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Let the fun begin!

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with your smart fortwo electric drive coupé or cabriolet and read through the Operator’s Manual before driving. This will ensure you get more fun out of your vehicle - and avoid danger to yourself and others.

This Operator’s Manual contains very important information about how to safely and effectively operate the vehicle. It is important to note that this is a unique vehicle. It is obviously smaller than most vehicles on the road and, for this reason, it can provide both unique experiences and special responsibilities. It is extremely important that you read this entire Manual and that you familiarize yourself with how the vehicle works. Some of the features may be different from the features on other compact passenger vehicles. Should you have any questions about the vehicle and how to safely operate its features, please use common sense and contact smart dealer representatives, who are available to help you.

smart is a vehicle manufactured by Daimler, distributed in the United States by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, and in Canada by Mercedes-Benz Canada, and sold and serviced by independent, authorized electric drive 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:

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Contents

Index ............................................ 4

Introduction ................................. 13

At a glance .................................... 21

Safety .......................................... 29

Controls ....................................... 51

Operation .................................... 111

Practical hints ............................. 159

Technical data ............................. 211

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Index

1, 2, 3 ...

12-volt battery

Charging ................................ 199

Indicator lamp .........................171

Notes ..................................... 197

Removing and installing ............ 199

ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 46

Indicator lamp ......................... 167

Accessory weight .......................... 143

Accidents

Air bags .................................. 33

Acoustic Vehicle Indication* ........... 48

Address change .............................. 15

Air bags ....................................... 33

Children .................................. 33

Front, driver and passenger ......... 36

Front, passenger ....................... 36

Head-thorax ............................. 37

Knee bag .................................. 37

Passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41

Safety guidelines ...................... 35

SRS indicator lamp ................... 169

Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38

Window curtain ......................... 38

Air conditioning with climate control

Air distribution ...................... 102

Air recirculation mode ............. 103

Air vents ................................ 101

Air volume .............................. 102

Control panel .......................... 101

Defrosting .............................. 103

Notes ...................................... 99

Rear window defroster ............... 103

Switching on/off ...................... 101

Temperature ............................ 101

Air pressure

see Tire inflation pressure

Air pressure (tires) ...................... 144

Air vents ..................................... 101

Alarm system

see Anti-theft systems

Ambient lighting* .......................... 67

Anticorrosion/antifreeze ......... 219, 220

Antiglare, Interior rear view mir-

ror .............................................. 61

Antilock Brake System

see ABS

Anti-theft systems ......................... 49

Anti-theft warning system ........... 49

Electronic immobilizer .............. 49

Interior motion sensor ............... 49

Tow-away alarm ......................... 49

Aquaplaning

see Hydroplaning

Armrest ........................................59

Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 144

Audio system ................................. 95

Basic ...................................... 96

Navigation/multimedia .............. 96

Automatic headlamp mode ................ 64

Automatic locking .......................... 53

AUX socket .................................... 96

Backrest

see Seats

Backup lamp ................................. 181

Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 144

Batteries .................................... 197

Battery

Jump starting .......................... 200

Battery (key)

Replacing the transmitter bat-

tery ....................................... 178

Battery coolant ............................ 125

Bead (tire) .................................. 144

Brake fluid .................................. 127

Checking ................................ 127

Brake lamp ................................... 181

Brake pedal ................................... 78

Brakes ........................................ 148

Parking brake ........................... 77

Warning lamp ........................... 167

Bulbs

Front ..................................... 180

Rear ...................................... 181

Replacing ............................... 179

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Index

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...... 18

California retail buyers and les-

sees, important notice for ............... 14

Cargo compartment cover blind ........ 104

CD player ..................................... 95

Center console ............................... 27

Central locking

Automatic ................................ 53

Locking/unlocking from inside .... 53

Certification label ....................... 214

Charge level gauge ......................... 81

Charging

High-voltage battery ................. 112

Charging cable

Connecting .............................. 117

Control element ....................... 116

Storing .................................. 115

Warming up ............................. 114

Children in the vehicle ................... 42

Air bags .................................. 33

Indicator lamp, passenger front

air bag off .......................... 41, 175

Infant and child restraint sys-

tems ....................................... 43

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ................................... 39

Safety notes ............................. 42

Tether anchorage points ............. 44

Child safety

see Children in the vehicle

Cockpit ........................................ 22

Coin holder ................................. 106

Cold tire inflation pressure ........... 144

Combination switch ........................ 66

Control system

Charge and depart menu .............. 90

Charging mode display ............... 87

Control lever ............................ 83

Introduction ............................ 83

Menus and submenus ................... 89

Messages menu .......................... 93

Multifunction display ................ 83

Odometer menu .......................... 89

Recuperation display ................. 84

Reset menu ............................... 90

Settings menu ........................... 93

Start menu ............................... 90

Time menu ............................... 94

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze .... 219, 220

Battery .................................. 125

Capacities ........................ 218, 219

Drive system ........................... 125

Temperature warning lamp ......... 172

Coolant temperature ...................... 152

Cruise control ............................... 97

Curb weight ................................. 144

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 18

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Data recording .............................. 19

Daytime running lamp mode .............. 65

Deep water

see Standing water

Defroster

Rear window ............................ 103

Windshield ............................. 103

Department of Transportation

see DOT

Direction of rotation (tires) ........... 137

Door control panel ......................... 28

Door handles ................................. 28

Doors

Locking/unlocking from outside ... 53

Opening from inside .................. 54

DOT (Department of Transporta-

tion) .................................... 142, 144

Drinking and driving ..................... 147

Drive diagnostics

Indicator lamp .........................173

Warning lamp ........................... 173

Driving

Abroad ................................... 153

Coolant temperature ................. 152

Hydroplaning .......................... 150

Instructions ....................... 76, 147

In winter ................................ 151

Safety systems .......................... 46

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Index

Through standing water ............. 152

Tips, recuperation ..................... 81

Tips, transmission ..................... 81

Driving and parking

Safety notes ............................. 76

Driving safety systems .................... 46

ABS ........................................ 46

ESP®....................................... 47

Hydraulic brake assistant ........... 48

ECO indicator ............................... 86

Electrical system

Improper work on or modifica-

tions ....................................... 16

Power outlet ............................ 110

Electronic immobilizer .................. 49

Electronic Power Steering

see EPS

Electronic Stability Program

Emergency, in case of

Emergency Tensioning Device

Emission control

Engine

EPS (Electronic Power Steering)

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) ... 47

ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ... 33

Exterior lamp switch ...................... 64

Exterior lighting

Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 61

see ESP

Hazard warning flasher .......... 48, 68

Roadside Assistance ................... 15

see ETD

Information label ..................... 214

System warranties ...................... 13

Electronics ............................. 212

Starting .................................. 76

Turning off .............................. 79

Warning lamp .......................... 170

Safety guidelines ...................... 35

Overview ................................ 180

Flat tire ..................................... 187

Fluids

Capacities .............................. 218

Fog lamps ................................ 67, 180

Front air bags

see Air bags

Front compartment ........................ 123

Front lamps

Overview ................................ 180

Fuse chart ................................... 208

Fuses ......................................... 205

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 144

Global locking/unlocking ................ 53

Glove box .................................... 106

Gross Axle Weight Rating

see GAWR

Gross Vehicle Weight

see GVW

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

see GVWR

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............. 144

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .. 144

Halogen headlamps

see Headlamps

Hazard warning flasher .................... 68

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 64

Daytime running lamp mode ......... 65

High-beam flasher ..................... 66

High-beam headlamps ................. 66

Low-beam headlamps .................. 64

Switch ..................................... 64

Head-thorax air bags ...................... 37

Heated exterior rear view mirrors ..... 61

Height adjustment

Seats ...................................... 59

High-beam flasher ......................... 66

High-beam headlamps ................ 66, 180

Indicator lamp ......................... 171

High-mounted brake lamp ............... 181

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Index

High-voltage battery

Battery care ............................ 113

Charge level gauge ..................... 81

Charging (AC power socket) ......... 114

Charging (control system) ........... 92

Charging (private wallbox) ......... 115

Charging (public charging sta-

tion) ...................................... 117

Charging cable ........................ 115

Charging cable warming ............ 114

Cruise range ........................... 113

Discharged battery ................... 113

Displaying available power ......... 85

ECO indicator ........................... 86

Energy consumption .................. 113

Intelligent charging manage-

ment ...................................... 123

Introduction ............................112

Notes ..................................... 198

Outside temperatures ................ 113

Overvoltage protection .............. 114

Problems with the charging

process .................................. 120

READY indicator ........................ 87

Warning label (wheel change) ...... 196

Warning lamp ........................... 171

High-voltage disconnect device ........ 18

Hill-start assist system .................. 81

Hydraulic brake assistant ................ 48

Hydroplaning ............................... 150

Identification labels .................... 214

Identification number, vehicle

(VIN) .......................................... 215

Infant and child restraint systems

see Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure

see Tires, Inflation pressure

Inside door handle ......................... 54

Instrument cluster ..................... 23, 25

Illumination ............................ 83

Lamps, indicator and warning ..... 166

Instrument panel

see Instrument cluster

Instruments and controls

see Cockpit

Intelligent charging management

High-voltage battery ................ 123

Interior motion sensor .................... 49

Interior rear view mirror ................ 61

Interior storage spaces

see Storage compartments

Intermittent wiping

Rear window wiper ..................... 70

Windshield wipers ..................... 69

Internet connection

Via mobile service module ......... 122

Via powerline .......................... 122

Jump-starting ............................. 200

Key ............................................. 52

Loss of ................................... 176

Replacing the transmitter bat-

tery ....................................... 178

Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ......... 144

Knee bag ....................................... 37

Labels ........................................ 214

Emission control information ..... 214

Lamps, exterior

Exterior lamp switch .................. 64

Switching on/off ....................... 64

Lamps, indicator and warning

12-volt-battery ........................ 171

ABS ........................................167

Brakes ................................... 167

Coolant temperature ................. 172

Drive diagnostics .................... 173

EPS ........................................ 170

ESP®...................................... 170

Fog lamps ................................ 67

High-beam headlamps ................171

High-voltage battery ................. 171

Low-beam headlamps ................. 171

Low tire pressure/TPMS mal-

function telltale ...................... 173

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Index

Overview (kilometers) ................ 26

Overview (miles) ....................... 24

Passenger front air bag off .... 36, 175

Seat belt telltale ..................... 168

SRS ........................................ 169

Turn signals ............................ 172

License plate lamps ....................... 181

Lighting ...................................... 64

Ambient lighting* ..................... 67

Coming home function ................ 66

Daytime running lamp mode ......... 65

Exterior .................................. 64

Interior .................................. 68

see Vehicle loading

Locking the vehicle ........................ 52

Manually ................................. 177

Loss of

Key ........................................ 176

Service and Warranty Informa-

tion booklet ............................ 212

Low-beam headlamps ................. 64, 180

Exterior lamp switch .................. 64

Indicator lamp .........................171

Switching on ............................ 64

Maintenance .................................. 14

Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam

headlamps) ................................... 64

Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 144

Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 144

Maximum permissible tire infla-

tion pressure ............................... 144

Mirrors

Exterior rear view mirrors .......... 61

Interior rear view mirror ............61

Normal occupant weight ................. 145

Number, vehicle identification

(VIN) .......................................... 215

Occupant Classification System

see OCS (Occupant Classification System)

Occupant distribution ................... 145

Occupant safety

Air bags .................................. 33

Children and air bags ................ 33

Children in the vehicle .............. 42

Infant and child restraint sys-

tems ....................................... 43

Introduction ............................ 30

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ................................... 39

Passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp ......................... 39

Seat belts ............................ 31, 35

SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .169

OCS (Occupant Classification Sys-

tem) ............................................ 39

Self-test ................................. 42

On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 213

Online access .............................. 120

Operating range ............................. 14

Operating safety ............................ 16

Outside temperature display ............ 87

Overhead control panel ................... 28

Paintwork care ............................. 157

Panic alarm .................................. 45

Parcel nets ............................ 104, 107

Parking ........................................ 77

Parking brake ................................ 77

Parking lamps .............................. 180

Parts service ............................... 212

PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

see Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

Passenger front air bag ................... 36

Passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp ............................. 28, 36, 175

Passenger safety

see Occupant safety

Passenger seat ...............................59

Pedals ........................................ 147

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Index

Power assistance .......................... 147

Power gauge .................................. 81

Power outlet ................................. 110

Power washer ................................ 156

Practical hints

Display messages..................... 161

Flat tire ................................. 187

Fuses ..................................... 205

Jump starting .......................... 200

Replacing bulbs ....................... 179

Replacing transmitter battery .... 178

Replacing wiper blades ............. 185

Towing ................................... 203

Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177

Warning and indicator

lamps ............................... 166, 175

What to do if ............................ 166

Where will I find...?................. 160

Problems with your vehicle .............. 18

Product information ....................... 13

Production options weight .............. 145

PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 145

Radio .......................................... 95

Radio transmitters ........................ 152

Rain-light sensor .......................... 69

READY indicator ............................ 87

Rear lamps

Overview ................................ 181

Rear window defroster ................... 103

Rear window wiper/washer ............... 70

Replacing wiper blade .............. 185

Recommended tire inflation pres-

sure ..................................... 128, 145

Remote control

see Key

Replacing bulbs ............................ 179

Reporting safety defects .................. 18

Restraint systems

see Occupant safety

Rims ..................................... 145, 216

Roadside Assistance ....................... 15

Roof

see Soft top system

Safety

Driving safety systems ............... 46

Occupant safety ......................... 30

Reporting defects ...................... 18

Safety belts

see Seat belts

Saving energy .............................. 149

Seat belt force limiter .................... 33

Seat belts ..................................... 31

Children in the vehicle .............. 42

Fastening ................................ 62

Proper use of ............................ 31

Safety guidelines ...................... 35

Safety notes .............................. 31

Telltale ................................. 168

Seat heating ................................. 60

Seating capacity .......................... 134

Seats ........................................... 58

Adjustment ............................... 58

Armrest ................................... 59

Heating ................................... 60

Passenger seat .......................... 59

Self-test

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ................................... 42

SRS ......................................... 30

Service

see Maintenance

Service, parts .............................. 212

Service and warranty

Booklet .................................. 212

Service flap ................................. 123

Service life (tires) ....................... 137

Setting the departure time (Control

system) ........................................ 90

Setting the maximum charge current

(Control system) ............................. 92

Side marker lamps ......................... 180

Sidewall (tires) ............................ 145

Side windows

Operation ................................ 75

Signs and labels ........................... 214

smart surround sound system .............97

Snow chains ................................. 146

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Index

Snow tires

see Winter tires

Soft top system .............................. 70

Cleaning the soft top fabric ....... 157

Locking rear soft top manually .... 178

Mounting the side rails .............. 74

Opening and closing the rear

soft top ............................... 56, 72

Opening and closing the

retractable soft top ............... 55, 71

Removing the side rails .............. 73

Storing the side rails ................ 74

Sound package ............................... 97

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Indicator lamp ........................ 169

Standing water, driving through ...... 152

Starter switch positions .................. 57

Starting the engine ........................ 76

Steering wheel paddle shifters ......... 79

Storage compartments .................... 106

Coin holder ............................. 106

Door pockets ........................... 106

Drawer ................................... 107

Glove box ................................ 106

in the tailgate ......................... 107

Parcel nets ............................. 107

Storage tray in center console .... 107

Storage trays next to steering

wheel ..................................... 106

Storing tires ............................... 138

Sun screen ................................... 109

Sun visors ................................... 109

Tailgate

Closing ............................... 55, 57

Opening .............................. 54, 56

Tail lamps ................................... 181

Technical data

Brake fluid ............................. 218

Coolant .................................. 219

Dimensions and weights ............. 215

Identification labels ................ 214

Rims and tires ......................... 216

Service fluids and capacities ..... 217

Windshield/rear window washer

system ................................... 218

Temperature

Coolant .................................. 152

Interior temperature ................ 101

Outside ................................... 87

Tether anchorage points

see Children in the vehicle

Thorax-pelvis side air bags ............. 38

Tightening torque

Wheels ................................... 139

TIN (Tire Identification Num-

ber) ...................................... 142, 145

Tire and Loading Information plac-

ard ............................................ 133

Tire and loading terminology .......... 143

Tire Identification Number

see TIN

Tire inflation pressure

Checking ................................ 130

Important notes on .................... 129

Placard on driver’s door B-pil-

lar ........................................ 133

Tire labeling ............................... 139

Tire load rating ........................... 145

Tire ply composition and material

used ........................................... 145

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) ........................................ 131

Tire repair kit ....................... 160, 187

Tires .................................... 127, 216

Air pressure ........................... 128

Care and maintenance ................ 137

Cleaning ................................ 138

Direction of rotation, spinning .. 137

Driving instructions ................ 150

Flat tire ................................. 187

Important notes on tire infla-

tion pressure .......................... 129

Inflation pressure .................... 130

Information placard ................. 133

Inspection .............................. 137

Labeling ................................ 139

Load rating ............................. 145

Ply composition and material

used ...................................... 145

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Index

Problems under-/overinflation ... 130

Retreads ................................. 127

Rims and tires (technical data) ... 216

Rotation ................................. 139

Service life ............................ 137

Sizes ..................................... 216

Snow chains ............................ 146

Speed rating ................ 141, 145, 151

Storing .................................. 138

Temperature ...................... 130, 139

Terminology ............................ 143

Tire Identification Number .. 142, 145 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

tem (TPMS) .............................. 131

Traction ..................... 138, 145, 150

Tread ..................................... 145

Tread depth ....................... 137, 146

Treadwear indicators .......... 137, 146

Vehicle maximum load on ........... 146

Wheel change ........................... 195

Winter tires ...................... 146, 216

Tire speed rating .................... 141, 145

Top tether

see Children in the vehicle

Total load limit ........................... 145

Tow-away alarm ............................. 49

Towing ....................................... 203

Traction ................................ 145, 150

Transmission

Driving tips ............................. 81

Hill-start assist system .............. 81

Shifting procedure .................... 79

Transmission position indicator ...... 84

Transmitting power values .............. 213

Traveling abroad .......................... 153

Tread (tires) ................................ 145

Tread depth (tires) .................. 137, 146

Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 137, 146

Turning off the engine .................... 79

Turn signal lamps ......................... 180

Turn signals ................................. 66

Indicator lamps ....................... 172

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards .............................. 138, 146

Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52

Manually ................................. 177

USB socket .................................... 96

Vehicle

Bulbs ..................................... 179

Care ...................................... 153

Identification Number (VIN) ....... 215

Locking/unlocking.................... 52

Modifications and alterations,

Operating safety ....................... 16

Towing ................................... 203

Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177

Vehicle Homepage

Data protection ........................ 121

Functions ............................... 121

General information ................. 120

Internet connection .................. 122

Personal area .......................... 121

Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) .......................................... 215

Vehicle lighting ............................64

Vehicle loading

Instructions ............................ 108

Load limit .............................. 135

Roof rack ................................ 108

Terminology ............................ 143

Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 146

Vehicle specification ................... 215

Vehicle washing

see Vehicle care

Warning signals

Brake pads .............................. 177

Door ...................................... 176

Lighting ................................. 176

Parking .................................. 177

Parking brake .......................... 176

Seat belt reminder system .... 168, 176

Warranty coverage ......................... 212

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Index

Warranty information ...................... 13

Washer fluid

Mixing ratio ........................... 218

Refilling ................................ 126

Wiping .................................... 70

Washer jet nozzles ......................... 187

Washing the vehicle ...................... 153

Wheel change ............................... 195

Wheels, sizes ............................... 216

Wheels, Tires and .......................... 127

Where will I find...?

Tire repair kit ........................ 160

Window curtain air bags .................. 38

Windshield

Washer fluid ....................... 70, 218

Wipers .................................... 69

Windshield wipers .......................... 69

Adjusting washer jet nozzles .......187

Rain-light sensor ......................69

Replacing wiper blades ............. 185

Winter driving

Driving instructions ................. 151

Snow chains ............................ 146

Tires ..................................... 146

Winter tires ........................... 146, 216

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>> Introduction.

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 electric drive smart center. Due to the technical requirements of the smart fortwo electric drive and its high-voltage power systems, the vehicle should be serviced only at an authorized electric drive smart center. In addition, you will receive comprehensive information on permissible technical modifications and expert installations on the operation and maintenance of the smart fortwo electric drive.

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 electric drive smart center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and 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 electric drive smart center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance/ Warranty Booklet (USA only) or Service/ Warranty Booklet (Canada only) are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

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

Warranty information

The smart USA Warranty booklet (USA only) or the Warranty booklet (Canada only) contains detailed information about the warranties covering your smart, including:

smart USA Limited Warranty (USA only)

New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Canada only)

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

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Corrosion Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

smartmove Assistance (Canada only)

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 Mercedes-Benz USA 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 mal-

function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have

directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

of repair of the same or different 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:

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645

Maintenance

The Scheduled Maintenance Guide (USA) and Service Booklet (Canada) describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. It is important that you service your vehicle in accordance with the prescribed 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 electric drive smart center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Operating range

If you plan a long distance trip, please be aware that:

You will need to have access to an AC power socket or a private wallbox to

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charge the high‑voltage battery when no public charging station is available.

The operating range of your vehicle is limited due to the availability of public charging stations.

Public charging stations may not be available at all in some areas.

In light of the foregoing, proper care must be exercised in the planning of a long distance trip with the vehicle. smart is not responsible for the availability of public charging stations.

Roadside Assistance

The smartmove Assistance (Canada) and smart 1 service (USA) Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free 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 your vehicle will be determined by our authorized electric drive smart center technician or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.

Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider.

For additional information refer to the smart Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the Warranty Booklet (Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

In the USA: If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Information Change Card” found in the Warranty Information Booklet.

In Canada: If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Warranty Booklet, or simply call the Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100.

Maintaining your current address 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:

Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

The AC power sockets in some countries, especially overseas, require different plugs on the charging cable.

Charging stations may not be available.

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Operating safety

WARNING

Some safety systems only function while the drive system is switched on. You should therefore never switch off the drive system while driving.

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 electric drive smart center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Improper work or modifications on other vehicle systems could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

WARNING

A vehicle with an electric motor produces significantly lower noise levels than a vehicle with a combustion engine. Other motorists or pedestrians, especially those who are visually or hearing impaired, may be unable to hear your vehicle while it is in motion. This is particularly true when driving at lower speeds and during parking maneuvers. At all times, it is the responsibility of the driver to be aware of their surroundings, especially in these low speed situations. Otherwise other road users could be seriously or fatally injured.

Vehicles equipped with an Acoustic Vehicle Indication* emit a certain noise. Thus, your vehicle will be better noticed by other road users at low speeds (Y page 48).

Danger of electric shock

WARNING

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning 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 electric drive smart center or other maintenance or repair facility that is qualified to work on smart electric vehicles for further inspection or repairs.

The components of the drive system are indicated by yellow warning labels to make you aware of high voltage.

High‑voltage cables are orange‑colored.

WARNING

Due to the high-voltage technology, electrical leads under high voltage are installed in the vehicle. For this reason, work on the vehicle may only be carried out by specially trained technicians.

For safety reasons, smart recommends all work to be carried out by a smart service

* optional

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partner which is qualified for smart electric drive.

Particular care should be taken involving all areas which are in the vicinity of high voltage parts, e.g. parts in the engine compartment. Orange-colored cables and their respective sockets carry high voltage and must not be damaged.

Serious injury or death can result if you:

remove the covers of components which are labeled with a warning sticker.

handle components of the high-voltage vehicle electrical system.

open the housing.

disconnect plug connectors.

come into contact with components or orange-colored cables of the high-voltage vehicle electrical system following an accident.

come into contact with orange-colored cables or their damaged plug connectors.

come into contact with damaged components of the high-voltage vehicle electrical system.

Have the damaged orange-colored cables or their damaged plug connectors replaced immediately at an authorized electric drive smart center. The service partner must have the required knowledge and tools to carry out the necessary work. For safety reasons, smart recommends using a smart center which is qualified for smart electric drive. Particularly for safety-relevant work and work on safety-relevant vehicle systems, servicing by an authorized electric drive smart center is essential.

Do not remove the high-voltage battery of the high-voltage vehicle electrical system. Have the required work carried out by an authorized electric drive smart center. smart recommends that you use an authorized electric drive smart center.

WARNING

The high‑voltage battery of the drive system is located under the vehicle’s underbody. When the pressure inside the high‑voltage battery exceeds a certain value, for example in case of a vehicle fire, inflammable gas will escape via a duct. The inflammable gas escapes to an area under the vehicle. This prevents the high‑voltage battery from exploding.

Stay away from this area of the vehicle.

When you carry out common works like replacing bulbs or checking coolant level, make sure that

the ignition is switched off

the charging cable for the high-voltage battery is disconnected.

Automatic switch-off of the high-voltage system

The high-voltage system will be automatically switched off, in the event:

of an accident in which the restraint systems are triggered

of a short circuit in the high-voltage system is detected

that an electric connection in the highvoltage system has been disconnected

This helps to avoid that you get in contact with high-voltage.

High-voltage battery

WARNING

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the vehicle. This prevents the high‑voltage battery from exploding.

Stay away from this area of the vehicle.

High-voltage disconnect device

Your vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage disconnect device : to disable the vehicle’s high-voltage system.

The high-voltage system must only be switched off at vehicle standstill by specially trained service engineers. Otherwise the high-voltage system may be damaged.

Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:

the safety precautions in this manual

the “Technical data” section in this manual

traffic rules and regulations

motor vehicle laws and safety standards

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 electric drive smart center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. Do not drive the vehicle if you believe it may not be safely operated. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the smart center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:

In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645

In Canada: Customer Relations Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

For the USA only: The following text is 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.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds

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that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)

Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle 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

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency

for use in dispute resolution involving smart, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or

as otherwise required or permitted by law

Information on copyright

General information

Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource

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Cockpit ........................................... 22

Instrument cluster (miles) .................. 23

Instrument cluster (kilometers) ........... 25

Center console .................................. 27

Overhead control panel ...................... 28

Door control panel ............................ 28

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Cockpit

>> At a glance.

Function Page

Exterior lamp switch 64

;

Steering wheel

Instrument cluster 23

Steering wheel paddle shifters* 79

Charge level gauge 81

Power gauge 81

Glove box 106

AUX/USB sockets* 96

Overhead control panel 28

Radio 95

Center console switches 27

Coin holder 106 Retractable soft top

switch

Function Page

Gear selector lever 79

Starter switch 57

Auxiliary power outlet 110

Storage tray* 107

Wiper switch 69

Cruise control switch* 97 Control lever (control

system) 83

On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) 213

Horn

Cruise control buttons* 97

Door control panel 28

Inside door handle 54

cabriolet only.

* optional

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Instrument cluster (miles)

Miles

Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles)

Function Page

Speedometer

;

Right indicator and warning lamp display 24

Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 83

Adjusting ambient lighting* 67

Multifunction display

Instrument cluster (miles)

Function Page

Center indicator and warning lamp display 24

Resetting trip odometer 89 Resetting trip computer 90

Left indicator and warning lamp display 24

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* optional

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Instrument cluster (miles)

Indicator and warning lamps

>> At a glance.

Function Page

Low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp

;

Left turn signal indicator lamp

ESP®warning lamp

Right turn signal indicator lamp

EPS warning lamp

Drive diagnostics indicator lamp

ABS indicator lamp

Brake warning lamp

Drive diagnostics warning lamp

64, 171

66, 172

170

66, 172

170

173

167

173

Function Page

Coolant temperature warning lamp

High-voltage battery warning lamp

12-volt battery indicator lamp

SRS indicator lamp 169,

Seat belt telltale

Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale*

High‑beam headlamp indicator lamp

172

171

169

168

173

66,

171

* optional

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Instrument cluster (kilometers)

Kilometers

Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles)

Function Page

Speedometer

;

Right indicator and warning lamp display 26

Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 83

Adjusting ambient lighting* 67

Multifunction display

Instrument cluster (kilometers)

Function Page

Center indicator and warning lamp display 26

Resetting trip odometer 89 Resetting trip computer 90

Left indicator and warning lamp display 26

>> At a glance.

* optional

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Instrument cluster (kilometers)

Indicator and warning lamps

>> At a glance.

Function Page

Low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp

;

Left turn signal indicator lamp

ESP®warning lamp

Right turn signal indicator lamp

EPS warning lamp

Drive diagnostics indicator lamp

ABS indicator lamp

Brake warning lamp

Drive diagnostics warning lamp

64, 171

66, 172

170

66, 172

170

173

167

173

Function Page

Coolant temperature warning lamp

High-voltage battery warning lamp

12-volt battery indicator lamp

SRS indicator lamp

Seat belt telltale

Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale*

High‑beam headlamp indicator lamp

172

171

169

168

173

66,

171

* optional

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Center console

>> At a glance.

Function Page

Charge level gauge 81

;

Power gauge 81

Air conditioning with climate control 99

Radio 95

Drawer 107

Switching seat heating* on/off 60

Restarting TPMS button 131

Switching tow-away protection*/interior motion sensor* on/off 49

Central unlocking switch

Function Page

Hazard warning flasher switch 68

Central locking switch 53

Switching front fog lamps* on/off 67

Storage tray* 107

Gear selector lever 79

Starter switch 57

Parking brake lever 77

Coin holder 106 Retractable soft top

switch

cabriolet only.

* optional

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Door control panel

Overhead control panel

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Function Page

Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

;

Switching interior lighting on/off 68

Interior rear view mirror 61

41,

166

Door control panel

Function Page

Inside door handle 54

;

Adjusting exterior rear view mirrors 61

Opening and closing passenger side window 75

Opening and closing driver’s side window 75

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Panic alarm ..................................... 45

Driving safety systems ....................... 46

Anti-theft systems ............................ 49

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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

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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:

Seat belts (Y page 31)

Child restraints (Y page 43)

Additional protection potential is provided by:

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with

Air bags (Y page 33)

Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)

Emergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt force limiters (Y page 33)

Air bag system components with

Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Y page 41)

Passenger seat with Occupant Classification System (OCS) (Y page 39)

Although independent systems, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other.

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 42).

The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates detection of malfunctions. The SRS indicator lamp 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

fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the ignition was switched on

does not come on at all

comes on after the engine was started or while driving

WARNING

Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint systems (such as seat

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belts and anchors, Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. Air bags or 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.

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 electric drive smart center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

In addition, improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your local authorized electric drive smart center.

Seat belts

The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.

territories and all Canadian provinces and territories.

Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is being operated.

For more information, see “Fastening the seat belts” (Y page 62).

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 42).

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.

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

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that is as upright as possible and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

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 per-

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son at a time.

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 electric drive smart center.

WARNING

USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects at the same time.

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.

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.

Never place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always

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keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

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:

in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding the system deployment threshold

if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly

in collisions with high vehicle deceleration/acceleration in the longitudinal direction, e.g. a head-on collision

on passenger side when the seat is occupied and the seat belt is fastened

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 169).

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 sys-

tems 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 headon collision or a side impact.

WARNING

Air bags are designed to reduce the potential of injury in certain frontal impacts (front air bags and knee bags), or side impacts (head-thorax air bags, window curtain air bags and thorax-pelvis air bags) which may cause significant 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 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.

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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:

Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest.

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 electric drive smart center.

Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard.

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.

Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

Occupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the head-thorax air bag (cabriolet) or thorax-pelvis side air bag (coupé) inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the head-thorax air bag (cabriolet) or thorax-pelvis side air bag (coupé) be deployed. Always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly 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.

Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags and knee bags), or side impacts (headthorax air bags, window curtain air bags and thorax-pelvis 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

WARNING

Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have been highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized electric drive smart center.

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 .

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.

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.

Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the seat belts.

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.).

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.

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.

Air bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.

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.

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 electric drive smart center.

How an air bag operates

An air bag is inflated in a matter of milliseconds. If an air bag is triggered, the

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SRS indicator lamp 6 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.

An inflated air bag slows down and reduces the movement of the occupant. When the occupant makes contact with a front air bag

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or head-thorax air bag (cabriolet only), hot gas flows out of the inflated front air bags and head-thorax air bags (cabriolet only). This reduces the load on the occupant’s head and upper body. These air bags are consequently deflated after the accident.

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

at the start of an accident with high vehicle deceleration in the longitudinal direction

independently of other air bags in the vehicle being deployed

never in the event of a rollover, unless high vehicle deceleration in the longitudinal direction is detected

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

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 41)

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.

Driver front air bag

;

Passenger front air bag

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Knee bags

Driver’s knee bag

;

Passenger knee bag

The knee bags are designed to provide increased protection for the driver and passenger against the risk of injuries to the knees, thighs and lower legs. The knee bags are located on the lower instrument panel. They are designed to operate together with the front air bags in certain frontal impacts if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belts. Knee bags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belts.

Head-thorax air bags (cabriolet only)

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 possi-

ble, properly use the seat belts, and for all children 12 years old or under, use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

WARNING

Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by smart for your vehicle model. A seat cover must have a deployment control seam for the head-thorax air bag. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the headthorax air bags. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for availability.

If activated, the head-thorax air bags are intended to provide increased protection for the head and thorax (but not arms) of the occupants on the side of the vehicle that is struck.

The head-thorax air bags are deployed

on the side of the vehicle that is struck (when passenger side is struck only if the seat is occupied)

at the start of an accident with high vehicle deceleration or acceleration acting in a lateral direction, e.g. a side impact

regardless of whether or not the seat belt is in use

independently of the front air bags being deployed

independently of the emergency tensioning device

The head-thorax air bags are integrated into the driver and passenger seat backrests.

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Head-thorax air bag

Window curtain air bags and thorax-pelvis side air bags (coupé only)

WARNING

There is a possibility for a thorax-pelvis side air bag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a thoraxpelvis side air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:

(1) Occupants, especially children,

should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the thorax-pelvis side air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the thorax-pelvis side air bag be deployed.

(2) Always sit as upright as possi-

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

WARNING

Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by smart for your vehicle model. A seat cover must have a deployment control seam for the thorax-pelvis side air bag. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the thorax-pelvis side air bags. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for availability.

Window curtain air bags

Window curtain air bags are designed to provide increased protection for the head, but not the chest or arms.

Window curtain air bags are deployed

on the impacted side of the vehicle

in instances with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration

independently of the front air bags

regardless of whether the passenger seat is occupied

in a rollover if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt.

The window curtain air bags are integrated into the inner side of the roof frame. They run above the doors from the A-pillar to the B-pillar.

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Thorax-pelvis side air bags

Thorax-pelvis side air bags are designed to provide increased protection for the thorax and pelvis, but not the arms.

Thorax-pelvis side air bags are deployed

on the impacted side of the vehicle

in instances with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration

independently of the front air bags

regardless of whether the seat belt on the impacted side of the vehicle is in use

independently of the ETDs.

Thorax-pelvis side air bags will generally not deploy in a rollover.

The thorax-pelvis side air bags will deploy, however, if the system detects

a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, and

that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt.

The thorax-pelvis side air bags are integrated into the driver and passenger seat backrests.

Thorax-pelvis side air bags

Occupant Classification System

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the passenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the passenger seat.

i Based on the classified occupant

weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the passenger seat, the system does also deactivate

head-thorax air bag (cabriolet)

the window curtain air bag (coupé)

the thorax-pelvis side air bag (coupé)

the seat Emergency Tensioning Devices

the seat belt force limiter.

Occupants must sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with their back against the seat backrest and feet on the floor to be correctly classified. If the occupant’s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by leaning on armrests), the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant’s weight category.

If the seat, including the trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized electric drive smart center. Only seat accessories approved by smart may be used.

Both driver and the passenger should always use the 40indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the passenger is properly positioned (Y page 41).

WARNING

If the 40indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the passenger seat, have the passenger re-position himself or herself in the seat until the 40indicator lamp goes out.

In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit will not allow passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS has 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.

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When the OCS senses that the passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12‑month‑old child in a standard child restraint, the 40indicator lamp will illuminate when the ignition is switched on and remain illuminated, indicating that the passenger front air bag is deactivated.

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When the OCS senses that the passenger seat is classified as being empty, the 40indicator 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 40indicator 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 40indicator lamp is illuminated, the passenger front air bag is deactivated.

When the 40indicator lamp is out and the passenger seat is occupied by an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the passenger front air bag is activated.

When the OCS senses that the passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 40indicator 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 40indicator lamp is illuminated, the passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed.

If the 40indicator lamp is not illuminated, the passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed

in the event of certain frontal impacts

if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold

independently of the head-thorax air bags

If the passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be influenced by

the rate of vehicle deceleration and a fastened or unfastened seat belt as assessed by the air bag control unit

the passenger’s weight category as identified by the OCS

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:

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.

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.

If you install a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat, make

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sure the 40indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 40indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation.

Periodically check the 40 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 40indicator lamp is illuminated.

If the 40indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat may be seriously injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates.

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.

Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the passenger front air bag also should have deployed.

The Occupant Classification System may have determined

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 child restraint — both instances where the system suppresses deployment of the passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of suf-

ficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag

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.

WARNING

When the SRS indicator lamp 6 and the 40indicator lamp are lit at

the same time, there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System.

In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS:

Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center.

Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest.

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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.

Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an authorized electric drive smart center.

Read and observe all warnings in this

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Self-test Occupant Classification System

After turning the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2, the 40indicator 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 40indicator 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 40indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.

WARNING

If the 40indicator lamp does not illuminate immediately after switching on the drive system, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized electric drive smart center before seating any child on the passenger seat.

More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (Y page 175).

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:

Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child.

Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. The children could

injure themselves on parts of the vehicle

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

injure other persons

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”.

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Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child’s risk of injury in the event of

strong braking maneuvers

sudden changes of direction

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.

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 District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, and all Canadian provinces and territories.

Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213

and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213, 213.1 and 213.2.

A statement by the child restraint 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.

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 bags (cabriolet), window curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis air bags (coupé) inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the head-thorax air bags (cabriolet), window curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis air bags (coupé) be triggered. Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belt and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the passenger seat:

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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.

A child in a rear-facing child restraint

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on the passenger seat may be seriously injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates in a collision.

If you install a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat, make sure the 40indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the passenger front air bag is deactivated.

Should the 40indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the 40indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 40indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 40indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat may be seriously injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates.

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 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.

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 restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in a seat using regular seat belt.

Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a 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 40indicator lamp is illuminated (Y page 41).

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.

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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.

Thread top tether strap A through top tether guide : down the back of passenger seat ; to top tether anchorage =.

Attach top tether hook ? to top tether anchorage = on the floor of the cargo compartment.

If you are using divider plus*, the hooks of the top tether and the divider plus* are attached to the same anchorage.

Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap A according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

After installing top tether straps, make sure the seat backrests are in an upright position and are properly locked. Push and

pull on the seat backrests to ensure they are properly secured in the locked position. If a seat backrest is not properly locked, the seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be properly supported or positioned to provide its intended benefit. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

Panic alarm

Activating: Press and hold button : for at least 1 second. An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly.

Deactivating: Press button : once more.

Insert the key in the starter switch.

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.

The product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case.

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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

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the device. Any unauthorized modification to this

device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case.

Driving safety systems

Introduction

WARNING

The following factors increase the risk of accidents:

Excessive speed, especially in turns

Wet and slippery road surfaces

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.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

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 drive system is active.

Braking

At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is regulating the brake pressure.

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.

In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, the hydraulic brake assistant, and the ESP®is only achieved with winter tires (Y page 146) or snow chains* as required.

Emergency brake maneuver

Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal.

WARNING

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP®are also switched off.

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When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance.

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 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 drive system is switched on and it monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.

The ESP®recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting the power output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP®is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP®also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers.

The ESP®warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP®is

engaged.

The ESP®warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on

the ignition. It goes out when the drive system is active.

Depending on the driving situation, the

ESP

reduces the speed

selectively brakes individual wheels

equalizes the speed of the driven wheels

stabilizes the vehicle when braking

assists you in evasive maneuvers on all roads

WARNING

If the ESP®warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster flashes, proceed as follows:

While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.

While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.

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.

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, atten-

tive, 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 ignition must be switched off when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer. Active braking action through the ESP®may oth-

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erwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty.

The ESP®will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (Y page 216).

Hydraulic brake assistant

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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.

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.

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.

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 comes on automatically as soon as the vehicle is at a standstill. The hazard warning flasher will remain on until it is switched off using the hazard warning flasher switch (Y page 68) or until the speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h).

Acoustic Vehicle Indication*

Vehicles with electric motors develop considerably lower driving noises than vehicles with combustion engines. Therefore your vehicle in traffic might not be acoustically noticed by other road users in certain situations.

In order to avoid this, a built-in sound generator emits a certain noise (Acoustic Vehicle Indication) within a speed range between 0 to 20 mph (30 km/h). Thus, other road users, especially pedestrians and bicycle riders can notice your vehicle better. Acoustic Vehicle Indication can also be heard inside of the vehicle.

The volume of Acoustic Vehicle Indication depends on the current engine speed (rpm). The stronger you accelerate, the louder the noise. At speed of more than 20 mph 30 km/h the noise is switched off. From this speed on the natural noises of the vehicle are sufficient so that other road users can notice the vehicle on time.

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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 drive system can be switched on by anyone with a key that is left inside the vehicle.

Activating: Remove the key from the starter switch.

Deactivating: Insert the key in the starter switch.

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

someone opens a door or the tailgate

someone enters the vehicle’s interior

there is motion inside the vehicle

someone attempts to raise the vehicle

The alarm will also be triggered when unlocking and opening the driver’s door with the key.

The alarm will stay on, even if the driver’s door is immediately closed. For canceling the alarm, see (Y page 49).

Close the windows and the tailgate before arming the alarm system. Make sure there are no moving objects inside the vehicle.

Anti-theft systems

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.

You can also arm the anti-theft warning system by locking the vehicle without using the remote control (Y page 177).

Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the remote control. The anti-theft warning system is disarmed. Warning system indicator lamp : stops flashing.

Canceling the alarm

Insert the key in the starter switch.

Turn the key to starter switch position 1.

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.

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* optional

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Arming: Lock the vehicle using the remote control. The tow-away protection and the interior motion sensor are armed after about 25 seconds.

Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the remote control. The tow-away protection and the interior motion sensor are disarmed.

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Canceling the alarm

Insert the key in the starter switch.

Turn the key to starter switch position 1.

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

transporting the vehicle,

board, e.g. a ferry or auto train,

there are people or animals in the vehicle,

the side windows remain open.

This prevents any false alarm.

Exit the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle using the remote control.

The tow-away protection and the interior motion sensor remain switched off until you lock your vehicle again.

Remove the key from the starter switch.

Press switch : within 60 seconds. Indicator lamp ; comes on.

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Opening and closing .......................... 52

Starter switch positions ..................... 57

Seats .............................................. 58

Mirrors ........................................... 61

Seat belts ........................................ 62

Lighting ......................................... 64

Windshield wipers ............................ 69

Soft top system (cabriolet only) ............ 70

Side windows .................................... 75

Driving and parking .......................... 76

Transmission ................................... 79

Instrument cluster ............................. 81

Control system .................................. 83

Audio system* .................................. 95

Driving systems ................................ 97

Air conditioning with climate con-

trol ................................................ 99

Loading and storing ......................... 104

Useful features ................................ 109

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Key

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Key with remote control

* Lock button

;

$ Opening the retractable soft top3/ unlocking the upper tailgate

# Unlock button

The remote control centrally locks and unlocks:

the driver’s door

the charge socket flap

the passenger door

the upper tailgate

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.

Check the batteries in the remote control and replace them if necessary.

If you do not have a spare transmitter battery at hand, use the key to open the driver’s door and the charge socket flap (Y page 177).

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.

The product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case.

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 product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case.

The remote control has an operating

range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters). This can fluctuate greatly as a conse-

quence of local conditions (reflective or

cabriolet only.

coupé only.

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absorbing objects) and interference emitted by other radio transmission 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

Selective unlocking: Press button # on the key once. All turn signal lamps flash once.

The driver’s door and the charge socket flap are unlocked.

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 charge socket flap.

Global locking: Press button * on the key. With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the charge socket flap closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times.

The indicator lamp on the central locking switch flashes (Y page 53).

The interior lamps come on and then go out again after 12 seconds.

Automatic locking

Auto-relock function

The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 60 seconds of unlocking with the key if neither the driver’s nor passenger door is opened.

To prevent an inadvertent lockout,

never leave your key lying in the vehicle.

Drive lock function

The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 8 mph (14 km/h) or more. The drive lock function is enabled at the factory.

Switching on: Switch off the ignition.

Press the central locking switch (Y page 53) and button * on the key simultaneously. An acoustic signal sounds.

The drive lock function is switched on.

Switching off: Switch off the ignition.

Press the central unlocking switch (Y page 53) and button # on the key simultaneously. An acoustic signal sounds.

The drive lock function is switched off.

Locking and unlocking from the inside

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 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.

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Locking: Press central locking switch :.

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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.

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.

switched on and the ignition is switched off.

Opening the upper tailgate on the coupé

Press button # on the key twice.

Press and hold button $ on the key for approximately two seconds.

Pull the release handle in handle recess : of the lower tailgate. The upper tailgate is unlocked.

Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to open.

Observe the information on loading the vehicle (Y page 108).

For information on vehicle weights, see “Vehicle specification” (Y page 215).

Opening the lower tailgate on the coupé

Open the upper tailgate (Y page 54).

Pull on inside door handle :. With the driver’s door open a warning signal sounds if the exterior lamps are

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Pull either of the release levers : backwards. The lower tailgate is unlocked.

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 the information on loading the vehicle (Y page 108).

For information on vehicle weights, see “Vehicle specification” (Y page 215).

Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé

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.

Swivel the lower tailgate upwards to close. Allow the two release levers to engage audibly.

Swivel the upper tailgate downwards to close.

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.

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Key with remote control

* Lock button

>> Controls.

;

$ Opening the retractable soft top

# Unlock button

Opening: Press button $ on the key for approximately two seconds. The retractable soft top opens.

Pressing symbols #, * or $ on the

key with remote control while opening the retractable soft top will interrupt the opening procedure.

Closing: Press symbol G on the retractable soft top switch (Y page 55).

Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet

Press button # on the key twice.

Pull the release handle in handle recess : of the tailgate. The tailgate is unlocked.

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.

WARNING

When closing the retractable soft top, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.

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: Push release levers :, located to the left and right of the retaining clip, upwards.

Swivel the rear soft top upwards to open.

WARNING

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the rear soft top. Be especially careful when small children are around.

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Closing: Swivel the rear soft top downwards to close.

Pull soft top down.

Pull release levers :, located to the left and right of the retaining clip, downwards.

Make sure the rear soft top is correctly locked in place on both sides.

Closing the tailgate on the cabriolet

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.

Swivel the tailgate upwards to close. Let the tailgate lock into place.

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

For removing key

Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position

Starting the drive system

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 drive system is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational.

When you start the drive system, READYREADY appears in the multifunction display. The warning and indicator lamps will go out.

The pointer of the power gauge moves from "OFF“ to "0“ (Y page 81).

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Seats

Safety notes

WARNING

All seat adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is operated.

WARNING

When adjusting the seat, make sure no one becomes trapped.

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driv-

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ing. 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:

Adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

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 back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.

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.

Observe the notes on the air bag system.

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”.

WARNING

Contact an authorized electric drive smart center if the seats have become damaged.

The seat is an integral part of the vehicle’s safety system in the same way as seat belts and air bags. Damage to the seats may reduce their ability to protect the occupants in an accident.

Seat adjustment

Seat backrest tilt

;

Seat fore and aft adjustment

Seat backrest tilt

Adjusting: Sit down on the front seat.

Pull adjustment lever : upwards and adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

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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.

Check for proper engagement before driving.

When adjusting the tilt of the backrest without any load on the seat then hold on to the backrest with one hand.

Seat fore and aft adjustment

Pull adjustment handle ; upwards and slide the seat to a seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/ brake pedal safely.

Release adjustment handle ; when the desired seating position is reached. When you hear an audible click, the seat is again fixed into place.

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.

Folding up and down

Folding up: Hold front of armrest and fold it up in direction of arrow :.

Folding down: Hold front of armrest and fold it down in direction of arrow ;.

Adjusting armrest angle

You can adjust the angle of the armrest when it is folded down.

Turn thumb wheel =.

Direction of arrow ?: down

Direction of arrow A: up

Passenger seat

You can expand the cargo compartment by folding down the passenger seat.

Observe the loading instructions (Y page 108).

Folding down

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Armrest* on driver’s seat

* optional

Remove the seat belt from seat belt guide :.

Move the passenger seat backward as far as it will go.

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Hold the backrest with one hand back.

Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and

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unlock the seat backrest.

Fold the seat backrest forward.

Folding back

Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and unlock the seat backrest.

Fold the seat backrest backward. When you hear an audible click, the seat backrest is again fixed into place.

Check for proper engagement before driving.

Place the seat belt back in seat belt guide :.

WARNING

When folding the passenger seat backrest back to its upright position, please make sure

nobody becomes trapped

no obstacles are jammed in the lock

the adjustment lever has audibly locked into position

A properly engaged passenger seat backrest will help to prevent stored objects in the cargo compartment from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during

braking

vehicle maneuvers

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

Make sure the key is in starter switch

No indicator lamp on

One indicator lamp on

Two indicator lamps on

position 1.

Switching on: Press seat heating switch : repeatedly until the desired seat heating level is reached.

Switching off: Press seat heating switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out.

Switch on the seat heating and, at the same time, reduce the temperature in the vehicle interior. The high‑voltage battery then consumes less energy.

If the seat heating is malfunctioning, the indicator lamp(s) on the switch come(s) on briefly when you press the switch and then go(es) out again. Contact an authorized smart center.

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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

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.

Power exterior rear view mirrors

The operating control is on the door control panel.

Exterior rear view mirror heating

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.

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

Switching on: Switch on the rear window defroster (Y page 103). The exterior rear view mirror heating is switched on.

Switching off: Switch off the rear window defroster (Y page 103). The exterior rear view mirror heating is switched off.

The exterior rear view mirror heating also switches off if the key is turned to starter switch position 0.

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Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

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.

Adjusting the mirror: Move adjustment button ; up, down, left, or right to the desired setting.

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting the mirror: Manually move the interior rear view mirror up, down, left, or right to the desired setting.

Selecting the antiglare position: Tilt the interior rear view mirror to the antiglare position by moving lever : forward or backward.

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Seat belts

Fastening the seat belts

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.

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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.

WARNING

Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 35).

Seat belt outlet

;

Seat belt guide

Latch plate

Seat belt buckle

Release button

Fastening the seat belt: With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt outlet :.

Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.

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Push latch plate = into seat belt buckle ? until it clicks.

If necessary, tighten the lap portion of the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Unfastening the seat belt: Press release button A.

Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding latch plate =.

Proper use of seat belts

Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.

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.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

Place the seat backrest in a position that is as upright as possible.

Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.

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.

Check your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned.

Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care to maintain a snug fit when wearing loose clothing.

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.

Seat belts

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 electric drive smart center.

Correct driver seat adjustment

WARNING

Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 58).

Adjust the driver’s seat properly (Y page 58).

Make sure that you

are positioned as far away from the driver’s front air bag as possible

can reach steering wheel : with your arms slightly bent at the elbows

can fasten seat belt ; properly

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you have adjusted seat backrest = to a position that is as upright as possible

you can move your legs freely

you can depress the brake and accelerator pedal safely.

Make sure the seat belt is fastened properly (Y page 62).

Lighting

Exterior lamp switch

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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.

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 electric drive smart center.

Parking lamps

You can switch on and off the parking lamps with the exterior lamp switch using the manual headlamp mode.

Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position T. The parking lamps come on.

The following lamps also come on:

Tail lamps

License plate lamps

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.

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:

Tail and parking lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps

Exterior lamp switch

Lamps off

Daytime running lamp mode*

Parking lamps

Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode*

This feature is only available on vehicles with rain-light sensor*.

The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light:

Low‑beam headlamps

Tail and parking lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps

WARNING

If the exterior lamp switch is set to position Ã, the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions.

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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 Ã to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from position Ã 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.

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 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*

In USA, the daytime running lamp mode can be deactivated.

In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, your vehicle comes either with low-beam daytime running lamps or with LED daytime running lamps.

Switching on:

Start the drive system. The daytime running lamps are switched on.

On vehicles with low beam daytime running lamps the parking lamps also come on.

Switching off - vehicles without rainlight sensor*:

Switch on the parking lamps T or the low‑beam headlamps M. The daytime running lamps are switched off.

Switching off - vehicles with rain-light sensor*:

Switch on the parking lamps T or the low‑beam headlamps M. The daytime running lamps are switched off.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to position Ã. With the engine running, the low‑beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

Deactivating (USA only):

Switch off the ignition.

Remove the key from the starter switch.

Switch on the high-beam flasher and press button # on the key simultaneously. An acoustic signal sounds.

The daytime running lamp mode is deactivated.

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Reactivating (USA only):

Switch off the ignition.

Remove the key from the starter switch.

Switch on the high-beam flasher and press button # on the key simultaneously. An acoustic signal sounds.

The daytime running lamp mode is reactivated.

Combination switch (high beam, high

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beam flasher and turn signals)

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

High‑beam headlamps and high-beam flasher

Turn signals

Turn signals, right

;

Turn signals, left

Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow : or ;. The corresponding turn signals flash.

The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp # or ! in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movement.

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.

Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are switched on (Y page 64).

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.

Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow ; to its original position. The high‑beam headlamps go out.

The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster goes out.

High-beam flasher: Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow ;.

Coming home function

The interior lamps come on and then go out again after 12 seconds every time when you lock or unlock the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle

Remove the key from the starter switch.

Exit the vehicle.

Press button * on the key. The vehicle is locked.

The interior lamps come on and then go out again after 12 seconds.

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When returning to the vehicle

Press button # on the key either once or twice. The vehicle is either selectively or globally unlocked.

The interior lamps come on and then go out again after 12 seconds.

Ambient lighting*

The ambient lighting illuminates the vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the lowbeam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs can be dimmed.

The LEDS are located

in the overhead control panel

in the door pockets, driver’s and passenger side

in the storage trays to the left and right of the steering wheel

In addition to the ambient lighting, the footwells on the driver’s and passenger side are also illuminated by separate lamps.

When you open a door, the interior lighting comes on and the brightness of lamps in the footwells increases.

repeatedly until the desired setting is reached. The current setting is stored.

When adjusting the ambient lighting, the illumination level for instrument cluster is also changed (Y page 83).

Front fog lamps

WARNING

Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:

In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position Ã to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from Ã to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.

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.

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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Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

Switch on the parking lamps.

To brighten or dim ambient lighting:

Press button : on the instrument cluster

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Make sure the parking lamps or the low‑beam headlamps are switched on.

Switching on: Press switch :. The front fog lamps come on.

The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.

Switching off: Press switch : once more. The front fog lamps go out.

The indicator lamp in the switch goes out.

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Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the key removed from the starter switch.

after 15 seconds if all doors are closed

after 10 minutes if at least one door is open

The rocker switch can be set to three different positions.

Interior lamp

;

Off

Switching on the automatic control

Continuous operation

Automatic control

Set the rocker switch to position =. The interior lamp comes on for a period of time.

Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing.

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

immediately after switching off the ignition with all doors closed

after 30 seconds if the doors are not opened

Switching off

Set the rocker switch to position ;. The interior lamp is permanently switched off.

Continuous operation

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.

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Windshield wipers

Switching windshield wipers on and off

Example illustration coupé

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

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.

For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe location and

remove the key from the starter switch

engage the parking brake

before attempting to remove any blockage.

Remove blockage.

Turn the windshield wipers on again.

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 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.

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

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*.

Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn the wiper switch to position g.

>> Controls.

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Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Example illustration coupé

>> Controls.

Pull the wiper switch in direction of arrow : and hold it in position. The windshield wipers operate with windshield washer fluid.

Release the wiper switch. The windshield wipers will wipe three more times.

To prevent smears on the windshield, or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with windshield washer fluid periodically even when it is raining.

Single wipe

Pull the wiper switch briefly in direction of arrow :. The windshield wipers wipe one time with windshield washer fluid.

Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

Activating intermittent wiping: Push the wiper switch to position 1.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid:

Push the wiper switch in direction of arrow ; and hold in position until the rear window is clean.

Release the wiper switch. The rear window wiper will wipe three more times.

Intermittent wiping is still activated.

Deactivating intermittent wiping: Pull the wiper switch back to start position.

The rear window wiper wipes one time when reverse gear R is engaged with the windshield wipers switched on.

Soft top system (cabriolet only)

Introduction

The soft top system of the smart cabriolet consists of a

retractable soft top

rear soft top

side rails

You can remove the side rails over the doors when you open the retractable soft top and open the rear soft top.

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.

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When loading, make sure no sharp objects come into contact with the soft top or the rear window.

Do not place any evenly distributed loads with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg) on the rear soft top when folded down.

Make sure the high-mounted brake lamp is not concealed.

Do not block the soft top system’s lock-

ing apertures. Only place the side rails in the desig-

nated storage space of the tailgate.

Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft

top. Do not fold down the rear soft top at tem-

peratures below 14¦ (-10¥). Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,

hot (above 176¦ [80¥]), incandescent or burning objects on the soft top’s lining.

Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and select only wax-free washing products when using an automatic car wash.

Only drive with the retaining clips closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise reach the vehicle’s interior.

Please keep in mind that weather 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.

WARNING

Never operate the retractable soft top if there is the possibility of anyone being

harmed by the opening or closing procedure.

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.

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 electric drive smart center.

To avoid draining the battery, leave the drive system running when opening and closing the retractable soft top.

Opening from outside

You can open the retractable soft top completely with the key.

>> Controls.

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Key with remote control

* Lock button

>> Controls.

;

$ Opening the retractable soft top

# Unlock button

Press button $ on the key for approximately two seconds. The retractable soft top opens completely.

Opening from the inside

ing 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.

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

Press symbol : on the retractable soft top switch until the retractable soft top is closed.

Opening and closing the rear soft top

You can open and close the rear soft top when the vehicle is either stationary or in motion.

WARNING

Never operate the rear soft top if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure.

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

Press symbol ; on the retractable soft top switch until the desired position is reached or the retractable soft top is opened completely.

Press symbol ; on the retractable soft top switch briefly. The retractable soft top opens completely.

Pressing symbol : or ; on the

retractable soft top switch while open-

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.

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

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Closing

;

Opening

Opening the rear soft top

Press symbol ; on the retractable soft top switch or button $ on the key until the retractable soft top has opened completely.

Release retractable soft top switch ; or button $ on the key.

Press symbol ; on the retractable soft top switch once more until the rear soft top has folded down completely.

Soft top system (cabriolet only)

Open the driver’s and passenger door when conditions are safe to do so.

Open the tailgate (Y page 56).

Pull handle : on the inside of the tailgate backward.

Lift up the storage compartment cover.

>> Controls.

Closing the rear soft top

Press symbol : on the retractable soft top switch until the rear soft top has folded up completely.

Release retractable soft top switch :.

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

Open the retractable soft top (Y page 55).

Open the rear soft top (Y page 72).

Push release lever = of side rail ; backward. Side rail ; can be lifted at the rear end, but remains secured.

Push release lever = backward again.

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Carry out the following steps when conditions are safe to do so.

First lift the side rail at the rear end in direction of arrows ?.

Then remove it in direction of arrows A.

Storing the side rails

>> Controls.

Front right

;

Rear right

Rear left

Front left

Store the side rails in the storage compartment of the tailgate with the painted side facing down in the designated order : to ?.

Close the storage compartment cover.

Press on the “PRESS” marking in the middle of the storage compartment cover until it engages audibly.

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

braking

vehicle maneuvers

an accident

Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock into place.

Close the driver’s and passenger door.

Open the side windows if desired.

Make sure the storage compartment cover is closed before closing the tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could jam.

Mounting the side rails

Open the driver’s and passenger door when conditions are safe to do so.

Open the tailgate.

Front right

;

Rear right

Rear left

Front left

Pull handle : on the inside of the tailgate backward.

Lift up the storage compartment cover.

Remove the side rails from the storage compartment in the tailgate.

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Front right

Rear right

Rear left

Front left

Install the side rails with the respective front end ; or A first.

WARNING

Make sure the side rails are properly mounted. Otherwise the side rails could disengage while driving and injure you and other persons.

Side windows

Make sure the side rails are installed correctly. Otherwise the side rails may not function properly or may be damaged.

Close the storage compartment cover.

Press on the “PRESS” marking in the middle of the storage compartment cover until it engages audibly.

Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock into place.

Close the driver’s and passenger door.

Open the side windows if desired.

Make sure the storage compartment cover is closed before closing the tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could jam.

Side windows

Opening and closing the side windows

Opening and closing the power windows

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.

>> Controls.

Take one side rail and start by attaching it to front end D.

Make sure the seal of the side rail is facing up at position B and is not pinched.

Push the side rail at rear end C downwards until it audibly engages into place twice.

Install the side rail on the other side in the same manner.

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 stopped by releasing the switch.

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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.

>> Controls.

Side window driver’s door

;

Side window passenger door

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

Opening: Press and hold the top of the respective switch. The corresponding side window moves downwards until you release the switch.

Closing: Pull and hold the top of the respective switch. The corresponding side window moves upwards until you release the switch.

Automatic opening: Press the top of the respective switch briefly. The corresponding side window opens completely.

Stopping during automatic opening:

Press or pull the top of the respective switch again. The corresponding side window stops immediately.

Driving and parking

Starting

WARNING

Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of motion. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats* or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance.

During sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers, the objects could get caught between or beneath the pedals and restrict your ability to brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and/or injury.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with an Acoustic Vehicle Indication* emit a certain noise. Thus, your vehicle will be better noticed by other road users at low speeds (Y page 48).

Fasten the seat belt.

Depress the brake pedal.

Insert the key into the starter switch.

Move the gear selector lever to position

P or N. P or N appears in the transmission posi-

tion indicator.

Turn the key to starter switch position 2 (Y page 57). Hold the key until READYREADY

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appears in the multifunction display (Y page 87). The pointer of the power gauge moves from "OFF“ to "0“ (Y page 81).

Driving

The vehicle has a crawler function. The vehicle moves forward when the brake pedal is released.

Depress the brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever to drive position D.

DD appears in the transmission position

indicator.

Release the brake pedal. The vehicle moves forward.

Depress the accelerator pedal smoothly. The vehicle accelerates.

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).

The vehicle has a crawler function. Thevehicle moves forward when the brakepedal is released.

Depress the brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever to reverse gear R.

RR appears in the transmission position

indicator.

Release the brake pedal. The vehicle moves forward.

Depress the accelerator pedal smoothly. The vehicle accelerates.

Parking

WARNING

With the drive system inactive, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

WARNING

Vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury. Therefore, always do the following before exiting and leaving the vehicle:

Keep right foot on the brake pedal.

Engage the parking brake.

Move the gear selector lever to park position P.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

When parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the curb.

Turn the key to starter switch position 0 and remove the key from the starter switch.

Take the key with you and lock the vehicle when leaving.

Properly stop and park the vehicle.

Depress the brake pedal.

Engage the parking brake (Y page 77). When the ignition is switched on, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

Release the brake pedal.

Parking brake

The parking brake serves to secure the vehicle against rolling away when it is stationary or parked.

>> Controls.

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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.

>> Controls.

Releasing: Depress the brake pedal.

Pull up slightly on parking brake lever ; and press release button :.

Push parking brake lever ; down as far as it will go. When the ignition is switched on, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Engaging: Pull up parking brake lever ; firmly. When the ignition is switched on, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

WARNING

Getting out of your vehicle with the transmission not fully engaged in park position P is dangerous. When the drive system is switched off and the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely with the gear selector lever in all positions except park position P. Also, when parked on an incline, park position 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 curb.

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. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Brake pedal

The brake pedal has two brake circuits independent of each other. When the ignition is switched on, a brake servo is used during braking to increase pedal force.

WARNING

Considerably more effort will be required to apply the brakes if

the brake servo has failed

a brake circuit has failed

the ignition is switched off, e.g. for towing the vehicle

The braking distance is likewise greater.

* optional

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Make sure the drive system is active whenever the vehicle is rolling. Have the brake system repaired at an authorized electric drive smart center, if there is a fault in the brake system.

If a brake circuit has failed (Y page 167), you must depress brake pedal : further down to achieve the same effect and the braking distance is increased.

The brake servo will only function with the ignition switched on.

Switching off the drive system

WARNING

Do not turn off the drive system before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the drive system not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

Depress the brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever to park position P. The transmission position indicator should be on PP

Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting to park position P.

Transmission

Release the brake pedal.

Turn the key to starter switch position

Remove the key from the starter switch. The electronic immobilizer is activated.

Transmission

Shifting procedure

Gearshift pattern for transmission

Select a gear:

Switch on the ignition.

Depress the brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever to the desired position.

Steering wheel paddle shifters* (for recuperation)

The operating condition of the high-voltage battery (e.g. not yet at normal operating temperature or fully charged) influen-

Park position

Reverse gear

Neutral position

Drive position

WARNING

>> Controls.

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ces the braking effect of the electric motor.

In overrun or braking mode, the motor's braking effect may therefore be reduced or may not be present at all.

As a result of the reduced engine braking effect, you may cause an accident and injure yourself or others.

Compensate for the reduced engine braking effect by pressing the brake pedal accordingly, as required.

Using the steering wheel paddle shifters*,

>> Controls.

you can increase or decrease the recuperation in overrun phases. Recuperation takes place when you release the accelerator pedal. The electric motor will then be used as a generator and energy will be regained while driving. The regained energy is stored in the high-voltage battery. High recuperation decelerates your vehicle stronger.

In overrun phases, there are three levels of recuperation:

no recuperation (level 0, coasting)

moderate recuperation (level 1)

high-level recuperation (level 2)

The amount of recuperation in overrun mode is displayed in the power gauge (Y page 81).

The set mode for recuperation is shown in the recuperation display (Y page 84).

When you switch on the ignition, level 1 is automatically preset.

Left steering wheel paddle shifter (minus)

;

Right steering wheel paddle shifter (plus)

Decrease recuperation: Pull left steering wheel paddle shifter :.

Increase recuperation: Pull right steering wheel paddle shifter ;.

Use the different levels 0 to 2 for conditions as described below:

Level 0 Driving without frequent

breaking. No sharp bends on the road ahead.

Maximum kinetic energy remains for the vehicle.

Level 1 Normal driving, standard set-

ting.

Level 2 Sporty driving.

The break pedal has to be depressed less often, as the deceleration due to recuperation is higher than in level 1.

The energy efficiency is substantially higher than if the vehicle is decelerated by depressing the brake pedal.

At levels 1 and 2 the vehicle can be steplessly decelerated by depressing the brake pedal.

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Instrument cluster

Under certain circumstances, in overrun phases recuperation does not work as described above. This may be e. g the case if the high-voltage battery is already fully charged or has not reached operating temperature.

Driving tips

Driving on uphill grades

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.

When the hill‑start assist system stops braking the vehicle, it can roll backwards.

If you open the driver’s door, the hill‑start assist system is deactivated and a warning signal sounds.

Your vehicle has a hill‑start assist system. On uphill grades the hill‑start assist sys-

tem maintains the pressure in the brake system for approximately one second after you have released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal.

Release the brake pedal.

Apply sufficient pressure to the accelerator pedal to drive off.

On uphill grades with higher inclination, the hill-start assist system will release the pressure in the brake system after approximately two seconds. A warning signal sounds and the transmission position indicator shows a flashing NN in order to warn you of the vehicle rolling backwards.

Press the brake pedal.

Release the brake pedal.

Apply sufficient pressure to the accelerator pedal to drive off.

The hill‑start assist system is inactive if you start off with the parking brake engaged.

Recuperation

If the high-voltage battery is fully charged or too cold, only limited recuperation power will be available.

The vehicle can not be decelerated or limited in being decelerated by using the accelerator pedal, if

the gearshift selector lever is in position D and the vehicle is rolling backwards

the gearshift selector lever is in position R and the vehicle is rolling forwards.

On uphill grades, the vehicle could possibly be not or only restricted being held from the crawler function.

Instrument cluster

Charge level and power gauges

Charge level gauge

;

Power gauge

The gauges can be turned by approximately 90°.

>> Controls.

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Instrument cluster

The illumination for both gauges comes on when you switch on the ignition and the exterior lighting.

Charge level gauge

Do not hang any objects on the charge

level gauge. This could cause the charge level gauge

to be torn from its mountings and be damaged.

The charge level gauge : displays charge status of the high-voltage battery as a per-

>> Controls.

centage. When the High-voltage Battery atHigh-voltage Battery at

Reserve LevelReserve Level message appears in the

multifunction display while the drive system is in operation, the high-voltage battery has reached the reserve level.

i If the charge level of the high-voltage

battery has dropped below 20 %, recharge it at:

an AC power socket (Y page 114)

a private wall box (Y page 115)

a public charging station (Y page 117)

Power gauge

WARNING

The operating condition of the high-voltage battery (e.g. not yet at normal operating temperature or fully charged) influences the braking effect of the electric motor.

In overrun or braking mode, the motor's braking effect may therefore be reduced or may not be present at all.

As a result of the reduced engine braking effect, you may cause an accident and injure yourself or others.

Compensate for the reduced engine braking effect by pressing the brake pedal accordingly, as required.

Do not hang any objects on the power

gauge. This could cause the power gauge to be

torn from its mountings and be damaged.

Power gauge ; contains two segments:

Section right of 0 Power gauge ; indicates the current

power that the drive system delivers to the rear wheels. 100 % correspond to 55 kW peak power.

Section left of 0 When you release the accelerator pedal

or when you depress the brake pedal, the electric motor operates as a generator. Electric current is produced and stored in the high-voltage battery. As long as the high-voltage battery is being charged, the electric motor simulates an engine brake.

When the pointer of power gauge ; is in the "OFF“ position, the vehicle is not ready to drive, because:

the drive system has not been started

the gear selector lever has not been moved to position N or P when starting the drive system

the charging cable is connected to the vehicle

there is not enough power from the highvoltage battery

a problem occured in the high-voltage system

After the drive system has been started, the pointer of power gauge ; moves to posi-

tion 0. READYREADY appears in the multifunction display (Y page 87). The vehicle is ready to drive.

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Adjusting instrument cluster illumination

You can adjust the illumination of

the switches and dials in the instrument cluster

the radio

the climate control panel

the charge level and power gauges

Five illumination levels are available.

Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1.

Switch on the parking lamps.

To brighten or dim illumination: Press button : on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the desired setting is reached. The current setting is stored.

Control system

Introduction

The control system is activated when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 1.

WARNING

A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving.

In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should select features and change settings in the control system only vehicle at a standstill

or when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely.

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.

Control lever

You can select the displays in the multifunction display and change settings in the control system with the control lever.

Control switch

Pressing up selects a menu.

;

OK button

Confirming a selection. Scrolling through stored messages

in the MessagesMessages menu

Control switch

Pressing down selects a menu.

Multifunction display

The multifunction display shows values and settings as well as display messages.

Activating the multifunction display:

Unlock the vehicle.

Confirming messages: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly (Y page 83).

Exiting menu: Press the control switch on the control lever up or down until the

>> Controls.

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message BackBack appears in the multifunc- tion display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Transmission position indicator

>> Controls.

The transmission position indicator : displays the current gear selector lever position.

Display Function

Park position

Reverse gear

Neutral

Drive

Display Function

N (flashes)

There is a parking lock malfunction.

Move the gear selector lever slowly from position P to position R and back to position P.

If N remains flashing in the multifunction display:

Move the gear selector lever to position P. When leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake to secure the vehicle from rolling away.

Contact an authorized electric drive smart center.

Move the gear selector lever to park position P or neutral position N.

Turn the key to starter switch position 2 (Y page 57) and hold it in position until READYREADY appears in the multifunction display (Y page 87).

Recuperation display*

The recuperation display shows you the current set recuperation level. You can set the recuperation level by using the steering wheel paddle shifters* (Y page 79).

The following levels are available:

no recuperation (level 0)

moderate recuperation (level 1)

high recuperation (level 2)

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No recuperation (level 0)

Symbol for no recuperation

When this mode is set, there is no recuperation. When you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle rolls on unbraked.

Use this mode in situations when driving without frequent braking, for example on highways.

Moderate recuperation (level 1)

Moderate recuperation occurs when this mode is set. When you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle is slightly braked. Gained kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy by the electric motor. This energy is stored in the high-voltage battery.

This mode is set as standard when starting the drive system.

Use this mode in situations of well-balanced relationship between accelerating and braking, for example on cross-country rides.

High recuperation (level 2)

Symbol for high recuperation

High recuperation occurs when this mode is set. When you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle is deeply braked. Energy conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy is most effective in this mode.

Use this mode in situations in which you need to brake frequently, for example while driving stop-and-go in city traffic.

Maximum available power

WARNING

When the indicator for the maximum available power is not at its maximal range, the power output is reduced noticeably. Adapt your speed and driving accordingly. Otherwise, you could cause an accident. Exercise particular care when passing or accelerating.

The indicator for the maximum available power of the drive system contains three segments :. The number of dark segments indicates power that is currently available.

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Three segments: maximum power is available.

Two segments: Less than 66 % amount of power is available.

One segment: Less than 33 % amount of power is available.

Under normal operating conditions the indicator for the maximum power is at the maximum range :.

The available amount of power can vary from the the maximum range due to:

very high or low outside temperatures

>> Controls.

very high power demand over a long time period

very low charge level of the high-voltage battery

By charging the high-voltage battery, the reduced availability of power can be improved (Y page 114).

ECO indicator

ECO indicator : helps you to optimize your driving style. The energy consumption of your vehicle can be reduced and the cruising range can be increased.

The calculated ECO value in percent indicates if and how your driving style differs from an ideal driving style (100 %).

It is calculated from the dynamic factors

acceleration

braking behavior

constant driving

Feedback is provided by:

your driving style when accelerating and coasting

If you accelerate evenly and moderately, the ECO value increases. If you accelerate hard, the ECO value decreases.

Anticipatory, constant driving and coasting without sudden braking increases the ECO value.

the uniformity of your driving style

If you accelerate moderately, take your foot off the accelerator pedal early and avoid frequent braking, your driving style is constant and uniform.Thus, the ECO value increases.

The ECO indicator summarizes the driving characteristics from the start of the journey to its completion. For this reason, it changes dynamically at the beginning of the journey.

After a prolonged standstill of the vehicle, ECO indicator display : always starts at a value of 50 %.

Resetting the YSTARTSTART menu (Y page 90), sets the value of the ECO indicator back to 50 %.

The ECO-value is displayed:

while driving

if the key is in starter switch position

In place of the ECO display, battery charge level : and charging time ; appear , if:

the high‑voltage battery is being charged

the key is in starter switch position 1.

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READY indicator

READYREADY appears for two seconds in the mul-

tifunction display, if:

the key is turned to starter switch position 2

there is no malfunction in the drive system

The vehicle is ready to drive.

Charging mode display

When you switch off the ignition, you see the display of the charging mode which is currently set.

The charging mode is not changed after the ignition has been switched off.

If the multifunction display has already gone out, you must turn the key to starter switch position 1. Afterwards, you can change the setting in the ChargeCharge

and Departand Depart menu (Y page 90).

If you do not make a change, the last selected entry is activated. If you have not made any departure time settings in the last 24 hours, the Instant ChargeInstant Charge menu is activated.

Example illustration: Departure time selected

Preset departure time

;

Instant ChargeInstant Charge menu

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To change the setting: press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the desired mode is selected in the multifunction display (Y page 83).

Additional information:

Setting the departure time (Y page 90)

Starting the charging process immediately (Y page 92)

Outside temperature

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.

Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)

Canada vehicles: The outside tempera-

ture display shows °C°C instead of °F°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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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

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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.

A change of the outside temperature ; will be displayed with delay.

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Menus and submenus

Function

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OdometerOdometer menu (Y page 89)

YSTARTSTART menu (trip statistics since start) (Y page 90)

Control system

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YRESETRESET menu (trip statistics since last reset) (Y page 90)

Charge and departCharge and depart menu (Y page 90)

MessagesMessages menu (Y page 93)

SettingsSettings menu (Y page 93)

TimeTime menu (Y page 94)

Odometer menu

The OdometerOdometer menu shows you either the main odometer and the trip odometer or the trip odometer with the remaining cruise range.

Main odometer

;

Trip odometer

Remaining cruise range

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

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OdometerOdometer menu appears in the multi-

function display.

To switch between submenus: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

To reset the trip odometer: Select the trip odometer display.

Press button B on the instrument cluster until the trip odometer is reset to 0 (Y page 23).

If the remaining cruise range of the charge level of the high-voltage battery has dropped below 10 %, Low BatteryLow Battery is displayed

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on position =.

Start menu

The YSTARTSTART menu shows you the trip statis- tics since start.

Average speed since start

;

Time elapsed since start

Distance driven since start

Average energy consumption

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

YSTARTSTART menu appears in the multifunc-

tion display.

To reset: Press button B on the instru- ment cluster until the YSTARTSTART menu is reset to 0 (Y page 23).

The YSTARTSTART menu is reset to 0 automat-

ically

when the ignition has been switched off for more than 4 hours

after driving more than 9999 miles or kilometers

Reset menu

The YRESETRESET menu menu shows you the trip statistics since the last reset.

Average speed since last reset

;

Time elapsed since since last reset

Distance driven since last reset

Average energy consumption

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

YRESETRESET menu appears in the multifunc-

tion display.

To reset: Press button B on the instru- ment cluster until the YRESETRESET menu is reset to 0 (Y page 23).

Charge and depart menu

In the Charge and DepartCharge and Depart menu you can change the following settings:

set a departure time

switch on/off the "Air conditioning before start" function

instant charge of the high‑voltage battery

set the maximum charge current.

Press the control switch on the control lever up or down until Charge andCharge and

DepartDepart appears in the multifunction

display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Setting the departure time

With this function, you can preset a departure time.

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This is useful:

if you wish to cool the interior of the vehicle before driving

if you wish to charge the vehicle at a charging station/wallbox at the most inexpensive electricity rate

With the "Air conditioning before start" function, the vehicle interior is cooled prior to a desired departure time.

Prerequisites:

The doors and tailgate are closed.

The charging cable for the high‑voltage battery is connected to a power source and inserted into the vehicle's power socket.

The high‑voltage battery has a sufficient charge.

The maximum duration of "Air conditioning before start" is 30 minutes.

Set the air distribution of your vehicle as follows so that the "Air conditioning before start" function has the greatest effect:

in summer, to the center and side vents

in winter, onto the windshield and side windows

Information on air distribution can be found on (Y page 102).

The setting of the airflow regulator has no influence on the "Air conditioning before start" function.

If the programmed time is too short, the high‑voltage battery cannot be completely charged. After setting the departure time, the maximum charge level which can be reached is then shown.

If the high‑voltage battery is not sufficiently charged and the "Air conditioning before start" function is activated, the high‑voltage battery is charged first. When a charge level of at least 20 % has been reached, the "Air conditioning before start" function is activated. This function then has priority

over the charging of the high‑voltage battery.

Activating the set departure time

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the display of the last set departure time : appears in the multifunction display.

Briefly press the OK button on the control lever. The departure time is activated ;. The setting for the "Air conditioning before start" function = is stored.

Changing the set departure time

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the Over‐Over‐

writewrite menu appears in the multifunction

display.

Briefly press the OK button on the control lever.

If the 12-hour mode is set: press and hold the control switch on the

control lever up or down until the desired mode (amam oder pmpm) is selected.

Briefly press the OK button on the control lever.

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the desired hour is selected.

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Briefly press the OK button on the control lever.

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the "Air conditioning before start" function is activated or deactivated.

Briefly press the OK button on the control lever.

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the "Air conditioning before start" function is activated or deactivated.

Briefly press the OK button on the control

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lever. The new departure time is stored and activated.

The "Air conditioning before start" function is activated or deactivated.

Starting the charging process of the high‑voltage battery immediately

This function allows you to start the charging process immediately. The charging process begins as soon as the charging cable is connected.

The charging process also begins when you insert the charging cable into the vehicle's power socket. However, this is only the case if you have not made any departure time settings.

Information on the charging process can be found on (Y page 115).

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the

Instant ChargeInstant Charge menu appears in the

multifunction display.

Briefly press the OK button on the control lever. The charging process is started as soon as the charging cable is connected.

When you call up the Instant ChargeInstant Charge menu, the "Air conditioning before start" function is not available.

Setting the maximum charge current

WARNING

When connected to a power supply socket, a high electrical load during the charging process can lead to overheating of the external power supply. There is a risk of fire.

Check the maximum permissible charge current on site before you begin the charging process. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center should you require assistance. If necessary, adjust the settings of your vehicle.

You can limit the charge current of the high‑voltage battery. This can protect the power supply from overloading. You can set the limit either on the control unit of the charging cable or via the control system.

The preset standard value is "Max". This corresponds to the maximum available charge current of the power supply.

Check the maximum permissible charge current for the respective power supply socket before charging the high‑voltage battery.

The following values are available for selection: 8 A, 12 A, Max. The last value set remains stored until a change is made.

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the

Charge CurrentCharge Current menu appears in the

multifunction display.

Briefly press the OK button on the control lever.

Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the desired amperage is selected.

Briefly press the OK button on the control lever. The selected amperage is set.

If differing values are set on the charging cable and the control system, the high‑voltage battery is charged using the lowest value.

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If the vehicle needs more time to charge the high‑voltage battery than usual, check the settings of the maximum permissible charge current.

Messages menu

The MessagesMessages menu stores messages that you can call up.

When no messages have been stored, the

MessagesMessages menu is not displayed.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

MessagesMessages menu appears in the multi-

function display. The number of stored messages is : displayed

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly. The first stored message appears.

To scroll through messages: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

For more information on display messages, see (Y page 161).

Maintenance service interval display

The maintenance service interval display will notify you when the next maintenance service is due and what type of maintenance service is required.

Example:

° Main Service in XXX miMain Service in XXX mi

° Main Service in XX DaysMain Service in XX Days

To confirm: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly. The mesage is stored.

When the due date for the maintenance service has been has been passed, the number of miles (kilometers) or days since are preceeded by a minus sign.

Failure to have the maintenance service performed at the designated times/mileage, may result in vehicle damage that is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty.

Settings menu

In the SettingsSettings menu, you can select indi- vidual settings for your vehicle.

The following functions are available:

Setting the language

Setting the temperature unit

Setting the distance and speed unit

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

SettingsSettings menu appears in the multi-

function display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Setting the language

The following languages are available:

German

US English

UK English

French

Italian

Spanish

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

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LanguageLanguage submenu appears in the multi-

function display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the desired language is selected.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected language is stored.

Setting the temperature unit

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The following units are available:

†

‡

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

°F/°C°F/°C submenu appears in the multifunc-

tion display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the desired unit is selected.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected unit is stored.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the desired unit is selected.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected unit is stored.

Canada only: The unit for the cruise control (Y page 97) does not change, regardless of which unit is set in this menu.

Time menu

The TimeTime menu lets you set the time and offers different display modes.

The following submenus are available:

Setting time display mode (12-hour or 24-hour mode)

Setting period of day, am or pm

Setting the hours

Setting the minutes

Press the control switch on the control

lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

TimeTime menu appears in the multifunction

display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Setting the distance and speed unit

The following units are available:

Miles (mi)

Kilometers (km)

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the mi–mi–

kmkm submenu appears in the multifunction

display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Only available in 12-hour mode.

Setting the time display mode

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

12h 24h12h 24h submenu appears in the multi-

function display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the desired setting is selected.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected mode is stored.

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Setting the period of day

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

amam pmpm submenu appears in the multifunc-

tion display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the desired setting is selected.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected mode is stored.

Setting the hours

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

HourHour submenu appears in the multifunc-

tion display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the desired setting is selected.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected hours are stored.

Setting the minutes

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the

MinuteMinute submenu appears in the multi-

function display.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly.

Press the control switch on the control lever (Y page 83) up or down until the desired setting is selected.

Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected minutes are stored.

Audio system*

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.

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.

WARNING

If you wish to have an audio system other than an original smart audio system 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. The description for your individual equipment specification applies.

Please refer to the separate operating instructions for detailed functions.

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Audio system basic

The audio system basic contains the following functions:

Radio (FM/AM)

Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) and radio text

AUX and USB socket (Y page 96)

Please be sure to read the operating instructions for the audio system basic before using the unit. Familiarize yourself with the various functions of the unit so that you are able to operate it

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easily, reliably and correctly at any time.

On/off and volume switch

;

Display

Skip/Scroll/Frequency search switches

Tone settings/Mute/Back control panel

Stored station buttons

Radio/Media/System control panel

Audio system navigation/multimedia*

The audio system navigation/multimedia contains the following functions:

Radio (FM/AM)

Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)

AUX and USB-socket

Bluetooth®hands-free device

Navigation

Audio operation from CD/DVD or SD Card, via AUX/USB/iPod®, or Bluetooth®Audio

Video operation from CD/DVD or SD Card, via AUX/USB/iPod

Image display from CD/DVD or SD Card, via USB/iPod

Please be sure to read the operating

instructions for the audio system navigation/multimedia 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.

Bluetooth®connection indicator lamp

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Display

Microphone

Light sensor

Eject button

Rotary/Push button

Menu button

AUX and USB sockets

You can connect mobile audio devices such as an MP3 player via the AUX and USB sockets using commercially available 3.5 mm socket plug (AUX) or USB connector cable (USB).

The AUX and USB sockets are located in the glove box.

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Driving systems

Do not use the cruise control

if the road, traffic, and weather conditions do not make it advisable to travel at a constant speed

on slippery roads

Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

when driving in fog

USB socket

;

AUX socket

smart surround sound system*

The smart surround sound system supplements the existing speakers with more powerful and additional speakers (including a digital amplifier in the passenger footwell and a passive subwoofer).

Driving systems

Cruise control*

The cruise control maintains the speed you set for your vehicle automatically. On downhill grades, the cruise control does not brake the vehicle via the brake system. The cruise control can only use the braking power of the engine. You must apply the brakes yourself in order to reduce the vehicle speed. The cruise control will then be canceled.

WARNING

The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The cruise control cannot take road, traffic, and weather conditions into account. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

The use of the cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time.

With the cruise control is activated and a speed set, the following message appears in the multifunction display:

U.S. vehicles

Cruise control activated

;

Set speed

Canada vehicles

Cruise control activated

;

Set speed

The cruise control is operated via buttons on the steering wheel.

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Activating or deactivating the cruise

control

;

Resuming at last set speed or increas-

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ing speed

Setting current or lower speed, or

decreasing speed

Canceling the cruise control

Activating/deactivating

The cruise control must be activated before you can set a speed. When you switch off the drive system, the cruise control is deactivated automatically.

Press ON/OFF button : briefly. The cruise control is activated.

CRUISECRUISE (USA only) or V (Canada only)

appears in the multifunction display.

Setting current speed

You can set any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.

With the cruise control activated, press SET/− button = briefly.

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The current speed is set and the vehicle maintains that speed.

USA only: setset appears in the multifunc- tion display to indicate that the speed has been set.

Canada only: The set speed appears in the multifunction display next to cruise control symbol V.

On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed.

On downhill grades, the cruise control can only maintain the set speed using the drive systems braking power. You must apply the brakes yourself when the vehicle does not slow down sufficiently. This will cancel the cruise control.

Canceling cruise control

When the cruise control is activated, you can cancel it at any time and resume the set speed later.

Press CANCEL button ? briefly.

Depress the brake pedal. The cruise control is canceled.

The cruise control deactivates automatically, when

you engage the parking brake

the vehicle speed is below 20 mphh (30 km/h)

ESP®is in operation.

Resuming last set speed

WARNING

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.