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>> Operator’s Manual.
smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabriolet
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ESP® is a registered trademark of
Daimler.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified with
an asterisk. Since standard equipment
varies between models, the
descriptions and illustrations in this
Operator’s Manual may differ slightly
from the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
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Warning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or
life, or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information
you may find useful.
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instructions for you to follow.
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A number of these symbols
appearing in succession
indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
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can find additional information
on a topic within this Operator’s
Manual.
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Let the fun begin!
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with
your smart fortwo coupé or smart fortwo
cabriolet and read through the Operator’s
Manual before setting off. 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 smart USA Distributor LLC., and in
Canada by Mercedes-Benz Canada, and sold
and serviced by independent, authorized
smart centers.
Because of this vehicle’s unique
characteristics, we strongly recommend
that you service and maintain the vehicle
only at authorized smart service
facilities. A list of service facilities is
available by calling smart Customer
Assistance representatives at:
1‑800‑762‑7887 (in the USA)
1‑877‑627‑8004 (in Canada)
Although we cannot prevent you from
servicing 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
engineering.
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, Quick Guide and
Maintenance/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 come to sell your smart.
Please contact an authorized 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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Introduction.................................. 13
At a glance.................................... 19
Safety........................................... 31
Controls....................................... 53
Operation.................................... 109
Practical hints.............................. 151
Technical data.............................. 199
Table of contents.
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ABS (Antilock Brake System).............. 47
Indicator lamp......................... 153
Accessory weight........................... 134
Accidents
Air bag deployment..................... 35
Additives
Engine oil............................... 211
Gasoline................................. 212
Address change............................... 15
Air bags........................................ 35
Children.................................. 35
Front, driver and passenger......... 39
Front, passenger........................ 39
Head-thorax.............................. 38
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp...................... 23, 42
Safety guidelines....................... 37
SRS indicator lamp.................... 155
Air conditioning
see HVAC.................................. 95
Air conditioning refrigerant........... 211
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires)....................... 134
Air vents....................................... 98
Alarm system
see Anti-theft systems
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze................ 214
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror.. 64
Antilock Brake System
see ABS
Anti-theft systems.......................... 49
Anti-theft warning system........... 49
Electronic immobilizer............... 49
Interior motion sensor................ 50
Tow-away alarm......................... 50
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Aspect ratio (tires)........................ 134
Audio system.................................. 94
Automatic headlamp mode................. 67
Automatic locking.......................... 55
Automatic transmission................... 83
Display message....................... 153
Driving tips............................. 85
Emergency operation (limp-
home mode)............................... 87
Gear selector lever..................... 83
Gear selector lever positions....... 84
Gearshift pattern....................... 83
Manual gearshifting................... 85
Shifting procedure..................... 83
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock............................ 93
Tachometer............................... 93
AUX socket.................................... 95
B
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamp................................. 170
Bar (air pressure unit)................... 134
Battery
Charging................................. 184
Indicator lamp......................... 158
Jump starting........................... 187
Removing and installing............ 184
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery................................... 167
Bead (tire)................................... 134
Brake fluid................................... 117
Checking................................. 117
Brake lamp................................... 170
Brake pedal................................... 82
Brakes......................................... 138
Parking brake............................ 81
Warning lamp........................... 154
Break-in period............................ 110
Bulbs
Front...................................... 169
Rear....................................... 170
Replacing................................ 168
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center)....... 16
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for............ 14
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Can holder
see Cup holder
Can holder insert
see Cup holder insert
Cargo compartment cover blind......... 101
Catalytic converter........................ 140
CD player...................................... 94
Center console
Lower part................................ 29
Upper part................................ 28
Central locking
Automatic................................. 55
Certification label....................... 202
Children in the vehicle.................... 43
Air bags................................... 35
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off.......................... 42, 163
Infant and child restraint
systems.................................... 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)....................................... 39
Safety notes.............................. 43
Tether anchorage points.............. 45
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Cigarette lighter.......................... 107
Climate control
see HVAC.................................. 95
Clock........................................... 90
Cockpit........................................ 22
Coin holder.................................. 103
Cold tire inflation pressure............ 134
Combination switch......................... 68
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze........... 214
Capacities.............................. 210
Checking level.......................... 115
Temperature warning lamp.......... 160
Coolant temperature....................... 144
Cup holder.................................... 101
Cup holder insert........................... 101
Curb weight.................................. 134
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)....... 16
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data recording............................... 17
Daytime running lamp mode............... 68
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window............................. 100
Windshield............................... 99
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires)............ 127
Display messages
Automatic transmission.............. 153
Electronic immobilizer............. 153
Door control panel.......................... 23
Door handles.................................. 23
Doors
Locking/unlocking from outside.... 55
Opening from inside................... 56
DOT (Department of Transportation)... 134
Drinking and driving..................... 138
Driving
Abroad.................................... 144
Coolant temperature.................. 144
Hydroplaning........................... 141
Instructions........................ 79, 138
In winter................................. 142
Safety systems........................... 47
Through standing water.............. 143
Tips, automatic transmission....... 85
Driving and parking
Safety notes.............................. 79
Driving safety systems..................... 47
ABS......................................... 47
ESP®........................................ 48
Hydraulic brake assistant............ 49
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Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications........................... 15
Power outlet............................. 107
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic immobilizer................... 49
Display message....................... 153
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Emergency, in case of
Hazard warning flasher........... 49, 70
Roadside Assistance................... 14
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)........................................... 87
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control........................... 144
Information label..................... 202
System warranties...................... 13
Engine
Break-in recommendations.......... 110
Compartment............................. 111
Compartment cover..................... 111
Electronics............................. 200
Malfunction indicator lamp........ 160
Number................................... 203
Starting................................... 79
Turning off............................... 82
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding.................................... 113
Additives................................ 211
Checking level.......................... 113
Consumption............................ 112
Oil dipstick............................. 113
EPS warning lamp........................... 157
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)... 48
Warning lamp........................... 157
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device).... 35
Safety guidelines....................... 37
Exterior lamp switch....................... 66
Exterior lighting
Overview................................. 169
Exterior rear view mirrors............... 63
Exterior view of vehicle.................. 20
F
First-aid kit................................ 152
Flat tire...................................... 176
Fluids
Brake fluid.............................. 210
Capacities.............................. 210
Engine coolant......................... 210
Engine oil............................... 210
Transmission fluid................... 210
Fog lamps................................ 69, 169
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front compartment......................... 114
Front lamps
Overview................................. 169
Fuel............................................ 140
Additives................................ 212
Capacity, fuel tank.................... 210
Fuel filler flap and cap.............. 110
Fuel level display...................... 91
Premium unleaded gasoline
.................................. 111, 210, 211
Refueling................................ 110
Requirements........................... 212
Fuel cap
Indicator lamp......................... 160
Fuel filler flap............................. 110
Fuel level display........................... 91
Fuel tank
Capacity................................. 210
Fuel filler flap and cap.............. 110
Refueling................................ 110
Fuse chart.................................... 196
Fuses.......................................... 193
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Gasoline
see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)....... 134
Gear selector lever......................... 83
Transmission positions............... 84
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Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking................. 55
Glove box..................................... 104
Gross Axle Weight Rating
see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight).............. 134
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)... 135
H
Halogen headlamps
see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher.................... 70
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode............. 67
High-beam flasher...................... 68
High-beam headlamps................. 68
Low-beam headlamps................... 67
Switch..................................... 66
Head-thorax air bags....................... 38
Heated exterior rear view mirrors..... 64
Heated seats.................................. 62
Heating
see HVAC.................................. 95
Height adjustment
Seats....................................... 61
High-beam flasher.......................... 68
High-beam headlamps................. 68, 169
Indicator lamp......................... 159
High-mounted brake lamp................ 170
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning)................................ 95
Air distribution........................ 99
Air recirculation..................... 100
Air vents.................................. 98
Air volume................................ 99
Defrosting................................ 99
Rear window defroster................ 100
Temperature.............................. 97
Hydraulic brake assistant................. 49
Hydroplaning................................ 141
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Identification labels..................... 202
Identification number, vehicle (VIN). 203
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle.......................... 56
Instrument cluster...................... 24, 26
Lamps, indicator and warning...... 153
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior motion sensor.................... 50
Interior rear view mirror................. 64
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper...................... 72
Windshield wipers...................... 71
J
Jump-starting............................... 187
K
Key.............................................. 54
Loss of.................................... 164
Replacing the transmitter
battery................................... 167
Kilopascal (air pressure unit).......... 135
L
Labels......................................... 202
Emission control information..... 202
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch.................. 66
Switching on/off........................ 66
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS........................................ 153
Battery................................... 158
Brakes.................................... 154
Coolant temperature.................. 160
Engine malfunction................... 160
EPS......................................... 157
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ESP®....................................... 157
Fog lamps................................. 69
Fuel cap.................................. 160
High-beam headlamps................ 159
Low-beam headlamps.................. 159
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale.................. 162
Oil pressure............................. 161
Passenger front air bag off..... 39, 163
Seat belt telltale...................... 155
SRS........................................ 155
Turn signals............................ 159
License plate lamps....................... 170
Lighter
see Cigarette lighter
Lighting....................................... 66
Coming home function................. 69
Daytime running lamp mode.......... 68
Exterior................................... 66
Interior................................... 70
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle........................ 54
Manually................................. 166
Loss of
Key........................................ 164
Service and Warranty
Information booklet.................. 200
Low-beam headlamps.................. 67, 169
Exterior lamp switch.................. 66
Indicator lamp......................... 159
Switching on............................. 67
M
Main odometer display..................... 89
Maintenance.................................. 14
Service interval display............. 92
Malfunction
Electronic immobilizer............. 153
Shifting system........................ 153
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps).................................... 67
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight........ 135
Maximum load rating (tires)............ 135
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure......................... 135
Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors........... 63
Interior rear view mirror............ 64
MON (Motor Octane Number).............. 212
Motor Octane Number
see MON
MP3 interface................................ 95
MP3 player, smart radio 10................ 95
Multifunction display...................... 88
N
Normal occupant weight.................. 135
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN)........................................... 203
O
Occupant Classification System
see OCS
Occupant distribution.................... 135
Occupant safety.............................. 32
Air bags................................... 35
Children and air bags................. 35
Children in the vehicle............... 43
Infant and child restraint
systems.................................... 43
OCS......................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp.......................... 39
Seat belts............................. 33, 37
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction.. 155
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)......................................... 39
Self-test.................................. 42
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD)... 201
Operating safety............................. 15
Outside temperature display............. 90
Overhead control panel.................... 23
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Paintwork care.............................. 148
Panic alarm................................... 46
Parcel net.................................... 101
Parking........................................ 80
Parking brake................................ 81
Parking lamps............................... 169
Parts service................................ 200
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag.................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp..................... 23, 39, 163
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Passenger seat................................ 61
Pedals......................................... 138
Power assistance........................... 138
Power outlet................................. 107
Power washer................................ 148
Practical hints
Battery................................... 184
Display messages...................... 152
Flat tire.................................. 176
Fuses...................................... 193
Jump starting........................... 187
Replacing bulbs........................ 168
Replacing transmitter battery..... 167
Replacing wiper blades.............. 174
Towing.................................... 189
Unlocking/locking manually........ 166
Warning and indicator lamps
....................................... 153, 163
What to do if............................ 153
Where will I find...?.................. 152
Premium unleaded gasoline............. 212
Problems with your vehicle............... 16
Product information........................ 13
Production options weight............... 135
PSI (air pressure unit).................... 135
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Radio........................................... 94
Radio transmitters........................ 143
Rain-light sensor........................... 71
Rear lamps
Overview................................. 170
Rear window defroster.................... 100
Rear window wiper/washer................ 72
Replacing wiper blade............... 174
Recommended tire inflation
pressure................................. 119, 135
Refrigerant, air conditioning.......... 211
Refueling..................................... 110
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs............................ 168
Reporting safety defects................... 16
Research Octane Number
see RON
Reserve fuel indicator..................... 92
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Rims..................................... 135, 206
Roadside Assistance........................ 14
RON (Research Octane Number).......... 212
Roof
see Soft top system
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Safety
Driving safety systems................ 47
Occupant safety......................... 32
Reporting defects....................... 16
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter.................... 35
Seat belts...................................... 33
Children in the vehicle............... 43
Fastening................................. 64
Proper use of............................. 33
Safety guidelines....................... 37
Safety notes.............................. 33
Telltale.................................. 155
Seating capacity........................... 125
Seats............................................ 60
Adjusting................................. 61
Heating.................................... 62
Passenger seat........................... 61
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Self-test
OCS......................................... 42
SRS......................................... 32
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts............................... 200
Service and warranty
Booklet................................... 200
Service flap.................................. 114
Service interval display.................. 92
Service life (tires)........................ 127
Side marker lamps......................... 169
Sidewall (tires)............................. 135
Side windows
Operation................................. 78
Signs and labels............................ 202
smart radio 10................................ 95
smart radio 9................................. 94
smart sound package........................ 95
Snow chains.................................. 137
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Soft top system............................... 73
Cleaning the soft top fabric........ 149
Locking rear soft top manually..... 166
Mounting the side rails............... 77
Opening and closing the rear
soft top................................ 59, 75
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top................ 58, 73
Removing the side rails............... 75
Sound package................................ 95
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp......................... 155
Standing water, driving through....... 143
Starter switch positions.................. 59
Starting the engine......................... 79
Steering wheel gearshift control....... 28
Storage compartments..................... 103
in the tailgate......................... 104
Storing tires................................ 128
Sun screen.................................... 106
Sun visors.................................... 106
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Tailgate
Closing................................ 57, 59
Opening............................... 56, 58
Tail lamps.................................... 170
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant...... 211
Brake fluid.............................. 211
Coolant................................... 213
Engine oil additives.................. 211
Engine oils.............................. 210
Fuel requirements..................... 212
Gasoline additives.................... 212
Identification labels................ 202
Premium unleaded gasoline......... 211
Rims and tires......................... 206
Service fluids and capacities..... 209
Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS).................................. 205
Vehicle specification (model
passion)................................. 204
Vehicle specification (model
pure)...................................... 203
Windshield/rear window washer
system............................... 210, 212
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Temperature
Coolant................................... 144
Interior temperature.................. 97
Outside.................................... 90
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tightening torque
Wheels.................................... 129
TIN (Tire Identification Number)...... 135
Tire and Loading Information
placard....................................... 124
Tire and loading terminology........... 134
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
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Tire inflation pressure
Checking................................. 120
Important notes on.................... 120
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar. 124
Tire labeling................................ 129
Tire load rating............................ 136
Tire ply composition and material
used............................................ 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)......................................... 121
Tire repair kit........................ 152, 177
Tires..................................... 118, 206
Air pressure............................ 119
Care and maintenance................ 127
Cleaning................................. 128
Direction of rotation, spinning... 127
Driving instructions................. 141
Flat tire.................................. 176
Important notes on tire
inflation pressure.................... 120
Inflation pressure............... 120, 121
Information placard.................. 124
Inspection............................... 127
Labeling................................. 129
Load rating.............................. 136
Ply composition and material
used....................................... 136
Problems under-/overinflation.... 120
Retreads.................................. 118
Rims and tires (technical data).... 206
Rotation.................................. 129
Service life............................. 127
Sizes...................................... 206
Snow chains............................. 137
Speed rating................. 131, 136, 142
Storing................................... 128
Temperature....................... 120, 129
Terminology............................ 134
Tire Identification Number........ 135
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)........................... 121
Traction...................... 129, 136, 141
Tread..................................... 136
Tread depth........................ 127, 136
Treadwear indicators........... 127, 136
Vehicle maximum load on............ 136
Winter tires....................... 136, 206
Tire speed rating..................... 131, 136
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit............................ 136
Tow-away alarm.............................. 50
Towing........................................ 189
Traction................................. 136, 141
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position indicator....... 89
Transmitting power values.............. 200
Traveling abroad........................... 144
Tread (tires)................................. 136
Tread depth (tires)................... 127, 136
Treadwear indicators (tires)...... 127, 136
Trip odometer, resetting.................. 92
Turning off the engine..................... 82
Turn signal lamps.......................... 169
Turn signals.................................. 68
Indicator lamps........................ 159
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards............................... 128, 136
Unleaded gasoline, premium............ 211
Unlocking the vehicle..................... 54
Manually................................. 166
V
Vehicle
Bulbs...................................... 168
Care....................................... 145
Identification Number (VIN)....... 203
Locking/unlocking..................... 54
Locking/unlocking manually........ 166
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety........................ 15
Towing.................................... 189
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 203
Vehicle lighting............................ 66
Vehicle loading
Instructions............................ 105
Load limit............................... 125
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Roof rack................................. 105
Terminology............................ 134
Vehicle maximum load on the tire..... 136
Vehicle specification
Model BRABUS.......................... 205
Model passion.......................... 204
Model pure.............................. 203
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Ventilation
see HVAC.................................. 95
W
Warning signals
Anti-theft warning system.......... 165
Brake pads............................... 165
Door....................................... 165
Seat belt reminder system..... 155, 165
Warranty coverage......................... 200
Warranty information....................... 13
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio............................ 212
Refilling................................. 116
Wiping..................................... 72
Washer jet nozzles.......................... 176
Washing the vehicle....................... 145
Weights (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Wheel cover.................................. 107
Wheels, sizes................................ 206
Wheels, Tires and........................... 118
Where will I find...?
First-aid kit........................... 152
Tire repair kit......................... 152
Windshield
Washer fluid........................ 72, 212
Wipers..................................... 71
Windshield wipers........................... 71
Adjusting washer jet nozzles....... 176
Rain-light sensor....................... 71
Replacing wiper blades.............. 174
Winter driving
Driving instructions................. 142
Snow chains............................. 137
Tires...................................... 136
Winter tires........................... 136, 206
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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
suitability for smart vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in
individual 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 smart center
where you will receive comprehensive
information about use and installation of
appropriate parts.
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
covered 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
authorized 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
descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating
instructions 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 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
important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Warranty information
The Warranty Information Booklet contains
detailed information about the warranties
covering your smart, including:
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smart USA Limited Warranty (USA only)
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Canada
only)
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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Corrosion Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
>> Introduction.
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smartmove Assistance (Canada only)
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws, USA only)
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of smart
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled
to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
smart USA Distributor LLC. and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities
fail to fix one or more substantial defects
or malfunctions 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
malfunction 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 smart
USA Distributor LLC. in writing of the
need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction 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
substantial defects or malfunctions
for a cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to
a dealer, it should be addressed to:
smart USA Distributor LLC.
Customer Assistance Center
1765 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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
maintenance schedule. Failure to do so may
render your vehicle unsafe, it may affect
the durability 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 smart center for service. The
service advisor will record each service in
the booklet for you.
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
Roadside Assistance number
1-800-762-7887 (in the USA)
1-877-627-8004 (in Canada)
will be answered by smart Customer
Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in
accordance with standard program
guidelines 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
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your vehicle will be determined by our
authorized 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
technician and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
smart Roadside Assistance Program
brochure 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
1-877-627-8004.
Maintaining your current address
information 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
literature with the vehicle to make it
available 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
foreign countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
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unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be
available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts,
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gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Operating safety
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Warning!
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 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
vehicle.
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Warning!
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore
never turn off the engine while driving.
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Warning!
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
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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
flashers, 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 smart center or other qualified
maintenance or repair facility for further
inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following
information and rules:
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the safety precautions in this manual
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the “Technical data” section in this
manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
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Warning!
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
accident 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
authorized 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:
smart USA Distributor LLC.
Customer Assistance Center
1765 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only: The following text is
published 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.
Reporting safety defects
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 smart USA Distributor LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
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vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or smart USA Distributor
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
systems 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
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in dispute resolution involving
smart, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
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as otherwise required or permitted by
law.
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>> At a glance.
Exterior view ................................... 20
Cockpit ........................................... 21
Overhead control panel ...................... 23
Door control panel ............................ 23
Instrument cluster (miles) .................. 24
Instrument cluster (kilometers) ........... 26
Steering wheel gearshift control .......... 28
Upper center console ......................... 28
Lower center console ......................... 29
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Exterior view
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Exterior view
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Function Page
:
Soft top system
1
73
;
Cargo compartment:
Locking and unlocking 55
Opening and closing
(cabriolet) 58
Opening and closing
(coupé) 57
Opening engine
compartment cover 111
Engine oil 112
Rear window defroster 100
=
Rear lamps 170
?
Fuel filler flap 110
A
Doors:
Locking and unlocking 55
Locking and unlocking
manually 166
B
Exterior rear view
mirrors
63
Function Page
C
Tires and wheels 118,
206
Checking tire inflation
pressure 119
Flat tire 176
D
Towing 189
Installing towing eye bolt 190
E
Front lamps 169
F
Opening service flap 114
Coolant 115
Windshield washer fluid 116
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Windshield wipers 71
Replacing wiper blades 174
H
Windshield:
Defrosting 99
Wiping with windshield
washer fluid 72
1
cabriolet only.
Exterior view
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Exterior lamp switch:
Low beam 67
Turn signals 68
High beam 68
;
Steering wheel
2
=
Instrument cluster:
Miles 24
Kilometers 26
?
Wiper switch:
Windshield wipers 71
Rear window wiper
3
72
A
Tachometer* 93
B
Cockpit clock* 93
C
Overhead control panel 23
D
Upper center console 28
E
Glove box
104
Function Page
F
smart MP3 interface*
(AUX-socket*) 95
G
Gear selector lever 83
H
Starter switch 59
I
Coin holder 103
Retractable soft top
switch
4
74
J
Cup holder 101
K
Horn
L
On-board Diagnostics
Socket (OBD) 201
M
Door control panel 78,
63
N
Inside door handle 56
2
Model pure only: The steering wheel in this vehicle varies from steering wheel illustrated.
3
coupé only.
4
cabriolet only.
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Cockpit
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
Passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp 42
;
Switching interior
lighting on/off 70
=
Interior rear view mirror 64
Door control panel
Function Page
:
Inside door handle 56
;
Adjusting exterior rear
view mirrors:
Manually 63
Electrically
5
63
=
Opening and closing right
side window:
Manually 78
Electrically
5
78
?
Opening and closing left
side window:
Manually 78
Electrically
5
78
5
Model passion only.
Door control panel
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Instrument cluster (miles)
Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles)
24
Instrument cluster (miles)
>> At a glance.
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Function Page
:
Selecting display for
status indicator 91
Setting digital clock 90
;
Left indicator lamp
display with:
M
Low‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
67,
159
K
High‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
68,
159
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale
162
7
Seat belt telltale
155
6
SRS indicator lamp
155
=
#
Left turn signal
indicator lamp
68,
159
?
d
ESP® warning lamp
157
A
!
Right turn signal
indicator lamp
68,
159
B
Speedometer
C
Right indicator lamp
display with:
D
EPS* warning lamp
157
;
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
160
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ABS indicator lamp
153
$
Brake warning lamp
154
Function Page
D
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 93
Setting digital clock 90
E
Right center indicator
lamp display with:
5
Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp
161
?
Coolant
temperature
warning lamp
160
F
Multifunction display
with:
Fuel level display 91
Transmission position
indicator 89
Main odometer display 89
Digital clock 90
Outside temperature
display 90
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Status indicator with:
Trip odometer display 92
Maintenance service
interval display 92
Reserve fuel indicator 92
H
Left center indicator
lamp display with:
#
Battery indicator
lamp
158
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Fuel cap indicator
lamp
160
Instrument cluster (miles)
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* optional
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Instrument cluster (kilometers)
Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles)
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Instrument cluster (kilometers)
>> At a glance.
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Function Page
:
Selecting display for
status indicator 91
Setting digital clock 90
;
Left indicator lamp
display with:
M
Low‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
67,
159
K
High‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
68,
159
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale
162
7
Seat belt telltale
155
6
SRS indicator lamp
155
=
#
Left turn signal
indicator lamp
68,
159
?
d
ESP® warning lamp
157
A
!
Right turn signal
indicator lamp
68,
159
B
Speedometer
C
Right indicator lamp
display with:
D
EPS* warning lamp
157
;
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
160
!
ABS indicator lamp
153
J
Brake warning lamp
154
D
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 93
Setting digital clock
90
Function Page
E
Right center indicator
lamp display with:
5
Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp
161
?
Coolant
temperature
warning lamp
160
F
Multifunction display
with:
Fuel level display 91
Transmission position
indicator 89
Main odometer display 89
Digital clock 90
Outside temperature
display 90
Freeze warning 91
G
Status indicator with:
Trip odometer display 92
Maintenance service
interval display 92
Reserve fuel indicator 92
H
Left center indicator
lamp display with:
#
Battery indicator
lamp
158
®
Fuel cap indicator
lamp
160
Instrument cluster (kilometers)
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Steering wheel gearshift control
Function Page
:
Left shift paddle6:
Downshift 86
;
Multifunction display 88
=
Right shift paddle6:
Upshift 86
i
Model pure only:
The steering wheel in this vehicle varies
from steering wheel illustrated.
Upper center console
Function Page
:
Tachometer* 93
;
Cockpit clock* 93
=
HVAC 95
?
Audio system* 94
A
Hazard warning flasher
switch 70
B
Switching tow-away
protection*/interior
motion sensor* on/off 50
C
Switching seat heating*
on/off, passenger side 62
D
Restarting TPMS button 121
E
Central unlocking switch 55
F
Central locking switch 55
6
Model passion only.
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Upper center console
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Function Page
G
Switching front fog
lamps* on/off 69
H
Switching seat heating*
on/off, driver’s side 62
Lower center console
Function Page
:
Auxiliary power outlet 107
;
Gear selector lever 83
=
Starter switch 59
?
Parking brake lever 81
A
Coin holder 103
Retractable soft top
switch
7
74
7
cabriolet only.
Lower center console
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Panic alarm ..................................... 46
Driving safety systems ....................... 47
Anti-theft systems ............................ 49
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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
vehicle 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 warnings 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
equipped with technology to accomplish
this. Please pay very close attention to the
instructions and warnings below,
particularly 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
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Seat belts (Y page 33)
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Child restraints (Y page 43)
Additional protection potential is
provided by:
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
with
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Air bags (Y page 35)
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Air bag control unit (with crash
sensors)
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Emergency Tensioning Devices and
seat belt force limiters (Y page 35)
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Air bag system components with
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Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp (Y page 42)
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Passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
(Y page 39)
Although independent systems, their
protective functions work in conjunction
with each other.
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For information on infants and
children traveling with you in the
vehicle and restraint systems for infants
and children, see “Children in the
vehicle” (Y page 43).
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 6 in the instrument
cluster comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after
approximately 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:
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fails to go out after approximately 4
seconds after the ignition was switched
on
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does not come on at all
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comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
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Warning!
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint systems (such as
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seat 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 Emergency
Tensioning Devices, for example, could
deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in
accidents in which they otherwise should
deploy (although the deceleration
threshold for air bag deployment is
exceeded). Therefore, never modify the
restraint systems. Do not tamper with
electronic components or their software.
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Warning!
In the event that the SRS indicator lamp
6 comes 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
roadway and stop driving. Contact an
authorized 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
technicians. Contact an authorized smart
center. If it is necessary to modify an air
bag system to accommodate a person with
disabilities, contact your local authorized
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.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened whenever the vehicle is being
operated.
For more information, see “Fastening the
seat belts” (Y page 64).
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For information on infants and
children traveling with you in the
vehicle and restraint systems for infants
and children, see “Children in the
vehicle” (Y page 43).
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Warning!
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.
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Warning!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under it, the belt
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would apply force at the abdomen or neck,
causing serious or even fatal injuries. The
seat backrest 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.
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Warning!
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
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Warning!
Seat belts of a vehicle involved in an
accident must be inspected by smart. Only
then is it possible to determine whether
the seat belts were damaged or stressed in
the accident. 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
activation 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 smart
center.
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Warning!
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
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Seat belts can only work when used
properly. 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.
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Each 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.
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Never 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.
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Never wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as
these might cause injuries.
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Position 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.
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Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at time. Do not fasten a single seat
belt around a person and another person
or other objects.
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Seat 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.
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Pregnant 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
pressure on the abdomen.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
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When using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and seat belt force limiters
The seat belts are equipped with
Emergency Tensioning Devices and seat
belt force limiters.
Emergency Tensioning Devices are
designed to activate in the following
cases:
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in frontal or rear-end impacts
exceeding the system deployment
threshold
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if the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly
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in collisions with high vehicle
deceleration/acceleration in the
longitudinal direction, e.g. a head-on
collision
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on passenger side when the seat is
occupied and the seat belt is fastened
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independently 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
during a crash.
When the emergency tensioning device is
triggered, the SRS indicator lamp 6 in
the instrument cluster illuminates, see
“SRS indicator lamp” (Y page 155).
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Warning!
Once they have been triggered, Emergency
Tensioning Devices will no longer function
properly and must be replaced. smart
recommends that you visit a qualified
workshop to have this done. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Comply with safety regulations when
disposing of Emergency Tensioning
Devices. These regulations are available at
any smart center.
The belt force limiter is designed to
operate in unison with the front air bag,
which absorbs a portion of the seat belt’s
decelerating forces, distributing the load
over a larger area.
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision, the emergency tensioning
device is activated if the vehicle is
decelerated or accelerated sufficiently in
the longitudinal direction at the start of
impact with the ignition switched on.
Air bags
Air bags can reduce the severity of
injuries in serious collisions, e.g. in a
head-on collision or a side impact.
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Warning!
Air bags are designed to reduce the
potential of injury in certain frontal
impacts (front air bags), or side impacts
(head-thorax air bags) which may cause
significant injuries. 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
temporary breathing difficulty for people
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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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Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury when the front
air bags inflate, it is very important for
the driver and passenger to always be in a
properly seated position and to wear their
respective seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated
position with your back against the
backrest. Fasten your seat belt and ensure
it is properly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with
considerable speed and force, a proper
seating and hands on steering wheel
position will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag.
Occupants who are unbelted, out of position
or too close to the air bag can be seriously
injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates extremely quickly and with great
force:
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Sit properly belted in a position that is
as upright as possible with your back
against the seat backrest.
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Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possible
rearward, still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls. The
distance from the center of the driver’s
breastbone to the center of the air bag
cover on the steering wheel must be at
least 10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should
be able to accomplish this by
adjustments to the seat. If you have any
problems, please contact an authorized
smart center.
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Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
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Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside
the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when the driver’s front air bag inflates.
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Adjust the passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.
R
Occupants, especially children, should
always sit as upright as possible,
properly use the seat belts and use an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injuries to you or other
occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that
you make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator’s Manual.
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Air bags are designed to deploy only in
certain frontal impacts (front air bags),
and in side impacts (head-thorax air
bags) which exceed preset thresholds.
Only during these events will they
provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passenger should always
wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not
possible for air bags to provide their
supplemental protection.
In case of other types of impacts and
impacts below air bag deployment
thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The
driver and passenger will then be
protected to the extent possible by a
properly fastened seat belt. A properly
fastened seat belt is also needed to
provide the best possible protection in
a rollover.
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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
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Warning!
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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
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
smart center.
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Air 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
disposal guidelines. California
residents, see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
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Given 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.
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Air 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.
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Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
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Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat
belts.
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No 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
installation of additional trim
material, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, passenger front air bag cover,
outboard sides of the seat backrests, and
installation of additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring. Keep area
between air bags and occupants free from
objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
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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.
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Do 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.
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Air bag system components will be hot
after an air bag has inflated. Do not
touch.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
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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
technicians. Contact an authorized smart
center.
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For 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 smart center.
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How the air bag operates
The air bag is inflated in a matter of
milliseconds. If the air bag is triggered,
the SRS indicator lamp in 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.
The inflated air bag slows down and
reduces the movement of the occupant. When
the occupant makes contact with the air
bag, hot gas flows out of the inflated front
air bags and head-thorax air bags. This
reduces the load on the occupant’s head and
upper body. These air bags are
consequently deflated after the accident.
Head-thorax air bags
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Warning!
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
possible, 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 recommended for
the size and weight of the child.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
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Warning!
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by smart for your vehicle
model. Using other seat covers may
interfere with or prevent the deployment of
the head-thorax air bags. Contact an
authorized smart center for availability.
If activated, the head-thorax air bags are
intended to increase the potential
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
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on the side of the vehicle that is struck
(when passenger side is struck only if the
seat is occupied)
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at the start of an accident with high
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
acting in a lateral direction, e.g. a side
impact
R
regardless of whether or not the seat belt
is in use
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independently of the front air bags
being deployed
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independently of the emergency
tensioning device
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The head-thorax air bags are integrated
into the driver and passenger seat
backrests.
:
Head-thorax air bag
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
R
at the start of an accident with high
vehicle deceleration in the longitudinal
direction
R
independently of other air bags in the
vehicle being deployed
R
never in the event of a rollover, unless
high vehicle deceleration in the
longitudinal direction is detected
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The 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
Classification System (OCS)
(Y page 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
deployment thresholds. In such instances,
the seat belts are designed to protect you.
The passenger air bag will only be
deployed if
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the system, based on OCS weight sensor
readings, senses that the passenger seat
is occupied and the 40
indicator lamp is not lit (Y page 42)
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the 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.
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Driver front air bag
;
Passenger front air bag
Occupant Classification System
The
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
automatically turns the passenger front air
bag on or off based on the classified
occupant weight category determined by
weight sensor readings from the passenger
seat.
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The system does also deactivate the
head-thorax air bag, the seat Emergency
Tensioning Devices, and the seat belt
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force limiters, based on the classified
occupant weight category determined by
weight sensor readings from the
passenger seat.
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
leaning on armrests), the OCS may not be
able to properly approximate the
occupant’s weight category.
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If the seat, including the trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way,
take the vehicle to an authorized smart
center. Only seat accessories approved
by smart may be used.
Both driver and the passenger should
always use the 40 indicator
lamp as an indication of whether or not
the passenger is properly positioned
(Y page 42).
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Warning!
If the 40 indicator lamp
illuminates when an adult or someone
larger than a small individual is in the
passenger seat, have the passenger reposition himself or herself in the seat
until the 40 indicator 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 classified
the passenger seat occupant as being up to
or less than the weight of a typical
12‑month‑old child in a standard child
restraint or if the passenger seat is sensed
as being empty.
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 40 indicator
lamp will illuminate when the ignition is
switched on and remain illuminated,
indicating that the passenger front air bag
is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the passenger seat
is classified as being empty, the
40 indicator lamp will
illuminate 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
40 indicator lamp will
illuminate for approximately 4 seconds
when the ignition is switched on and then,
depending on occupant weight sensor
readings from the seat, remains
illuminated or goes out.
When the 40 indicator lamp is
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is
deactivated.
When the 40 indicator 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
someone larger than a small individual, the
40 indicator lamp will
illuminate 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 40 indicator lamp is
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is
deactivated and will not be deployed.
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If the 40 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the passenger front air bag is
activated and will be deployed:
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
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independently of the head-thorax air
bags
If the passenger front air bag is deployed,
the rate of inflation will be influenced by:
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the rate of vehicle deceleration and a
fastened or unfastend seat belt as
assessed by the air bag control unit
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the passenger’s weight category as
identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS).
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Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriate infant or child restraint
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be
properly 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:
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Your 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
appropriate child restraint on the
passenger seat.
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A 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
circumstances, even with the air bag
technology installed in your vehicle.
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If you install a rear-facing child
restraint on the passenger seat, make
sure the 40 indicator lamp
is illuminated, indicating that the
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 40 indicator
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 40 indicator lamp
is illuminated.
If the 40 indicator 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.
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If 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
manufacturer’s instructions. For
children larger than the typical
12‑month‑old child, the passenger front
air bag may or may not be activated.
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Deployment of the driver front air bag
does not mean that the passenger front
air bag also should have deployed.
The Occupant Classification System
(Y page 39) may have determined:
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that 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
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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
sufficient severity to deploy the driver
front air bag.
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that 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
criteria 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
overhead control panel.
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp : illuminates when the passenger
front air bag is deactivated.
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Warning!
When the SRS indicator lamp 6 and the
40 indicator 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:
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Have the system checked as soon as
possible by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized smart center.
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Sit properly belted in a position that is
as upright as possible with your back
against the seat backrest.
R
Do not lean on the armrests or lift
yourself 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.
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Only have the seat repaired or replaced
by an authorized smart center.
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Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
Self-test Occupant Classification
System
After turning the key in the starter switch
to position 1 or 2, the 40
indicator lamp located in the center
console illuminates. If an adult occupant
is properly sitting on the passenger seat
and the system senses the occupant as being
an adult, the 40 indicator
lamp will illuminate and go out after
approximately 4 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
senses the passenger seat as being empty,
the 40 indicator lamp will
illuminate and remains illuminated.
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Warning!
If the 40 indicator lamp
should not illuminate immediately after
starting the engine, the system is not
functioning. You must contact an
authorized smart center before seating any
child on the passenger seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (Y page 163).
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Warning!
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:
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Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size
of the child.
X
Make sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Warning!
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could
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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
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be 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
system’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
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injure other persons
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get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves 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”.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the
event of
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an 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
special seat belt retractor for secure
fastening 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
activated. 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
deactivate 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.
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Warning!
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
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District of Columbia, the U.S. territories,
and all Canadian provinces.
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
manufacturer of compliance with these
standards 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
carefully 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.
G
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be
properly 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 bag inflates. This could
result in serious injuries or death should
the head-thorax air bag 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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Your 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.
R
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 in a collision.
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If you install a rear-facing child
restraint on the passenger seat, make
sure the 40 indicator lamp
is illuminated, indicating that the
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 40 indicator
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 40
indicator lamp is illuminated. If the
40 indicator 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.
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If 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
vehicle’s seat belt according to the child
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seat manufacturer’s instructions. For
children larger than the typical
12‑month‑old child, the passenger front
air bag may or may not be activated.
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Warning!
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
restraint 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 lapshoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
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
40 indicator lamp is
illuminated (Y page 42).
Top tether
Top tether permits an additional
connection between a child restraint
system and the passenger seat. Proper
usage of the top tether, in accordance with
instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer, can further reduce
the risk of injuries.
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.
:
Top tether guide
;
Passenger seat
=
Top tether anchorage
=
Top tether anchorage
?
Top tether hook
A
Top tether strap of the child restraint
system
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X
Thread top tether strap A into top tether
guide : from the front and lead it to the
rear over the head restraint.
X
Attach top tether hook ? in top tether
anchorage = on the floor of the cargo
compartment.
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If you are using divider plus*, the
hooks of the top tether and the divider
plus* are attached to the same anchorage.
X
Fit the restraint system with top tether.
Always follow the manufacturer’s
assembly instructions!
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Warning!
After installing top tether straps, make
sure the seat backrests are in an upright
position and are properly locked. Check for
secure locking by pushing and pulling on
the seat backrests. 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 benefit.
Panic alarm
:
¯ button
X
Activating: Press and hold button : for
at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
X
Deactivating: Press button : once more.
or
X
Insert the key in the starter switch.
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USA 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
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS‑210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference 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.
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Driving safety systems
Introduction
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Warning!
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following 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
prevailing road and weather and traffic
conditions and keep a safe distance to
other road users and objects on the street.
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In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS, the hydraulic
brake assistant, and the ESP® is only
achieved with winter tires (Y page 136)
or snow chains* as required.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
G
Warning!
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead.
Pumping 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 (Y page 24) comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
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.
X
Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal while experiencing the
pulsation.
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
indication of hazardous road conditions
and functions as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
Emergency brake maneuver
X
Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
G
Warning!
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the
hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP® are
also switched off.
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the
braking distance.
G
Warning!
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
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 an ABS equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or
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dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®). The
ESP® is operational as soon as the engine
is running 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
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid.
By applying brakes to the appropriate
wheel and by limiting the engine 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 d in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is
engaged.
The ESP® warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
Depending on the driving situation, the
ESP
®
R
reduces the speed
R
selectively brakes individual wheels
R
equalizes the speed of the driven wheels
R
stabilizes the vehicle when braking
R
assists you in evasive maneuvers on all
roads
G
Warning!
If the ESP® warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster flashes, proceed as
follows:
R
While driving off, apply as little
throttle as possible.
R
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R
Adapt 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
resulting from excessive speed.
G
Warning!
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,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an ESP
®
equipped 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
automatically, the engine must be turned
off (ignition switched off) when the
parking brake is being tested on a brake
test dynamometer. Active braking action
through the ESP® may otherwise seriously
damage the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
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The ESP® will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended tire
size (Y page 206).
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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.
X
Apply 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
deactivated.
G
Warning!
When the hydraulic brake assistant is
malfunctioning, the brake system is still
functioning normally, but without the
additional brake boost that would normally
be provided during an emergency braking
maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance
may increase.
G
Warning!
The hydraulic brake assistant cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
braking efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition 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 dangerous 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 automatically comes on 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 (Y page 70) or until the
speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Anti-theft systems
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer prevents
unauthorized persons from starting your
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a key
that is left inside the vehicle.
X
Activating: Remove the key from the
starter switch.
X
Deactivating: Insert the key in the
starter switch.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
1.
Anti-theft warning system*
Once the anti-theft warning system has
been armed, a visual and audible alarm is
triggered when
R
someone opens a door or the tailgate
R
someone enters the vehicle’s interior
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there is motion inside the vehicle
R
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
The alarm will also be triggered when
unlocking and opening the driver’s door
with the key.
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The alarm will stay on, even if the
driver’s door is immediately closed. For
canceling the alarm, see (Y page 50).
Close the windows and the tailgate before
arming the alarm system. Make sure there
are no moving objects inside the vehicle.
X
Arming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
Warning system indicator lamp :
flashes rapidly. The anti-theft warning
system arms after about 25 seconds. When
the anti-theft warning system is armed,
warning system indicator lamp :
flashes about every three seconds.
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You can also arm the anti-theft warning
system by locking the vehicle without
using the remote control (Y page 166).
X
Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The anti-theft warning system is
disarmed. Warning system indicator
lamp : stops flashing.
Canceling the alarm
X
Insert the key in the starter switch.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
1.
or
X
Press button # or * on the key.
Tow-away alarm* and interior motion
sensor*
Once the anti-theft warning system has
been armed, a visual and audible alarm is
triggered when someone attempts to raise
the vehicle or if motion is detected inside
the vehicle.
X
Arming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor arm after about
25 seconds.
X
Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are disarmed.
Canceling the alarm
X
Insert the key in the starter switch.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
1.
or
X
Press 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
R
transporting the vehicle,
R
board, e.g. a ferry or auto train,
R
there are people or animals in the
vehicle,
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the side windows remain open.
This prevents any false alarm.
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X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X
Press switch : within 60 seconds.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
X
Exit the vehicle.
X
Lock the vehicle using the remote
control.
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The tow-away protection and the
interior motion sensor remain switched
off until you lock your vehicle again.
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Opening and closing .......................... 54
Starter switch positions ..................... 59
Seats .............................................. 60
Mirrors ........................................... 63
Seat belts ........................................ 64
Lighting ......................................... 66
Windshield wipers ............................. 71
Soft top system (cabriolet only) ............ 73
Side windows .................................... 78
Driving and parking .......................... 79
Transmission ................................... 83
Instrument cluster ............................. 88
Audio system* .................................. 94
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Con-
ditioning) ....................................... 95
Loading and storing ......................... 101
Useful features ................................ 106
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Opening and closing
Key
Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
;
$ Opening the retractable soft top8/
unlocking the upper tailgate
9
=
# Unlock button
The remote control centrally locks and
unlocks:
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the driver’s door
R
the fuel filler flap
R
the passenger door
R
the upper tailgate
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. It is
possible for children to open a locked door
from the inside, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
!
If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote control, the
batteries in the remote control are
discharged, or the remote control is
malfunctioning.
R
Check the batteries in the remote
control and replace them if necessary.
R
If you do not have a spare transmitter
battery at hand, use the key to open the
driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
If the remote control is malfunctioning,
contact an authorized smart center.
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USA 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
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference 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 remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
8
cabriolet only.
9
coupé only.
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This can fluctuate greatly as a
consequence of local conditions
(reflective or absorbing objects) and
interference emitted by other radiotransmission systems. Similarly, the
operating range fluctuates in line with
the direction from which the remote
control is activated.
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
outside
X
Selective unlocking: Press button # on
the key once.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
The anti-theft warning system* is
disarmed.
The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked.
X
Global 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 fuel filler flap.
X
Global locking: Press button * on the
key.
With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the
fuel filler flap closed the turn signal
lamps flash three times.
The anti-theft warning system* is armed.
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch flashes (Y page 56).
The interior and exterior10 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.
X
Switching on: Switch off the ignition.
X
Press the central locking switch
(Y page 56) and button * on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched on.
X
Switching off: Switch off the ignition.
X
Press the central unlocking switch
(Y page 56) and button # on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched off.
Locking and unlocking from the inside
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children 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
personal injury.
You can lock and unlock the vehicle from
inside using the central locking or
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Vehicles with rain-light sensor* only.
Opening and closing
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unlocking 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.
X
Locking: Press central locking
switch :.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch : comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch : flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.
With the doors and the tailgate closed,
the vehicle locks.
X
Unlocking: Press central unlocking
switch ;.
The vehicle unlocks and the indicator
lamp on central locking switch : goes
out.
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
X
Pull on inside door handle :.
With the driver’s door open a warning
signal sounds if the exterior lamps are
switched on and the ignition is switched
off.
Opening the upper tailgate on the
coupé
G
Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
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X
Press button # on the key twice.
X
Press and hold button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
or
X
Pull the release handle in handle
recess : of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.
X
Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open.
Observe information on loading the
vehicle (Y page 105).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 203).
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
G
Warning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
X
Open the upper tailgate (Y page 56).
X
Pull both release levers : backwards
either simultaneously or one after the
other.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
X
Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal 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 information on loading the
vehicle (Y page 105).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 203).
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
G
Warning!
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.
X
Swivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.
X
Swivel the upper tailgate downwards to
close.
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G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children 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
personal injury.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top (cabriolet only)
You can fully open the retractable soft top
with the key.
Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
;
$ Opening the retractable soft top
=
# Unlock button
X
Opening: Press button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens.
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Pressing symbols #, * or $ on the
key with remote control while opening
the retractable soft top will interrupt
the opening procedure.
X
Closing: Press symbol G on the
retractable soft top switch
(Y page 74).
G
Warning!
When closing the retractable soft top, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
i
The remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
Take care that you do not open your
vehicle’s retractable soft top
inadvertently.
Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet
G
Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
G
Warning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
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X
Press button # on the key twice.
X
Pull the release handle in handle
recess : of the tailgate.
The tailgate is unlocked.
X
Swivel the tailgate downwards to open.
Opening and closing the rear soft top
(cabriolet only)
You can open the rear soft top to ease
loading and unloading.
X
Opening: Push release levers : to the
left and right of the retaining clip
upwards.
X
Swivel the rear soft top upwards to open.
G
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the rear soft top. Be especially careful
when small children are around.
X
Closing: Swivel the rear soft top
downwards to close.
X
Pull soft top down.
X
Pull release levers : to the left and
right of the retaining clip downwards.
X
Make sure the rear soft top is correctly
locked in place on both sides.
Closing the tailgate on the cabriolet
G
Warning!
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.
X
Swivel the tailgate upwards to close. Let
the tailgate lock into place.
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children 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
personal injury.
Starter switch positions
Starter switch
Starter switch positions
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For removing key
1
Ignition (power supply for all
electrical consumers) and driving
position
All lamps (except low‑beam
headlamp indicator lamp,
high‑beam headlamp indicator
lamp, and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the
instrument cluster come on. If a
lamp in the instrument cluster fails
to come on when the ignition is
switched on, have it checked and
replaced if necessary. If a lamp in
the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes
on while driving, refer to “Warning
and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster” (Y page 153).
2
Starting (Y page 79)
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When 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
activated) 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 engine is running. This
indicates that the respective systems
are operational.
Seats
Safety notes
G
Warning!
All seat adjustments, as well as fastening
of seat belts, must be done before the
vehicle is operated.
G
Warning!
When adjusting the seat, make sure no one
becomes trapped.
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving. Adjusting the seat while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position 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:
R
Adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
R
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far to the rear as
possible, consistent with ability to
properly operate controls.
R
Never 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.
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Observe the notes on the air bag system.
G
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional 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.
G
Warning!
Contact an authorized 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
occupants in an accident.
:
Seat backrest tilt
;
Seat fore and aft adjustment
Seat backrest tilt
X
Adjusting: Pull adjustment lever :
upwards and adjust the seat backrest
until your arms are slightly angled when
holding the steering wheel.
X
Release adjustment lever : when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X
Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat fore and aft adjustment
X
Adjusting: Pull adjustment handle ;
upwards and slide the seat to a seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
X
Release adjustment handle ; when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.
X
Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat height
The seat guide is inclined in the
horizontal plane. Seat fore and aft
adjustment also alters the seat height.
Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(Y page 105).
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Folding down
X
Remove the seat belt from seat belt
guide :.
X
Move the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go.
X
Hold the backrest with one hand back.
X
Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X
Fold the seat backrest forward.
Folding back
X
Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X
Fold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X
Check for proper engagement before
driving.
X
Place the seat belt back in seat belt
guide :.
G
Warning!
When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure
R
nobody becomes trapped
R
no obstacles are jammed in the lock
R
the adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position
A proper engaged passenger seat backrest
will help to prevent stored objects in the
cargo compartment from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during
R
braking
R
vehicle maneuvers
R
an 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
1
One indicator lamp on
2
Two indicator lamps on
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X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Switching on: Press seat heating
switch : repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.
X
Switching off: Press seat heating
switch : repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
!
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.
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic
conditions.
Exterior rear view mirrors
G
Warning!
Exercise care when using the passengerside 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.
Manually adjustable exterior rear view
mirrors
X
Adjusting: Move adjustment lever : up,
down, left, or right to the desired
setting.
Power exterior rear view mirrors
This feature is only available on the model
passion.
The operating control is on the door
control panel.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Selecting 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
mirror.
X
Adjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
button ; up, down, left, or right to the
desired setting.
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Exterior rear view mirror heating
Vehicles with power exterior rear view
mirrors are equipped with an exterior rear
view mirror heating.
This feature is only available on the model
passion.
After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This
prevents icing up the exterior rear view
mirrors and also creates a clear view when
the exterior rear view mirrors have fogged
up.
If the rear window defroster is
automatically deactivated after
approximately 10 minutes of operation, the
exterior rear view mirror heating also
deactivates.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Switching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster (Y page 100).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched on.
X
Switching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster (Y page 100).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched off.
i
The exterior rear view mirror heating
also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0.
Interior rear view mirror
X
Adjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.
X
Selecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever :
forward or backward.
Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
G
Warning!
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.
G
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional 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
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vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.
G
Warning!
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
G
Warning!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position 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 serious or even fatal injuries. The
seat backrest 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.
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 37.
:
Seat belt outlet
;
Seat belt guide
=
Seat belt buckle
?
Release button
A
Latch plate
X
Fastening the seat belt: With a smooth
motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet :.
X
Place the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips.
X
Push latch plate A into seat belt buckle
= until it clicks.
X
If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
X
Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
button ?.
X
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate A.
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Proper use of seat belts
R
Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.
R
Adjust 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.
R
Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
R
Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
R
Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
R
Do not fasten a seat belt around a person
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
R
Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
R
Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing.
G
Warning!
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
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness 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 smart
center.
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
operation of the vehicle.
i
If you drive in countries where
vehicles 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 smart center.
Exterior lamp switch (USA only)
$
Lamps off
T
Parking lamps
L
Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode*
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Exterior lamp switch (Canada only)
$
Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode
T
Parking lamps
L
Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
Parking lamps
You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
X
Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position T.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
R
Tail lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side 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.
X
Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
M in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
R
Tail and parking lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode (USA only)
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:
R
Low‑beam headlamps
R
Tail and parking lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side marker lamps
G
Warning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to
position Ã, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to position L when driving
or when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position à to L with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position à to L will
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting
conditions 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.
X
Turn 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
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depending on the brightness of the
ambient 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
brightness of the ambient light.
Daytime running lamp mode (Canada only)
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
i
With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the engine running, the
low‑beam headlamps cannot be switched
off manually.
You cannot switch on the high‑beam
headlamps.
The high‑beam flasher is available at all
times.
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position L to
permit activation of the high‑beam
headlamps.
When the engine is running, and you
R
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T, the low‑beam headlamps, the tail
and parking lamps, the license plate
lamps and the side marker lamps come on.
R
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode. The corresponding exterior lamps
come on.
Combination switch (high beam, highbeam flasher and turn signals)
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps
X
Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Y page 67).
X
Switching on: Push the combination
switch to position 1.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster comes on.
X
Switching off: Pull the combination
switch to position g.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster goes out.
High‑beam flasher
X
Pull the combination switch briefly in
the direction of arrow ;.
Turn signals
:
Turn signals, right
;
Turn signals, left
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X
Switching on: Push the combination
switch in the 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
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.
i
To signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the
combination switch only to the point of
resistance and release. The
corresponding turn signals will flash
three times.
Coming home function
Vehicles without rain-light sensor: The
interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: In
addition to the interior lamps, the
exterior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds depending on the
brightness of the ambient light when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle
X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X
Exit the vehicle.
X
Press button * on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior11 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
When returning to the vehicle
X
Press button # on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior and exterior11 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
Front fog lamps
G
Warning!
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
à to L with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location. Switching
from à to L will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.
i
Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
i
Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position Ã. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position L first.
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X
Make sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
X
Switching on: Press switch :.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
X
Switching 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.
X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
X
Switching 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
R
immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
R
after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened
R
after 15 seconds if all doors are closed
R
after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions.
:
Interior lamp
;
Switching on the automatic control
=
Off
?
Continuous operation
Automatic control
X
Set the rocker switch to position ;.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
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Switching off
X
Set the rocker switch to position =.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.
Continuous operation
X
Set 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
discharged battery.
Windshield wipers
Switching windshield wipers on and off
g
Windshield wipers off
1
Intermittent wiping
2
Slow continuous wiping
3
Fast continuous wiping
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Switching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position 2 or 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
windshield wipers with windshield
washer fluid.
!
If anything blocks the windshield
wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them
off immediately.
R
For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in
a safe location and remove the key from
the starter switch before attempting to
remove any blockage.
R
Remove blockage.
R
Turn the windshield wipers on again.
X
Switching 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
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers
will operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers 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
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to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Activating 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*.
X
Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position g.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
X
Pull the wiper switch in the direction of
arrow : and hold in position.
The windshield wipers operate with
windshield washer fluid.
X
Release the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.
i
To prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe
with windshield washer fluid
periodically even when it is raining.
Single wipe
X
Pull the wiper switch briefly in the
direction of arrow :.
The windshield wipers wipe on time with
windshield washer fluid.
Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Activating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch to position 1.
X
Wiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in the direction of
arrow ; and hold in position until the
rear window is clean.
X
Release the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three
more times.
Intermittent wiping is still activated.
X
Deactivating intermittent wiping: Pull
the wiper switch to position g.
i
The rear window wiper wipes one time
when the reverse gear is engaged with the
windshield wipers switched on.
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Soft top system (cabriolet only)
Introduction
The soft top system of the smart cabriolet
consists of a:
R
Retractable soft top
R
Rear soft top
R
Side rails
You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.
i
Opening 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.
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
locking apertures.
Only place the side rails in the
designated storage space of the tailgate.
!
Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at
temperatures 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 programs
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
conditions 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.
G
Warning!
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure.
G
Warning!
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. 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
wearing 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 portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment.
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G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children 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
personal 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
retractable soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
Opening from outside
You can open the retractable soft top
completely with the key.
Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
;
$ Opening the retractable soft top
=
# Unlock button
X
Press button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
Opening from the inside
Retractable soft top switch
:
Closing
;
Opening
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or
X
Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
i
Pressing symbol H or G on the
retractable soft top switch while
opening the retractable soft top will
interrupt the opening procedure.
Closing
For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable
soft top switch inside the vehicle.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Press symbol G on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top
is closed.
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i
To avoid draining the battery, leave the
engine running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.
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.
G
Warning!
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
closing 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
compartment of the tailgate or close the
soft top system.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
Retractable soft top switch
:
Closing
;
Opening
Opening the rear soft top
X
Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch or button $ on the key until
the retractable soft top has opened
completely.
X
Release the retractable soft top switch
or button $ on the key.
X
Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded down completely.
Closing the rear soft top
X
Press symbol G on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.
X
Release the retractable soft top switch.
i
If 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
X
Open the retractable soft top
(Y page 58).
X
Open the rear soft top (Y page 75).
X
Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X
Open the tailgate.
X
Pull handle : on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X
Lift up the storage compartment cover.
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X
Push release lever : of side rail ;
backward.
Side rail ; can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.
X
Push release lever : backward again.
X
Carry out the following steps when
conditions are safe to do so.
X
First lift the side rail at rear end : and
then remove it in the direction of
arrows ;.
:
Front left
;
Rear left
=
Front right
?
Rear right
X
Store the side rails in the storage
compartment of the tailgate with the
painted side facing down in the
designated order : to ?.
:
Front left
;
Rear left
=
Front right
?
Rear right
X
Close the storage compartment cover.
G
Warning!
Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails.
Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during
R
braking
R
vehicle maneuvers
R
an accident
X
Close the tailgate.
X
Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X
Open the side windows if desired.
!
Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.
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Mounting the side rails
X
Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X
Open the tailgate.
X
Pull handle : on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X
Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X
Remove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate.
:
Front left
;
Rear left
=
Front right
?
Rear right
X
Install the side rails in the designated
order : to ?.
X
Close the storage compartment cover.
G
Warning!
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you and
other persons.
X
Take one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end :.
X
Make sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position ; and is not
pinched.
X
Push the side rail at rear end =
downwards until it audibly engages into
place twice.
X
Install 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.
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Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
manually
Crank for side window on driver’s door
Side window on the driver’s door
X
Opening: Turn crank :
counterclockwise.
X
Closing: Turn crank : clockwise.
Side window on the passenger door
X
Opening: Turn crank : clockwise.
X
Closing: Turn crank :
counterclockwise.
Opening and closing the power windows
(model passion only)
G
Warning!
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the side window pane when opening a
window. 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.
G
Warning!
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 halted 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
children 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
personal 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
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Opening: Press the top of the respective
switch to the resistance point.
The corresponding side window moves
downwards until you release the switch.
X
Closing: Pull up the top of the respective
switch to the resistance point.
The corresponding side window moves
upwards until you release the switch.
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X
Automatic opening: Press the top of the
respective switch briefly.
The corresponding side window opens
completely.
X
Stopping during automatic opening:
Press or pull up the top of the respective
switch briefly.
The corresponding side window stops
immediately.
Driving and parking
Starting
G
Warning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving 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 injury.
G
Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while
driving, have the cause determined and
corrected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with at
least one window fully open at all times.
Gearshift pattern for transmission
:
Release button
j
Park position
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral position
h
Drive position
p
Manual gear shifting
q
Upshifting
±
Downshifting
Starting the engine
!
Shift the transmission into park
position P or reverse gear R only when the
vehicle is stopped in order to avoid
damaging the transmission.
X
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to park position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P.
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
2 and release it again immediately.
The engine starts automatically (“touchstart” function).
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Driving
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Press release button : (Y page 79) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D.
D appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
G
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This
could result in drive wheel slip and
reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS
will not prevent this type of loss of control.
G
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift the transmission
out of park position P or neutral position
N if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your
right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
!
Do not run a cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service
life of the engine.
!
Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the
brakes reduces engine performance and
causes premature brake and drivetrain
wear.
Reversing the vehicle
!
Shift the transmission into reverse
gear R only when the vehicle is stopped
in order to avoid damaging the
transmission.
You can drive in reverse gear at a speed
of up to 9 mph (15 km/h).
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Press the release button (Y page 79) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X
Move the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.
R appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
Parking
G
Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement can cause serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always
do the following before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle:
R
Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R
Engage the parking brake.
R
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
R
Slowly release the brake pedal.
R
When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the road curb.
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R
Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
R
Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.
G
Warning!
With the engine 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.
Adapt your driving accordingly.
X
Properly stop and park the vehicle.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Engage the parking brake (Y page 81).
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
X
Release the brake pedal.
Parking brake
The parking brake serves to secure the
vehicle against rolling away when it is
stationary or parked.
G
Warning!
Engaging the parking brake while the
vehicle 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.
X
Releasing: Depress the brake pedal.
X
Pull up slightly on parking brake
lever : and press release button ;.
X
Push parking brake lever : down as far
as it will go.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster goes out.
X
Engaging: Pull up parking brake
lever : firmly.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
G
Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the
transmission not fully engaged in park
position P is dangerous. When the engine is
shut 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 P alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting
people or objects.
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
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you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children 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. A brake servo is
used during braking (when the engine is
running) to increase pedal force.
G
Warning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving 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 injury.
G
Warning!
Considerably more effort will be required
to apply the brakes if
R
the brake servo has failed
R
a brake circuit has failed
R
the engine is switched off, e.g. for
towing the vehicle
The braking distance is likewise greater.
Make sure the engine is running whenever
the vehicle is rolling. Have the brake
system repaired at an authorized smart
center, if there is a fault in the brake
system.
:
Brake pedal
If a brake circuit has failed (Y page 154),
you must depress the brake pedal further
down to achieve the same effect and the
braking distance is increased.
i
The brake servo will only function with
the engine switched on.
G
Warning!
In the event of the vehicle needing to be
towed, a significantly greater amount of
pedal pressure will be required when the
engine is switched off.
Turning off the engine
G
Warning!
Do not turn off the engine before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the engine 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.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Press the release button (Y page 79) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
!
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
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X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
0.
X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
The electronic immobilizer is
activated.
Transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with a 5‑speed
automated transmission with manual or
automatic mode. For information on
driving with the transmission see also
“Starting” (Y page 79).
G
Warning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving 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 injury.
Gear selector lever
Gearshift pattern for transmission
:
Release button
j
Park position
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral position
h
Drive position
p
Manual gear shifting
q
Upshifting
±
Downshifting
The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
indicator. When M is selected the currently
selected gear appears (Y page 89).
G
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift the transmission
out of park position P or neutral position
N if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your
right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Shifting procedure
The transmission selects individual gears
automatically, depending on:
R
the gear selector lever position D
(Y page 84)
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
(Y page 85)
R
the vehicle speed
R
uphill or downhill grades
Press release button : (Y page 83) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock
when moving the gear selector lever from
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R
P to R, N, or D
R
R to P
R
N to R or P
!
Allow the engine to warm up under low
load use. Do not place full load on the
engine until the operating temperature
has been reached.
Shift into reverse gear R or parking
position P only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on
slippery road surfaces. Otherwise, the
drivetrain could be damaged, which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
With manual gearshifting M selected
(Y page 85), you can use the gear selector
lever or steering wheel gearshift control
to change the gears manually.
Gear selector lever positions
Effect
B
Park position
Gear selector lever position
when the vehicle is parked.
Place the gear selector lever
in park position P only when
the vehicle is stopped. The
park position is not intended
to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked.
Rather, the driver should
always engage the parking
brake in addition to placing
the gear selector lever in park
position P to secure the
vehicle.
The key can only be removed
from the starter switch with
the gear selector lever in park
position P. With the key
removed, the gear selector
lever is locked in park
position P.
C
Reverse gear
Shift into reverse gear R only
when vehicle is stopped.
A
Neutral position
No power is transmitted from
the engine to the drive axle.
When the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved
freely (pushed or towed).
7
Drive position
The transmission shifts
automatically.
x
Manual gearshifting
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched off.
The driver has to change the
gears manually.
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The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
indicator (Y page 89).
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
Less throttle, earlier upshifting
More throttle, later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
X
Press the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
X
Ease on the accelerator pedal when you
have reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.
Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic
lights:
X
Leave the transmission in gear.
X
Hold the vehicle with the brake.
When you stop for a longer period with the
engine idling and/or on a hill:
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
Working on the vehicle
G
Warning!
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and move the gear selector
lever to park position P. Otherwise the
vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Driving off uphill
Your vehicle has a hill start assist system.
G
Warning!
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
addition to shifting to park position P.
On uphill grades the hill start assist
system maintains the pressure in the brake
system for approximately one second after
you have released the brake pedal.
Therefore, you can start off smoothly
without the vehicle moving immediately
after releasing the brake pedal.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Apply sufficient pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
!
After approximately one second, the
hill start assist system stops braking the
vehicle, which then can roll backwards.
If you open the driver’s door within this
time, the hill start assistance is
deactivated and a warning signal sounds.
i
The hill start assist system is inactive
if you start off with the parking brake
engaged.
Manual gearshifting
With manual gearshifting M selected,
system-controlled automatic gearshifting
is switched off and you need to change the
gears by upshifting or downshifting
manually using the gear selector lever or
the steering wheel gearshift control12.
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Model passion only.
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!
Allow the engine to warm up under low
load use. Do not place full load on the
engine until the operating temperature
has been reached.
Shift into reverse gear R or parking
position P only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on
slippery road surfaces. Otherwise, the
drivetrain could be damaged, which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Activating manual gearshifting
X
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D (Y page 83).
X
Pull one of the shift paddles (Y page 86)
towards you.
or
X
Move the gear selector lever to manual
gearshifting M (Y page 83).
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched off.
You can upshift or downshift through the
gears in succession.
The currently engaged gear appears in
multifunction display ; (Y page 86).
Upshifting
X
Briefly push the gear selector lever
forward in the + direction (Y page 83).
or
X
Pull right shift paddle = (Y page 86)
towards you.
The transmission shifts to the next
higher gear.
i
With manual gearshifting M selected,
the transmission shifts up only to
prevent engine overrevving.
Downshifting
G
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This
could result in drive wheel slip and
reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS
will not prevent this type of loss of control.
X
Briefly pull the gear selector lever
backward in the - direction (Y page 83).
or
X
Pull left shift paddle : (Y page 86)
towards you.
The transmission shifts to the next lower
gear.
Kickdown
You can use kickdown when you want
maximum acceleration.
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X
Press the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
X
When you have reached the desired speed,
briefly push the gear selector lever
forward in the + direction (Y page 83).
or
X
Pull right shift paddle = (Y page 86)
towards you.
The transmission shifts to the next
higher gear.
Deactivating manual gearshifting
X
With drive position D selected: Pull and
hold right shift paddle = (Y page 86)
towards you for longer than two seconds.
or
X
With manual gearshifting M selected:
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D (Y page 83).
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched on again.
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)
In this mode only a certain gear or a
certain gear combination can be selected.
This mode is triggered in case of
transmission malfunctions and enables you
driving to the nearest workshop such as a
smart center.
If vehicle acceleration becomes less
responsive or sluggish or the transmission
no longer shifts, the transmission is most
likely operating in limp-home (emergency
operation) mode. The transmission
position indicator flashes and the ¬
symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Driving in limp-home mode:
X
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D (Y page 83).
X
Continue to drive.
X
Have the transmission checked at an
authorized smart center as soon as
possible.
i
It is possible that a gear combination
including the reverse gear can not be
selected. Keep in mind when parking,
that reversing the vehicle might be
impossible.
In case of a minor transmission
malfunction, it might be possible to teachin the transmission in order to restore the
normal transmission mode.
i
If the attempt to teach-in the
transmission fails, you cannot continue
to drive. Therefore we strongly
recommend that you have the
transmission taught-in at a qualified
workshop or at an authorized smart
center.
Teaching-in the transmission system:
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Wait at least 30 seconds before
restarting.
X
Press the brake pedal.
X
Restart the engine
Three bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.
X
Wait at least 30 seconds.
The transmission is taught in.
When teaching-in was successful:
P appears in the multifunction display
again and normal transmission operating
is restored.
X
Continue to drive.
After an unsuccessful teaching-in:
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Three bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.
X
Do not continue to drive.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Engage the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle.
X
Contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
Instrument cluster
Multifunction display
The following displays and indicators
appear in the multifunction display:
Multifunction display (U.S. vehicles)
:
Main odometer display, or when active,
days or distance to next maintenance
service
;
Transmission position indicator
=
Digital clock
?
Outside temperature display
A
Fuel level display
B
Status indicator with:
• Trip odometer display
• Maintenance service interval display
• Reserve fuel indicator
Multifunction display (Canada vehicles)
:
Main odometer display, or when active,
days or distance to next maintenance
service
;
Transmission position indicator
=
Digital clock
?
Outside temperature display
A
Freeze warning
B
Fuel level display
C
Status indicator with:
• Trip odometer display
• Maintenance service interval display
• Reserve fuel indicator
G
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving
conditions, such as speed, outside
temperature, or warning/indicator lamps.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
smart center as soon as possible.
Multifunction display illumination
The multifunction display illumination
comes on when the starter switch is in
position 1. It goes out after approximately
30 seconds when the starter switch is in
position 0.
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For adjusting the multifunction display
illumination, see “Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination” (Y page 93).
Main odometer display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The main odometer
display shows km instead of miles.
The main odometer display appears in the
multifunction display continuously.
Exception:
The next maintenance service is due. After
starting the engine, days or distance to
next maintenance service will appear
instead of the main odometer display. The
main odometer display will reappear after
approximately ten seconds.
For information on how to select the
maintenance service interval display, see
“Maintenance service interval display”
(Y page 92).
Transmission position indicator
The following information is displayed in
the transmission position indicator:
R
Current gear selector lever position
R
Current engaged gear (when manual
gearshifting selected)
i
A flashing R in the display indicates
that the gear selector lever is in
position R but the reverse gear is not
engaged. Stop the vehicle to let the
reverse gear engage.
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
Display Function
P
Gear selector lever in park
position P
R
Gear selector lever in
position R (Reverse gear
engaged)
N
Gear selector lever in neutral
position N
D
Gear selector lever in drive
position D
When manual gearshifting is selected:
Display Function
1
First gear engaged
2
Second gear engaged
3
Third gear engaged
4
Fourth gear engaged
5
Fifth gear engaged
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Digital clock
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The digital clock
shows a 24 h-clock instead of a
12 h-clock.
The time can only be set as long as the colon
in the digital clock flashes.
X
Activating time setting: Press and hold
left button : (Y page 91) until the
colon in the digital clock starts
flashing.
X
Setting the time in 1 minute
increments: Press left button : or right
button ; (Y page 91) repeatedly until
the desired time is set.
X
Setting the time quickly: Press left
button : or right button ;
(Y page 91) for longer than one second.
The setting speed accelerates.
X
Setting the time in 10 minute
increments: Press left button : or right
button ; (Y page 91) for longer than
five seconds.
The time is set in 10 minute increments.
X
Confirm time setting: Refrain from
pressing either left button : or right
button ; (Y page 91) until the colon in
the digital clock stops flashing.
The time is set.
i
The digital clock in the multifunction
display is not synchronized with the
cockpit clock* (Y page 93).
Outside temperature display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The outside
temperature display shows °C instead
of °F.
The outside temperature display appears
in the multifunction display continuously.
A change of the outside temperature will be
displayed with delay.
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Warning!
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
conditions.
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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
continues to be displayed. When the
outside temperature rises above 3¥, the
freeze warning goes out.
Fuel level display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The fuel level display shows the tank’s fuel
level with the aid of eight segments. The
number of dark segments indicates the fuel
level in the tank. If all eight segments are
dark, the tank is full.
You are driving on reserve fuel if there are
no more than 1.0 US gal (3.78 l) of fuel in the
tank.
If this occurs,
R
the fuel pump symbol in the fuel level
display flashes
R
the reserve fuel indicator shows the fuel
level in the tank in 0.1 US gal (0.5 l)
increments.
For selecting the reserve fuel indicator to
be displayed in the status indicator, see
“Reserve fuel indicator” (Y page 92).
Selecting display for status indicator
You can select the information to be
displayed in the status indicator:
R
Trip odometer display (Y page 92)
R
Maintenance service interval display
(Y page 92)
R
Reserve fuel indicator (Y page 92)
:
Selecting display for status indicator,
setting the clock, activating
maintenance service interval display
;
Setting the clock, adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
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Trip odometer display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
X
Selecting trip odometer display: Press
left button : (Y page 91) repeatedly
until the trip odometer display appears
in the status indicator.
X
Resetting trip odometer display: Press
and hold left button : (Y page 91) until
the value is set to 0.
Maintenance service interval display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The maintenance
service interval display shows km
instead of miles.
The maintenance service interval display
will notify you approximately one month
before the next maintenance service is
due.
The following information will be
displayed after starting the engine:
R
Days or distance to next maintenance
service
This information will be displayed
instead of the main odometer display.
The main odometer display will reappear
after approximately ten seconds
(Y page 89).
R
Type of service that is due
This information will be displayed in
the status indicator.
X
Start the engine.
X
Selecting maintenance service interval
display: Press left button : (Y page 91)
repeatedly until the maintenance
service interval display appears in the
status indicator.
Depending on the type of maintenance
service that is due, symbol ¬ or } is
displayed.
X
Clearing maintenance service interval
display: Press left button : (Y page 91)
once.
The maintenance service interval
display is cleared.
X
Activating maintenance service interval
display: Press left button : (Y page 91)
twice in quick succession.
Reserve fuel indicator
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
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The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
X
Selecting reserve fuel indicator: Press
left button : (Y page 91) repeatedly
until the reserve fuel indicator appears
in the status indicator.
Auxiliary instruments*
:
Tachometer
;
Cockpit clock
Tachometer*
The tachometer displays the engine speed
in units of 1 000 rpm.
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The tachometer illumination comes on when
you turn the key to starter switch position
1.
!
Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be
torn from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock*
The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on
when you turn the key to starter switch
position 1 and the parking lamps are
switched on.
The buttons for setting the time are on the
top of the cockpit clock.
X
Setting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button : repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
X
Setting the time back quickly: Press
button : for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
X
Setting the time forward in 1 minute
increments: Press button ; repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
X
Setting the time forward quickly: Press
button ; for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
!
Do not hang any objects on the cockpit
clock.
This could cause the cockpit clock to be
torn from its mounting and damage it.
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
You can adjust the illumination of the
switches, the dials in the instrument
cluster, the radio*, the climate control*
panel and the auxiliary instruments*. Five
settings are possible.
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X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X
Switch on the parking lamps.
X
To brighten or dim illumination: Press
right button ; (Y page 91) repeatedly
until the desired setting is reached.
The current setting is stored.
Audio system*
G
Warning!
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a
standstill 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
(approximately 14 m) every second.
G
Warning!
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.
G
Warning!
If you wish to have a radio other than an
original smart radio fitted in your
vehicle, please always have the necessary
work performed at an authorized smart
center.
This is particularly important if your
vehicle is fitted with a radio
preinstallation. 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, including radio
mode and CD changer* mode. The
description for your individual equipment
specification applies.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed functions.
smart radio 9*
The smart radio 9 system contains the
following functions:
R
Radio (FM/AM)
R
CD player
R
AUX-socket (Y page 95)
!
Please be sure to read the operating
instructions for the smart radio 9 before
using the unit. Familiarize yourself
with the various functions of the unit so
that you are able to operate it easily,
reliably and correctly at any time.
:
On/off switch
;
Random button
=
Station buttons
?
Display
A
CD eject button
B
Control panel for selecting functions
for radio, CD, AUX
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C
Control panels for selecting functions
for tone settings, menu, frequency band
D
Volume
smart radio 10*
The smart radio 10 system contains the
following functions:
R
Radio (FM/AM)
R
MP3 player
R
CD changer
R
AUX-socket (Y page 95)
!
Please be sure to read the operating
instructions for the smart radio 10
before using the unit. Familiarize
yourself with the various functions of the
unit so that you are able to operate it
easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
:
On/off switch
;
CD load button
=
Station buttons
?
Display
A
CD eject button
B
Control panel for selecting functions
for radio, radio CD, CD changer, MP3
C
Control panels for selecting functions
for tone settings, menu, frequency band
D
Volume
smart sound package*
The smart sound package supplements the
existing speakers with additional
speakers (including active subwoofer).
You can connect mobile audio devices such
as an MP3 player via smart MP3 interface*
(AUX-socket*) using a commercially
available 3.5 mm socket plug.
The AUX-socket is located in the glove box
on the passenger side.
:
AUX-socket
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning)
Notes on HVAC
G
Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you
and others.
Air conditioning with climate control*
The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside
temperatures by cooling and
dehumidifying the air.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle
filter before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution system. It also operates when
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the air conditioning is switched off and
you have switched on the blower.
The air conditioning only works when the
engine is running and the blower is
switched on. Maximum effectiveness is
achieved if you drive with the windows
closed.
i
In warmer weather, ventilate the
passenger compartment for a short
period of time before utilizing the air
conditioning.
Control panels HVAC
Heating
:
Air volume control
;
Rear window defroster switch
=
Air distribution control
?
Temperature control
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Air conditioning with climate control*
:
Air volume control
;
Air conditioning switch
=
Rear window defroster switch
?
Air recirculation switch
A
Temperature control
B
Air distribution control
Switching HVAC on/off
Heating
Control panel (Y page 96).
X
Switching on: Make sure the key is in
starter switch position 1.
X
Push temperature control ? up.
X
Switching off: Push temperature
control ? fully down.
Air conditioning with climate control*
Control panel (Y page 97).
X
Make sure the engine is running.
X
Switching on: Push air volume
control : to level 1 or higher.
X
Press air conditioning switch ;.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch ; comes on.
X
Switching off: Press air conditioning
switch ; once more.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch ; goes out.
i
The stored status is restored, if you
switch on the ignition again.
i
The air condition will be suspended
temporarily:
R
if the engine speed is too low
R
when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
R
at a coolant temperature of more than
239¦ (115¥)
R
at outside temperatures below 38¦
(3¥)
Setting the temperature
Heating
Control panel (Y page 96).
i
You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments.
X
Increasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control ? up or down.
Rapid cooling
X
Push air volume control : fully up.
X
Turn air distribution control = to
position P.
X
Push temperature control ? fully down.
X
Adjust the air vents as desired.
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Rapid heating
X
Push air volume control : to level 3.
X
Turn air distribution control = to a
position between z and O.
X
Push temperature control ? fully up.
X
Adjust the air vents towards the
occupants.
Air conditioning with climate control*
Control panel (Y page 97).
i
You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments, preferably starting at 70¦
(21¥).
X
Increasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control A up or down.
Adjusting air vents
G
Warning!
When operating the heating or air
conditioning with climate control*, the
air that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite on
unprotected skin in the immediate area of
the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution control to direct the air
to air vents in the vehicle interior that are
not in the immediate area of unprotected
skin.
To make sure the heating or air
conditioning with climate control* works
properly, please observe the following:
R
Keep the air intake grill free from
deposits, e.g. ice or snow, to ensure that
fresh air can flow freely into the vehicle
interior.
R
Do not obstruct air vents or ventilation
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i
For draft-free ventilation, move the
sliders for the center air vents and side
air vents to the middle position.
Center air vents
:
Left center air vent, adjustable
;
Control panel
=
Right center air vent, adjustable
X
Adjusting: Turn slider : or = to the
left, right, up, or down.
X
Opening: Turn slider : or = inwards
towards the center console.
X
Closing: Turn slider : or = fully
outwards towards the side window.
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