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Page 1: ... Operator s Manual smart fortwo smart fortwo Operator s Manual É4535841703SËÍ 4535841703 Order no 6522 0156 13 Part no 453 584 17 03 Edition A 2016 www smart com smart A Daimler brand ...

Page 2: ...hreat to your health or life or to the health and life of others H Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with information on environmentally aware actions or disposal Notes on material damage alert you to dangers that could lead to damage to your vehicle i Practical tips or further information that could be helpful to you X This symbol indicates an instruction that must be followed X ...

Page 3: ... drive vehicle On right hand drive vehicles the layout of components and con trols differs accordingly smart is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art smart therefore reserves the right to intro duce changes in the following areas RDesign REquipment RTechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The fol...

Page 4: ...oors 56 Cargo compartment 58 Side windows 59 Operating the roller sunblind for the panoramic roof 61 Seats steering wheel and mirrors 62 Correcting the driver s seat posi tion 62 Seats 62 Steering wheel 66 Mirrors 66 Lights and windshield wipers 68 Exterior lighting 68 Interior lighting 70 Replacing bulbs 71 Windshield wipers 75 Climate control 79 Overview of climate control systems 79 Operating t...

Page 5: ...165 Fuses 168 Wheels and tires 171 Important safety notes 171 Operation 171 Winter operation 172 Tire pressure 174 Loading the vehicle 179 All about wheels and tires 182 Changing a wheel 189 Wheel and tire combinations 193 Technical data 197 Information regarding technical data 197 Vehicle electronics 197 Identification plates 198 Service products and filling capacities 199 Vehicle data 204 Conten...

Page 6: ...13 Animals see Pets in the vehicle Anti lock Braking System see ABS Anti lock Braking System Anti skid chains see Snow chains Anti theft alarm system Function 48 Switching off the alarm 48 Switching on off 48 Ashtray 143 Assistance system see Driving systems Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Automatic car wash care 151 Automatic headlamp mode 68 Automatic transmission Accelerat...

Page 7: ... Car wash see Care Care Car wash 151 Carpets 155 Display 154 Exhaust pipe 154 Exterior lights 153 Gear or selector lever 155 General notes 150 Interior 154 Matte finish 152 Paint 152 Panoramic roof 152 Plastic trim 154 Power washer 151 Roof lining 155 Seat belt 155 Seat cover 155 Sensors 154 Steering wheel 155 Washing by hand 151 Wheels 153 Windows 153 Wiper blades 153 Center console 28 Central lo...

Page 8: ... 134 Coolant engine Display message 121 Cooling see Climate control Copyright 23 Cover front see Service cover Crosswind Assist 52 Cruise control Activating 103 Buttons 103 Calling up the speed last stored 104 Canceling cruise control 104 Deactivating 104 Display message color display 122 Driving systems 103 Function notes 103 General notes 103 Important safety notes 103 Increasing decreasing the ...

Page 9: ... flooded roads 102 Driving safety systems ABS Anti lock Braking System 49 Distance warning function 50 EBD electronic brake force distribution 52 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 51 ETS Electronic Traction Sys tem 51 Important safety information 49 Overview 49 Driving system Parking aid 104 Driving systems Cruise control 103 Display message 122 Driving tips Automatic transmission 91 Brakes 100 Br...

Page 10: ...otes 51 General notes 51 Important safety information 51 Warning and indicator lamps 130 ETS Electronic Traction System 51 Exhaust check 100 Exhaust pipe cleaning instruc tions 154 Exterior lighting Cleaning 153 Setting options 68 Exterior mirrors Adjusting electrically 67 Adjusting manually 67 Out of position troubleshoot ing 67 F Filler cap see Refueling Filling capacities Technical data 199 Fla...

Page 11: ...t cluster Overview 25 Warning and indicator lamps 26 Instrument cluster lighting Adjusting 111 Notes 106 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Interior lighting 70 Automatic control 70 Overview 70 Reading lamp 70 Replacing bulbs 75 Setting the ambient lighting 113 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting on board computer 113 Intermittent wiping 76 J Jack Using 190 Jump start e...

Page 12: ...asing the selector lever lock automatic transmission 95 Matte finish cleaning instruc tions 152 Message memory color display 110 Message memory on board com puter 110 Messages see Display messages Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear view mirror Mobile phone Frequencies 197 Installation 197 Transmission output maximum 197 Model series see Vehicle identification plate Mounting wheels Lowering the ...

Page 13: ...f Cleaning 152 Operating the roller sunblind 61 Park brake see Parking brake Parking 97 Important safety notes 97 Parking brake 98 Switching off the engine 98 Parking brake Display message 115 Notes function 98 Warning lamp 128 Parking lamps Switching on and off 69 PASSENGER AIR BAG Indicator lamps 32 Pets in the vehicle 48 Plastic trim cleaning instruc tions 154 Power washers 151 Power windows se...

Page 14: ...eakdown 18 Roller sunblind for the panorama roof Operating 61 Roof see Panoramic roof Roof lining and carpets cleaning guidelines 155 S Safety Child restraint systems 45 Children in the vehicle 44 see Operating safety Safety system see Driving safety systems Seat Folding the front passenger seat down 64 Seat belts Cleaning 155 Correct usage 34 Fastening 34 Important safety guidelines 33 Introducti...

Page 15: ...meter Digital 106 In the Instrument cluster 106 SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem see Restraint system Starting engine 86 Starting the engine see Starting engine Steering Display message color display 124 Warning lamps 137 Steering wheel Adjusting manually 66 Button overview 27 Cleaning 155 Important safety notes 66 Paddle shifters 94 Stowage areas 138 Stowage compartment Door stowage compartment...

Page 16: ...89 DOT Department of Transporta tion definition 187 DOT Tire Identification Num ber TIN 186 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating definition 188 General notes 193 GVW Gross Vehicle Weight definition 188 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing definition 188 Important safety notes 171 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment defini tion 187 Kilopascal kPa definition 188 Labeling overview 184 Load beari...

Page 17: ...ter 109 Trip meter Setting the display unit 112 Setting the display units 112 Trip odometer Calling up 109 Trunk Fitting the cover 140 Installing removing the cover 141 see Tailgate Trunk front see Service cover Turn signals Changing bulbs front 72 Changing bulbs rear 74 Switching on off 69 Turn signals see Turn signals Two way radio Frequencies 197 Installation 197 Transmission output maximum 197...

Page 18: ...ng 171 Cleaning 153 General notes 193 Important safety notes 171 Interchanging changing 189 Mounting a new wheel 192 Mounting a wheel 190 Removing a wheel 192 Snow chains 173 Storing 190 Tightening torque 193 Wheel size tire size 193 Window curtain air bag Operation 38 Windows see Side windows Windscreen see Windshield Windshield Defrosting 81 Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system W...

Page 19: ...ive carefully and maintain a safe dis tance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traf fic Rkeep an eye on the vehicle s fuel con sumption Environmental concerns and recom mendations Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose ...

Page 20: ...and operation please consult a smart center The Operator s Manual and Maintenance Book let are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle Service and vehicle operation Warranty The smart USA Warranty booklet USA only or the Warranty booklet Canada only contains detailed information about the warranties covering your smart including Rsmart USA Limited Warranty USA only RNew Vehicle Limit...

Page 21: ...da When you are abroad with your vehicle observe the following points RService facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available RUnleaded gasoline for vehicles with cata lytic converters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will damage the cata lysts RGasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Operating safety Important safety...

Page 22: ...e received including interference that may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s author ity to operate the equipment Canada The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause...

Page 23: ...scuss the problem with the smart center management or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 In Canada Customer Relations Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Mercedes Benz Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 QR codes for rescue card The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B ...

Page 24: ... typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as Rhow various systems in your vehicle are operating Rwhether or not the driver and passenger seat belts are fastened Rhow far if at all the driver is depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling This data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in wh...

Page 25: ...ems State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre empted This means that in the event of such conflict the federal regulation governs As of February 2013 13 states have enacted laws related to EDRs Information on copyright General information You can find information on license for free and open source software used in your vehi cle and its electronic compo...

Page 26: ...ng lamps on off 70 B Overhead control panel 29 C smart Audio System smart Media System see the sep arate operating instruc tions Function Page D Climate control system control panel 79 E Ignition lock 86 F Adjusts the steering wheel 66 G Control panel for Turning the forward colli sion warning on off 50 Turning the parking aid on off 104 H Lights combination switch 68 I Shift paddles 94 24 Dashboa...

Page 27: ...Instrument cluster Displays Function Page Speedometer 106 Color display 108 Function Page Warning and indicator lamps 26 Instrument cluster 25 At a glance ...

Page 28: ... D Coolant temperature 134 E Turn signal right 69 F Turn signal left 69 G USA Brakes 128 Canada J Brakes 128 Function Page H R Rear fog lamp 69 I N Fog lamps 69 J K High beam headlamps 69 K L Low beam headlamps 68 L 6Restraint system 31 M T Parking lamps 69 N Distance warning 132 O ü Seat belts 127 P Doors or the tailgate 137 Vehicle electronics 137 26 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 29: ...ored speed Function Page A Cruise control button 103 Calls up the last speed stored B Cruise control button 103 Interrupts cruise control C Cruise control button V 103 u Activates or deactivates cruise control D 9 Scrolls through a menu or list 107 a Confirms your selection 107 Changes to the Reset val ues function in certain menus 107 Hides display messages 114 i Voice operated control as well as...

Page 30: ...Transmission position display 91 Sets the driving program program selector button 92 Drawer 139 A Coin holder Function Page B Selector lever 90 C Parking brake 98 D AUX USB port and SD mem ory card only with smart Media System Socket 143 E Cup holder 142 28 Center console At a glance ...

Page 31: ... position of the switch Interior lighting switched on 70 Automatic interior light ing control on 70 Interior lighting switched off 70 Function Page Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 70 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ON indicator lamps 32 A Rear view mirror 66 Overhead control panel 29 At a glance ...

Page 32: ...Door control panel Function Page Opens the door 56 Adjusts the exterior mir rors electrically 67 Function Page W Opens closes the side windows 59 30 Door control panel At a glance ...

Page 33: ...deployed When an accident occurs only the air bags that increase protection in that particular acci dent situation are deployed However seat belts and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside Information on restraint system operation can be found under Triggering of the Emer gency Tensioning Devices and air bags Y page 42 For information on childre...

Page 34: ...he person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front air bag must either be deactivated or enabled see the following points You must make sure of this both before and during a journey RChildren in a child restraint system whether the front passenger front air bag is enabled or deactivated depends on the installed child restraint system and the age and size of the child Therefore be sure...

Page 35: ...tal injury Make sure that all vehicle occupants are seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the backrest to an almost vertical position When braking or in the event of an accident you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries for example This poses an increased ...

Page 36: ...ter coat Rthe seat belt is not twisted Only then can the forces which occur be distributed over the area of the belt Rthe shoulder section of the belt is always routed across the center of your shoulder The shoulder section of the belt must not come into contact with your neck or be routed under your arm Rthe lap belt passes tightly and as low down as possible across your lap The lap belt must alw...

Page 37: ... seconds each time the engine is started If the driver s or front passenger seat belt has not been fas tened the 7 seat belt warning lamp starts to light up continuously after these six seconds As soon as the driver and front passenger fasten their seat belts the 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out If the driver s seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started an additional warning tone will ...

Page 38: ...rve the following notes RAlways secure children under twelve years of age and less than 5 ft 1 50 m tall in suitable child restraint systems ROnly secure a child in a rearward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat when the front passenger front air bag is deactivated If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit the front passenger front air bag is deactivated ...

Page 39: ...f Rthe system based on the OCS weight sensor readings detects that the front passenger seat is occupied Y page 38 The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit Y page 39 Rthe restraint system control unit predicts a high accident severity Knee bags Driver s knee bag deploys under the steer ing column and front passenger knee bag under the glove box The driver s and front passenger knee bags are t...

Page 40: ...t Classification System OCS categorizes the person in the front passenger seat Depending on that result the front passenger front air bag and front passenger knee bag are either enabled or deactivated The system does not deactivate Rthe thorax pelvis air bag Rthe window curtain air bag Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices Prerequisites To be classified correctly the front passenger must sit Rwith the...

Page 41: ...ective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehi cle s interior especially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury When the front passenger seat is occupied always ensure that Rthe classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passen...

Page 42: ...s still lit do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Rthe front passenger seat is occupied by a person of smaller stature e g a teenager or small adult either the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON or PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after the system self test depending on the result of the classification If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights ...

Page 43: ...er seat Rthe person is seated properly with a cor rectly fastened seatbelt Rthe front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not the front passenger seat may not be used Do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have the Occupant Classification System OCS checked and repaired immediately...

Page 44: ...seat belt tight using the front passenger seat adjustment This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly X Check for correct installation of the child restraint system X Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the seat X If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and or the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up ...

Page 45: ... 31 Rthe belt tongue has engaged in the belt buckle of the respective seat If the restraint system control unit detects a more severe accident further components of the restraint system are activated independ ently of each other in certain frontal colli sion situations RFront air bags as well as driver s and front passenger knee bags RWindow curtain air bag if the system determines that deployment...

Page 46: ... bags are deployed in an acci dent The different air bag systems work independently of each other How the air bag system works is determined by the severity of the accident detected especially the vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the apparent type of acci dent RFrontal collision RSide impact RRollover Children in the vehicle Important safety notes If a child younger than 12 years and under...

Page 47: ...When activated the special seat belt retrac tor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken once the child restraint system has been secured Installing a child restraint system X Always comply with the child restraint sys tem manufacturer s installation instruc tions X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt loop X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle Activating the special seat belt r...

Page 48: ...place child restraint systems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident as soon as possible Have the securing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop before you install a child restraint system again Securing systems for child restraint systems include Rthe seat belt system Rthe Top Tether anchorages i If you install a child restraint sy...

Page 49: ...n the front passenger seat Rthe unsuitable positioning of the child restraint system e g too close to the dash board Rearward facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rear ward facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat always make sure that the front passenger front airbag is disa bled Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit i...

Page 50: ...ter battery is fully charged the immobilizer may be faulty Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter or call 1 800 367 6372 in USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Canada Anti theft alarm system Triggering the alarm A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open Rthe vehicle by using the key in the emer gency lock Ra door Rthe tailgate Rthe service cover Arming X Make sure...

Page 51: ...lity For more information please contact a qualified specialist work shop ABS Anti lock Braking System General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake This allows you to continue steering the vehi cle when braking The Canada only or ò USA only abs warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on It goes out ...

Page 52: ...tance warning function Observe the Important safety notes section for driving safety systems Y page 49 In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rsnow or heavy rain Rinterference by other radar sources Rthe possibility of strong radar reflec tions for example in parking garages Ra narrow vehicle traveling in fron...

Page 53: ...ive wheels individually if they spin This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces for example if the road surface is slippery on one side In addition more drive torque is transferred to the wheel with traction Important safety notes G WARNING If ESP is malfunctioning ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle Additionally fur ther driving safety systems are deactiva ted This incre...

Page 54: ...sswind assist does not work if esp is dis abled because of a malfunction EBD electronic brake force distribu tion General information EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving sta bility while braking Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 49 G WARNING If EBD is malfunctioning the rear wheels can lock e g under full brak...

Page 55: ...n lock Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag netic fields Otherwise the remote control function could be affected Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicinity of powerful electrical installa tions Do not keep the SmartKey Rwith electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey Rwith metallic objects e g coins or metal foil Rinside metallic objects e g a metal case SmartKey functions U...

Page 56: ...aste Perchlorate index cfm smart recommends that you have the batteries changed at a qualified specialist workshop Replacing the battery You require a CR 2032 3V cell battery X Insert a suitable tool such as a coin into the opening of the key Turn the tool until cover of the battery tray opens When doing so do not hold cover shut X Remove battery tray cover X Remove battery X Insert the new batter...

Page 57: ...cle The SmartKey is faulty X Unlock the vehicle with the key in the emergency lock Y page 57 or lock the vehicle with the emergency locking Y page 57 X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop You have lost a Smart Key X Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist work shop X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed a...

Page 58: ...ks and opens If the vehicle has previously been locked with the key opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system Switch off the alarm Y page 48 Centrally locking or unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside This can be useful if you wish to lock the vehicle before pulling away for example X To lock when the vehicle...

Page 59: ...river s door the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Switch off the alarm Y page 48 X Carefully remove the cover from the emer gency lock X Insert the key element into the emergency lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the key element anti clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 The door is unlocked X Turn the key element back and remove it X Replace the cover on the em...

Page 60: ...ate Never drive with the tailgate open G WARNING If objects luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently they could slip tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around Secure objects luggage or loads against sl...

Page 61: ...ildren operate the side windows they could become trapped particularly if they are left unsupervised There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Side window reversing feature In vehicles with the convenience feature the side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature If a so...

Page 62: ...resistance and release it Automatic closing is started X To interrupt automatic opening closing press pull the corresponding switch again i If you press the switch beyond the point of resistance while opening automatic oper ation is started In vehicles with conveni ence control you can also start automatic operation when closing To do so pull the switch beyond the point of resistance You can stop ...

Page 63: ...ndow cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed with increased force If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull ...

Page 64: ... Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent Ryou can move your legs freely Ryou can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts Y page 33 X Check whether you have fastened seat belt properly Y page 34 The seat belt should Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your shoulder Rbe routed in your pelvic ar...

Page 65: ...outed across the center of your shoul der Observe the safety notes on Airbags Y page 36 and Children in the vehicle Y page 44 To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating observe the following informa tion Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats If liquid is spilled on the seats dry them as soon as possible Rif the seat covers are damp or wet do not switch on the seat heating The seat heat i...

Page 66: ...ger seat You can increase the size of the luggage com partment by folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards Observe the loading guidelines Y page 138 and the notes in the Child restraint system on the front passenger seat section Y page 47 Folding down Illustration of variant 1 Illustration of variant 2 Variant 1 X Slide the right hand front seat to its rear most position X Turn handwheel...

Page 67: ...h of per sons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries There is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 86 X To switch on press button Indicator lamp in the button lights up X To switch o...

Page 68: ...the steering wheel G WARNING If the steering wheel is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion it could change posi tion unexpectedly This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Before starting off make sure the steering wheel is locked Never unlock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion Release lever To adjust the steering wheel height X Push relea...

Page 69: ...of the actual distance from the road users trav eling behind by glancing over your shoul der Adjusting the exterior mirrors manually X To adjust the mirror move lever to the right or left up or down Adjusting the exterior mirrors electri cally X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition Y page 86 X To select an exterior mirror turn control to position 1 for the left exterior mir ror or ...

Page 70: ...beam headlamps Automatic headlamp mode Ã is the favored light switch setting The light setting is automatically selected according to the brightness of the ambient light exception poor visibility due to weather conditions such as fog snow or spray RWith the engine running depending on the ambient light conditions the daytime driving lights or the parking and low beam headlamps are switched on or o...

Page 71: ...ow beam headlamps are switched on X Turn combination switch middle ring E until marking D is at R The R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up After releasing the middle ring returns automatically back to the neutral position X To switch off turn combination switch middle ring E until marking D is at R The R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out After releasing the middle r...

Page 72: ...ll brake appli cation i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off Headlamps fogged up on the inside Certain climatic and physical conditions may cause moisture to form in the headlamp This moisture does not affect the function ality of the headlamp Interior lighting Overview Interior lighting Switches the left hand reading lamp on off Depending on the position of the s...

Page 73: ...of the bulbs Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands If necessary clean the glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it off with a lint free cloth Protect bulbs from moisture during opera tion Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with liquids Replace only the bulbs listed Y page 71 If you require assistance replacing bulbs consult a qualified specialist workshop If the new b...

Page 74: ...after the engine has been switched off or start without warning There is a risk of injury If you need to operate in the front area Rswitch off the ignition Rtake off jewelry and watches Rnever reach into the fan rotation area Rkeep clothing and hair for example away from the fan Turn signal X To remove the cover in the front wheel arch switch off the lighting system X Turn the front wheels inwards...

Page 75: ... have the bulbs in the front fog lamps changed at a qualified spe cialist workshop X Switch off the lights X Remove the two screws at the bottom of the front wheel arch using a suitable tool X Bend back the cover using your hand X Turn the bulb holder anti clockwise and remove it X Remove the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert new bulb into the bulb holder X Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockw...

Page 76: ...lamp brake lamp side marker lamps only vehicles without partial LEDs Turn signal Backup lamp Rear foglamp vehicles without partial LEDs X Unclip four bulb holder tabs A and care fully remove the bulb holder X Remove the corresponding bulb from the bulb holder X Insert the new bulb X Re install bulb holder Four bulb holder tabs A must audibly engage X Insert the connector X Insert the lamp again X ...

Page 77: ...the windshield wipers may be activated inadvertently This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield For this reason you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather Combination switch Control for wiping frequency and sensi tivity of the rain sensor 2 0 Windshield wipers off 3 Intermittent wipe Ã Automatic wipe rain sensor 4 1 Continuous wipe slow 5 2 ...

Page 78: ... of injury Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades To avoid damaging the wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the wiper Never open the service cover tailgate if a windshield wiper arm has been folded away from the windshield rear window Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windshield rear window H...

Page 79: ...wiper arm back onto the wind shield Replacing the rear window wiper blade Removing a wiper blade X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X Fold wiper arm away from the rear win dow until it engages X Pull wiper blade in the direction of the arrow until it is released from the retainer on the wiper arm X Remove wiper blade Installing a wiper blade X Push new wiper blade onto wiper arm until yo...

Page 80: ... Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X Stop the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions as you do so and switch off the engine X For safety reasons you should remove the Smart Key from the ignition lock X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers on again after 30 seconds The windshield wip...

Page 81: ...re quickly i The integrated filter filters out most particles of dust and pollen It also reduces odors A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle inte rior For this reason you should always observe the interval for replacing the fil ter which is specified in the Maintenance Booklet As it depends on environmental conditions e g heavy air pollution the interval may be shorter...

Page 82: ...ess the ô button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out Switching cooling with air dehumidi fication on off General notes If you deactivate the Cooling with air dehu midification function the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified The windows can fog up more quickly Therefore deactivate the cooling with air dehumidifi cation func...

Page 83: ...ter set to Á and O Recommendation for air distribution in summer set to P Setting the air distribution X Start the engine Y page 86 X Press one or more of the Á P and O buttons The indicator lamp next to the selected button lights up Setting the airflow X Start the engine Y page 86 X To increase press the ó button Each time the ó button is pressed one of the indicator lamps next to the airflow but...

Page 84: ...window defroster The mir ror heating is switched off together with the rear window defroster Switching on off X Start the engine Y page 86 X To activate press the button The indicator lamp above the button lights up X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp above the button goes out Problems with the rear window defroster Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The rear wind...

Page 85: ...r substances into the ventilation system Always have work on the ventilation system carried out at a qualified specialist workshop In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle inte rior please observe the following notes Rkeep the air inlet between the service cover and the windshield free of blockages such as ice snow or leaves Rnever cover the air vents ...

Page 86: ...tion up down to the left or to the right X To close the side air vent hold side air vent in the middle and tilt inwards until the vent openings can no longer be seen X To open the side air vent hold side air vent in the middle and tilt outwards until the vent openings can be seen Demister vent cannot be adjusted 84 Setting the air vents Climate control ...

Page 87: ...t After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and bring the vehicle to full speed You should also observe these notes on run ning in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced Observe the maximum permissible speed Driving Important safety notes G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed...

Page 88: ... vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehi cle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual trans mission into neutral Rstart the engine There is a risk of an accident and inj...

Page 89: ...function and wear out quickly Accelerate gently when pulling away The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away You can open the doors from the inside at any time You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature Y page 57 Vehicles with automatic transmission you can only shift the transmission from position P to the desired transmission position if Rthe ignition is switched on Ryou de...

Page 90: ...ialist workshop The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes X Try to start the engine again If the engine still does not start X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine is not run ning smoothly and is misfiring There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechan ical component of the e...

Page 91: ...ng so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly 1 5 Forward gears k Reverse gear Shifting to neutral X Depress the clutch pedal fully X Move the gearshift lever to position Engaging reverse gear Only shift into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stationary Otherwise you could dam...

Page 92: ...way There is a risk of an accident Before switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehicle from rolling away by apply ing the parking brake Selector lever j Park position with parking lock k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive X To shift transmission position press release button and shift the gear lever to the desired transmission position The ignition must also ...

Page 93: ...ot shift the transmission to N while driving Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the parking brake and brake pedal will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it away If esp is deactivated or faulty shift the transmission to position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads...

Page 94: ...rs in the multifunction display E Comfort Comfortable economical driving S Dynamic Dynamic agile driving More information on drive programs Y page 92 Drive programs Drive program E Comfort Drive program E Comfort is characterized by the following Rcomfort oriented engine settings Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner Rthe automatic transmission shif...

Page 95: ... pull and hold shift pad dle or X Change the transmission position with the selector lever or X Change the drive program with the program selector button Shifting with the selector lever X To shift up push the selector lever in the q direction The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear To prevent engine damage the automatic transmission shifts up automatically Rif the maximum engine spe...

Page 96: ... down Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style X Shift one gear up or down according to gearshift recommendation when shown in the multifunction display of the instru ment cluster Further information on the transmission dis play Y page 108 Kickdown If you want maximum acceleration you can also change the kickdown to be manually switched ...

Page 97: ... selector level lock in the event of an electrical malfunc tion This is the case for example when you want to release the parking brake while tow ing away the vehicle and then apply it again Do not use any sharp edged objects to prise out the cover from the center console Otherwise the cover or the center console could be damaged X Apply the parking brake X Prise out cover at lower edge with a fla...

Page 98: ...e wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a quali fied specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Us...

Page 99: ... is leaking from the vehicle The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty G WARNING Risk of explosion or fire X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it immediately Y page 86 X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel filler flap cannot be opened The fuel filler flap is not unlocked X Unlock the vehicle Y page 53 The Smar...

Page 100: ...ve it The immobilizer is activated X Apply the parking brake Vehicles with automatic transmission G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neutral position N when you switch off the engine The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident Before switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehicle from rolling away by apply ing the parking brake X ...

Page 101: ... lack of use X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice i You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work shop Driving tips General notes Important safety notes G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driv ing safety relevant functions are only available with limitations or not at all This could affect for example the power steering and the br...

Page 102: ...erviced exactly in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications There fore only allow qualified and authorized technicians to perform work on the engine The engine settings must not be changed under any circumstances Furthermore all specific service work must be performed at regular intervals and in accordance with smart service requirements Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet Bra...

Page 103: ...e brake fluid level may be too low due to brake pad wear or leaking brake lines Have the brake system checked immedi ately Consult a qualified specialist work shop to arrange this A function or performance test should only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamome ter If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer please consult a qualified specialist workshop in advance You could otherwise da...

Page 104: ...possible poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide CO may enter the vehicle This is the case e g if the vehicle becomes trapped in snow There is a risk of fatal injury If you have to leave the engine running keep the exhaust pipe and the area around the vehicle free of snow To ensure an ade quate supply of fresh air open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind Have your ...

Page 105: ...ery road surfaces Braking or accelerating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow If there is a change of drivers advise the new driver of the speed stored Cruise control buttons Activates deactivates cruise control Stores increases or reduces the current speed Calls up the last speed stored Inte...

Page 106: ...in ished overtaking R increases the speed R decreases the speed X Press switch or repeatedly until the desired speed is reached The speed is gradually increased or reduced or X Press and hold switch or until the desired speed is reached X Release the switch The new speed is stored Interrupting cruise control When cruise control is switched on you can cancel cruise control at any time and call up t...

Page 107: ... are in the immediate vicinity of the vehi cle You could damage the vehicle or the objects The sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash the compressed air brakes of a truck or a pneumatic drill could cause the park ing aid to malfunction The parking aid may not function correctly on uneven terrain The parking aid do...

Page 108: ...ntact a qualified specialist work shop Read and follow the notes in the overview of warning and indicator lamps in the instru ment cluster Y page 26 Displays and operation Instrument cluster lighting Instrument cluster lighting includes illumi nation of the instrument cluster the addi tional instruments on the dashboard the dis plays and the controls The instrument cluster lighting is switched aut...

Page 109: ...vironmental note Avoid driving at high engine speeds This unnecessarily increases the fuel consump tion of your vehicle and harms the envi ronment as a result of increased emissions The overrevving range of the engine is shown with dashed lines in the orange marking of rev counter The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the overrevving range is reached Dashboard clock is synchron...

Page 110: ... with automatic transmission h Standard display with drive program or Gear indicator manual mode u Vehicles with manual transmission gearshift recommendation Y page 89 S Transmission malfunction Y page 95 E V Cruise control Y page 103 Menus and sub menus Menu overview Picture the arrangement of the menus and dis plays as a circle At the menu level a segment display is shown on the right side of th...

Page 111: ...en Rthe ignition has been switched off for more than 4 hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9 999 miles have been exceeded The from Reset trip computer is automati cally reset if the value exceeds 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles The unit of distance for the journey speed and consumption information can be changed in the Display submenu Y page 112 Fuel consumption menu Example fuel consumption X Press ...

Page 112: ...r of display messages in the message memory X Press 9 to scroll through the display messages in the message memory Pressing only allows you to scroll back to messages which have already been read If you scroll back from the first display message using the Messages and Service menu will again be shown in the display Existing display messages are not shown Settings menu Introduction In the Settings ...

Page 113: ...tting the time and keep the 9 or button depressed then the numerical value changes continuously Setting the time format 12 24 h X Press the 9 or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu and press a on the steering wheel to con firm X Press the 9 or button to select the Time submenu and confirm with a X Press 9 or to select Time Format 12 24 h and confirm with a X Press 9 or to sel...

Page 114: ...t is activated and the display shows the digital speedometer Y page 108 X To set the unit of speed press the 9 or button to select Unit and press the a button to confirm X Press the 9 or button to select the unit of speed km h or mph and confirm with a The display shows the Digital Speedome ter submenu X To leave the submenu press the 9 or button to select the back function and confirm with a The ...

Page 115: ...unction by pressing the a button When the function is highlighted it is activated and the ambient lighting is switched on To set the brightness You can set the brightness of the ambient lighting to different levels X Press the 9 or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu and press a on the steering wheel to con firm X Press the 9 or button to select the Ambient Lighting submenu a...

Page 116: ... button on the multifunction steering wheel to hide low priority mes sages The display messages are stored in the message memory and can be called up as for as long as the ignition remains switched on Y page 110 When the ignition is turned off the message memory is deleted and no display messages are stored The cause of a display message should be remedied as soon as possible High priority display...

Page 117: ...sis tance hill start assist for example are also unavailable Other driving systems could be switched off automatically G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance in an emergency ...

Page 118: ... ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driv ing under any circumstances X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 97 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only Check Br...

Page 119: ...ssibility that other systems may be unavailable System Inoperative ESP is not available due to a malfunction Other driving systems could be switched off automatically G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase The brake lamps may not be functioning and thus no longer worki...

Page 120: ...ically when pulling away uphill and may roll away immediately Other driving systems could be switched off automatically G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 11...

Page 121: ... attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 97 X Clean the smart logo in the radiator trim Y page 154 X Restart the engine Electronics Mal function Visit Work shop The distance warning function is malfunctioning or temporarily inoperative Possible causes are Rthe smart logo in the radiator trim is dirty Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow ...

Page 122: ...ator s Manual The battery is not being charged Possible causes are Ra defective alternator Ra torn poly V belt Ra malfunction in the electronics X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving The engine could otherwise overheat X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 97 X Consult a qualified special...

Page 123: ...e has cooled down X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant Observe the notes as you do so Y page 203 X If you need to add coolant more often than usual have the engine coolant system checked X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked e g by snow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 230 110 Otherwise the engine could ...

Page 124: ...with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 97 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 156 h Tire Pressure Moni tor Inoper...

Page 125: ...lified specialist workshop or X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors or X Restart the tire pressure monitor after a wheel change Y page 179 The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes If the display message continues to be displayed X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop h Correct Tire Pres sure The tire pressure is too low...

Page 126: ...traffic conditions and stop the vehicle then close the doors and tailgate D Power Steering Mal function See Opera tor s Manual The power steering is malfunctioning G WARNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an accident X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X I...

Page 127: ...cialist workshop or breakdown service SorB 7 C A Clutch Protection Active See Opera tor s Manual Vehicles with automatic transmission only S flashes alter nately with the currently selected transmission position The automatic transmission clutch has overheated You will feel the clutch pedal pulsate X Initially try to avoid pulling away or crawling maneuvers The automatic transmission is available ...

Page 128: ...ualified specialist workshop Electronics Mal function Visit Work shop The transmission electronics are malfunctioning or the neutral sensor is faulty Cruise control is automatically deactivated Starting the engine is only possible with the clutch pedal fully depressed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Remove key The key is in the ignition lock the engine is switched off and the driver s door...

Page 129: ...ning tone ceases ü After starting the engine the red seat belt warning lamp lights up The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 33 The warning lamp goes out ü The red seat belt warn ing lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 12 mph 20 km h or ha...

Page 130: ...t the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle saf...

Page 131: ...so sounds EBD electronic brake force distribution is malfunctioning This means that ABS ESP Crosswind Assist and hill start assist for example are also unavailable Other driving systems could be switched off automatically G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock early if you brake hard for example The steerabil...

Page 132: ... driving In addition the door warning lamp and other warning lamps e g h light up The central vehicle electronics system is malfunctioning After the engine is switched off Rdo not lock unlock the doors using the remote control function of the key Ryou can no longer start the engine X Observe the additional display messages in the display X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible ...

Page 133: ...way Y page 97 X Observe the additional display messages in the display X Check that the brake lamps are working If the brake lamps are not working X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the brake lamps are working X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The yellow distance warning function warn ing lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving In addition the door warning la...

Page 134: ...n Further information on the distance warning function Y page 50 Engine Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The yellow Check Engine warning lamp flashes while the engine is running The ignition system is malfunctioning The engine is misfiring for example which means the catalytic converter could become damaged X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately i In some states yo...

Page 135: ...ents If in doubt check whether such legal regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving í The red battery warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The battery is not being charged Possible causes are Ra defective alternator Rthe battery is faulty Ra torn poly V belt Ra malfunction in the electronics X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and s...

Page 136: ...ine is overheated This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine compartment cover There is a risk of injury X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driv ing under any circu...

Page 137: ... 97 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop h You are driving and the yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp pressure loss malfunction is lit A warning tone also sounds The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly G WARNING If you drive with a flat tire there is a risk of the following haz ards RA flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle Ryou could lose contr...

Page 138: ...pecialist workshop or X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors or X Restart the tire pressure monitor after a wheel change Y page 179 The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes If the yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp continues to remain on X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop h You are driving and the yellow tire ...

Page 139: ...n If you are driving at speeds above 13 mph 20 km h an additional warning tone will sound X Observe the additional display messages in the display X Pull over at a suitable place and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 97 X Close all doors and the tailgate D The yellow power steer ing warning lamp is lit while the...

Page 140: ...ollowing notes when transporting a load Rnever exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including occu pants The values are specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B pil lar of the driver s door Rthe load must not protrude above the upper edge of the head restraints Rensure that no items of luggage can enter the vehicle interior...

Page 141: ...awer in the center console X Pull drawer by handle in the direc tion of the arrow Additional stowage areas RBracket on the front passenger seat for a tablet such as an iPad Air RStowage net in front passenger footwell Stowage compartment in the tailgate The stowage compartment in the tailgate offers additional stowage space for small objects You can keep the fluorescent jacket first aid kit and wa...

Page 142: ... trunk Rprevents smaller objects from slipping from the trunk into the vehicle interior but will not restrain loads in the event of an accident The luggage net bag Rserves to hold small light objects Rprevents smaller objects from slipping within the vehicle interior Fitting If you use the trunk cover under normal cir cumstances install it in brackets If you donotneedtousethetrunkcover installitin...

Page 143: ...e pull it back and unhook it from rear brackets B X Slide trunk cover back Fitting removing the subwoofer X To fit insert connector X Place subwoofer on the side trim X Slide subwoofer to bracket X Slide the subwoofer up in the direction of the arrow on bracket X Then slide the subwoofer over bracket in the direction of the arrow until the sub woofer slides down X Close quick release fastener X To...

Page 144: ...vehicle occupants In addition cup holders open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets may not always be able to hold the objects placed in them in the event of an accident There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sharp braking or sudden changes of direction RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations RAlways make sure that obje...

Page 145: ...the cup holder Make sure that lit cigarettes do not fall into the cup holder Otherwise the cup holder could be dam aged X To open lift up cover X To close push down cover X To remove pull the ashtray up and out X To insert insert the ashtray into the cup holder i If you remove the ashtray you can use the resulting compartment for stowage 12 V sockets General notes X Turn the SmartKey to position 1...

Page 146: ...towed correctly and that they cannot enter the driver s footwell Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another X Slide the driver s seat backwards X To install place the floormat in the foot well X Press safety catch knobs onto retain ers X To remove pull the floorma...

Page 147: ... compartment cover if necessary Y page 140 X Hold the carpet on the right and left sides and fold upwards X Vehicles with a trunk cover attach the hook to upper bracket of trunk cover Y page 140 X Unscrew screws from engine compart ment cover manually X Remove engine compartment cover X To close slide engine compartment cover forward as far as it will go X Retighten screws manually X Vehicles with...

Page 148: ...is a risk of danger from moving components such as the fan rotation area Rremove jewelry and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for example away from moving parts X Open the engine compartment cover Y page 145 Example X Pull oil dipstick out of the dipstick guide tube X Wipe off oil dipstick X Slowly slide oil dipstick into the guide tube to the stop and take it out again If the level is bet...

Page 149: ... and injury Therefore make sure that the service cover is locked before every journey G WARNING If the windshield wipers begin to operate while the service cover is open there is a danger of injury from the wiper arms There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before opening the ser vice cover To ensure unhindered air intake care fully remove any snow or dir...

Page 150: ...ack X Press lever in the radiator trim and allow it to engage X To lock insert the key into the lock and turn it to position 1 Insert lock cover flush on the driver s side and clip it into place Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING The cooling system is pressurized partic ularly when the motor is warm If you open the cap you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out There is a risk of injury ...

Page 151: ...ler neck X Open the service cover Y page 147 X To open pull cap upwards by the tab X If available pull the removable nozzle up as far as the stop X Add the premixed washer fluid X To close if available push the removable nozzle down and push it inside X Press cap onto the filler neck until it engages Further information on windshield washer fluid antifreeze Y page 203 Maintenance Service display S...

Page 152: ...on maintenance work for example Special service requirements The prescribed service interval is based on normal operation of the vehicle Service work will need to be performed more often if the vehicle is operated under arduous conditions or increased loads for example Rregular city driving with frequent inter mediate stops Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel short distances Rfor frequent ...

Page 153: ...windshield and the wiper blades This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the windshield Washing by hand In some countries washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays Observe the legal requirements in each coun try X Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight X Use a soft sponge to clean X Use a mild cleaning agent such a...

Page 154: ...eaned Use the care product Paint Care which has been approved by smart to clean the paintwork Do not use these care products in the sun or on the hood while the hood is hot Matte finish care Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy wheels Polishing causes the finish to shine The following may cause the paint to become shiny and thus reduce the matte effect Rstrong rubbing of the paintwork with ...

Page 155: ...s Do not touch the insides of the windows with hard objects e g an ice scraper or ring There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows Clean the water drainage channels of the windshield and the rear window at regular intervals Deposits such as leaves petals and pollen may under certain circumstan ces prevent water from draining away This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic com...

Page 156: ...Ralcohol based thinner or gasoline Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially available household cleaning agents These may damage the display surface Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning This could lead to irrepar able damage to the display X Before cleaning the display make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down X Clean the display surface using a commer cially availab...

Page 157: ...Only use leather care agents that have been recommended by smart You can obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop Seat covers of other materials Observe the following when cleaning Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution contain ing 1 detergent e g dish washing liq uid Rclean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth moistened with a solution contain ing 1 deter...

Page 158: ...example stand behind the barrier X Get out of the vehicle Pay attention to traffic conditions when doing so X Close the driver s door TIREFIT kit Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tire sealant You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to 0 16 in 4 mm particularly those in the tire tread You can use TIREFIT at outside tem peratures down to Ò4 Ò20 In the case of a flat tire without TIREFIT the v...

Page 159: ...ssor Using the TIREFIT kit X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tire e g screws or nails X Remove the tire sealant bottle and the tire inflation compressor from the front passenger footwell Y page 156 X Affix the 50 mph 80 km h maximum per missible speed sticker to the instrument cluster within the driver s field of vision X Unwind plug with the cable from the tire inflati...

Page 160: ...t your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that has been repaired using tire sealant The maximum permissible speed for a tire sealed with tire sealant is 50 mph 80 km h The 50 mph 80 km h maximum speed sticker must be affixed to the instrument cluster within the driver s field of vision After use excess tire sealant may run out of the...

Page 161: ...ted You could lose control of the vehicle for example Rwhen braking Rintheeventofabruptsteeringmaneuvers and or when the vehicle s speed is not adapted to the road conditions There is a risk of an accident In the event of a short circuit or a similar incident contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Do not drive any further You should have all work involving the battery carried out at a...

Page 162: ...or a special collection point for used batteries Have the battery checked regularly at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the service intervals in the Main tenance Booklet or contact a qualified spe cialist workshop for more information You should have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified special ist workshop In the exceptional case that it is necessary for you to disconn...

Page 163: ...n replacing a battery only use a battery recommended by smart i Remove the SmartKey if you park the vehi cle and do not require any electrical con sumers The vehicle will then use very lit tle energy thus conserving battery power Checking the battery condition of charge Batteries with a Magic Eye display must be checked at regular intervals You can check the condition of charge of the battery via ...

Page 164: ...y charger which has been tested and approved by smart A battery charger specially adapted for smart vehicles and tested and approved by smart is available as an accessory It per mits the charging of the battery in its instal led position Contact a smart center for fur ther information and availability Read the battery charger s operating instructions before charging the battery Jump starting G WAR...

Page 165: ...tery is discharged the engine can be jump started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables Observe the following points RThebatteryisnotaccessiblein allvehicles If theothervehicle s batteryisnotaccessible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting device RYou may only jump start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold RDo not start the...

Page 166: ...nnect the jump lead to donor battery A first X Start the engine X Before disconnecting the jumper cables let the engine run for several minutes X First disconnect the jump lead from negative terminal and negative terminal and then from positive terminal and positive terminal Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle first X Attach the protective cover to positive terminal X Have the batt...

Page 167: ...another vehi cle its weight should not be greater than the permissible gross weight of your vehi cle Information on your vehicle s gross vehicle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 198 Do not use the towing eyes for recovery purposes as this could damage the vehicle If in doubt recover the vehicle with a crane Drive slowly and smoothly when towing Excessive tracti...

Page 168: ...ng the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Vehicles with automatic transmission turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Shift the automatic transmission to posi tion P or X Vehicles with manual transmission depress the clutch pedal fully and select neutral X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni tion lock and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X Take the Sma...

Page 169: ...osition 0 in the igni tion lock and remove it X Secure the vehicle The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes Tow starting emergency engine start ing i You can find information on Jump start ing at Y page 162 Before tow starting Rthe battery must be connected Rthe engine must be cold Rthe exhaust system has cooled down X Switch on the haz...

Page 170: ...edes Benz Center Certain vehicle functions are protected via the fuse box in the front area Access to the fuses is very restricted Have a blown fuse in the front area replaced at a qualified spe cialist workshop Before changing a fuse X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 97 X Switch off all electrical consumers X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it Y page 86 A...

Page 171: ...r supply 10 A Red 9 Control unit power supply 10 A Red 10 Central control unit 20 A Yellow 11 Turn signals 15 A Blue 12 Central control unit 10 A Red 13 Central control unit 15 A Blue 14 Power windows automatic reversing feature 30 A Green 15 ESP 5 A Brown 16 Interior lighting 10 A Red 17 Immobilizer 3 A Violet 18 Electrical exterior mirror 5 A Brown 19 Brake lamps 10 A Red 20 Parking aid headlamp...

Page 172: ...Tail lamps front foglamps hazard warning lamp button locking button power windows license plate lamp radio control unit for air condi tioning system cruise control parking aid but ton program selector button tailgate unlocking 25 A Cyan 34 Headlamps daytime running lamps 25 A Cyan 35 Headlamps daytime running lamps 25 A Cyan 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Exterior mirror heating 5 A Brown 44 Automatic re...

Page 173: ...d specialist workshop Operation Information on driving RCheck the tire pressures when the vehicle is heavily laden and if necessary adjust before beginning your journey RWhile driving pay attention to vibrations noises and unusual handling characteris tics e g pulling to one side This may indicate that the wheels or tires are dam aged If you suspect that a tire is defec tive reduce your speed imme...

Page 174: ...e tread Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across the entire width of all tires Minimum tire tread depth for RSummer tires â in 3 mm RM S tires ã in 4 mm For safety reasons replace the tires before the legally prescribed limit for the mini mum tire tread depth is reached Indicator shows which position the bar marking arrow for tread wear is integrated in...

Page 175: ...ating and speed rating required for smart Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits e g if there is a risk of aquaplaning These advantages can only be gained if the tires are mounted cor responding to the direction of rotation An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates its correct direction of rotation When you have mounted the M S tires X Check the tire pressures Y...

Page 176: ...ing Information placard and tire pres sure tables are examples Tire pressure spec ifications are vehicle specific and may deviate from the data shown here The tire pressure specifications that are valid for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and tire pres sure table on the vehicle The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted at the factory can be found on...

Page 177: ...oo low may result in a tire blow out There is a risk of an accident RCheck the tire for foreign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking If you are unable to rectify the damage contact a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tire valves the tire valves may be overloaded andmalfunction whichcancausetire pres sure loss Due to the...

Page 178: ...ts Radversely affect handling Rwear excessively and or unevenly Rhave an adverse effect on fuel consumption G WARNING Tires with excessively high pressure can burst because they are damaged more easily by road debris potholes etc In addition they also suffer from irregular wear which can severely impair the braking properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid tir...

Page 179: ...ire pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure moni toring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale lights up you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driv...

Page 180: ...o inform you of the malfunction The malfunction will be indi cated first by the tire pressure warning lamp flashing for approximately one minute and then remaining lit When the malfunction has been rectified the tire pressure warning lamp goes out after a few minutes of driving The operation of the tire pressure monitor can be affected by interference from radio transmitting equipment e g radio he...

Page 181: ... continue to be monitored Radio type approval for the tire pressure monitor Country Radio type approval number USA FCC ID MRXMW2433A FCC ID MRXGG4 FCC ID MRXMC34MA4 Canada IC 2546A MW2433A IC 2546A GG4 IC 2546A MC34MA4 Loading the vehicle Instruction labels for tires and loads G WARNING Overloaded tires can overheat causing a blowout Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving charac...

Page 182: ...g Information placard i The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illus tration are examples The number of seats is vehicle specific and can differ from the details shown The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load ing Information placard Determining the correct load limit Step by step instructions The following steps have been developed ...

Page 183: ... Information placard Y page 179 The greater the combined weight of the occupants the lower the maximum luggage load Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Infor mation placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Number of people in the vehicle driver and occupants 5 3 1 Dist...

Page 184: ...e front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occupants cargo and full trailer load if applicable weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards Overview of Tire Quality Grading Stand ard...

Page 185: ...lower than on dry road surfa ces You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are around freez ing point smart recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in 4 mm on all four winter tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth Y page 172 Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow covered surfa ces in comparison with summer tires The braking distance is ...

Page 186: ...diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating General depending on the manufacturer s standards the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contain any letters or may contain one letter that precedes the size description If there is no letter preceding the size description as shown above these are passenger vehicle tires according to Euro pean manufacturing standards If P precedes the size descript...

Page 187: ...m h Index Speed rating ZR Y over 186 mph 300 km h ZR over 149 mph 240 km h ROptionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph 240 km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manu facturer e g 245 40 ZR18 The service specification is made up of load bearing index A and speed rating B RIf the size description of your tire includes ZR and there are no service specifications ask the ...

Page 188: ...ght load tire RC D E represents a load range that depends on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure i Tire data is vehicle specific and may deviate from the data in the example Maximum load rating Maximum tire load is the maximum per missible weight for which the tire is approved Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit The maximum permis sible load c...

Page 189: ...he number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall These are made of steel nylon polyester and other materials Bar Metric unit for tire pressure 14 5038 pounds per square inch psi and 100 kilopascals kPa are the equivalent of 1 bar DOT Department of Transportation DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements of the United States Department of Transporta tion Normal occupant we...

Page 190: ...a Metric unit for tire pressure 6 9 kPa corre sponds to 1 psi Another unit for tire pressure is bar 100 kilopascals kPa are the equiva lent of 1 bar Load index In addition to the load bearing index the load index may also be imprinted on the side wall of the tire This specifies the load bearing capacity more precisely Curb weight The weight of a vehicle with standard equip ment including the maxim...

Page 191: ...hicle at their designated seating positions Total load limit Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kg 150 lbs multiplied by the number of seats in the vehicle Changing a wheel Flat tire You can find information on what to do in the event of a flat tire in the Flat tire section Y page 156 Rotating the wheels G WARNING Never interchange the front and rear wheels as they have different dimensions e g...

Page 192: ...atic transmission shift the transmission to position P X Vehicles with manual transmission depress the clutch pedal fully and engage first or reverse gear X Switch off the engine X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X Also secure the vehicle against rolling away Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away X On level ground place chocks or other suit able items under the front and ...

Page 193: ... similar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height Rmake sure that the distance between the underside of the tires and the ground does not exceed 1 2 in 3 cm Rnever place your hands and feet under the raised vehicle Rdo not lie under the vehicle Rdo not start the engine when the vehicle is raised Rdo not open or...

Page 194: ...sed wheel bolts or damaged wheel bolts hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose As a result you could lose a wheel while driving There is a risk of accident Never oil or grease wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a quali fied specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bolts or hub threads replaced renewed Do not continue driv ing G WARNING If you tighte...

Page 195: ...st be equipped with functioning sensors Steel wheel with hub cap X Vehicles with steel wheels and hub caps fit hub cap A so that tire valve B is not trap ped X Press the hub cap A evenly onto the wheel with both hands X Check to make sure the hub cap A is seated safely on the wheel X Vehicles with steel wheels and hub caps fit the hub cap Wheel and tire combinations General notes For safety reason...

Page 196: ...arly and only when the tires are cold Comply with the mainte nance recommendations of the tire manufac turer in the vehicle document wallet Notes on the vehicle equipment always equip the vehicle with Rtires of the same size on a given axle left right Rwith the same type of tires on all wheels at a given time summer tires winter tires Exception it is permissible to fit a dif ferent type or make in...

Page 197: ...Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm FA 165 65 R15 81 H M S RA 185 60 R15 84 H M S Steel wheels FA 5 0 J x 15 H2 Wheel offset 1 25 in 32 mm RA 5 5 J x 15 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm Light alloy wheels FA 5 0 J x 15 CH Wheel offset 1 25 in 32 mm RA 5 5 J x 15 CH Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm R 16 Tires Wheels FA 185 50 R16 81 H M S RA 205 45 R16 83 H M S Light alloy wheels FA 6 0 J x 16 CH Wheel offset 1 73 i...

Page 198: ...5 84 T M Si Steel wheels FA 5 0 J x 15 H2 Wheel offset 1 25 in 32 mm RA 5 5 J x 15 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm Light alloy wheels FA 5 0 J x 15 CH Wheel offset 1 25 in 32 mm RA 5 5 J x 15 CH Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm 196 Wheel and tire combinations Wheels and tires ...

Page 199: ...d if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed In particular the following conditions must be complied with Ronly approved wavebands may be used Rcompliance with the maximum permissi ble output in these wavebands is required Ronly approved antenna positions may be used Excessive levels of electromagnetic radia tion may cause damage to your health and the health ...

Page 200: ... the following wavebands RTetra RMobile communications 2G 3G 4G Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number VIN X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate Example vehicle identification plate USA only Vehicle model Paint code Example vehicle identification plate Canada only VIN Paint code i The data shown on the vehicle identifi cat...

Page 201: ...information plate Service products and filling capaci ties Important safety notes G WARNING Service products may be poisonous and haz ardous to health There is a risk of injury Comply with instructions on the use stor age and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original contain ers Always store service products sealed in their original containers Always keep service produc...

Page 202: ...sonous and hazardous to health There is a risk of injury You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin eyes or cloth ing and that it is not swallowed Do not inhale fuel vapors Keep fuel away from children If you or others come into contact with fuel observe the following RWash away fuel from skin immediately using soap and water RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes i...

Page 203: ... a temporary measure if the recommended fuel is not available you may also use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI 91 RON This may reduce engine per formance and increase fuel consumption Avoid driving at full throttle and sudden acceleration Never refuel using fuel with a lower octane rating Information on refueling Y page 95 Additives Operating the engine with subsequently ...

Page 204: ...iew a list of approved engine oils and filters Or visit the website http bevo mercedes benz com The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle Model MB Freigabe or MB Approval All models 229 51 229 53 i MB approval is indicated on the oil con tainers Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter Model Capacity All models 3 8 US qt 3 ...

Page 205: ...tion Rraising the boiling point If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to 35 37 the boiling point of the cool ant during operation is approximately 266 130 The antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concen tration in the engine cooling system should Rbe at least 50 This will protect the engine cooling system against freezing down to around 13 25 Rnot exceed 50 antifreeze protection down to 35 37 Ot...

Page 206: ...ontrol system may be damaged Service work such as topping up refrigerant or replacing components may only be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop All applicable regulations such as the SAE stand ard J639 must be adhered to Always have all work on the climate control system carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Refrigerant instruction label The refrigerant instruction label Ris l...

Page 207: ... exterior mir rors 65 4 in 1663 mm Vehicle height 61 2 in 1555 mm Wheelbase 73 7 in 1873 mm Turning radius 22 8 ft 6 95 m Maximum trunk load 165 lb 75 0 kg Maximum tailgate load 220 lb 100 0 kg Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors for vehicles equipped with wheel trims 65 8 in 1672 mm Vehicle data 205 Technical data Z ...

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