washer concentrate vehicle, you must place a notice to this
labeled for winter which is formulated effect where it will be seen by the driver.
for temperatures below freezing point Such notices are available at your tire
(Y page 222). dealer or any authorized smart center.
RBattery test. Battery capacity drops with
decreasing ambient temperature. A well
charged battery helps to make sure the Snow chains*
engine can be started, even at low ambi- ! Remember that snow chains must always
ent temperatures. be compatible with the tire sizes of a
RTire change. vehicle. Snow chains that are approved
by smart are only permitted for the fol-
lowing tire size:
175/55 R15 on the rear axle.
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144 Driving instructions
For safety reasons, smart recommends adapt your driving style to suit the current
that you only use snow chains that have road and weather conditions.
been approved by smart.
Information on this is available from any ! If snow chains that do not meet require-
smart center. ments are mounted, they may scrape
Please refer to the separate operating against the body or axle components when
instructions for detailed information on the vehicle is in motion. This could
mounting the snow chains. result in damage to the rim/tire or vehi-
cle.
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
>> Operation.
to keep in mind that a considerably higher vent overheating of the brakes and
degree of effort is necessary to brake and reduces brake pad wear.
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving When using the engine’s braking power, a
accordingly. drive wheel may not spin for an extended
period of time, e.g. on slippery road
surfaces. This may cause serious damage
Brakes to the drive- train which is not covered
by the smart Limited Warranty.
G WARNING
Make sure not to endanger any other road High and low stresses
users when carrying out braking maneu-
>> Operation.
vers. G WARNING
Resting your foot on the brake pedal will
Refer to the description of the hydraulic cause excessive and premature wear of the
brake assistant (Y page 47). brake pads.
! Because the ESP® operates automati- It can also result in the brakes overheat-
cally, the engine must be turned off ing, thereby significantly reducing their
(ignition switched off) when the parking effectiveness and your ability to stop the
brake is being tested on a brake test vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci-
dynamometer. Active braking action dent.
through the ESP® may otherwise seriously
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
damage the brake system which is not
on for some time, rather than immediately
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
park, so that the air stream will cool down
Brake pad wear or a leak in the brake system the brakes faster.
may be the reason for low brake fluid level If your brake system is normally only sub-
in the brake fluid reservoir. jected to moderate loads, you should occa-
The brake fluid level in the brake fluid sionally test the effectiveness of the
reservoir may be too low if the brake warn- brakes by applying above-normal braking
ing lamp in the instrument cluster comes pressure at higher speeds. This will also
on (Y page 21) although the parking brake enhance the grip of the brake pads.
is released.
Have the brake system inspected immedi- G WARNING
ately. Contact an authorized smart center. Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
All checks and service work on the brake
maneuvers.
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
smart center. Wet road surface
Only install brake pads and use brake fluid G WARNING
recommended by smart.
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through
Inclines water deep enough to wet brake components,
! When driving down long and steep the first braking action may be somewhat
grades, relieve the load on the brakes by reduced and increased pedal pressure may
shifting into a lower gear to use the be necessary to obtain expected braking
engine’s braking power. This helps pre-
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146 Driving instructions
cle in front and drive carefully the intervals specified in the Mainte-
Rpress the brake carefully at the end of the nance Booklet and as required by the
trip and again when beginning the next Maintenance System. Contact an author-
trip in order to remove any salt residues ized smart center.
from the brake disc Fuel consumption is also increased by
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go
traffic, on short trips, and in hilly areas.
* optional
Driving instructions 147
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G WARNING
The catalytic converter can become very G WARNING
hot. Coming into contact with the catalytic If you feel a sudden significant vibration
converter could result in burns. or ride disturbance, or you suspect that
Note the following: possible damage to your vehicle has occur-
red, you should turn on the hazard warning
RDo not remove the protective heat guards.
flashers, carefully slow down, and drive
RDo not apply any underseal. with caution to an area which is a safe dis-
RAs with any vehicle, do not idle, park, or tance from the road.
operate this vehicle in areas where com- Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
bustible materials such as grass, hay, or for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
leaves can come into contact with the hot appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the
exhaust system, as these materials could nearest smart center or tire dealer for
be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. repairs.
! To prevent damage to the catalytic con- Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
verter, only use premium unleaded gas- law. These indicators are located in six
oline in this vehicle. places on the tread circumference and
Any noticeable irregularities in engine become visible at a tread depth of approx-
operation should be repaired promptly. imately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the
Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may tire is considered worn and should be
reach the catalytic converter, causing it replaced.
to overheat and potentially start a fire. The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
It is essential to observe the following band across the tread.
points, as there is otherwise a danger of
G WARNING
overheating and the catalytic converter
may be damaged. Although the applicable federal motor
vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be
RFillup only with premium unleaded gas- worn when the treadwear indicators (TWI)
oline. Even small quantities of leaded become visible at approximately 1/16 in
gasoline can damage the catalytic con- (1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not allow
verter. your tires to wear down to that level. As
RMake sure you adhere to the prescribed
tread depth approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the
service intervals.
adhesion properties on a wet road are
RNever run the fuel tank empty.
sharply reduced.
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148 Driving instructions
Depending upon the weather and/or road approximately 1/6 in (4 mm) on all four
surface (conditions), the tire traction var- wheels for the winter season to ensure nor-
ies widely. mal balanced handling characteristics. On
packed snow, they can reduce your stopping
Specified tire inflation pressures must be distance compared to summer tires.
maintained. This applies particularly if Stopping distance, however, is still con-
the tires are subject to high loads (e.g. siderably greater than when the road is not
high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient covered with snow or ice. Exercise appro-
temperatures). priate caution.
G WARNING ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
>> Operation.
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire will extended period when driving off on
affect your ability to steer or brake and may slippery road surfaces. Otherwise, the
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. drivetrain could be damaged, which is
Continued driving with a flat tire or driv- not covered by the smart Limited War-
ing at high speed with a flat tire will cause ranty.
excessive heat build-up and possibly a
fire.
Tire speed rating
For more information, see “Tires and
wheels” (Y page 124). Regardless of the tire speed rating, local
speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent
driving speeds appropriate to prevailing
Hydroplaning conditions.
Depending on the depth of the water layer G WARNING
on the road, hydroplaning may occur Even when permitted by law, never operate
resulting in a loss of control, even at low a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi-
speeds and with new tires. Reduce vehicle mum speed rating of the tires.
speed, avoid track grooves in the road and Exceeding the maximum speed for which
apply brakes cautiously when it is raining. tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure, causing loss of vehicle control and
possibly resulting in an accident and/or
Tire traction personal injury and possible death, for you
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy and for others.
road is always lower than on a dry road.
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
You should pay particular attention to the vehicle from exceeding a speed of 90 mph
condition of the road whenever the outside (145 km/h).
temperatures are close to the freezing
point. The factory equipped tires on your vehicle
may have a tire speed rating above the max-
G WARNING imum speed permitted by the electronic
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction speed limiter.
will be substantially reduced. Under such Make sure your tires have the required tire
weather conditions, drive, steer and brake speed rating as specified for your vehicle
with extreme caution. in the “Technical data section”
(Y page 216), for example when purchasing
smart recommends winter tires new tires.
(Y page 143) with a minimum tread depth of
Driving instructions 149
>> Operation.
tires” (Y page 138). ide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
Winter driving instructions open a window slightly on the side of the
vehicle not facing the wind.
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steering G WARNING
maneuvers. The outside temperature display is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
and is therefore unsuitable for that pur-
move gear selector lever to neutral posi-
pose. Indicated temperatures just above
tion N. Try to keep the vehicle under
the freezing point do not guarantee that the
control by corrective steering action.
road surface is free of ice.
For information on driving with snow
chains*, see “Snow chains*” (Y page 143). For more information, see “Winter driving”
(Y page 143).
G WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This Standing water
could result in drive wheel slip and
reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS ! Do not drive through flooded areas or
will not prevent this type of loss of control. water of unknown depth. Before driving
through water, determine its depth.
Road salts and chemicals can adversely Never accelerate before driving into
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal water. The bow wave could force water
force may become necessary to produce the into the engine and auxiliary equip-
normal braking effect. ment, thus damaging them.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically If you must drive through standing water,
when traveling at length on salt-strewn drive slowly to prevent water from entering
roads can bring road-salt-impaired brak-
Rthe front compartment
ing efficiency back to normal.
Rthe engine compartment
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
Rthe passenger compartment
on salt-treated roads, the braking effi-
ciency should be tested as soon as possible Water in these areas could cause damage to
after driving is resumed. electrical components or wiring of the
engine or transmission, or could result in
water being ingested by the engine through
* optional Z
150 Driving instructions
the air intake, causing severe internal Radio transmitters, such as a mobile phone
engine damage. or a citizens band unit should only be used
Any such damage is not covered by the smart inside the vehicle if they are connected to
Limited Warranty. an antenna that is installed on the outside
of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation
Passenger compartment instructions regarding use of an external
antenna.
G WARNING
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible. Emission control
>> Operation.
>> Operation.
For more information on coolant tempera- protective treatments regularly.
ture warning lamp (Y page 170).
smart recommends that you care for the
G WARNING paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the
Driving when your engine is overheated can spring and autumn).
cause some fluids which may have leaked
G WARNING
into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
You could be seriously burned.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause Always follow the instructions on the par-
serious burns which can occur just by open- ticular container. Always open your vehi-
ing the engine hood. Stay away from the cle’s doors or windows when cleaning the
engine if you see or hear steam coming from inside.
it.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away designed for cleaning your vehicle.
from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get
Always lock away cleaning products and
out of the vehicle and do not stand near the
keep them out of reach of children.
vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle
preferably by hand.
Driving abroad
While in operation or even while parked,
Abroad, there is an extensive smart service your vehicle is subjected to varying exter-
network at your disposal. If you plan to nal influences, which left unchecked can
drive into areas which are not listed in the attack the paint as well as the vehicle
index of your smart center directory, you underbody and lead to permanent damage.
should request pertinent information from Such damage is caused not only by extreme
an authorized smart center. and varying climatic conditions, but also
by:
RAir pollution
Symmetrical low beams RRoad salt
i If you drive in countries where vehi- RTar
cles drive on the other side of the road RGravel and stone chipping
than the country in which the vehicle is
registered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
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152 Vehicle care
To avoid paint damage, you should imme- We have selected vehicle-care products
diately remove: and compiled recommendations which are
RInsects specially matched to our vehicles and
RBird
which always reflect the latest technology.
droppings
You can obtain smart approved vehicle-
RTree sap, etc. care products at an authorized smart
RGrease and oil center.
RBrake fluid Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion
RCoolant or damage due to negligent or incorrect
RFuel care cannot always be removed or repaired
with the vehicle-care products recom-
>> Operation.
RTar spots
mended here. In such cases it is best to seek
! Failure to remove such dirt immedi- aid at an authorized smart center.
ately can cause damage to the paint or the The following topics deal with the cleaning
soft top fabric*. Environmental influen- and care of your vehicle and give important
ces are not covered by the smart Limited “how-to” information as well as references
Warranty. to smart approved vehicle-care products.
Frequent washing reduces and/or elimi-
nates the aggressiveness and potency of the
above adverse influences. Vehicle care
More frequent washings are necessary to Contact an authorized smart center for rec-
deal with unfavorable conditions: ommended and approved care products.
Rnear the ocean i Advice on caring for the soft top sys-
Rin industrial areas (smoke, exhaust tem, see (Y page 155).
emissions)
G WARNING
Rduring winter operation
After washing the vehicle, the brakes may
You should check your vehicle from time to still be wet and thus their functionality
time for stone chipping or other damage. impaired. Therefore, when you start off,
Any damage should be repaired as soon as brake lightly several times without endan-
possible to prevent corrosion. gering traffic.
In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thor-
ough check is a washing of the underbody
followed by a thorough inspection. Dam-
aged areas need to be re-undercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory
with a wax-base rustproofing in the body
cavities which will last for the lifetime of
the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by
smart because of the possibility of incom-
patibility between materials used in the
production process and others applied
later.
* optional
Vehicle care 153
>> Operation.
free cloth on an inconspicuous
place first)
Plastic parts Use a color-fast Damp, clean cloth, Damp, clean cloth,
cloth cockpit spray cockpit spray
Leather upholstery Use a clean, color- Clean cloth with Leather care prod-
fast cloth lukewarm water, uct
leather care prod-
uct
Windows Damp, clean cloth, Microfiber cloth,
microfiber cloth, glass cleaner
glass cleaner
! To avoid damage to exterior surfaces never do the following: Use aggressive paint
cleaner, machine polish, abrasive cleanser, acidic, highly alkaline agents, abrasive
sponges, high-pressure or hot water cleaning equipment.
Exterior Special considera- Lightly soiled Heavily soiled
tions Hand-/Automatic Hand-/Automatic
car washes car washes
tridion safety cell, Powder coated sin- Car shampoo con- Car shampoo con-
black gle-coat paint fin- centrate, insect centrate, hard wax,
ish remover for insect insect remover for
remains, polish insect remains,
tridion safety cell, Powder coated sin- polish
silver gle-coat paint fin-
ish and clearcoat
Highly polished Body panels with
plastic parts (body base coat and clear-
panels) coat or clearcoat
only
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154 Vehicle care
Vehicle washing
X Removing: Unscrew antenna : counter-
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
of road salt as soon as possible. clockwise.
X Fitting: Screw antenna : in clockwise.
When washing the vehicle underbody, do not
forget to clean the inner sides of the
wheels. Power washer
Washing your vehicle by hand G WARNING
X Wash the vehicle using car shampoo con- Do not use a round nozzle (dirt grinders) to
centrate and a sponge. powerwash your vehicle, in particular the
X Rinse with clean water. tires. You could otherwise damage the tires
X Towel dry the vehicle.
and cause an accident.
Vehicle care 155
>> Operation.
Plastic parts (body Clearcoat touch-up
distance between the vehicle and the panels) with clear- paint pen
nozzle of the power washer. coat
Always keep the jet of water moving
across the surface. Body panels with recommended
base coat and touch-up paint pen
Wheel cover* clearcoat set in the relevant
color
X Wash the wheel cover with shampoo and a
soft brush or in the car wash. tridion safety cell recommended
touch-up paint pen
set in the relevant
Decorative foils color
! Decorative foils are permanently
adhered to the painted parts of the vehi-
cle and cannot be removed. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
! Do not expose the foils to solvents, gas- Regular care will protect the retractable
oline or diesel. soft top and the rear soft top against exter-
nal influences, helping to preserve its
i When cleaning with a power washer, note
value. Use only an approved soft top
the following guideline values:
cleaner when removing dirt from the soft
RWater temperature max. 176¦ (80¥) top.
RMinimum distance 11.8 in (30 cm) ! Never clean the soft top using a power
RJet of water strike at a right angle
washer, as water could get into the inside
of the vehicle.
* optional Z
156 Vehicle care
Wet cleaning
smart recommends that you use an approved
car shampoo concentrate and soft top
cleaner.
X “Dry clean” the vehicle first.
X Wash the soft top off using a soft brush or
sponge and plenty of lukewarm water.
X Then rinse thoroughly with clear water.
Where will I find ... carefully. When using the tire repair kit
follow the instructions in this section.
Tire repair kit Failure to follow these instructions can
The tire repair kit is located in the result in severe injury or death.
passenger footwell under the carpet.
Display messages
G WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
* optional Z
160 Display messages
4 The engine oil level is too low. The engine could be damaged.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch Engine Off
X Turn off the engine.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 118) and add engine oil as
required (Y page 119).
! Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
Display messages 161
G WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the
17 cabriolet only.
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162 What to do if ...
low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incom-
patible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
G WARNING
The display message Danger: Ice is not designed as an ice-warning device and is therefore
unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface
is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. Your
vehicle could start to skid if you do not adjust your driving style accordingly.
Therefore, always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
What to do if ...
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster
General information
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during the
bulb self-check when switching on igni-
tion (Y page 57), have the respective bulb
checked and replaced if necessary.
What to do if ... 163
Brake
running.
G WARNING
When the ABS system is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the braking distance.
When the ABS is switched off due to a malfunction, the ESP® is also switched off. The basic
driving and braking functions are still available.
The risk of your vehicle skidding is then increased in certain situations. You should
therefore always adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
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164 What to do if ...
G WARNING
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake
system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum
mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks imme-
diately. Contact an authorized smart center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this
will not solve the problem.
What to do if ... 165
Safety systems
7 The seat belt The vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), and both the
telltale flashes driver’s and passenger seat belt are unfastened.
with increas- X Fasten your seat belts.
ing frequency
of a warning If the driver’s or the passenger seat belt remains unfastened
chime for a after 60 seconds, the warning chime stops sounding. The seat
maximum of belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illuminated.
60 seconds. The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver’s and
the passenger seat belt (with the passenger seat occupied) are
fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a door is opened.
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166 What to do if ...
The SRS indica- The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices could deploy
tor lamp illu- unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident.
minates when X Do not sit on the passenger seat; this applies particularly
the ignition is to children.
switched on and X Have the system checked at an authorized smart center.
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds for
approximately
1 second, then it
comes on again
and stays on.
G WARNING
If the SRS indicator lamp does not come on when you switch on the ignition or does not go
out again after a few seconds once the engine is running or comes on again, the supplemental
restraint systems are malfunctioning.
In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as described in scenario 2, the SRS
may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an author-
ized smart center immediately to have the system checked; A malfunctioning SRS system may
not deploy when needed in an accident resulting in serious or fatal injury, or it might
deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could result in an accident and/or injury to
you or to others.
! If the SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving, have the system checked at an
authorized smart center immediately.
It is possible that the air bag and the emergency tensioning device could be activated
unintentionally or will not function in the event of an accident.
i Information on the operating principle of the air bags can be found in the “Safety”
section (Y page 33).
What to do if ... 167
÷ The ESP® warn- The ESP® is not operational due to a system failure.
ing lamp illu- X Have the system checked at an authorized smart center.
minates con-
tinuously while The ESP® is not available.
G WARNING
When the ESP® warning lamp is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is not available or not
operational due to a system failure.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and the non-operating status
of the ESP®.
G WARNING
When the EPS* is not available a higher degree of effort is necessary to steer the vehicle.
Have the system checked at an authorized smart center.
* optional Z
168 What to do if ...
Vehicle
! Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
° The main The gearbox is malfunctioning.
¯ service symbol X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.
illuminates
together with
the flashing
care service
symbol after
the engine is
started.
In addition, the
transmission
position indi-
cator flashes.
What to do if ... 169
Z
170 What to do if ...
Engine
The coolant level has fallen below the marking bar on the cool-
ant reservoir (Y page 122).
>> Practical hints.
G WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
; The engine There is a malfunction in the system.
malfunction X Have the vehicle checked at an authorized smart center
indicator lamp immediately.
illuminates
while driving.
i Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as soon as the engine mal-
function indicator lamp comes on. Check local requirements.
What to do if ... 171
5 The engine oil The engine oil pressure indicator lamp has failed.
pressure indi- X Check the engine oil level.
cator lamp goes X
Have the system checked at an authorized smart center.
out before the
! The engine oil pressure indicator lamp should not be ignored. Extended driving with
the engine oil pressure indicator lamp illuminated could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
* optional Z
172 What to do if ...
G WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
>> Practical hints.
handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incom-
patible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
What to do if ... 173
G WARNING
If the 4 0 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight
of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the passenger seat, do not
have any passenger use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
G WARNING
If the 4 0 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of
a typical 12‑month‑old child in a standard child restraint or less on the passenger seat, do
not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
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174 What to do if ...
Engine
vehicle battery.
The engine does not X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
start after several X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.
starting attempts.
Loss of key
A warning signal The door is opened while a gear is engaged with the engine
sounds. running and neither the brake nor accelerator pedals are
depressed.
X Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Move the gear selector lever to park position P.
or
X Turn off the engine.
You open the driver’s door with the key in starter switch posi-
tion 0 to remind you not to leave the key in the vehicle.
X Close the driver’s door.
or
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
A warning signal The seat belts are not fastened when the engine is started. For
sounds. details, see seat belt telltale (Y page 165).
X Fasten your seat belts.
* optional Z
176 Unlocking/locking manually
You can hear a contin- The vehicle is equipped with a mechanical/acoustic brake pad
uous noise from the indicator.
front axle when brak- X Have the brake pads checked at an authorized smart center.
ing.
Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
You can unlock the driver’s door and the
fuel filler flap by unlocking the driver’s
door using the key. The lock cylinder is
fitted with a cap.
X Press button # on the key.
The anti-theft warning system* is dis-
armed.
i If the transmitter battery in the key is X Remove cap : from lock cylinder ;.
discharged, the anti-theft warning sys- X Unlock the driver’s door.
tem* can no longer be disarmed with but- The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
ton # on the key. are unlocked.
For replacing the transmitter battery i To unlock the vehicle centrally press
(Y page 177). the central unlocking switch in the upper
Unlocking the vehicle with the key and center console (Y page 26).
opening a door or the tailgate will trig-
ger the anti-theft warning system*
(Y page 48). Locking the vehicle
To cancel the alarm: If you can no longer lock the vehicle using
X Insert the key in the starter switch. the remote control and you do not have a
spare transmitter battery at hand, please
X Turn the key to starter switch position 1.
proceed as follows:
* optional
Replacing transmitter battery 177
* optional Z
178 Replacing bulbs
* optional
Replacing bulbs 179
Overview bulbs
Front lamps
Headlamp Type
: Low‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)
; High‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)
= Parking and side marker lamp
WY 5 W
? Turn signal lamp
* optional Z
180 Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps
Tail lamp unit Type
: Brake lamp/tail lamp/turn signal
lamp/side marker lamp
12 V 21/5 W
; Reflector
-
= Backup lamp
12 V 21 W
>> Practical hints.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps X Bend the retainer spring end down and
forward until it unclips. Fold the
Before you start to replace a bulb for a retainer spring back.
front lamp, do the following first:
X Pull the bulb out of the headlamp hous-
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position ing.
$ (Y page 64).
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
X Switch off the ignition.
headlamp housing.
X Open the service flap (Y page 120).
X Fold the retainer spring forward.
X Bend the retainer spring end forward
then up and back to clip in.
X Attach the electrical connector.
X Reinstall low‑beam headlamp cover =.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb Front turn signal lamp bulb
socket ?. X Removing: Turn bulb socket : counter-
X Insert bulb socket ? into the headlamp clockwise by a quarter of turn and pull it
housing. out of the headlamp housing.
X Driver side: Turn bulb socket ? toward X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
the inside. counterclockwise.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket ? X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket :.
toward the inside. X Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket :.
Low‑beam headlamp bulb X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
X Removing: Take off low‑beam headlamp clockwise.
cover =. X Insert bulb socket : into the headlamp
Z
182 Replacing bulbs
The arrow on bulb socket : must be in Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
line with the line on the headlamp hous-
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
ing.
lamp, do the following first:
X Turn bulb socket : clockwise by a quar-
ter of turn. X Turn exterior lamp switch to position
$ (Y page 64).
X Switch off the ignition.
Side turn signal lamp bulb
X Removing: Open the door on the corre- Tail lamp unit
sponding side.
X Removing:
Coupé: Open the upper tailgate.
X Open the lower tailgate.
>> Practical hints.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the License plate lamps
bulb socket.
G WARNING
X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
clockwise until it engages.
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
X Insert the bulb carrier into the tail lamp
driving at high engine speed may increase
housing. the temperature in the engine compart-
X Press gently onto the bulb carrier. ment. Therefore the area around the air
Let retaining tab : engage. slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let the
X Fold the damping material backward, if engine cool off before touching this area
necessary. to prevent burns.
X Reinstall the side cover in the cargo
compartment.
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184 Replacing wiper blades
X Insert the new bulb. ing and press gently on the right.
X Attach electrical connectors ;. The lamp lens must audibly engage.
X Fit the license plate lamp unit on the
right and press gently on the left.
Replacing wiper blades
The license plate lamp unit must audibly
engage. About replacing wiper blades
G WARNING
Replacing interior lighting lamps For safety reasons, switch off the wipers
and remove the key from the starter switch
A 12 V/10 W bulb is required. before replacing a wiper blade. The wind-
shield wipers could otherwise be set in
motion and cause injury.
G WARNING
Wiper blades are components that are sub-
ject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper
blades at least twice a year, preferably in
the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows
will not be properly wiped. As a result, you
may not be able to observe surrounding
traffic conditions and could cause an acci-
X Removing: Use a flat object to pry the dent.
lamp lens : off from the passenger side.
! Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force of
the impact from the windshield wiper
Replacing wiper blades 185
Z
186 Flat tire
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when X Engage the parking brake.
folding the wiper arm back. X Turn the steering wheel so that the front
! Make sure the wiper blade is properly wheels are in a straight ahead position.
installed. An improperly installed X Move the gear selector lever to park
wiper blade may cause rear window dam- position P.
age. X Turn off the engine.
X Remove the key from the starter switch
and take the key with you.
Adjusting the washer jet nozzles
i Open door only when conditions are safe
to do so.
X Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway.
* optional
Flat tire 187
tion of the tire repair kit in your vehicle RImmediately wash all painted surfaces
before sealing a tire. that came into contact with the tire seal-
The tire repair kit can be used to seal ant using a damp cloth.
punctures of up to approximately 0.16 in RAvoid skin and eye contact with the tire
the sealed tire to the nearest authorized RAllow the tire sealant that is inside the
smart center. damaged tire to dry and dispose of
X You should have the sealed tire replaced together with the tire.
at an authorized smart center. RDo not use the tire sealant after the expi-
ration date has elapsed (see top of con-
G WARNING tainer).
Take care not to allow the contents of the Instead, have it replaced at an author-
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188 Flat tire
: Flange lid
; Pressure gauge
= Vent screw
? Filler hose with stopper
A Operating instructions label
B Electrical plug
X Screw tire sealant container E onto
C Electric air pump switch flange F.
D Sticker
Make sure the container is threaded cor-
E Tire sealant container rectly onto the flange. This punctures the
X Remove sticker D from the tire repair aluminum seal of the tire sealant con-
kit. tainer.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve
X Attach sticker D where it will be easily
of the damaged tire.
seen by the driver on the instrument
X Close vent screw =.
cluster.
X Pull off the stopper of filler hose ?.
X Unwind electrical plug B and filler
hose ?.
Flat tire 189
G WARNING
If a tire inflation pressure of
180 kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi) is not attained, the
tire is too severely damaged for the tire
sealant to provide a reliable tire repair.
In this case, the tire sealant cannot prop-
erly seal the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest smart center for assis-
tance or call Roadside Assistance.
XPress I on electric air pump switch C.
The electric air pump is switched on and X After attaining a tire inflation pressure
inflates the tire. of at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi), press
i First, the sealant is pumped into the 0 on electric air pump switch C.
tire. The pressure may briefly increase The electric air pump is switched off.
to a high value. This is normal and not an X Turn the key in the starter switch to
indication of a malfunction. Do not position 0.
switch off the electric air pump. X Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from
X Let the electric air pump inflate the tire tire valve G.
for a maximum of ten minutes.
X Plug filler hose with the stopper.
Pressure gauge ; must display at least
X Tire sealant container E remains
180 kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi).
screwed onto flange F.
Z
190 Flat tire
X Place the tire repair kit securely in the tire inflation pressure with the elec-
vehicle. tric air pump’s pressure gauge.
X Drive off immediately. X After checking the tire inflation pres-
The tire sealant will distribute itself sure, unscrew the end of filler hose ?
evenly inside the tire. from tire valve G.
X Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve.
G WARNING
X Plug filler hose with the stopper.
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is not X Place the tire repair kit securely in the
designed to operate at higher speeds. vehicle.
The sticker must be attached on the instru- ! The manufacturer is unable to guaran-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by tee that all tire punctures can be
the driver. repaired with the tire repair kit, in par-
>> Practical hints.
X Drive to the nearest authorized smart X With the O-ring seals towards the elec-
center, to have the damaged tire tric air pump housing, insert yellow clo-
replaced. sure cap A into fixture ;.
X Contact an authorized smart center as X Push tire sealant container : into fix-
soon as possible to obtain a new filler ture ; until both hooks of yellow closure
hose and a new tire sealant container. cap A engage.
X Bring used tire sealant materials to an
authorized smart center for proper dis-
posal.
X Replace your tire sealant container
every 4 years. Replacement containers
are available at any authorized smart
center.
This serves to better distribute the tire taking all of the appropriate safety pre-
sealant material inside the tire. cautions.
X Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
X Take the tire repair kit from the vehicle.
valve C. X Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
X Inflate the tire again.
valve C.
G WARNING
If a tire inflation pressure of
200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) is not attained, the
tire is too severely damaged for the tire
sealant to provide a reliable tire repair.
In this case, the tire sealant cannot prop-
erly seal the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest smart center for assis-
tance or call Roadside Assistance.
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194 Wheel change
Z
196 Battery
come off. This could cause an accident. Be loose if they are not tightened to a torque
sure to use the correct wheel bolts. of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
G WARNING
Only use genuine smart wheel bolts. Other
wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could fall off the jack.
G WARNING
Follow the instructions in
this Operator’s Manual. Keep flames or sparks away from battery,
avoid improper connection of jumper
cables, smoking, etc.
RWhen disconnecting the battery, always
Batteries contain materials that can harm disconnect the negative terminal first,
the environment if disposed of improperly. followed by positive terminal.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
RWhen connecting the battery, always con-
method of disposal. Many states require
nect the positive terminal first, fol-
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
lowed by the negative terminal.
for recycling.
RDo not loosen or disconnect the battery
terminal clips while the engine is run-
ning or the key is in the starter switch.
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198 Battery
Charging the battery ! The battery, its filler caps and the ven-
tilation hose must always be securely
G WARNING installed when the vehicle is in opera-
Avoid creating sparks when charging the tion.
battery as escaping gases are flammable.
Keep open flames away from the battery and Reconnecting the battery
do not smoke.
! Always connect the battery in the order
Do not touch the battery terminal with metal described below. Otherwise the vehi-
Z
200 Jump starting
which is flammable and very explosive. when the engine and catalytic converter
Keep flames or sparks away from battery, are cold.
avoid improper connection of jumper RDo not start the engine if the battery is
cables, smoking, etc. frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery ROnly jump start from batteries with the
can result in it exploding, causing per- same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting
sonal injury. with a more powerful battery could dam-
Read all instructions before proceeding. age the vehicle’s electrical system. Such
damage will not be covered by the smart
! Do not tow‑start vehicle. You could oth- Limited Warranty.
>> Practical hints.
erwise seriously damage the transmis- ROnly use jumper cables with sufficient
sion which is not covered by the smart cross-section and insulated terminal
Limited Warranty. clamps.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting RAlways make sure the jumper cables are
Position A represents the charged battery of another vehicle or an equivalent starter >> Practical hints.
pack.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
X Connect positive terminal : of charged battery A with positive terminal ; of dis-
charged battery B with a jumper cable. Clamp the jumper cable to positive termi-
nal : of charged battery A first.
X Start the engine of the vehicle with charged battery A and run at idle speed.
X Connect negative terminal = of charged battery A with negative terminal ? of dis-
charged battery B with a jumper cable. Clamp the jumper cable to negative terminal
= of charged battery A first.
X Start the engine of the vehicle with discharged battery B and run at idle speed. You
can now switch on the electrical consumers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any
circumstances.
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Towing G WARNING
If circumstances require towing the vehi-
About towing
cle with all wheels on the ground, always tow
This section offers information on towing with a tow bar if:
methods for breakdown situations, emer-
>> Practical hints.
* optional
Towing 203
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow X Take out towing eye bolt :.
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame, or suspension parts. Installing towing eye bolt
! Make sure the ignition is switched off Depending of whether you are towing a
while towing the vehicle. Doing other- vehicle or being towed, the towing eye bolt
wise may result in can be screwed into threaded holes which
are located behind covers on the front and
Rthe ESP® being activated. Active brak-
rear bumper.
ing action through the ESP® may ser-
iously damage the brake system which
is not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Ra discharged battery.
Rear covers
X Remove respective cover : or ; using
a suitable object to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
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X Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its installing a matching on/off switch on
stop and tighten with a suitable object. the battery terminal.
X Before towing: Make sure the ignition is
G WARNING switched on.
For safety reasons, recovery or lashing
X Engage the parking brake.
down of the vehicle by means of the towing
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
eye is not allowed. Failure to observe this
could result in the towing eye being ripped pressed.
out of its mounting and people being X Move the gear selector lever to neutral
injured. position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
Towing the vehicle i With the gear selector lever in neutral
position N, the key cannot be turned fully
X Engage the parking brake.
>> Practical hints.
result in data loss in the vehicle’s If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
control units. the cause determined and rectified at an
RNot disconnecting the battery and authorized smart center.
leaving the key in starter switch posi- Before replacing fuses:
tion 1 (ignition on) may result in REngage the parking brake.
- the vehicle locking. The vehicle will RMake sure the gear selector lever is in
lock if the wheels are turning at park position P.
vehicle speeds of approximately RTurn off all electrical accessories.
8 mph (14 km/h) or more.
RTurn off the engine.
- the ESP® being activated. Active
RRemove the key from the starter switch.
braking action through the ESP® may
seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the smart
Fuses
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Fuse box
>> Practical hints.
Front side
: - \ Fuse
y - ¥ Backup fuse slots
Fuses 207
Fuse chart
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Parts service .................................. 212
Warranty coverage ............................ 212
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Certification label
X Open the driver’s door. Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
= Paintwork code
>> Technical data.
Engine number
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
The engine number is engraved into the
; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
engine block. For more information, con-
= Paintwork code tact any authorized smart center.
Vehicle specification (model passion) 215
G WARNING G WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as of the vehicle, as
Rthe panorama roof* may be damaged, thus Rthe panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons injuring persons
Rthis can have a substantial adverse Rthis can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents vehicle, thus causing accidents
Rthe rack and/or the load could detach and Rthe rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/ people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off or rack that has fallen off
Mobility
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire repair
kit (Y page 186). In case of a flat tire, it
enables you to drive to the nearest author-
ized smart center on the sealed tire.
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* optional
Service fluids and capacities 219
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Capacities
27 Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing
point or a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for temperatures below freezing
point.
* optional
Service fluids and capacities 221
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It is an average of both the Research Octane Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel.
Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number This only results in unnecessary costs and
(MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as may be harmful to the engine operation.
the ANTI‑KNOCK INDEX. ! Damage or malfunction resulting from
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates poor fuel quality or from blending addi-
such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be tional fuel additives other than those
used provided the ratio of any one of these tested and approved by us for use on smart
oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed vehicles are not covered by the smart
10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. Limited Warranty.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is Windshield/rear window washer system
not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% During all seasons:
ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be
used. X Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer and water for tem-
>> Technical data.
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Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity: