Smart For Two Electric-Drive (2014) Manual

Smart auto For Two Electric-Drive (2014)

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Let the fun begin!
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with
your smart fortwo electric drive coupé or
cabriolet and read through the Operator’s
Manual before driving. This will ensure
you get more fun out of your vehicle - and
avoid danger to yourself and others.
This Operator’s Manual contains very
important information about how to safely
and effectively operate the vehicle. It is
important to note that this is a unique
vehicle. It is obviously smaller than most
vehicles on the road and, for this reason,
it can provide both unique experiences and
special responsibilities. It is extremely
important that you read this entire Manual
and that you familiarize yourself with how
the vehicle works. Some of the features may
be different from the features on other
compact passenger vehicles. Should you
have any questions about the vehicle and
how to safely operate its features, please
use common sense and contact smart dealer
representatives, who are available to help
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 elec-
tric drive 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
may vary depending on the model, version
and availability. smart is constantly
bringing its vehicles up to the very latest
state of the art and reserves the right to
modify them in form, equipment and engi-
neering.
Should you find that a particular feature in
this manual is important to your decision
to purchase the vehicle, we recommend that
you personally check the vehicle to ensure
that this feature has been installed before
buying the vehicle.
The Operator’s Manual and Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide/Warranty Booklet (USA only)
or Service/Warranty Booklet (Canada only)
belong to the vehicle. You should always
keep these documents in the vehicle and
make sure you pass them on to the next owner
if and when you sell your smart.
Please contact an authorized electric
drive smart center if you have any further
questions.
The Technical Documentation team at
Daimler wishes you many happy hours at the
wheel.
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Index ............................................ 4
Introduction ................................. 13
At a glance .................................... 21
Safety .......................................... 29
Controls ....................................... 51
Operation .................................... 111
Practical hints ............................. 159
Technical data ............................. 211
Contents 3
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt battery
Charging ................................ 199
Indicator lamp .........................171
Notes ..................................... 197
Removing and installing ............ 199
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 46
Indicator lamp ......................... 167
Accessory weight .......................... 143
Accidents
Air bags .................................. 33
Acoustic Vehicle Indication* ........... 48
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children .................................. 33
Front, driver and passenger ......... 36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
SRS indicator lamp ................... 169
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning with climate
control
Air distribution ...................... 102
Air recirculation mode ............. 103
Air vents ................................ 101
Air volume .............................. 102
Control panel .......................... 101
Defrosting .............................. 103
Notes ...................................... 99
Rear window defroster ............... 103
Switching on/off ...................... 101
Temperature ............................ 101
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ...................... 144
Air vents ..................................... 101
Alarm system
see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting* .......................... 67
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ......... 219, 220
Antiglare, Interior rear view mir-
ror .............................................. 61
Antilock Brake System
see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 49
Anti-theft warning system ........... 49
Electronic immobilizer .............. 49
Interior motion sensor ............... 49
Tow-away alarm ......................... 49
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................59
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 144
Audio system ................................. 95
Basic ...................................... 96
Navigation/multimedia .............. 96
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 64
Automatic locking .......................... 53
AUX socket .................................... 96
B
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 181
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 144
Batteries .................................... 197
Battery
Jump starting .......................... 200
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter bat-
tery ....................................... 178
Battery coolant ............................ 125
Bead (tire) .................................. 144
Brake fluid .................................. 127
Checking ................................ 127
Brake lamp ................................... 181
Brake pedal ................................... 78
Brakes ........................................ 148
Parking brake ........................... 77
Warning lamp ........................... 167
Bulbs
Front ..................................... 180
Rear ...................................... 181
Replacing ............................... 179
4Index
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...... 18
California retail buyers and les-
sees, important notice for ............... 14
Cargo compartment cover blind ........ 104
CD player ..................................... 95
Center console ............................... 27
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 53
Locking/unlocking from inside .... 53
Certification label ....................... 214
Charge level gauge ......................... 81
Charging
High-voltage battery ................. 112
Charging cable
Connecting .............................. 117
Control element ....................... 116
Storing .................................. 115
Warming up ............................. 114
Children in the vehicle ................... 42
Air bags .................................. 33
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off .......................... 41, 175
Infant and child restraint sys-
tems ....................................... 43
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Safety notes ............................. 42
Tether anchorage points ............. 44
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Cockpit ........................................ 22
Coin holder ................................. 106
Cold tire inflation pressure ........... 144
Combination switch ........................ 66
Control system
Charge and depart menu .............. 90
Charging mode display ............... 87
Control lever ............................ 83
Introduction ............................ 83
Menus and submenus ................... 89
Messages menu .......................... 93
Multifunction display ................ 83
Odometer menu .......................... 89
Recuperation display ................. 84
Reset menu ............................... 90
Settings menu ........................... 93
Start menu ............................... 90
Time menu ............................... 94
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .... 219, 220
Battery .................................. 125
Capacities ........................ 218, 219
Drive system ........................... 125
Temperature warning lamp ......... 172
Coolant temperature ...................... 152
Copyright ..................................... 19
Cruise control ............................... 97
Curb weight ................................. 144
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 18
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data recording .............................. 19
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 65
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window ............................ 103
Windshield ............................. 103
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Direction of rotation (tires) ........... 137
Door control panel ......................... 28
Door handles ................................. 28
Doors
Locking/unlocking from outside ... 53
Opening from inside .................. 54
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) .................................... 142, 144
Drinking and driving ..................... 147
Drive diagnostics
Indicator lamp .........................173
Warning lamp ........................... 173
Driving
Abroad ................................... 153
Coolant temperature ................. 152
Hydroplaning .......................... 150
Instructions ....................... 76, 147
In winter ................................ 151
Safety systems .......................... 46
Index 5
Through standing water ............. 152
Tips, recuperation ..................... 81
Tips, transmission ..................... 81
Driving and parking
Safety notes ............................. 76
Driving safety systems .................... 46
ABS ........................................ 46
ESP®....................................... 47
Hydraulic brake assistant ........... 48
E
ECO indicator ............................... 86
Electrical system
Improper work on or modifica-
tions ....................................... 16
Power outlet ............................ 110
Electronic immobilizer .................. 49
Electronic Power Steering
see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Emergency, in case of
Hazard warning flasher .......... 48, 68
Roadside Assistance ................... 15
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control
Information label ..................... 214
System warranties ...................... 13
Engine
Electronics ............................. 212
Starting .................................. 76
Turning off .............................. 79
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp .......................... 170
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) ... 47
Warning lamp .......................... 170
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ... 33
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 64
Exterior lighting
Overview ................................ 180
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 61
F
Flat tire ..................................... 187
Fluids
Capacities .............................. 218
Fog lamps ................................ 67, 180
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front compartment ........................ 123
Front lamps
Overview ................................ 180
Fuse chart ................................... 208
Fuses ......................................... 205
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 144
Global locking/unlocking ................ 53
Glove box .................................... 106
Gross Axle Weight Rating
see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............. 144
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .. 144
H
Halogen headlamps
see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher .................... 68
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 64
Daytime running lamp mode ......... 65
High-beam flasher ..................... 66
High-beam headlamps ................. 66
Low-beam headlamps .................. 64
Switch ..................................... 64
Head-thorax air bags ...................... 37
Heated exterior rear view mirrors ..... 61
Height adjustment
Seats ...................................... 59
High-beam flasher ......................... 66
High-beam headlamps ................ 66, 180
Indicator lamp ......................... 171
High-mounted brake lamp ............... 181
6Index
High-voltage battery
Battery care ............................ 113
Charge level gauge ..................... 81
Charging (AC power socket) ......... 114
Charging (control system) ........... 92
Charging (private wallbox) ......... 115
Charging (public charging sta-
tion) ...................................... 117
Charging cable ........................ 115
Charging cable warming ............ 114
Cruise range ........................... 113
Discharged battery ................... 113
Displaying available power ......... 85
ECO indicator ........................... 86
Energy consumption .................. 113
Intelligent charging manage-
ment ...................................... 123
Introduction ............................112
Notes ..................................... 198
Outside temperatures ................ 113
Overvoltage protection .............. 114
Problems with the charging
process .................................. 120
READY indicator ........................ 87
Terms of use ............................ 114
Warning label (wheel change) ...... 196
Warning lamp ........................... 171
High-voltage disconnect device ........ 18
Hill-start assist system .................. 81
Hydraulic brake assistant ................ 48
Hydroplaning ............................... 150
I
Identification labels .................... 214
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 215
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 54
Instrument cluster ..................... 23, 25
Illumination ............................ 83
Lamps, indicator and warning ..... 166
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Intelligent charging management
High-voltage battery ................ 123
Interior motion sensor .................... 49
Interior rear view mirror ................ 61
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper ..................... 70
Windshield wipers ..................... 69
Internet connection
Via mobile service module ......... 122
Via powerline .......................... 122
J
Jump-starting ............................. 200
K
Key ............................................. 52
Loss of ................................... 176
Replacing the transmitter bat-
tery ....................................... 178
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ......... 144
Knee bag ....................................... 37
L
Labels ........................................ 214
Emission control information ..... 214
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch .................. 64
Switching on/off ....................... 64
Lamps, indicator and warning
12-volt-battery ........................ 171
ABS ........................................167
Brakes ................................... 167
Coolant temperature ................. 172
Drive diagnostics .................... 173
EPS ........................................ 170
ESP®...................................... 170
Fog lamps ................................ 67
High-beam headlamps ................171
High-voltage battery ................. 171
Low-beam headlamps ................. 171
Low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale ...................... 173
Index 7
Overview (kilometers) ................ 26
Overview (miles) ....................... 24
Passenger front air bag off .... 36, 175
Seat belt telltale ..................... 168
SRS ........................................ 169
Turn signals ............................ 172
License plate lamps ....................... 181
Lighting ...................................... 64
Ambient lighting* ..................... 67
Coming home function ................ 66
Daytime running lamp mode ......... 65
Exterior .................................. 64
Interior .................................. 68
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle ........................ 52
Manually ................................. 177
Loss of
Key ........................................ 176
Service and Warranty Informa-
tion booklet ............................ 212
Low-beam headlamps ................. 64, 180
Exterior lamp switch .................. 64
Indicator lamp .........................171
Switching on ............................ 64
M
Maintenance .................................. 14
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 64
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 144
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 144
Maximum permissible tire infla-
tion pressure ............................... 144
Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors .......... 61
Interior rear view mirror ............61
N
Normal occupant weight ................. 145
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 215
O
Occupant Classification System
see OCS (Occupant Classifica-
tion System)
Occupant distribution ................... 145
Occupant safety
Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................ 33
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
Infant and child restraint sys-
tems ....................................... 43
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .169
OCS (Occupant Classification Sys-
tem) ............................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 42
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 213
Online access .............................. 120
Operating range ............................. 14
Operating safety ............................ 16
Outside temperature display ............ 87
Overhead control panel ................... 28
P
Paintwork care ............................. 157
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................ 104, 107
Parking ........................................ 77
Parking brake ................................ 77
Parking lamps .............................. 180
Parts service ............................... 212
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ................... 36
Passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp ............................. 28, 36, 175
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ...............................59
Pedals ........................................ 147
8Index
Power assistance .......................... 147
Power gauge .................................. 81
Power outlet ................................. 110
Power washer ................................ 156
Practical hints
Display messages..................... 161
Flat tire ................................. 187
Fuses ..................................... 205
Jump starting .......................... 200
Replacing bulbs ....................... 179
Replacing transmitter battery .... 178
Replacing wiper blades ............. 185
Towing ................................... 203
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 166, 175
What to do if ............................ 166
Where will I find...?................. 160
Problems with your vehicle .............. 18
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 145
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 145
R
Radio .......................................... 95
Radio transmitters ........................ 152
Rain-light sensor .......................... 69
READY indicator ............................ 87
Rear lamps
Overview ................................ 181
Rear window defroster ................... 103
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 70
Replacing wiper blade .............. 185
Recommended tire inflation pres-
sure ..................................... 128, 145
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 179
Reporting safety defects .................. 18
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 145, 216
Roadside Assistance ....................... 15
Roof
see Soft top system
S
Safety
Driving safety systems ............... 46
Occupant safety ......................... 30
Reporting defects ...................... 18
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Saving energy .............................. 149
Seat belt force limiter .................... 33
Seat belts ..................................... 31
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
Fastening ................................ 62
Proper use of ............................ 31
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
Safety notes .............................. 31
Telltale ................................. 168
Seat heating ................................. 60
Seating capacity .......................... 134
Seats ........................................... 58
Adjustment ............................... 58
Armrest ................................... 59
Heating ................................... 60
Passenger seat .......................... 59
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 42
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .............................. 212
Service and warranty
Booklet .................................. 212
Service flap ................................. 123
Service life (tires) ....................... 137
Setting the departure time (Control
system) ........................................ 90
Setting the maximum charge current
(Control system) ............................. 92
Side marker lamps ......................... 180
Sidewall (tires) ............................ 145
Side windows
Operation ................................ 75
Signs and labels ........................... 214
smart surround sound system .............97
Snow chains ................................. 146
Index 9
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Soft top system .............................. 70
Cleaning the soft top fabric ....... 157
Locking rear soft top manually .... 178
Mounting the side rails .............. 74
Opening and closing the rear
soft top ............................... 56, 72
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top ............... 55, 71
Removing the side rails .............. 73
Storing the side rails ................ 74
Sound package ............................... 97
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Indicator lamp ........................ 169
Standing water, driving through ...... 152
Starter switch positions .................. 57
Starting the engine ........................ 76
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......... 79
Storage compartments .................... 106
Coin holder ............................. 106
Door pockets ........................... 106
Drawer ................................... 107
Glove box ................................ 106
in the tailgate ......................... 107
Parcel nets ............................. 107
Storage tray in center console .... 107
Storage trays next to steering
wheel ..................................... 106
Storing tires ............................... 138
Sun screen ................................... 109
Sun visors ................................... 109
T
Tailgate
Closing ............................... 55, 57
Opening .............................. 54, 56
Tail lamps ................................... 181
Technical data
Brake fluid ............................. 218
Coolant .................................. 219
Dimensions and weights ............. 215
Identification labels ................ 214
Rims and tires ......................... 216
Service fluids and capacities ..... 217
Windshield/rear window washer
system ................................... 218
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 152
Interior temperature ................ 101
Outside ................................... 87
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Thorax-pelvis side air bags ............. 38
Tightening torque
Wheels ................................... 139
TIN (Tire Identification Num-
ber) ...................................... 142, 145
Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard ............................................ 133
Tire and loading terminology .......... 143
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ................................ 130
Important notes on .................... 129
Placard on driver’s door B-pil-
lar ........................................ 133
Tire labeling ............................... 139
Tire load rating ........................... 145
Tire ply composition and material
used ........................................... 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................ 131
Tire repair kit ....................... 160, 187
Tires .................................... 127, 216
Air pressure ........................... 128
Care and maintenance ................ 137
Cleaning ................................ 138
Direction of rotation, spinning .. 137
Driving instructions ................ 150
Flat tire ................................. 187
Important notes on tire infla-
tion pressure .......................... 129
Inflation pressure .................... 130
Information placard ................. 133
Inspection .............................. 137
Labeling ................................ 139
Load rating ............................. 145
Ply composition and material
used ...................................... 145
10 Index
Problems under-/overinflation ... 130
Retreads ................................. 127
Rims and tires (technical data) ... 216
Rotation ................................. 139
Service life ............................ 137
Sizes ..................................... 216
Snow chains ............................ 146
Speed rating ................ 141, 145, 151
Storing .................................. 138
Temperature ...................... 130, 139
Terminology ............................ 143
Tire Identification Number .. 142, 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS) .............................. 131
Traction ..................... 138, 145, 150
Tread ..................................... 145
Tread depth ....................... 137, 146
Treadwear indicators .......... 137, 146
Vehicle maximum load on ........... 146
Wheel change ........................... 195
Winter tires ...................... 146, 216
Tire speed rating .................... 141, 145
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 145
Tow-away alarm ............................. 49
Towing ....................................... 203
Traction ................................ 145, 150
Transmission
Driving tips ............................. 81
Hill-start assist system .............. 81
Shifting procedure .................... 79
Transmission position indicator ...... 84
Transmitting power values .............. 213
Traveling abroad .......................... 153
Tread (tires) ................................ 145
Tread depth (tires) .................. 137, 146
Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 137, 146
Turning off the engine .................... 79
Turn signal lamps ......................... 180
Turn signals ................................. 66
Indicator lamps ....................... 172
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 138, 146
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52
Manually ................................. 177
USB socket .................................... 96
V
Vehicle
Bulbs ..................................... 179
Care ...................................... 153
Identification Number (VIN) ....... 215
Locking/unlocking.................... 52
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 16
Towing ................................... 203
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection ........................ 121
Functions ............................... 121
General information ................. 120
Internet connection .................. 122
Personal area .......................... 121
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 215
Vehicle lighting ............................64
Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 108
Load limit .............................. 135
Roof rack ................................ 108
Terminology ............................ 143
Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 146
Vehicle specification ................... 215
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
W
Warning signals
Brake pads .............................. 177
Door ...................................... 176
Lighting ................................. 176
Parking .................................. 177
Parking brake .......................... 176
Seat belt reminder system .... 168, 176
Warranty coverage ......................... 212
Index 11
Warranty information ...................... 13
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio ........................... 218
Refilling ................................ 126
Wiping .................................... 70
Washer jet nozzles ......................... 187
Washing the vehicle ...................... 153
Wheel change ............................... 195
Wheels, sizes ............................... 216
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 127
Where will I find...?
Tire repair kit ........................ 160
Window curtain air bags .................. 38
Windshield
Washer fluid ....................... 70, 218
Wipers .................................... 69
Windshield wipers .......................... 69
Adjusting washer jet nozzles .......187
Rain-light sensor ......................69
Replacing wiper blades ............. 185
Winter driving
Driving instructions ................. 151
Snow chains ............................ 146
Tires ..................................... 146
Winter tires ........................... 146, 216
12 Index
Product information
We recommend using Genuine smart Parts as
well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by smart for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suit-
ability for smart vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in indi-
vidual cases an official approval or
authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts
and accessories could adversely affect the
safety, performance or reliability of your
vehicle. We strongly recommend that you
not use them.
Genuine smart Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories approved by us are
available at your authorized electric drive
smart center. Due to the technical require-
ments of the smart fortwo electric drive
and its high-voltage power systems, the
vehicle should be serviced only at an
authorized electric drive smart center. In
addition, you will receive comprehensive
information on permissible technical
modifications and expert installations on
the operation and maintenance of the smart
fortwo electric drive.
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in
this manual. Ignoring them could result in
damage to the vehicle or personal injury to
you or others. Vehicle damage caused by
failure to follow instructions is not cov-
ered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about the
operation of any equipment, your author-
ized electric drive smart center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations and descrip-
tions in this Operator’s Manual might dif-
fer from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instruc-
tions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized electric drive
smart center will be glad to inform you of
correct care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance/
Warranty Booklet (USA only) or Service/
Warranty Booklet (Canada only) are impor-
tant documents and should be kept with the
vehicle.
Warranty information
The smart USA Warranty booklet (USA only)
or the Warranty booklet (Canada only) con-
tains detailed information about the war-
ranties covering your smart, including:
Rsmart USA Limited Warranty (USA only)
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty (Canada
only)
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
>> Introduction. 13
RCorrosion Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massa-
chusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, and Vermont Emission Control
System Warranty
Rsmartmove Assistance (Canada only)
RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws, USA only)
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of smart automo-
biles
Under California law you may be entitled
to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC and/or its author-
ized repair or service facilities fail to
fix one or more substantial defects or mal-
functions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the
period of 18 months from original delivery
of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever
occurs first, a reasonable number of repair
attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following
occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that
defect or malfunction has been subject
to repair two or more times, and you
have directly notified Mercedes-Benz
USA LLC in writing of the need for its
repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have
directly notified us in writing of the
need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different sub-
stantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than 30 cal-
endar days.
Written notification should not be sent to
a dealer, it should be addressed to:
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
Maintenance
The Scheduled Maintenance Guide (USA) and
Service Booklet (Canada) describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals. It is
important that you service your vehicle in
accordance with the prescribed mainte-
nance schedule. Failure to do so may render
your vehicle unsafe, it may affect the dura-
bility of the vehicle, and it may otherwise
void the limited, express warranty.
Always have the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide (USA) or Service Booklet (Canada)
with you when you take the vehicle to your
authorized electric drive smart center for
service. The service advisor will record
each service in the booklet for you.
Operating range
If you plan a long distance trip, please be
aware that:
RYou will need to have access to an AC
power socket or a private wallbox to
14 >> Introduction.
charge the high‑voltage battery when no
public charging station is available.
RThe operating range of your vehicle is
limited due to the availability of public
charging stations.
RPublic charging stations may not be
available at all in some areas.
In light of the foregoing, proper care must
be exercised in the planning of a long dis-
tance trip with the vehicle. smart is not
responsible for the availability of public
charging stations.
Roadside Assistance
The smartmove Assistance (Canada) and
smart 1 service (USA) Program provides
factory trained technical help in the event
of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Road-
side Assistance number
1-800-762-7887 (in the USA)
1-877-627-8004 (in Canada)
will be answered by smart Customer Assis-
tance Representatives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in
accordance with standard program guide-
lines which include providing service to
the vehicle up to a reasonable distance
from a paved roadway. We will make every
effort to assist in a breakdown situation,
however, the accessibility of your vehicle
will be determined by our authorized elec-
tric drive smart center technician or the
tow service provider on a case-by-case
basis and may be a factor in our ability to
respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for
a breakdown location determined not to be
a reasonably accessible roadside location
as determined by our authorized techni-
cian and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
smart Roadside Assistance Program bro-
chure (USA) or the Warranty Booklet (Can-
ada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
In the USA: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Change of Address
Notice” found in the Warranty Booklet, or
simply call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Maintaining your current address infor-
mation with smart will enable us to contact
you should important new information
about the vehicle, such as recalls, become
available.
If you sell your smart, please leave all lit-
erature with the vehicle to make it avail-
able to the next operator.
In the USA: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Notice of Pre‑Owned
Vehicle Purchase” found in the Warranty
Booklet, or call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-
eign countries, please be aware that:
RService facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available.
RThe AC power sockets in some countries,
especially overseas, require different
plugs on the charging cable.
RCharging stations may not be available.
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Operating safety
GWARNING
Some safety systems only function while the
drive system is switched on. You should
therefore never switch off the drive system
while driving.
GWARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made
may produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of
your vehicle.
See an authorized electric drive smart
center for repairs or modifications to
electronic components.
Improper work or modifications on other
vehicle systems could also have a negative
impact on the operating safety of the vehi-
cle.
GWARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration
or ride disturbance, or you suspect that
damage to your vehicle has occurred, you
should turn on your hazard warning flash-
ers, carefully slow down, and drive with
caution to an area which is a safe distance
from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized electric drive smart center or
other maintenance or repair facility that
is qualified to work on smart electric vehi-
cles for further inspection or repairs.
GWARNING
A vehicle with an electric motor produces
significantly lower noise levels than a
vehicle with a combustion engine. Other
motorists or pedestrians, especially those
who are visually or hearing impaired, may
be unable to hear your vehicle while it is
in motion. This is particularly true when
driving at lower speeds and during parking
maneuvers. At all times, it is the respon-
sibility of the driver to be aware of their
surroundings, especially in these low
speed situations. Otherwise other road
users could be seriously or fatally injured.
Vehicles equipped with an Acoustic Vehi-
cle Indication* emit a certain noise. Thus,
your vehicle will be better noticed by other
road users at low speeds (Ypage 48).
Danger of electric shock
The components of the drive system are
indicated by yellow warning labels to make
you aware of high voltage.
High‑voltage cables are orange‑colored.
GWARNING
Due to the high-voltage technology, elec-
trical leads under high voltage are instal-
led in the vehicle. For this reason, work on
the vehicle may only be carried out by spe-
cially trained technicians.
For safety reasons, smart recommends all
work to be carried out by a smart service
16 >> Introduction.
* optional
partner which is qualified for smart elec-
tric drive.
Particular care should be taken involving
all areas which are in the vicinity of high
voltage parts, e.g. parts in the engine com-
partment. Orange-colored cables and their
respective sockets carry high voltage and
must not be damaged.
Serious injury or death can result if you:
Rremove the covers of components which
are labeled with a warning sticker.
Rhandle components of the high-voltage
vehicle electrical system.
Ropen the housing.
Rdisconnect plug connectors.
Rcome into contact with components or
orange-colored cables of the high-volt-
age vehicle electrical system following
an accident.
Rcome into contact with orange-colored
cables or their damaged plug connectors.
Rcome into contact with damaged compo-
nents of the high-voltage vehicle elec-
trical system.
Have the damaged orange-colored cables or
their damaged plug connectors replaced
immediately at an authorized electric
drive smart center. The service partner
must have the required knowledge and tools
to carry out the necessary work. For safety
reasons, smart recommends using a smart
center which is qualified for smart elec-
tric drive. Particularly for safety-rele-
vant work and work on safety-relevant vehi-
cle systems, servicing by an authorized
electric drive smart center is essential.
Do not remove the high-voltage battery of
the high-voltage vehicle electrical sys-
tem. Have the required work carried out by
an authorized electric drive smart center.
smart recommends that you use an author-
ized electric drive smart center.
GWARNING
The high‑voltage battery of the drive sys-
tem is located under the vehicle’s under-
body. When the pressure inside the
high‑voltage battery exceeds a certain
value, for example in case of a vehicle fire,
inflammable gas will escape via a duct. The
inflammable gas escapes to an area under
the vehicle. This prevents the high‑voltage
battery from exploding.
Stay away from this area of the vehicle.
When you carry out common works like
replacing bulbs or checking coolant level,
make sure that
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe charging cable for the high-voltage
battery is disconnected.
Automatic switch-off of the high-volt-
age system
The high-voltage system will be automati-
cally switched off, in the event:
Rof an accident in which the restraint
systems are triggered
Rof a short circuit in the high-voltage
system is detected
Rthat an electric connection in the high-
voltage system has been disconnected
This helps to avoid that you get in contact
with high-voltage.
High-voltage battery
GWARNING
The high‑voltage battery of the drive sys-
tem is located under the vehicle’s under-
body. When the pressure inside the
high‑voltage battery exceeds a certain
value, for example in case of a vehicle fire,
inflammable gas will escape via a duct. The
inflammable gas escapes to an area under
>> Introduction. 17
Z
the vehicle. This prevents the high‑voltage
battery from exploding.
Stay away from this area of the vehicle.
High-voltage disconnect device
Your vehicle is equipped with a high-volt-
age disconnect device :to disable the
vehicle’s high-voltage system.
!The high-voltage system must only be
switched off at vehicle standstill by
specially trained service engineers.
Otherwise the high-voltage system may
be damaged.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following informa-
tion and rules:
Rthe safety precautions in this manual
Rthe “Technical data” section in this man-
ual
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards
GWARNING
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly
instructed to do so by information on the
label itself. Removal of any of these labels
may cause you and others to be unaware of
certain risks which may result in an acci-
dent and/or personal injury.
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with
your vehicle, particularly one that you
believe may affect its safe operation, we
urge you to immediately contact an author-
ized electric drive smart center to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected if
required. Do not drive the vehicle if you
believe it may not be safely operated. If the
matter is not handled to your satisfaction,
please discuss 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
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only: The following text is pub-
lished as required of manufacturers under
Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
18 >> Introduction.
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA
LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California
Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped
with devices that can record vehicle sys-
tems data.
This information helps, for example, to
diagnose vehicle systems after a collision
and to continuously improve vehicle
safety.
smart may access the information and share
it with others
Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
Rin response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
Rfor use in dispute resolution involving
smart, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
Ras otherwise required or permitted by
law
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
>> Introduction. 19
Z
>> At a glance.
Cockpit ........................................... 22
Instrument cluster (miles) .................. 23
Instrument cluster (kilometers) ........... 25
Center console .................................. 27
Overhead control panel ...................... 28
Door control panel ............................ 28
Cockpit
Function Page
:Exterior lamp switch 64
;Steering wheel
=Instrument cluster 23
?Steering wheel paddle
shifters* 79
ACharge level gauge 81
BPower gauge 81
CGlove box 106
AUX/USB sockets* 96
DOverhead control panel 28
ERadio 95
FCenter console switches 27
GCoin holder 106
Retractable soft top
switch172
Function Page
HGear selector lever 79
IStarter switch 57
JAuxiliary power outlet 110
KStorage tray* 107
LWiper switch 69
Cruise control switch* 97
Control lever (control
system) 83
MOn-board Diagnostics
Socket (OBD) 213
NHorn
OCruise control buttons* 97
PDoor control panel 28
QInside door handle 54
1cabriolet only.
22 Cockpit
>> At a glance.
* optional
Instrument cluster (miles)
Miles
Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles)
Function Page
:Speedometer
;Right indicator and warn-
ing lamp display 24
=Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 83
Adjusting ambient light-
ing* 67
?Multifunction display 83
Function Page
ACenter indicator and
warning lamp display 24
BResetting trip odometer 89
Resetting trip computer 90
CLeft indicator and warn-
ing lamp display 24
Instrument cluster (miles) 23
>> At a glance.
* optional
Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:MLow‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp
64,
171
;#Left turn signal
indicator lamp
66,
172
=÷ESP®warning lamp 170
?!Right turn signal
indicator lamp
66,
172
ADEPS warning lamp 170
BþDrive diagnostics
indicator lamp 173
CòABS indicator lamp 167
D$Brake warning lamp 167
EþDrive diagnostics
warning lamp 173
Function Page
F?Coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp 172
GNHigh-voltage bat-
tery warning lamp 171
H#12-volt battery
indicator lamp 171
I6SRS indicator lamp 169,
169
J7Seat belt telltale 168
KhCombination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction tell-
tale* 173
LKHigh‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp
66,
171
24 Instrument cluster (miles)
>> At a glance.
* optional
Instrument cluster (kilometers)
Kilometers
Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles)
Function Page
:Speedometer
;Right indicator and warn-
ing lamp display 26
=Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 83
Adjusting ambient light-
ing* 67
?Multifunction display 83
Function Page
ACenter indicator and
warning lamp display 26
BResetting trip odometer 89
Resetting trip computer 90
CLeft indicator and warn-
ing lamp display 26
Instrument cluster (kilometers) 25
>> At a glance.
* optional
Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:MLow‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp
64,
171
;#Left turn signal
indicator lamp
66,
172
=÷ESP®warning lamp 170
?!Right turn signal
indicator lamp
66,
172
ADEPS warning lamp 170
BþDrive diagnostics
indicator lamp 173
C!ABS indicator lamp 167
DJBrake warning lamp 167
EþDrive diagnostics
warning lamp 173
Function Page
F?Coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp 172
GNHigh-voltage bat-
tery warning lamp 171
H#12-volt battery
indicator lamp 171
I6SRS indicator lamp 169
J7Seat belt telltale 168
KhCombination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction tell-
tale* 173
LKHigh‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp
66,
171
26 Instrument cluster (kilometers)
>> At a glance.
* optional
Center console
Function Page
:Charge level gauge 81
;Power gauge 81
=Air conditioning with
climate control 99
?Radio 95
ADrawer 107
BSwitching seat heating*
on/off 60
CRestarting TPMS button 131
DSwitching tow-away pro-
tection*/interior motion
sensor* on/off 49
ECentral unlocking switch 53
Function Page
FHazard warning flasher
switch 68
GCentral locking switch 53
HSwitching front fog
lamps* on/off 67
IStorage tray* 107
JGear selector lever 79
KStarter switch 57
LParking brake lever 77
MCoin holder 106
Retractable soft top
switch272
2cabriolet only.
Center console 27
>> At a glance.
* optional
Overhead control panel
Function Page
:Passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
41,
166
;Switching interior light-
ing on/off 68
=Interior rear view mirror 61
Door control panel
Function Page
:Inside door handle 54
;Adjusting exterior rear
view mirrors 61
=Opening and closing
passenger side window 75
?Opening and closing
driver’s side window 75
28 Door control panel
>> At a glance.
>> Safety.
Occupant safety ................................ 30
Panic alarm ..................................... 45
Driving safety systems ....................... 46
Anti-theft systems ............................ 49
Occupant safety
Introduction
The smart vehicle is equipped with seat
belts and dual stage air bags to protect you
in a crash. However, children can be killed
or seriously injured by an inflating air
bag. Indeed, there is a stronger risk of
serious death or bodily injury when an air
bag deploys on a child positioned in a
rear-facing child seat in the passenger
seat. Because this vehicle has only two
front seats and no backseat, it is limited
as are other two-seat vehicles, in the
extent to which it may restrain children
traveling in the passenger front seat. Many
states have laws against placing children
of certain ages in the front seat of a vehi-
cle that has both front and back seats. Those
laws make exceptions to permit children to
be restrained in the front seat of two seat
vehicles. Special instructions and warn-
ings are provided below about when and if
you may restrain a child in the passenger
seat of the smart vehicle. Under certain
circumstances, it is appropriate for the
passenger air bag not to operate when a
child is restrained in a car seat in the
passenger seat, and this vehicle is equip-
ped with technology to accomplish this.
Please pay very close attention to the
instructions and warnings below, particu-
larly as they relate to children.
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
RSeat belts (Ypage 31)
RChild restraints (Ypage 43)
Additional protection potential is pro-
vided by:
RSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
with
-Air bags (Ypage 33)
-Air bag control unit (with crash sen-
sors)
-Emergency Tensioning Devices and
seat belt force limiters (Ypage 33)
RAir bag system components with
-Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp (Ypage 41)
-Passenger seat with Occupant Classi-
fication System (OCS) (Ypage 39)
Although independent systems, their pro-
tective functions work in conjunction with
each other.
iFor information on infants and chil-
dren traveling with you in the vehicle
and restraint systems for infants and
children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(Ypage 42).
The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of malfunctions. The
SRS indicator lamp 6in the instrument
cluster comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after approx-
imately four seconds.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness if the SRS indicator lamp 6
is not lit when the engine is running.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if the SRS indicator lamp 6
Rfails to go out after approximately 4 sec-
onds after the ignition was switched on
Rdoes not come on at all
Rcomes on after the engine was started or
while driving
GWARNING
Modifications to or work improperly con-
ducted on restraint systems (such as seat
30 Occupant safety
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belts and anchors, Emergency Tensioning
Devices, seat belt force limiters or air
bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering
with interconnected electronic systems,
can lead to the restraint systems no longer
functioning as intended. Air bags or Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices, for example,
could deploy inadvertently or fail to
deploy in accidents in which they other-
wise should deploy (although the deceler-
ation threshold for air bag deployment is
exceeded). Therefore, never modify the
restraint systems. Do not tamper with elec-
tronic components or their software.
GWARNING
In the event that the SRS indicator lamp
6comes on while driving or does not
come on at all, the SRS self-check has
detected a malfunction. For your safety, we
strongly recommend that you immediately
but safely pull the vehicle off of the road-
way and stop driving. Contact an authorized
electric drive smart center immediately to
have the system checked; otherwise the SRS
may not deploy when needed in an accident,
which could result in serious or fatal
injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in
injury.
In addition, improper repair work on the
SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS
inoperative or causing unintended air bag
deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore
only be performed by qualified techni-
cians. Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center. If it is necessary to modify
an air bag system to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact your local
authorized electric drive smart center.
Seat belts
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all
50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces and
territories.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts fas-
tened whenever the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
For more information, see “Fastening the
seat belts” (Ypage 62).
iFor information on infants and chil-
dren traveling with you in the vehicle
and restraint systems for infants and
children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(Ypage 42).
GWARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt.
GWARNING
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-
rest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
Occupant safety 31
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that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body.
GWARNING
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.
Never use a seat belt for more than one per-
son at a time.
GWARNING
Seat belts of a vehicle involved in an acci-
dent must be inspected by smart. Only then
is it possible to determine whether the seat
belts were damaged or stressed in the acci-
dent. Damaged or stressed seat belts may
not properly protect you in a subsequent
accident.
Only use seat belts which have been
approved by smart.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activa-
tion of the Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs) or to their failure to activate when
necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Have all work carried out only by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized elec-
tric drive smart center.
GWARNING
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
RSeat belts can only work when used prop-
erly. Never wear seat belts in any other
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious injuries in
case of an accident.
REach occupant should wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help
reduce the likelihood of and potential
severity of injuries in accidents,
including rollovers. The integrated
restraint system includes SRS (driver
front air bag, passenger front air bag,
head-thorax air bags) and Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) with seat belt
force limiters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection provided by secured seat
belts in certain frontal and side
impacts.
RNever wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, against your neck or off your
shoulder. Doing so may cause your body to
move too far forward in a frontal crash,
which would increase the chance of head
and neck injuries. The seat belt would
also apply too much force to the ribs or
abdomen, which could severely injure
internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
RNever wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as
these might cause injuries.
RPosition the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips and not across the abdomen.
If the lap seat belt is positioned across
your abdomen, it could cause serious
injuries in a crash.
RNever use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
RSeat belts should not be worn twisted. In
a crash, you would not have the full width
of the seat belt to manage impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
RPregnant women should also always use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible
on the hips to avoid any possible pres-
sure on the abdomen.
RNever place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always
32 Occupant safety
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keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and seat belt force limiters
The seat belts are equipped with Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and seat belt
force limiters.
Emergency Tensioning Devices are
designed to activate in the following
cases:
Rin frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-
ing the system deployment threshold
Rif the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly
Rin collisions with high vehicle decel-
eration/acceleration in the longitudi-
nal direction, e.g. a head-on collision
Ron passenger side when the seat is occu-
pied and the seat belt is fastened
Rindependently of the front air bags
When activated, Emergency Tensioning
Devices remove slack from the seat belts in
such a way that the seat belts fit more
snugly against the body. Seat belt force
limiters, when activated, reduce the force
exerted by the seat belts on occupants dur-
ing a crash.
When the emergency tensioning device is
triggered, the SRS indicator lamp 6in
the instrument cluster illuminates, see
“SRS indicator lamp” (Ypage 169).
GWARNING
Once they have been triggered, Emergency
Tensioning Devices will no longer function
properly and must be replaced. smart rec-
ommends that you visit a qualified work-
shop to have this done. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Comply with safety regulations when dis-
posing of Emergency Tensioning Devices.
These regulations are available at any
smart center.
The belt force limiter is designed to oper-
ate in unison with the front air bag, which
absorbs a portion of the seat belt’s decel-
erating forces, distributing the load over
a larger area.
In the event of a head-on or rear-end col-
lision, the emergency tensioning device is
activated if the vehicle is decelerated or
accelerated sufficiently in the longitudi-
nal direction at the start of impact with the
ignition switched on.
Air bags
Air bags can reduce the severity of inju-
ries in serious collisions, e.g. in a head-
on collision or a side impact.
GWARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the poten-
tial of injury in certain frontal impacts
(front air bags and knee bags), or side
impacts (head-thorax air bags, window
curtain air bags and thorax-pelvis air
bags) which may cause significant inju-
ries. However, no system available today
can completely eliminate injuries and
fatalities.
The deployment of the air bags temporarily
releases a small amount of dust from the air
bags. This dust is neither injurious to your
health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some tempo-
rary breathing difficulty for people with
asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of
the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then
get fresh air by opening a window or door.
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We caution you not to rely on the presence
of the air bags in order to avoid wearing
your seat belt.
It is important to your safety and that of
your passenger that you replace deployed
air bags and repair any malfunctioning
air bags to make sure the vehicle will
continue to provide supplemental crash
protection for occupants.
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bag
GWARNING
RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been highly stressed in an accident must
be replaced and their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
electric drive smart center.
RAir bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices (ETDs) contain Perchlorate
material, which may require special
handling and regard for the environment.
Check with your local government’s dis-
posal guidelines. California residents,
see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm .
RGiven the considerable deployment
speed, required inflation volume, and
the textile structure of the air bags,
there is the possibility of abrasions or
other, potentially more serious injuries
resulting from air bag deployment.
RAir bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices (ETDs) are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or
ETD that has deployed must be replaced.
RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
RDo not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat
belts.
RNo modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
This includes changing or removing any
component or part of the SRS, the instal-
lation of additional trim material,
badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub,
passenger front air bag cover, outboard
sides of the seat backrests, and instal-
lation of additional electrical/elec-
tronic equipment on or near SRS compo-
nents and wiring. Keep area between air
bags and occupants free from objects
(e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).
RDo not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protec-
tion.
RDo not hang hangers on the coat hooks or
handles over the door. These items may
turn into projectiles and cause head and
other injuries when the head-thorax air
bag is deployed.
RAir bag system components will be hot
after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch
them.
RNever place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
RIn addition, improper repair work on the
SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS
inoperative or causing unintended air
bag deployment. Work on the SRS must
therefore only be performed by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized elec-
tric drive smart center.
RFor your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit
or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs),
our safety instructions must be followed.
These instructions are available from
any authorized electric drive smart
center.
How an air bag operates
An air bag is inflated in a matter of mil-
liseconds. If an air bag is triggered, the
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SRS indicator lamp 6in the instrument
cluster illuminates.
!If the air bags are activated, you will
hear a loud noise and some dust may be
generated. The explosion fundamentally
represents no risk to your hearing.
An inflated air bag slows down and reduces
the movement of the occupant. When the
occupant makes contact with a front air bag
or head-thorax air bag (cabriolet only),
hot gas flows out of the inflated front air
bags and head-thorax air bags (cabriolet
only). This reduces the load on the occu-
pant’s head and upper body. These air bags
are consequently deflated after the acci-
dent.
Driver front air bag/passenger front air
bag
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
Rat the 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
high vehicle deceleration in the longi-
tudinal direction is detected
iThe front air bags in this vehicle have
been designed to inflate in two stages.
This allows the air bag to have different
rates of inflation that are based on the
rate of relevant vehicle deceleration
and a fastened or unfastened seat belt as
assessed by the air bag control unit.
On the passenger side, the front air bag
deployment is additionally influenced
by the passenger’s weight category as
identified by the Occupant Classifica-
tion System (OCS) (Ypage 39).
The lighter the passenger side occupant,
the higher the vehicle deceleration rate
required for the second stage inflation
of the air bag.
The air bags will not deploy in impacts
which do not exceed the system’s deploy-
ment thresholds. In such instances, the seat
belts are designed to protect you.
The passenger air bag will only be
deployed if
Rthe system, based on OCS weight sensor
readings, senses that the passenger seat
is occupied and the 40
indicator lamp is not lit (Ypage 41)
Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
The driver front air bag is located in the
steering wheel housing, the passenger
front air bag above the glove box.
:Driver front air bag
;Passenger front air bag
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Knee bags
:Driver’s knee bag
;Passenger knee bag
The knee bags are designed to provide
increased protection for the driver and
passenger against the risk of injuries to
the knees, thighs and lower legs. The knee
bags are located on the lower instrument
panel. They are designed to operate
together with the front air bags in certain
frontal impacts if the system determines
that air bag deployment can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the
seat belts. Knee bags operate best in con-
junction with a properly positioned and
fastened seat belts.
Head-thorax air bags (cabriolet only)
GWARNING
There is a possibility for a head-thorax air
bag related injury if occupants, especially
children, are not properly seated or
restrained when next to a head-thorax air
bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side
impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury,
please follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children,
should never place their bodies
or lean their heads in the area of
the door where the head-thorax
air bag inflates. This could
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.
GWARNING
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by smart for your vehicle
model. A seat cover must have a deployment
control seam for the head-thorax air bag.
Using other seat covers may interfere with
or prevent the deployment of the head-
thorax air bags. Contact an authorized
electric drive smart center for availabil-
ity.
If activated, the head-thorax air bags are
intended to provide increased protection
for the head and thorax (but not arms) of the
occupants on the side of the vehicle that is
struck.
The head-thorax air bags are deployed
Ron the side of the vehicle that is struck
(when passenger side is struck only if the
seat is occupied)
Rat the start of an accident with high
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
acting in a lateral direction, e.g. a side
impact
Rregardless of whether or not the seat belt
is in use
Rindependently of the front air bags
being deployed
Rindependently of the emergency tension-
ing device
The head-thorax air bags are integrated
into the driver and passenger seat backr-
ests.
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:Head-thorax air bag
Window curtain air bags and thorax-pel-
vis side air bags (coupé only)
GWARNING
There is a possibility for a thorax-pelvis
side air bag related injury if occupants,
especially children, are not properly
seated or restrained when next to a thorax-
pelvis side air bag which needs to deploy
rapidly in a side impact in order to do its
job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury,
please follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children,
should never place their bodies
or lean their heads in the area of
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
weight of the child.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
GWARNING
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by smart for your vehicle
model. A seat cover must have a deployment
control seam for the thorax-pelvis side air
bag. Using other seat covers may interfere
with or prevent the deployment of the
thorax-pelvis side air bags. Contact an
authorized electric drive smart center for
availability.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags are designed to
provide increased protection for the head,
but not the chest or arms.
Window curtain air bags are deployed
Ron the impacted side of the vehicle
Rin instances with a high rate of lateral
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
Rindependently of the front air bags
Rregardless of whether the passenger seat
is occupied
Rin a rollover if the system determines
that air bag deployment can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the
seat belt.
The window curtain air bags are integrated
into the inner side of the roof frame. They
run above the doors from the A-pillar to the
B-pillar.
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Thorax-pelvis side air bags
Thorax-pelvis side air bags are designed
to provide increased protection for the
thorax and pelvis, but not the arms.
Thorax-pelvis side air bags are deployed
Ron the impacted side of the vehicle
Rin instances with a high rate of lateral
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
Rindependently of the front air bags
Rregardless of whether the seat belt on the
impacted side of the vehicle is in use
Rindependently of the ETDs.
Thorax-pelvis side air bags will generally
not deploy in a rollover.
The thorax-pelvis side air bags will
deploy, however, if the system detects
Ra high rate of lateral vehicle decelera-
tion or acceleration, and
Rthat air bag deployment can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the
seat belt.
The thorax-pelvis side air bags are inte-
grated into the driver and passenger seat
backrests.
:Thorax-pelvis side air bags
Occupant Classification System
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
automatically turns the passenger front air
bag on or off based on the classified occu-
pant weight category determined by weight
sensor readings from the passenger seat.
iBased on the classified occupant
weight category determined by weight
sensor readings from the passenger seat,
the system does also deactivate
Rhead-thorax air bag (cabriolet)
Rthe window curtain air bag (coupé)
Rthe thorax-pelvis side air bag (coupé)
Rthe seat Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces
Rthe seat belt force limiter.
Occupants must sit properly belted in a
position that is as upright as possible with
their back against the seat backrest and
feet on the floor to be correctly classified.
If the occupant’s weight is transferred to
another object in the vehicle (e.g. by lean-
ing on armrests), the OCS may not be able to
properly approximate the occupant’s
weight category.
iIf the seat, including the trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way,
take the vehicle to an authorized elec-
tric drive smart center. Only seat acces-
sories approved by smart may be used.
Both driver and the passenger should
always use the 40indicator
lamp as an indication of whether or not
the passenger is properly positioned
(Ypage 41).
GWARNING
If the 40indicator lamp illu-
minates when an adult or someone larger
than a small individual is in the passenger
seat, have the passenger re-position him-
self or herself in the seat until the
40indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit will not allow passenger front
air bag deployment when the OCS has clas-
sified the passenger seat occupant as
being up to or less than the weight of a typ-
ical 12‑month‑old child in a standard child
restraint, or if the passenger seat is
sensed as being empty.
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When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
occupant is classified as being up to or
less than the weight of a typical
12‑month‑old child in a standard child
restraint, the 40indicator
lamp will illuminate when the ignition is
switched on and remain illuminated, indi-
cating that the passenger front air bag is
deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
is classified as being empty, the
40indicator lamp will illu-
minate and remains illuminated.
When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
occupant is classified as being heavier
than the weight of a typical 12‑month‑old
child seated in a standard child restraint
or as being a small individual (such as a
young teenager or a small adult), the
40indicator lamp will illu-
minate for approximately 4 seconds when
the ignition is switched on and then,
depending on occupant weight sensor read-
ings from the seat, remains illuminated or
goes out.
When the 40indicator lamp is
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is
deactivated.
When the 40indicator lamp is
out and the passenger seat is occupied by
an adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the passenger front air bag is
activated.
When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
occupant is classified as an adult or some-
one larger than a small individual, the
40indicator lamp will illu-
minate for approximately 4 seconds when
the ignition is switched on and then goes
out, indicating that the passenger front air
bag is activated.
If the 40indicator lamp is
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is
deactivated and will not be deployed.
If the 40indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is
activated and will be deployed
Rin the event of certain frontal impacts
Rif impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
Rindependently of the head-thorax air
bags
If the passenger front air bag is deployed,
the rate of inflation will be influenced by
Rthe rate of vehicle deceleration and a
fastened or unfastened seat belt as
assessed by the air bag control unit
Rthe passenger’s weight category as iden-
tified by the OCS
GWARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appro-
priate infant or child restraint recom-
mended for the size and weight of the child.
The infant or child restraint must be prop-
erly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt,
fully in accordance with the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Children can be killed or seriously injured
by an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information:
RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to turn off the
passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12‑month‑old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropri-
ate child restraint on the passenger seat.
RA child in a rear-facing child restraint
on the passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision
which could occur under some circum-
stances, even with the air bag technology
installed in your vehicle.
RIf you install a rear-facing child
restraint on the passenger seat, make
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sure the 40indicator lamp
is illuminated, indicating that the
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 40indicator
lamp not illuminate or go out while the
restraint is installed, please check
installation.
Periodically check the 40
indicator lamp while driving to make
sure the 40indicator lamp
is illuminated.
If the 40indicator lamp
goes out or remains out, do not transport
a child on the passenger seat until the
system has been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint
on the passenger seat may be seriously
injured or even killed if the passenger
front air bag inflates.
RIf you place a child in a forward-facing
child restraint on the passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible, use
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
child, the passenger front air bag may or
may not be activated.
iDeployment of the driver front air bag
does not mean that the passenger front
air bag also should have deployed.
The Occupant Classification System may
have determined
Rthat the seat was empty or occupied by the
weight up to or less than that of a typical
12‑month‑old child seated in a standard
child restraint — both instances where
the system suppresses deployment of the
passenger front air bag even though the
impact met the criteria and was of suf-
ficient severity to deploy the driver
front air bag
Rthat the seat was occupied by a small
individual (such as a young teenager or
a small adult) or a child weighing more
than the weight of a typical 12‑month‑old
child in a standard child restraint —
instances where the system may suppress
deployment of the passenger front air
bag even though the impact met the cri-
teria and was of sufficient severity to
deploy the driver front air bag
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp
The indicator lamp is located on the over-
head control panel.
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp :illuminates when the passenger
front air bag is deactivated.
GWARNING
When the SRS indicator lamp 6and the
40indicator lamp are lit at
the same time, there is a malfunction in the
Occupant Classification System.
In order to ensure proper operation of the
air bag system and OCS:
RHave the system checked as soon as pos-
sible by qualified technicians. Contact
an authorized electric drive smart
center.
RSit properly belted in a position that is
as upright as possible with your back
against the seat backrest.
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RDo not lean on the armrests or lift your-
self from the seat by using the handle
over the door as this may cause the OCS to
be unable to correctly approximate the
occupant weight category.
ROnly have the seat repaired or replaced
by an authorized electric drive smart
center.
RRead and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
Self-test Occupant Classification Sys-
tem
After turning the key in the starter switch
to position 1or 2, the 40indi-
cator lamp located in the center console
illuminates. If an adult occupant is prop-
erly sitting on the passenger seat and the
system senses the occupant as being an
adult, the 40indicator lamp
will illuminate and go out after approx-
imately 4 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
senses the passenger seat as being empty,
the 40indicator lamp will
illuminate and not go out.
GWARNING
If the 40indicator lamp does
not illuminate immediately after switch-
ing on the drive system, the system is not
functioning. You must contact an author-
ized electric drive smart center before
seating any child on the passenger seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (Ypage 175).
GWARNING
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it
reduces the effectiveness of the Occupant
Classification System. The bottom of the
child seat must make full contact with the
passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly
mounted child seat could cause injuries to
the child in case of an accident, instead of
increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.
Children in the vehicle
If an infant or child is traveling with you
in the vehicle:
XSecure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size
of the child.
XMake sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is
in motion.
GWARNING
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could
Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle
Rbe seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or
cold
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint sys-
tem’s metal parts, for example, could
become very hot, and the child could be
burned on these parts.
If children open a door, they could
Rinjure other persons
Rget out of the vehicle and injure them-
selves or be injured by following traffic
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
For more information, please refer to the
“Loading and storing section”.
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Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the
event of
Rstrong braking maneuvers
Rsudden changes of direction
Ran accident
Infant and child restraint system
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in operation.
The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a spe-
cial seat belt retractor for secure fasten-
ing of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow all
mounting instructions provided by the
child restraint manufacturer. Then pull the
shoulder seat belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a
ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate
that the special seat belt retractor is acti-
vated. The seat belt is now locked. Push
down on child restraint to take up any
slack.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and
let seat belt retract completely. To deac-
tivate the special seat belt retractor for
the passenger seat, the passenger seat must
be in the most backward position. The seat
belt can again be used in the usual manner.
GWARNING
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states, the Dis-
trict of Columbia, the U.S. territories, and
all Canadian provinces and territories.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint
system properly secured in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions for
the child restraint, that complies with U.S.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213, 213.1 and 213.2.
A statement by the child restraint manu-
facturer of compliance with these stand-
ards can be found on the instruction label
on the restraint and in the instruction
manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat be sure to care-
fully read and follow all manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints.
GWARNING
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.
The infant or child restraint must be prop-
erly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt
fully in accordance with the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their
heads in the area of the door where the
head-thorax air bags (cabriolet), window
curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis
air bags (coupé) inflates. This could result
in serious injuries or death should the
head-thorax air bags (cabriolet), window
curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis
air bags (coupé) be triggered. Always sit as
upright as possible, properly use the seat
belt and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured
by an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the
passenger seat:
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RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to turn off the
passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the Occupant Classification System
senses the weight of a typical
12‑month‑old child or less along with the
weight of an appropriate child restraint
on the passenger seat.
RA child in a rear-facing child restraint
on the passenger seat may be seriously
injured or even killed if the passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision.
RIf you install a rear-facing child
restraint on the passenger seat, make
sure the 40indicator lamp
is illuminated, indicating that the
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 40indicator
lamp not illuminate or go out while the
restraint is installed, please check
installation. Periodically check the
40indicator lamp while
driving to make sure the
40indicator lamp is illu-
minated. If the 40indica-
tor lamp goes out or remains out, do not
transport a child on the passenger seat
until the system has been repaired. A
child in a rear-facing child restraint on
the passenger seat may be seriously
injured or even killed if the passenger
front air bag inflates.
RIf you place a child in a forward-facing
child restraint on the passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible, use
a proper child restraint recommended
for the age, size and weight of the child,
and secure child restraint with the vehi-
cle’s seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions. For chil-
dren larger than the typical
12‑month‑old child, the passenger front
air bag may or may not be activated.
GWARNING
Infants and small children should never
share a seat belt with another occupant.
During an accident, they could be crushed
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.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if the children are secured in
a child restraint system. Unsupervised
children in a child restraint system may
use vehicle equipment and may cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
If you are using a rear-facing child
restraint system on the passenger seat, you
must verify that the passenger front air bag
is deactivated. When the passenger front
air bag is deactivated, the
40indicator lamp is illumi-
nated (Ypage 41).
Top tether
Top tether permits an additional connec-
tion between a child restraint system and
the passenger seat. Proper usage of the top
tether, in accordance with instructions
provided by the child restraint manufac-
turer, can further reduce the risk of inju-
ries.
44 Occupant safety
>> Safety.
The top tether anchorage is located on the
floor of the cargo compartment. The top
tether guide for the top tether strap is
located above, on the head restraint.
XThread top tether strap Athrough top
tether guide :down the back of
passenger seat ;to top tether anchor-
age =.
XAttach top tether hook ?to top tether
anchorage =on the floor of the cargo
compartment.
iIf you are using divider plus*, the
hooks of the top tether and the divider
plus* are attached to the same anchorage.
XInstall the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap Aaccording to
the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
GWARNING
After installing top tether straps, make
sure the seat backrests are in an upright
position and are properly locked. Push and
pull on the seat backrests to ensure they are
properly secured in the locked position. If
a seat backrest is not properly locked, the
seat backrest could fold. The child seat
would no longer be properly supported or
positioned to provide its intended bene-
fit. That could cause serious or even fatal
injuries.
Panic alarm
XActivating: Press and hold button :for
at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
XDeactivating: Press button :once more.
or
XInsert the key in the starter switch.
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC cer-
tification number can be found in the
battery case.
Panic alarm 45
>> Safety.
* optional Z
iCanada only:
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
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC cer-
tification number can be found in the
battery case.
Driving safety systems
Introduction
GWARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
RExcessive speed, especially in turns
RWet and slippery road surfaces
RFollowing another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in
this section cannot reduce these risks or
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather and traffic con-
ditions and keep a safe distance to other
road users and objects on the street.
iIn winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS, the hydraulic
brake assistant, and the ESP®is only ach-
ieved with winter tires (Ypage 146) or
snow chains* as required.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
GWARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump-
ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of
the ABS and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do not
lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The ABS indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster (Ypage 24) comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
drive system is active.
Braking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in
the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is
regulating the brake pressure.
XKeep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal while experiencing the pul-
sation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to
steer the vehicle.
A pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
Emergency brake maneuver
XKeep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
GWARNING
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the
hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP®are
also switched off.
46 Driving safety systems
>> Safety.
* optional
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the
braking distance.
GWARNING
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded. The ABS cannot prevent acci-
dents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or hydroplan-
ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabil-
ities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
Your vehicle is equipped with the Elec-
tronic Stability Program (ESP®). The ESP®
is operational as soon as the drive system
is switched on and it monitors the vehicle’s
traction (force of adhesive friction
between the tires and the road surface) and
handling.
The ESP®recognizes when a wheel is spin-
ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel
and by limiting the power output, the ESP®
works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP®is
especially useful while driving off and on
wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP®also
stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers.
The ESP®warning lamp ÷in the instru-
ment cluster flashes when the ESP®is
engaged.
The ESP®warning lamp ÷in the instru-
ment cluster comes on when you switch on
the ignition. It goes out when the drive
system is active.
Depending on the driving situation, the
ESP®
Rreduces the speed
Rselectively brakes individual wheels
Requalizes the speed of the driven wheels
Rstabilizes the vehicle when braking
Rassists you in evasive maneuvers on all
roads
GWARNING
If the ESP®warning lamp ÷in the
instrument cluster flashes, proceed as fol-
lows:
RWhile driving off, apply as little throt-
tle as possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP®cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
GWARNING
The ESP®cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The
ESP®cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, atten-
tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ESP®equip-
ped vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner which could
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
!Because the ESP®operates automati-
cally, the ignition must be switched off
when the parking brake is being tested
on a brake test dynamometer. Active
braking action through the ESP®may oth-
Driving safety systems 47
>> Safety.
Z
erwise seriously damage the brake sys-
tem which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
iThe ESP®will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended tire
size (Ypage 216).
Hydraulic brake assistant
The hydraulic brake assistant operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the
brakes very quickly, the hydraulic brake
assistant automatically provides full
brake boost, thereby potentially reducing
the braking distance.
XApply continuous full braking pressure
until the emergency braking situation is
over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes function again as normal. The
hydraulic brake assistant is then deacti-
vated.
GWARNING
When the hydraulic brake assistant is mal-
functioning, the brake system is still func-
tioning normally, but without the addi-
tional brake boost that would normally be
provided during an emergency braking
maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance
may increase.
GWARNING
The hydraulic brake assistant cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking
efficiency beyond that afforded by the con-
dition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the
traction afforded. The hydraulic brake
assistant cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle
too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of a hydraulic
brake assistant equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dan-
gerous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.
Activating the hazard warning flasher
after an emergency braking maneuver
If you bring the vehicle to a complete stop
by strongly braking at a speed of more than
43 mph (70 km/h), the hazard warning
flasher comes on automatically as soon as
the vehicle is at a standstill. The hazard
warning flasher will remain on until it is
switched off using the hazard warning
flasher switch (Ypage 68) or until the
speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Acoustic Vehicle Indication*
Vehicles with electric motors develop con-
siderably lower driving noises than vehi-
cles with combustion engines. Therefore
your vehicle in traffic might not be acous-
tically noticed by other road users in cer-
tain situations.
In order to avoid this, a built-in sound
generator emits a certain noise (Acoustic
Vehicle Indication) within a speed range
between 0 to 20 mph (30 km/h). Thus, other
road users, especially pedestrians and
bicycle riders can notice your vehicle bet-
ter. Acoustic Vehicle Indication can also
be heard inside of the vehicle.
The volume of Acoustic Vehicle Indication
depends on the current engine speed (rpm).
The stronger you accelerate, the louder the
noise. At speed of more than 20 mph
30 km/h the noise is switched off. From this
speed on the natural noises of the vehicle
are sufficient so that other road users can
notice the vehicle on time.
48 Driving safety systems
>> Safety.
* optional
XArming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are armed after about
25 seconds.
XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are disarmed.
Canceling the alarm
XInsert the key in the starter switch.
XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
XPress button #or *on the key.
Switching off tow-away protection and
interior motion sensor
Switch off the tow-away protection and the
interior motion sensor when locking the
vehicle and
Rtransporting the vehicle,
Rboard, e.g. a ferry or auto train,
Rthere are people or animals in the vehi-
cle,
Rthe side windows remain open.
This prevents any false alarm.
XRemove the key from the starter switch.
XPress switch :within 60 seconds.
Indicator lamp ;comes on.
XExit the vehicle.
XLock the vehicle using the remote
control.
iThe tow-away protection and the inter-
ior motion sensor remain switched off
until you lock your vehicle again.
50 Anti-theft systems
>> Safety.
>> Controls.
Opening and closing .......................... 52
Starter switch positions ..................... 57
Seats .............................................. 58
Mirrors ........................................... 61
Seat belts ........................................ 62
Lighting ......................................... 64
Windshield wipers ............................ 69
Soft top system (cabriolet only) ............ 70
Side windows .................................... 75
Driving and parking .......................... 76
Transmission ................................... 79
Instrument cluster ............................. 81
Control system .................................. 83
Audio system* .................................. 95
Driving systems ................................ 97
Air conditioning with climate con-
trol ................................................ 99
Loading and storing ......................... 104
Useful features ................................ 109
Opening and closing
Key
Key with remote control
:*Lock button
;$Opening the retractable soft top3/
unlocking the upper tailgate4
=#Unlock button
The remote control centrally locks and
unlocks:
Rthe driver’s door
Rthe charge socket flap
Rthe passenger door
Rthe upper tailgate
GWARNING
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
access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possi-
ble for children to open a locked door from
the inside, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.
!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high lev-
els of electromagnetic radiation.
If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehi-
cle with the remote control, the batteries
in the remote control are discharged, or
the remote control is malfunctioning.
XCheck the batteries in the remote control
and replace them if necessary.
XIf you do not have a spare transmitter
battery at hand, use the key to open the
driver’s door and the charge socket flap
(Ypage 177).
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC cer-
tification number can be found in the
battery case.
iCanada only:
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
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC cer-
tification number can be found in the
battery case.
!The remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
This can fluctuate greatly as a conse-
quence of local conditions (reflective or
3cabriolet only.
4coupé only.
52 Opening and closing
>> Controls.
absorbing objects) and interference
emitted by other radio transmission sys-
tems. Similarly, the operating range
fluctuates in line with the direction
from which the remote control is acti-
vated.
To prevent theft, however, it is advisable
to only unlock the vehicle when you are
in close proximity to it.
Locking and unlocking from the out-
side
XSelective unlocking: Press button #on
the key once.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
The driver’s door and the charge socket
flap are unlocked.
XGlobal unlocking: Press button #on the
key twice.
All turn signal lamps flash once again.
The passenger door and the tailgate are
unlocked in addition to the driver’s door
and the charge socket flap.
XGlobal locking: Press button *on the
key.
With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the
charge socket flap closed, the turn sig-
nal lamps flash three times.
The indicator lamp on the central lock-
ing switch flashes (Ypage 53).
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds.
Automatic locking
Auto-relock function
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 60 seconds of
unlocking with the key if neither the
driver’s nor passenger door is opened.
!To prevent an inadvertent lockout,
never leave your key lying in the vehicle.
Drive lock function
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more. The drive lock
function is enabled at the factory.
XSwitching on: Switch off the ignition.
XPress the central locking switch
(Ypage 53) and button *on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched on.
XSwitching off: Switch off the ignition.
XPress the central unlocking switch
(Ypage 53) and button #on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched off.
Locking and unlocking from the inside
GWARNING
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
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
You can lock and unlock the vehicle from
inside using the central locking or unlock-
ing switch. This can be useful, for example,
if you want to unlock the passenger door
from inside or lock the vehicle before
starting to drive.
Opening and closing 53
>> Controls.
Z
XPull either of the release levers :back-
wards.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
XSwivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the hori-
zontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
!When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle (Ypage 108).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Ypage 215).
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
GWARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around.
XSwivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.
XSwivel the upper tailgate downwards to
close.
GWARNING
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
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top (cabriolet only)
You can fully open the retractable soft top
with the key.
Opening and closing 55
>> Controls.
Z
Key with remote control
:*Lock button
;$Opening the retractable soft top
=#Unlock button
XOpening: Press button $on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens.
iPressing symbols #,*or $on the
key with remote control while opening
the retractable soft top will interrupt
the opening procedure.
XClosing: Press symbol Gon the
retractable soft top switch (Ypage 55).
GWARNING
When closing the retractable soft top, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
iThe remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
Take care that you do not open your vehi-
cle’s retractable soft top inadvertently.
Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet
XPress button #on the key twice.
XPull the release handle in handle
recess :of the tailgate.
The tailgate is unlocked.
XSwivel the tailgate downwards to open.
Opening and closing the rear soft top
(cabriolet only)
You can open the rear soft top to ease load-
ing and unloading.
XOpening: Push release levers :, located
to the left and right of the retaining
clip, upwards.
XSwivel the rear soft top upwards to open.
GWARNING
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.
56 Opening and closing
>> Controls.
XClosing: Swivel the rear soft top down-
wards to close.
XPull soft top down.
XPull release levers :, located to the left
and right of the retaining clip, down-
wards.
XMake sure the rear soft top is correctly
locked in place on both sides.
Closing the tailgate on the cabriolet
GWARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around.
!When closing the tailgate, you must
first close the rear soft top. Otherwise
you might break the release levers of the
rear soft top.
XSwivel the tailgate upwards to close. Let
the tailgate lock into place.
GWARNING
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
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
Starter switch positions
Starter switch
gFor removing key
1Ignition (power supply for all elec-
trical consumers) and driving posi-
tion
2Starting the drive system
iWhen you switch on the ignition, the
indicator and warning lamps (except
low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp,
high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp, and
turn signal indicator lamps unless acti-
vated) in the instrument cluster come on.
The indicator and warning lamps (except
low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp,
high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp, and
turn signal indicator lamps if activated)
will go out when the drive system is run-
ning. This indicates that the respective
systems are operational.
iWhen you start the drive system, READYREADY
appears in the multifunction display.
The warning and indicator lamps will go
out.
The pointer of the power gauge moves
from "OFF“ to "0“ (Ypage 81).
Starter switch positions 57
>> Controls.
Z
Seats
Safety notes
GWARNING
All seat adjustments, as well as fastening
of seat belts, must be done before the vehi-
cle is operated.
GWARNING
When adjusting the seat, make sure no one
becomes trapped.
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driv-
ing. Adjusting the seat while driving could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehi-
cle.
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 the seat belt, it could apply
force at the abdomen or neck, potentially
causing serious or fatal injuries. The seat
backrest and seat belts provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and seat belts
are properly positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possi-
ble with the driver still able to operate
the controls properly.
RNever place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Observe the notes on the air bag system.
GWARNING
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
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.
GWARNING
Contact an authorized electric drive smart
center if the seats have become damaged.
The seat is an integral part of the vehicle’s
safety system in the same way as seat belts
and air bags. Damage to the seats may
reduce their ability to protect the occu-
pants in an accident.
Seat adjustment
:Seat backrest tilt
;Seat fore and aft adjustment
Seat backrest tilt
XAdjusting: Sit down on the front seat.
XPull adjustment lever :upwards and
adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
58 Seats
>> Controls.
XRelease adjustment lever :when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.
iWhen adjusting the tilt of the backrest
without any load on the seat then hold on
to the backrest with one hand.
Seat fore and aft adjustment
XPull adjustment handle ;upwards and
slide the seat to a seating position that
still allows you to reach the accelerator/
brake pedal safely.
XRelease adjustment handle ;when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.
XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat height
The seat guide is inclined in the horizon-
tal plane. Seat fore and aft adjustment also
alters the seat height.
Armrest* on driver’s seat
Folding up and down
XFolding up: Hold front of armrest and fold
it up in direction of arrow :.
XFolding down: Hold front of armrest and
fold it down in direction of arrow ;.
Adjusting armrest angle
You can adjust the angle of the armrest when
it is folded down.
XTurn thumb wheel =.
RDirection of arrow ?: down
RDirection of arrow A: up
Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(Ypage 108).
Folding down
XRemove the seat belt from seat belt
guide :.
XMove the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go.
Seats 59
>> Controls.
* optional Z
XHold the backrest with one hand back.
XPull adjustment lever ;upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
XFold the seat backrest forward.
Folding back
XPull adjustment lever ;upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
XFold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.
XPlace the seat belt back in seat belt
guide :.
GWARNING
When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure
Rnobody becomes trapped
Rno obstacles are jammed in the lock
Rthe adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position
A properly engaged passenger seat back-
rest will help to prevent stored objects in
the cargo compartment from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants dur-
ing
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Seat heating*
The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically.
The seat heating has two levels.
The indicator lamps on seat heating
switch :come on to show which heating
level you have selected.
Level Indicator lamps on the switch
off No indicator lamp on
1One indicator lamp on
2Two indicator lamps on
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitching on: Press seat heating
switch :repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.
XSwitching off: Press seat heating
switch :repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
iSwitch on the seat heating and, at the
same time, reduce the temperature in the
vehicle interior. The high‑voltage bat-
tery then consumes less energy.
!If the seat heating is malfunctioning,
the indicator lamp(s) on the switch
come(s) on briefly when you press the
switch and then go(es) out again. Contact
an authorized smart center.
60 Seats
>> Controls.
* optional
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.
Exterior rear view mirrors
GWARNING
Exercise care when using the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror and glance over
your shoulder to determine whether any
vehicles are in the ’blind spot’ of your field
of vision, before changing lanes.
Power exterior rear view mirrors
The operating control is on the door
control panel.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSelecting the mirror: Turn knob :to the
left for the driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror or to the right for the
passenger side exterior rear view mir-
ror.
XAdjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
button ;up, down, left, or right to the
desired setting.
Exterior rear view mirror heating
After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This pre-
vents icing up the exterior rear view mir-
rors and also creates a clear view when the
exterior rear view mirrors have fogged up.
If the rear window defroster is automati-
cally deactivated after approximately
10 minutes of operation, the exterior rear
view mirror heating also deactivates.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster (Ypage 103).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched on.
XSwitching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster (Ypage 103).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched off.
iThe exterior rear view mirror heating
also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0.
Interior rear view mirror
XAdjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.
XSelecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever :
forward or backward.
Mirrors 61
>> Controls.
Z
Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
GWARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt.
GWARNING
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
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.
GWARNING
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.
Never use a seat belt for more than one per-
son at a time.
GWARNING
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-
rest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body.
GWARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Ypage 35).
:Seat belt outlet
;Seat belt guide
=Latch plate
?Seat belt buckle
ARelease button
XFastening the seat belt: With a smooth
motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet :.
XPlace the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips.
62 Seat belts
>> Controls.
XPush latch plate =into seat belt
buckle ?until it clicks.
XIf necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
XUnfastening the seat belt: Press release
button A.
XAllow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate =.
Proper use of seat belts
RDo not twist the seat belt when fastening.
RAdjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
RPosition the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
RPlace the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
RNever use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
RDo not fasten a seat belt around a person
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or tod-
dler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
RCheck your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
RMake sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing.
GWARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment mecha-
nism. This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effec-
tiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center.
Correct driver seat adjustment
GWARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Ypage 58).
XAdjust the driver’s seat properly
(Ypage 58).
Make sure that you
Rare positioned as far away from the
driver’s front air bag as possible
Rcan reach steering wheel :with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
Rcan fasten seat belt ;properly
Seat belts 63
>> Controls.
Z
Ryou have adjusted seat backrest =to
a position that is as upright as possi-
ble
Ryou can move your legs freely
Ryou can depress the brake and accel-
erator pedal safely.
XMake sure the seat belt is fastened prop-
erly (Ypage 62).
Lighting
Exterior lamp switch
For safety, smart recommends that you
drive with your low‑beam headlamps on
during the day. In certain countries, local
laws dictate that low‑beam headlamps are
switched on automatically during opera-
tion of the vehicle.
iIf you drive in countries where vehi-
cles drive on the other side of the road
than the country in which the vehicle is
registered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized electric drive smart
center.
Exterior lamp switch
$Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode*
TParking lamps
LLow‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
ÃAutomatic headlamp mode*
Parking lamps
You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position T.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
Low‑beam headlamps
You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
Min the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
RTail and parking lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode*
This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
RLow‑beam headlamps
RTail and parking lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
GWARNING
If the exterior lamp switch is set to posi-
tion Ã, the headlamps will not be auto-
matically switched on under foggy condi-
tions.
64 Lighting
>> Controls.
* optional
To minimize risk to you and to others, acti-
vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch to position Lwhen driving or
when traffic and/or ambient lighting con-
ditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position Ãto Lwith the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position Ãto Lwill
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting con-
ditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible
for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at
all times.
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
Ã.
With the key in starter switch position
1, the tail and parking lamps, the license
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
will come on and go out automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient light.
Daytime running lamp mode*
In USA, the daytime running lamp mode can
be deactivated.
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode
is mandatory and therefore in a constant
mode.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, your
vehicle comes either with low-beam day-
time running lamps or with LED daytime
running lamps.
Switching on:
XStart the drive system.
The daytime running lamps are switched
on.
On vehicles with low beam daytime run-
ning lamps the parking lamps also come
on.
Switching off - vehicles without rain-
light sensor*:
XSwitch on the parking lamps Tor the
low‑beam headlamps M.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
Switching off - vehicles with rain-light
sensor*:
XSwitch on the parking lamps Tor the
low‑beam headlamps M.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
or
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
Ã.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient light.
Deactivating (USA only):
XSwitch off the ignition.
XRemove the key from the starter switch.
XSwitch on the high-beam flasher and
press button #on the key simultane-
ously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is deac-
tivated.
Lighting 65
>> Controls.
* optional Z
Reactivating (USA only):
XSwitch off the ignition.
XRemove the key from the starter switch.
XSwitch on the high-beam flasher and
press button #on the key simultane-
ously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is reac-
tivated.
Combination switch (high beam, high
beam flasher and turn signals)
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher
XMake sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Ypage 64).
XSwitching on: Push the combination
switch to position 1.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
Kin the instrument cluster comes on.
XSwitching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow ;to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
Kin the instrument cluster goes out.
XHigh-beam flasher: Pull the combination
switch briefly in direction of arrow ;.
Turn signals
:Turn signals, right
;Turn signals, left
XSwitching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow :or ;.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp #or !in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automat-
ically after major steering wheel move-
ment.
iTo signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the combi-
nation switch only to the point of resist-
ance and release. The corresponding turn
signals will flash three times.
Coming home function
The interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle
XRemove the key from the starter switch.
XExit the vehicle.
XPress button *on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds.
66 Lighting
>> Controls.
When returning to the vehicle
XPress button #on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds.
Ambient lighting*
The ambient lighting illuminates the
vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low-
beam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs
can be dimmed.
The LEDS are located
Rin the overhead control panel
Rin the door pockets, driver’s and
passenger side
Rin the storage trays to the left and right
of the steering wheel
In addition to the ambient lighting, the
footwells on the driver’s and passenger
side are also illuminated by separate
lamps.
iWhen you open a door, the interior
lighting comes on and the brightness of
lamps in the footwells increases.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitch on the parking lamps.
XTo brighten or dim ambient lighting:
Press button :on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
iWhen adjusting the ambient lighting,
the illumination level for instrument
cluster is also changed (Ypage 83).
Front fog lamps
GWARNING
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy condi-
tions, only switch from position Ãto
Lwith the vehicle at a standstill in a
safe location. Switching from Ãto
Lwill briefly switch off the headlamps.
Doing so while driving in low ambient
lighting conditions may result in an acci-
dent.
iFog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in con-
junction with low‑beam headlamps. Con-
sult your State or Province Motor Vehicle
Regulations regarding permissible
lamp operation.
iVehicle 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
Lfirst.
Lighting 67
>> Controls.
* optional Z
XMake sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
XSwitching on: Press switch :.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
XSwitching off: Press switch :once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch.
XSwitching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
XSwitching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :once more.
Interior lighting
The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
Rimmediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
Rafter 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened
Rafter 15 seconds if all doors are closed
Rafter 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three dif-
ferent positions.
:Interior lamp
;Off
=Switching on the automatic control
?Continuous operation
Automatic control
XSet the rocker switch to position =.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
Switching off
XSet the rocker switch to position ;.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.
Continuous operation
XSet the rocker switch to position ?.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched on.
!When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
interior lamp is not set to continuous
operation and none of the doors is left
open for a long period of time.
Doing otherwise could result in a dis-
charged battery.
68 Lighting
>> Controls.
Windshield wipers
Switching windshield wipers on and off
Example illustration coupé
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position 2or 3, depending on the
intensity of the rain.
!Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry. Dust that
accumulates on a windshield might
scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield. If it is necessary to operate
the windshield wipers in dry weather
conditions, always operate the wind-
shield wipers with windshield washer
fluid.
!If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and
R-remove the key from the starter
switch
-engage the parking brake
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
RRemove blockage.
RTurn the windshield wipers on again.
XSwitching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position g.
Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: When you
select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface.
!Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in inter-
mittent setting when the vehicle is taken
to an automatic car wash or during wind-
shield cleaning. Windshield wipers will
operate in the presence of water sprayed
on the windshield, and windshield wip-
ers may be damaged as a result.
!Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers
to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the wind-
shield wipers when weather conditions
are dry.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XActivating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position 1.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.
XDeactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position g.
Windshield wipers 69
>> Controls.
* optional Z
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Example illustration coupé
XPull the wiper switch in direction of
arrow :and hold it in position.
The windshield wipers operate with
windshield washer fluid.
XRelease the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.
iTo prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe
with windshield washer fluid periodi-
cally even when it is raining.
Single wipe
XPull the wiper switch briefly in direc-
tion of arrow :.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
with windshield washer fluid.
Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XActivating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch to position 1.
XWiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in direction of
arrow ;and hold in position until the
rear window is clean.
XRelease the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three
more times.
Intermittent wiping is still activated.
XDeactivating intermittent wiping: Pull
the wiper switch back to start position.
iThe rear window wiper wipes one time
when reverse gear Ris engaged with the
windshield wipers switched on.
Soft top system (cabriolet only)
Introduction
The soft top system of the smart cabriolet
consists of a
Rretractable soft top
Rrear soft top
Rside rails
You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.
iOpening the rear soft top is possible
after the retractable soft top has been
opened completely.
Notes on the soft top system
!When transporting long objects inside
the vehicle, make sure they do not press
against the retractable soft top when it
is closed.
When carrying objects that protrude from
the rear of the vehicle, make sure they
are not resting on the retaining clips.
70 Soft top system (cabriolet only)
>> Controls.
When loading, make sure no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the
rear window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads
with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg)
on the rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure the high-mounted brake lamp
is not concealed.
!Do not block the soft top system’s lock-
ing apertures.
Only place the side rails in the desig-
nated storage space of the tailgate.
!Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at tem-
peratures below 14¦(-10¥).
Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,
hot (above 176¦[80¥]), incandescent or
burning objects on the soft top’s lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax-free washing products
when using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips
closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise
reach the vehicle’s interior.
!Please keep in mind that weather con-
ditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the retractable soft
top and the rear soft top when leaving the
vehicle. If water enters the vehicle
interior, vehicle electronics could be
damaged which is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion.
GWARNING
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing proce-
dure.
GWARNING
The retractable soft top is made out of fab-
ric. In the event of an accident, the fabric
may tear. This may result in an opening in
the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wear-
ing their seat belts or not wearing them
properly may be thrown out of the opening.
Such an opening also presents a potential
for injury for occupants wearing their seat
belts properly as entire body parts or por-
tions of them may protrude from the
passenger compartment.
GWARNING
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
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the retracta-
ble soft top due to a malfunction contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
electric drive smart center.
iTo avoid draining the battery, leave the
drive system running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.
Opening from outside
You can open the retractable soft top com-
pletely with the key.
Soft top system (cabriolet only) 71
>> Controls.
Z
Key with remote control
:*Lock button
;$Opening the retractable soft top
=#Unlock button
XPress button $on the key for approx-
imately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens com-
pletely.
Opening from the inside
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XPress symbol ;on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or
XPress symbol ;on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens com-
pletely.
iPressing symbol :or ;on the
retractable soft top switch while open-
ing the retractable soft top will inter-
rupt the opening procedure.
Closing
For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable
soft top switch inside the vehicle.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XPress symbol :on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top
is closed.
Opening and closing the rear soft top
You can open and close the rear soft top
when the vehicle is either stationary or in
motion.
GWARNING
Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.
!Make sure objects are not stacked too
high in the cargo compartment. They
could get damaged when opening or clos-
ing the rear soft top.
!When the rear soft top is folded down,
the side rails are accessible. To prevent
theft, you should remove the side rails
and store them in the storage compart-
ment of the tailgate or close the soft top
system.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
72 Soft top system (cabriolet only)
>> Controls.
Retractable soft top switch
:Closing
;Opening
Opening the rear soft top
XPress symbol ;on the retractable soft
top switch or button $on the key until
the retractable soft top has opened com-
pletely.
XRelease retractable soft top switch ;or
button $on the key.
XPress symbol ;on the retractable soft
top switch once more until the rear soft
top has folded down completely.
Closing the rear soft top
XPress symbol :on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.
XRelease retractable soft top switch :.
iIf you release the retractable soft top
switch while driving before the rear soft
top has closed completely, the rear soft
top will fold down again.
Removing the side rails
XOpen the retractable soft top
(Ypage 55).
XOpen the rear soft top (Ypage 72).
XOpen the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
XOpen the tailgate (Ypage 56).
XPull handle :on the inside of the tail-
gate backward.
XLift up the storage compartment cover.
XPush release lever =of side rail ;
backward.
Side rail ;can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.
XPush release lever =backward again.
Soft top system (cabriolet only) 73
>> Controls.
Z
XCarry out the following steps when con-
ditions are safe to do so.
XFirst lift the side rail at the rear end in
direction of arrows ?.
XThen remove it in direction of
arrows A.
Storing the side rails
:Front right
;Rear right
=Rear left
?Front left
XStore the side rails in the storage com-
partment of the tailgate with the painted
side facing down in the designated
order :to ?.
:Front right
;Rear right
=Rear left
?Front left
XClose the storage compartment cover.
XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the mid-
dle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.
GWARNING
Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails. Oth-
erwise occupants could be injured by the
side rails moving about during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
XClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
XClose the driver’s and passenger door.
XOpen the side windows if desired.
!Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the tail-
gate. Otherwise the tailgate could jam.
Mounting the side rails
XOpen the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
XOpen the tailgate.
XPull handle :on the inside of the tail-
gate backward.
XLift up the storage compartment cover.
XRemove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate.
74 Soft top system (cabriolet only)
>> Controls.
;Front right
=Rear right
?Rear left
AFront left
XInstall the side rails with the respective
front end ;or Afirst.
GWARNING
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you and
other persons.
XTake one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end D.
XMake sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position Band is not
pinched.
XPush the side rail at rear end Cdown-
wards until it audibly engages into place
twice.
XInstall the side rail on the other side in
the same manner.
!Make sure the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may
not function properly or may be damaged.
XClose the storage compartment cover.
XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the mid-
dle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.
XClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
XClose the driver’s and passenger door.
XOpen the side windows if desired.
!Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the tail-
gate. Otherwise the tailgate could jam.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
Opening and closing the power windows
GWARNING
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the side window pane when opening a win-
dow. The downward motion of the pane may
pull that part of your body down between the
window pane and the door frame and trap it
there. If there is a risk of entrapment,
release the switch and pull up the top of the
switch to close the window.
GWARNING
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately stopped by releasing the
switch.
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
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
Side windows 75
>> Controls.
Z
result in an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
The switches for both power windows are on
the driver’s door. In addition, there is a
switch for the passenger side on the
passenger door.
:Side window driver’s door
;Side window passenger door
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XOpening: Press and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
downwards until you release the switch.
XClosing: Pull and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
upwards until you release the switch.
XAutomatic opening: Press the top of the
respective switch briefly.
The corresponding side window opens
completely.
XStopping during automatic opening:
Press or pull the top of the respective
switch again.
The corresponding side window stops
immediately.
Driving and parking
Starting
GWARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the ped-
als still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
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.
GWARNING
A vehicle with an electric motor produces
significantly lower noise levels than a
vehicle with a combustion engine. Other
motorists or pedestrians, especially those
who are visually or hearing impaired, may
be unable to hear your vehicle while it is
in motion. This is particularly true when
driving at lower speeds and during parking
maneuvers. At all times, it is the respon-
sibility of the driver to be aware of their
surroundings, especially in these low
speed situations. Otherwise other road
users could be seriously or fatally injured.
Vehicles equipped with an Acoustic Vehi-
cle Indication* emit a certain noise. Thus,
your vehicle will be better noticed by other
road users at low speeds (Ypage 48).
XFasten the seat belt.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XInsert the key into the starter switch.
XMove the gear selector lever to position
Por N.
Por Nappears in the transmission posi-
tion indicator.
XTurn the key to starter switch position 2
(Ypage 57). Hold the key until READYREADY
76 Driving and parking
>> Controls.
* optional
appears in the multifunction display
(Ypage 87).
The pointer of the power gauge moves
from "OFF“ to "0“ (Ypage 81).
Driving
iThe vehicle has a crawler function. The
vehicle moves forward when the brake
pedal is released.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XMove the gear selector lever to drive
position D.
DDappears in the transmission position
indicator.
XRelease the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves forward.
XDepress the accelerator pedal smoothly.
The vehicle accelerates.
Reversing the vehicle
!Shift the transmission into reverse
gear Ronly when the vehicle is stopped
in order to avoid damaging the trans-
mission.
You can drive in reverse gear at a speed
of up to 9 mph (15 km/h).
iThe vehicle has a crawler function.
Thevehicle moves forward when the
brakepedal is released.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XMove the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.
RRappears in the transmission position
indicator.
XRelease the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves forward.
XDepress the accelerator pedal smoothly.
The vehicle accelerates.
Parking
GWARNING
With the drive system inactive, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. 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. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
GWARNING
Vehicle movement can cause serious per-
sonal injury. Therefore, always do the fol-
lowing before exiting and leaving the
vehicle:
RKeep right foot on the brake pedal.
REngage the parking brake.
RMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.
RSlowly release the brake pedal.
RWhen parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the curb.
RTurn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
RTake the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.
XProperly stop and park the vehicle.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XEngage the parking brake (Ypage 77).
When the ignition is switched on, the
brake warning lamp $(USA only) or
J(Canada only) in the instrument
cluster comes on.
XRelease the brake pedal.
Parking brake
The parking brake serves to secure the
vehicle against rolling away when it is
stationary or parked.
Driving and parking 77
>> Controls.
Z
GWARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehi-
cle is in motion can cause the rear wheels
to lock up. You could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up
when the parking brake is engaged.
XReleasing: Depress the brake pedal.
XPull up slightly on parking brake
lever ;and press release button :.
XPush parking brake lever ;down as far
as it will go.
When the ignition is switched on, the
brake warning lamp $(USA only) or
J(Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
XEngaging: Pull up parking brake
lever ;firmly.
When the ignition is switched on, the
brake warning lamp $(USA only) or
J(Canada only) in the instrument
cluster comes on.
GWARNING
Getting out of your vehicle with the trans-
mission not fully engaged in park position
Pis dangerous. When the drive system is
switched off and the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved freely with the
gear selector lever in all positions except
park position P. Also, when parked on an
incline, park position Palone may not pre-
vent your vehicle from moving, possibly
hitting people or objects.
Always engage the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to park position P.
When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the curb.
GWARNING
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
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake and/or
move the gear selector lever from park
position P, either of which could result in
an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Brake pedal
The brake pedal has two brake circuits
independent of each other. When the igni-
tion is switched on, a brake servo is used
during braking to increase pedal force.
GWARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the ped-
als still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
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.
GWARNING
Considerably more effort will be required
to apply the brakes if
Rthe brake servo has failed
Ra brake circuit has failed
Rthe ignition is switched off, e.g. for tow-
ing the vehicle
The braking distance is likewise greater.
78 Driving and parking
>> Controls.
* optional
Make sure the drive system is active when-
ever the vehicle is rolling. Have the brake
system repaired at an authorized electric
drive smart center, if there is a fault in the
brake system.
If a brake circuit has failed (Ypage 167),
you must depress brake pedal :further
down to achieve the same effect and the
braking distance is increased.
iThe brake servo will only function with
the ignition switched on.
Switching off the drive system
GWARNING
Do not turn off the drive system before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the drive system not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. 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.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on PP
!Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XTurn the key to starter switch position
0.
XRemove the key from the starter switch.
The electronic immobilizer is acti-
vated.
Transmission
Shifting procedure
Gearshift pattern for transmission
jPark position
kReverse gear
iNeutral position
hDrive position
Select a gear:
XSwitch on the ignition.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XMove the gear selector lever to the
desired position.
Steering wheel paddle shifters* (for
recuperation)
GWARNING
The operating condition of the high-volt-
age battery (e.g. not yet at normal operat-
ing temperature or fully charged) influen-
Transmission 79
>> Controls.
* optional Z
ces the braking effect of the electric
motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Compensate for the reduced engine braking
effect by pressing the brake pedal accord-
ingly, as required.
Using the steering wheel paddle shifters*,
you can increase or decrease the recuper-
ation in overrun phases. Recuperation
takes place when you release the acceler-
ator pedal. The electric motor will then be
used as a generator and energy will be
regained while driving. The regained
energy is stored in the high-voltage bat-
tery. High recuperation decelerates your
vehicle stronger.
In overrun phases, there are three levels of
recuperation:
Rno recuperation (level 0, coasting)
Rmoderate recuperation (level 1)
Rhigh-level recuperation (level 2)
The amount of recuperation in overrun
mode is displayed in the power gauge
(Ypage 81).
The set mode for recuperation is shown in
the recuperation display (Ypage 84).
When you switch on the ignition, level 1 is
automatically preset.
:Left steering wheel paddle shifter
(minus)
;Right steering wheel paddle shifter
(plus)
XDecrease recuperation: Pull left steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter :.
XIncrease recuperation: Pull right steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter ;.
Use the different levels 0 to 2 for condi-
tions as described below:
Level 0 Driving without frequent
breaking. No sharp bends on
the road ahead.
Maximum kinetic energy
remains for the vehicle.
Level 1 Normal driving, standard set-
ting.
Level 2 Sporty driving.
The break pedal has to be
depressed less often, as the
deceleration due to recuper-
ation is higher than in
level 1.
The energy efficiency is sub-
stantially higher than if the
vehicle is decelerated by
depressing the brake pedal.
At levels 1 and 2 the vehicle can be step-
lessly decelerated by depressing the brake
pedal.
80 Transmission
>> Controls.
* optional
iUnder certain circumstances, in over-
run phases recuperation does not work as
described above. This may be e. g the
case if the high-voltage battery is
already fully charged or has not reached
operating temperature.
Driving tips
Driving on uphill grades
GWARNING
The hill-start assist system is not
designed to function as a parking brake and
does not prevent the vehicle from moving
when parked on an incline.
Always engage the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to park position P.
!When the hill‑start assist system stops
braking the vehicle, it can roll back-
wards.
If you open the driver’s door, the
hill‑start assist system is deactivated
and a warning signal sounds.
Your vehicle has a hill‑start assist system.
On uphill grades the hill‑start assist sys-
tem maintains the pressure in the brake
system for approximately one second after
you have released the brake pedal. There-
fore, you can start off smoothly without the
vehicle moving immediately after releas-
ing the brake pedal.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XApply 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 NNin order to
warn you of the vehicle rolling backwards.
XPress the brake pedal.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XApply sufficient pressure to the accel-
erator pedal to drive off.
iThe hill‑start assist system is inactive
if you start off with the parking brake
engaged.
Recuperation
If the high-voltage battery is fully
charged or too cold, only limited recuper-
ation power will be available.
The vehicle can not be decelerated or lim-
ited in being decelerated by using the
accelerator pedal, if
Rthe gearshift selector lever is in posi-
tion Dand the vehicle is rolling back-
wards
Rthe gearshift selector lever is in posi-
tion Rand the vehicle is rolling for-
wards.
On uphill grades, the vehicle could possi-
bly be not or only restricted being held
from the crawler function.
Instrument cluster
Charge level and power gauges
:Charge level gauge
;Power gauge
The gauges can be turned by approximately
90°.
Instrument cluster 81
>> Controls.
Z
The illumination for both gauges comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting.
Charge level gauge
!Do not hang any objects on the charge
level gauge.
This could cause the charge level gauge
to be torn from its mountings and be dam-
aged.
The charge level gauge :displays charge
status of the high-voltage battery as a per-
centage.
When the High-voltage Battery atHigh-voltage Battery at
Reserve Level
Reserve Level message appears in the
multifunction display while the drive sys-
tem is in operation, the high-voltage bat-
tery has reached the reserve level.
iIf the charge level of the high-voltage
battery has dropped below 20 %, recharge
it at:
Ran AC power socket (Ypage 114)
Ra private wall box (Ypage 115)
Ra public charging station
(Ypage 117)
Power gauge
GWARNING
The operating condition of the high-volt-
age battery (e.g. not yet at normal operat-
ing temperature or fully charged) influen-
ces the braking effect of the electric
motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Compensate for the reduced engine braking
effect by pressing the brake pedal accord-
ingly, as required.
!Do not hang any objects on the power
gauge.
This could cause the power gauge to be
torn from its mountings and be damaged.
Power gauge ;contains two segments:
RSection right of 0
Power gauge ;indicates the current
power that the drive system delivers to
the rear wheels. 100 % correspond to
55 kW peak power.
RSection left of 0
When you release the accelerator pedal
or when you depress the brake pedal, the
electric motor operates as a generator.
Electric current is produced and stored
in the high-voltage battery. As long as
the high-voltage battery is being
charged, the electric motor simulates an
engine brake.
When the pointer of power gauge ;is in
the "OFF“ position, the vehicle is not ready
to drive, because:
Rthe drive system has not been started
Rthe gear selector lever has not been
moved to position Nor Pwhen starting
the drive system
Rthe charging cable is connected to the
vehicle
Rthere is not enough power from the high-
voltage battery
Ra problem occured in the high-voltage
system
After the drive system has been started, the
pointer of power gauge ;moves to posi-
tion 0.READYREADY appears in the multifunction
display (Ypage 87). The vehicle is ready
to drive.
82 Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
Adjusting instrument cluster illumi-
nation
You can adjust the illumination of
Rthe switches and dials in the instrument
cluster
Rthe radio
Rthe climate control panel
Rthe charge level and power gauges
Five illumination levels are available.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitch on the parking lamps.
XTo brighten or dim illumination: Press
button :on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
Control system
Introduction
The control system is activated when you
turn the key in the starter switch to posi-
tion 1.
GWARNING
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should
select features and change settings in the
control system only vehicle at a standstill
or when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approx-
imately 14 m) every second.
Control lever
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 MessagesMessages menu
=Control switch
Pressing down selects a menu.
Multifunction display
The multifunction display shows values and
settings as well as display messages.
XActivating the multifunction display:
Unlock the vehicle.
XConfirming messages: Press the OK but-
ton on the control lever briefly
(Ypage 83).
XExiting menu: Press the control switch on
the control lever up or down until the
Control system 83
>> Controls.
Z
message BackBack appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Transmission position indicator
The transmission position indicator :
displays the current gear selector lever
position.
Display Function
PPark position
RReverse gear
NNeutral
DDrive
Display Function
N (flashes) There is a parking lock
malfunction.
XMove the gear selector
lever slowly from posi-
tion Pto position Rand
back to position P.
If Nremains flashing in
the multifunction display:
XMove the gear selector
lever to position P. When
leaving the vehicle,
apply the parking brake
to secure the vehicle
from rolling away.
XContact an authorized
electric drive smart
center.
0XMove the gear selector
lever to park position P
or neutral position N.
XTurn the key to starter
switch position 2
(Ypage 57) and hold it in
position until READYREADY
appears in the multi-
function display
(Ypage 87).
Recuperation display*
The recuperation display shows you the
current set recuperation level. You can set
the recuperation level by using the steer-
ing wheel paddle shifters* (Ypage 79).
The following levels are available:
Rno recuperation (level 0)
Rmoderate recuperation (level 1)
Rhigh recuperation (level 2)
84 Control system
>> Controls.
* optional
RThree segments: maximum power is
available.
RTwo segments: Less than 66 % amount of
power is available.
ROne segment: Less than 33 % amount of
power is available.
Under normal operating conditions the
indicator for the maximum power is at the
maximum range :.
The available amount of power can vary
from the the maximum range due to:
Rvery high or low outside temperatures
Rvery high power demand over a long time
period
Rvery low charge level of the high-voltage
battery
By charging the high-voltage battery, the
reduced availability of power can be
improved (Ypage 114).
ECO indicator
ECO indicator :helps you to optimize
your driving style. The energy consumption
of your vehicle can be reduced and the
cruising range can be increased.
The calculated ECO value in percent indi-
cates if and how your driving style differs
from an ideal driving style (100 %).
It is calculated from the dynamic factors
Racceleration
Rbraking behavior
Rconstant driving
Feedback is provided by:
Ryour driving style when accelerating and
coasting
-If you accelerate evenly and moder-
ately, the ECO value increases. If you
accelerate hard, the ECO value
decreases.
-Anticipatory, constant driving and
coasting without sudden braking
increases the ECO value.
Rthe uniformity of your driving style
-If you accelerate moderately, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal early
and avoid frequent braking, your driv-
ing style is constant and uniform.Thus,
the ECO value increases.
The ECO indicator summarizes the driving
characteristics from the start of the jour-
ney to its completion. For this reason, it
changes dynamically at the beginning of
the journey.
After a prolonged standstill of the vehicle,
ECO indicator display :always starts at
a value of 50 %.
Resetting the YSTARTSTART menu (Ypage 90),
sets the value of the ECO indicator back to
50 %.
The ECO-value is displayed:
Rwhile driving
Rif the key is in starter switch position
2.
In place of the ECO display, battery charge
level :and charging time ;appear , if:
Rthe high‑voltage battery is being
charged
Rthe key is in starter switch position 1.
86 Control system
>> Controls.
READY indicator
READYREADY appears for two seconds in the mul-
tifunction display, if:
Rthe key is turned to starter switch posi-
tion 2
Rthere is no malfunction in the drive sys-
tem
The vehicle is ready to drive.
Charging mode display
When you switch off the ignition, you see
the display of the charging mode which is
currently set.
The charging mode is not changed after the
ignition has been switched off.
iIf the multifunction display has
already gone out, you must turn the key to
starter switch position 1. Afterwards,
you can change the setting in the ChargeCharge
and Depart
and Depart menu (Ypage 90).
If you do not make a change, the last
selected entry is activated. If you have not
made any departure time settings in the
last 24 hours, the Instant ChargeInstant Charge menu is
activated.
Example illustration: Departure time selected
:Preset departure time
;Instant ChargeInstant Charge menu
XTo change the setting: press and hold the
control switch on the control lever up or
down until the desired mode is selected
in the multifunction display (Ypage 83).
Additional information:
RSetting the departure time (Ypage 90)
RStarting the charging process immedi-
ately (Ypage 92)
Outside temperature
GWARNING
The outside temperature display 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 condi-
tions.
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
iCanada vehicles: The outside tempera-
ture display shows °C°C instead of °F°F.
The outside temperature display :
appears in the multifunction display con-
tinuously.
A change of the outside temperature will be
displayed with delay.
Control system 87
>> Controls.
Z
Freeze warning (Canada vehicles only)
When the outside temperature falls below
3¥, the multifunction display makes you
aware of the fact that the road may be icy.
An additional freeze warning, i.e. an ice
crystal symbol :, in the multifunction
display flashes. After 60 seconds, the
freeze warning stops flashing but contin-
ues to be displayed. When the outside tem-
perature rises above 3¥, the freeze warn-
ing goes out.
A change of the outside temperature ;will
be displayed with delay.
88 Control system
>> Controls.
Menus and submenus
Function
:OdometerOdometer menu (Ypage 89)
;YSTARTSTART menu (trip statistics since start) (Ypage 90)
=YRESETRESET menu (trip statistics since last reset) (Ypage 90)
?Charge and departCharge and depart menu (Ypage 90)
AMessagesMessages menu (Ypage 93)
BSettingsSettings menu (Ypage 93)
CTimeTime menu (Ypage 94)
Odometer menu
The OdometerOdometer menu shows you either the
main odometer and the trip odometer or the
trip odometer with the remaining cruise
range.
:Main odometer
;Trip odometer
=Remaining cruise range
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
Control system 89
>> Controls.
Z
OdometerOdometer menu appears in the multi-
function display.
XTo switch between submenus: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
XTo reset the trip odometer: Select the
trip odometer display.
XPress button Bon the instrument cluster
until the trip odometer is reset to 0
(Ypage 23).
If the remaining cruise range of the charge
level of the high-voltage battery has drop-
ped below 10 %, Low BatteryLow Battery is displayed
on position =.
Start menu
The YSTARTSTART menu shows you the trip statis-
tics since start.
:Average speed since start
;Time elapsed since start
=Distance driven since start
?Average energy consumption
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
YSTARTSTART menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
XTo reset: Press button Bon the instru-
ment cluster until the YSTARTSTART menu is
reset to 0(Ypage 23).
iThe YSTARTSTART menu is reset to 0 automat-
ically
Rwhen the ignition has been switched
off for more than 4 hours
Rafter driving more than 9999 miles or
kilometers
Reset menu
The YRESETRESET menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since the last reset.
:Average speed since last reset
;Time elapsed since since last reset
=Distance driven since last reset
?Average energy consumption
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
YRESETRESET menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
XTo reset: Press button Bon the instru-
ment cluster until the YRESETRESET menu is
reset to 0(Ypage 23).
Charge and depart menu
In the Charge and DepartCharge and Depart menu you can
change the following settings:
Rset a departure time
Rswitch on/off the "Air conditioning
before start" function
Rinstant charge of the high‑voltage bat-
tery
Rset the maximum charge current.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever up or down until Charge andCharge and
Depart
Depart appears in the multifunction
display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the departure time
With this function, you can preset a depar-
ture time.
90 Control system
>> Controls.
This is useful:
Rif you wish to cool the interior of the
vehicle before driving
Rif you wish to charge the vehicle at a
charging station/wallbox at the most
inexpensive electricity rate
With the "Air conditioning before start"
function, the vehicle interior is cooled
prior to a desired departure time.
Prerequisites:
RThe doors and tailgate are closed.
RThe charging cable for the high‑voltage
battery is connected to a power source
and inserted into the vehicle's power
socket.
RThe high‑voltage battery has a suffi-
cient charge.
The maximum duration of "Air condition-
ing before start" is 30 minutes.
Set the air distribution of your vehicle as
follows so that the "Air conditioning
before start" function has the greatest
effect:
Rin summer, to the center and side vents
Rin winter, onto the windshield and side
windows
Information on air distribution can be
found on (Ypage 102).
The setting of the airflow regulator has no
influence on the "Air conditioning before
start" function.
iIf the programmed time is too short, the
high‑voltage battery cannot be com-
pletely charged. After setting the depar-
ture time, the maximum charge level
which can be reached is then shown.
iIf the high‑voltage battery is not suf-
ficiently charged and the "Air condi-
tioning before start" function is acti-
vated, the high‑voltage battery is
charged first. When a charge level of at
least 20 % has been reached, the "Air con-
ditioning before start" function is acti-
vated. This function then has priority
over the charging of the high‑voltage
battery.
Activating the set departure time
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the display
of the last set departure time :appears
in the multifunction display.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The departure time is activated ;. The
setting for the "Air conditioning before
start" function =is stored.
Changing the set departure time
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the Over‐Over‐
write
write menu appears in the multifunction
display.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
XIf the 12-hour mode is set:
press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired mode (amam oder pmpm) is selected.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired hour is selected.
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XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the "Air
conditioning before start" function is
activated or deactivated.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the "Air
conditioning before start" function is
activated or deactivated.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The new departure time is stored and
activated.
The "Air conditioning before start"
function is activated or deactivated.
Starting the charging process of the
high‑voltage battery immediately
This function allows you to start the charg-
ing process immediately. The charging
process begins as soon as the charging
cable is connected.
iThe charging process also begins when
you insert the charging cable into the
vehicle's power socket. However, this is
only the case if you have not made any
departure time settings.
Information on the charging process can
be found on (Ypage 115).
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
Instant ChargeInstant Charge menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The charging process is started as soon
as the charging cable is connected.
iWhen you call up the Instant ChargeInstant Charge
menu, the "Air conditioning before
start" function is not available.
Setting the maximum charge current
GWARNING
When connected to a power supply socket, a
high electrical load during the charging
process can lead to overheating of the
external power supply. There is a risk of
fire.
Check the maximum permissible charge
current on site before you begin the charg-
ing process. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center should you require
assistance. If necessary, adjust the set-
tings of your vehicle.
You can limit the charge current of the
high‑voltage battery. This can protect the
power supply from overloading. You can set
the limit either on the control unit of the
charging cable or via the control system.
The preset standard value is "Max". This
corresponds to the maximum available
charge current of the power supply.
Check the maximum permissible charge
current for the respective power supply
socket before charging the high‑voltage
battery.
The following values are available for
selection: 8 A, 12 A, Max. The last value set
remains stored until a change is made.
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
Charge CurrentCharge Current menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
XPress and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired amperage is selected.
XBriefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The selected amperage is set.
iIf differing values are set on the charg-
ing cable and the control system, the
high‑voltage battery is charged using
the lowest value.
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iIf the vehicle needs more time to charge
the high‑voltage battery than usual,
check the settings of the maximum per-
missible charge current.
Messages menu
The MessagesMessages menu stores messages that
you can call up.
iWhen no messages have been stored, the
MessagesMessages menu is not displayed.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
MessagesMessages menu appears in the multi-
function display.
The number of stored messages is :dis-
played
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
The first stored message appears.
XTo scroll through messages: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
For more information on display messages,
see (Ypage 161).
Maintenance service interval display
The maintenance service interval display
will notify you when the next maintenance
service is due and what type of maintenance
service is required.
Example:
R°Main Service in XXX miMain Service in XXX mi
R°Main Service in XX DaysMain Service in XX Days
XTo confirm: Press the OK button on the
control lever briefly.
The mesage is stored.
When the due date for the maintenance
service has been has been passed, the num-
ber of miles (kilometers) or days since are
preceeded by a minus sign.
!Failure to have the maintenance
service performed at the designated
times/mileage, may result in vehicle
damage that is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
Settings menu
In the SettingsSettings menu, you can select indi-
vidual settings for your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
RSetting the language
RSetting the temperature unit
RSetting the distance and speed unit
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
SettingsSettings menu appears in the multi-
function display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the language
The following languages are available:
RGerman
RUS English
RUK English
RFrench
RItalian
RSpanish
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
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LanguageLanguage submenu appears in the multi-
function display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
desired language is selected.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected language is stored.
Setting the temperature unit
The following units are available:
R
R
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
°F/°C°F/°C submenu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
Setting the distance and speed unit
The following units are available:
RMiles (mi)
RKilometers (km)
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the mi–mi–
km
km submenu appears in the multifunction
display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
iCanada only: The unit for the cruise
control (Ypage 97) does not change,
regardless of which unit is set in this
menu.
Time menu
The TimeTime menu lets you set the time and
offers different display modes.
The following submenus are available:
RSetting time display mode (12-hour or
24-hour mode)
RSetting period of day, am or pm5
RSetting the hours
RSetting the minutes
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
TimeTime menu appears in the multifunction
display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the time display mode
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
12h 24h12h 24h submenu appears in the multi-
function display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected mode is stored.
5Only available in 12-hour mode.
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Setting the period of day
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
amam pmpm submenu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected mode is stored.
Setting the hours
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
HourHour submenu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected hours are stored.
Setting the minutes
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
MinuteMinute submenu appears in the multi-
function display.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Ypage 83) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected minutes are stored.
Audio system*
GWARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a stand-
still and operate the system only when road
and traffic conditions permit. Always pay
full attention to traffic conditions first
before operating system controls while
driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approx-
imately 14 m) every second.
GWARNING
Always select a volume that allows you to
still hear ambient sound in your immediate
vicinity (e.g. horns, emergency rescue
vehicles, police vehicles, etc.). You could
otherwise cause an accident.
GWARNING
If you wish to have an audio system other
than an original smart audio system fitted
in your vehicle, please always have the nec-
essary work performed at an authorized
smart center.
This is particularly important if your
vehicle is fitted with a radio preinstalla-
tion. Improper connection can result in the
failure of important vehicle functions,
thereby endangering the operating safety
of your vehicle and thus your own safety and
that of other people.
The following pages contain a brief
description of the audio systems available
for the coupé and cabriolet.
The devices are described with their full
complement of equipment. The description
for your individual equipment specifica-
tion applies.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed functions.
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Audio system basic
The audio system basic contains the fol-
lowing functions:
RRadio (FM/AM)
RRadio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) and
radio text
RAUX and USB socket (Ypage 96)
!Please be sure to read the operating
instructions for the audio system basic
before using the unit. Familiarize your-
self with the various functions of the
unit so that you are able to operate it
easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
:On/off and volume switch
;Display
=Skip/Scroll/Frequency search switches
?Tone settings/Mute/Back control panel
AStored station buttons
BRadio/Media/System control panel
Audio system navigation/multimedia*
The audio system navigation/multimedia
contains the following functions:
RRadio (FM/AM)
RRadio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
RAUX and USB-socket
RBluetooth®hands-free device
RNavigation
RAudio operation from CD/DVD or SD Card,
via AUX/USB/iPod®, or Bluetooth®Audio
RVideo operation from CD/DVD or SD Card,
via AUX/USB/iPod®
RImage display from CD/DVD or SD Card,
via USB/iPod®
!Please be sure to read the operating
instructions for the audio system navi-
gation/multimedia before using the
unit. Familiarize yourself with the var-
ious functions of the unit so that you are
able to operate it easily, reliably and
correctly at any time.
:Bluetooth®connection indicator lamp
;Display
=Microphone
?Light sensor
AEject button
BRotary/Push button
CMenu button
AUX and USB sockets
You can connect mobile audio devices such
as an MP3 player via the AUX and USB sock-
ets using commercially available 3.5 mm
socket plug (AUX) or USB connector cable
(USB).
The AUX and USB sockets are located in the
glove box.
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:USB socket
;AUX socket
smart surround sound system*
The smart surround sound system supple-
ments the existing speakers with more
powerful and additional speakers (includ-
ing a digital amplifier in the passenger
footwell and a passive subwoofer).
Driving systems
Cruise control*
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically. On
downhill grades, the cruise control does
not brake the vehicle via the brake system.
The cruise control can only use the braking
power of the engine. You must apply the
brakes yourself in order to reduce the
vehicle speed. The cruise control will then
be canceled.
GWARNING
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehi-
cle operation. The cruise control cannot
take road, traffic, and weather conditions
into account. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed
and for safe brake operation.
Do not use the cruise control
Rif the road, traffic, and weather condi-
tions do not make it advisable to travel
at a constant speed
Ron slippery roads
Rapid changes in tire traction can result
in wheel spin and loss of control.
Rwhen driving in fog
The use of the cruise control is recom-
mended for driving at a constant speed for
extended periods of time.
With the cruise control is activated and a
speed set, the following message appears
in the multifunction display:
U.S. vehicles
:Cruise control activated
;Set speed
Canada vehicles
:Cruise control activated
;Set speed
The cruise control is operated via buttons
on the steering wheel.
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XOpening: Pull on glove box lid
release :and fold down the glove box
lid.
XClosing: Lift up the glove box lid with a
bit of force until it engages.
XLocking: Insert the key into the glove box
lock and turn it to position 3.
XUnlocking: Insert the key into the glove
box lock and turn it to position 2.
Storage tray* in center console
XInstalling: Slide storage tray ;onto the
cones on the center console until it
engages audibly.
XRemoving: Press levers :simultane-
ously towards the storage tray.
XPull storage tray ;away from the center
console.
XOpening: Pull handle =.
XClosing: Swivel storage tray ;back
until it engages.
Parcel nets
Parcel nets are located on the in-board
sides of the seat backrests.
iVehicles equipped with an armrest* on
the driver’s seat, have a parcel net on the
passenger seat only.
iEach parcel net is intended for light-
weight items of below 0.9 lb (0.4 kg).
Example illustration: Parcel net on passenger
seat
:Parcel net
Drawer
A drawer is located below the audio system.
XOpening: Press on the center of
drawer :.
The drawer opens slightly.
XPull drawer:to open completely.
XClosing: Press on drawer :until it
engages.
Storage compartment in the tailgate
(coupé only)
If possible, you can stow the charging cable
in the storage compartment of the tailgate
(Ypage 115).
!Do not place the charging cable in the
compartment for the roof bars of the roof
system. If the charging cable is placed
there, the roof bars can be damaged when
the storage compartment is closed. For
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this reason, please make sure that the
charging cable is only stowed in the
intended location.
XOpening: Open the tailgates.
XPull handle :on the inside of the tail-
gate backward.
XLift up the storage compartment cover.
XClosing: Close storage compartment
cover :.
XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the mid-
dle of storage compartment cover :
until it engages audibly.
XClose the tailgates (Ypage 55).
Loading instructions
GWARNING
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening mate-
rials appropriate for the weight and size
of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items may be thrown
around inside the vehicle, causing injury
to vehicle occupants.
GWARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a col-
lision or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put
luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo
higher than the seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from being
thrown about and injuring vehicle occu-
pants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
GWARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
Rthe panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
Rthis can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
Rthe rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
GWARNING
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire.
GWARNING
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the
placard located on the driver’s door B‑pil-
lar (Ypage 214). In addition, the load must
be distributed in such a way so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehi-
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cle are indicated on the certification
label which can be found on the driver’s
door B‑pillar.
For more information, see “Loading the
vehicle” (Ypage 133).
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended
to load the vehicle with the heaviest items
being placed towards the front of the vehi-
cle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
RAlways place items being carried
against seat backrests, and fasten them
as securely as possible.
RThe heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests.
RDo not stack loads higher than the top
edge of the head restraints.
RMake sure no luggage/cargo items can get
above or next to the driver’s and/or
passenger seat into the passenger com-
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.
Useful features
Sun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
Glare through the windshield
XSwing sun visor :down.
Glare through a side window
XSwing sun visor :down.
XDisengage sun visor :from mount-
ing ;.
XPivot sun visor :to the side.
Sun screen*
The sun screen provides protection from
sun rays and from heat generated by the
panorama roof*.
The sun screen can be adjusted to any
desired position.
XOpening or closing: Move sun screen :
forward or backward using the handle.
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