Smart Electric Drive (2015) manual

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    >> Operator’s Manual. smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabriolet electric drive É4 515846100"ËÍ 4515846100 Order no. 6522 0080 13 Part no. 451 584 61 00 Edition B-2015 www.smart.com smart - A Daimler brand Operator’s Manual smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabriolet electric drive[...]

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    Service and Literature Your authorized electric drive smart cen- ter has trained technicians and Genuine smart Parts to service your vehicle prop- erly. For expert advice and quality service, con- tact an authorized electric drive smart center. For further information you can find us on the smart web-site www.smartusa.com (USA only) or www.thesmart[...]

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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 [...]

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    Index ............................................ 4 Introduction ................................. 13 At a glance .................................... 21 Safety .......................................... 29 Controls ....................................... 51 Operation .................................... 111 Practical hints .......................[...]

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    1, 2, 3 ... 12-volt battery Charging ................................ 199 Indicator lamp ........................ .1 71 Notes ..................................... 197 Removing and installing ............ 199 A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 46 Indicator lamp ........................ .1 67 Accessory weight ...... .................... 143[...]

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    C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...... 18 California retail buyers and les- sees, important notice for ............... 14 Cargo compartment cover blind ........ 104 CD player ..................................... 95 Center console ............................... 27 Central locking Automatic ................................ 53 Locking/unlocking f[...]

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    Driving and parkin g Safety notes ... .......................... 76 Driving safety systems .................... 46 ABS ................................. ...... .4 6 ESP ® ....................................... 47 Hydraulic brake assistant ........... 47 E ECO indicator ............................... 86 Electrical system Improper work on or modif[...]

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    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 consum[...]

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    License plate lamps ....................... 181 Lighting ...................................... 64 Ambient lighting* .......... .......... .6 7 Coming home function ................ 66 Daytime running lamp mode ......... 65 Exterior .................................. 64 Interior .................................. 68 Loading see Vehicle loading Lock[...]

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    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...? ..[...]

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    Opening and closing the rear soft top ........ ....................... 56, 72 Opening and closing the retractable soft top ............... 55, 71 Removing the side rails .............. 73 Storing the side rails ................ 74 Sound package .... ........................... 97 SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) Indicator lamp ........ .......[...]

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    Snow chains ... ........................ .1 46 Speed rating ................ 141, 145, 151 Storing .................................. 138 Temperature ..................... .1 29, 139 Terminology ........................... .1 43 Tire Identification Number .. 142, 145 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- tem (TPMS) ..................... ......... 130 Tract[...]

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    Where will I find...? Tire repair kit ........................ 160 Window curtain air bags .................. 37 Windshield Washer fluid ....................... 70, 218 Wipers .................................... 69 Windshield wipers .......................... 69 Adjusting washer jet nozzles ....... 187 Rain-light sensor ...................... 69 R[...]

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    Product infor mation We recommend using Genuine smart Parts as well as conv ersion parts and accessories explicitly approved by smart for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suit- ability for smart vehicles. We are unabl e to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be [...]

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    R Corrosion Warranty R California, Connecticut, Maine, Massa- chusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty R smartmove Assistance (Canada only) R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws, USA only) Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of smart automo- biles Under California law[...]

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    charge the highvoltage battery when no public charging station is available. R The operating range of your vehicle is limited due to the availability of public charging stations. R 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 dis- tance trip[...]

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    Operating safety G WARNING Some safety systems only function while the drive system is switched on. You should therefore never switch off the drive system while driving. G WARNING Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are inte[...]

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    partner which is qualified for smart elec- tric drive. Particular care should be taken involving all areas which are in the vicinity of high voltage parts, e.g. parts in the engine com- partment. Orange-colored cables and their respective sockets carry high voltage and must not be damaged. Serious injury or death can result if you: R remove the cov[...]

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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-volt- age disconnect device : to disable the vehicle’s high-voltage system. ! The high-voltage system must only be switched off at vehicle standstill by specially traine[...]

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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 deale r, or Mercedes-Ben z USA LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-f ree at 1-888-327-423 6 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov[...]

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    state or local government; in connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law. Warning: The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module . Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System Module and other[...]

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    >> At a glance. 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 Function Page : Exterior lamp switch 64 ; Steering wheel = Instrument cluster 23 ? Steering wheel paddle shifters* 79 A Charge level gauge 81 B Power gauge 81 C Glove box 106 AUX/USB sockets* 96 D Overhead control panel 28 E Radio 95 F Center console switches 27 G Coin holder 106 Retractable soft top switch 1 72 Function Page H Gear selecto[...]

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    Instrument cluster (miles) Miles Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles) Function Page : Speedometer ; Right indicator and warn- ing lamp display 24 = Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 82 Adjusting ambient light- ing* 67 ? Multifunction display 83 Function Page A Center indicator and warning lamp display 24 B Resetting trip odometer 89 Resetting[...]

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    Indicator and warning lamps Function Page : M Lowbeam head- lamp indicator lamp 64, 171 ; # Left turn signal indicator lamp 66, 172 = ÷ ESP ® warning lamp 170 ? ! Right turn signal indicator lamp 66, 172 A D EPS warning lamp 170 B þ Drive diagnostics indicator lamp 173 C ò ABS indicator lamp 167 D $ Brake warning lamp 167 E þ Drive diagnost[...]

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    Instrument cluster (kilometers) Kilometers Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles) Function Page : Speedometer ; Right indicator and warn- ing lamp display 26 = Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 82 Adjusting ambient light- ing* 67 ? Multifunction display 83 Function Page A Center indicator and warning lamp display 26 B Resetting trip odometer [...]

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    Indicator and warning lamps Function Page : M Lowbeam head- lamp indicator lamp 64, 171 ; # Left turn signal indicator lamp 66, 172 = ÷ ESP ® warning lamp 170 ? ! Right turn signal indicator lamp 66, 172 A D EPS warning lamp 170 B þ Drive diagnostics indicator lamp 173 C ! ABS indicator lamp 167 D J Brake warning lamp 167 E þ Drive diagnosti[...]

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    Center console Function Page : Charge level gauge 81 ; Power gauge 81 = Air conditioning with climate control 99 ? Radio 95 A Drawer 107 B Switching seat heating* on/off 60 C Restarting TPMS button 130 D Switching tow-away pro- tection*/interior motion sensor* on/off 49 E Central unlocking switch 53 Function Page F Hazard warning flasher switch 68 [...]

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    Overhead control panel Function Page : Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 41, 166 ; Switching interior light- ing on/off 68 = Interior rear view mirror 61 Door control panel Function Page : Inside door handle 54 ; Adjusting exterior rear view mirrors 61 = Opening and closing passenger side window 75 ? Opening and closing driver’s side win[...]

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    >> Safety. Occupant safety ................................ 30 Panic alarm .................................... .4 5 Driving safety systems ....................... 46 Anti-theft systems ........................... .4 8[...]

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    Occupant safety Introduction The smart vehicle is equipped with seat belts and dual stage air bags to protect you in a crash. However, children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Indeed, there is a stronger risk of serious death or bodily injury when an air bag deploys on a child positioned in a rear-facing child seat in th[...]

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    belts and anchors, Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. Air bags or Emer- gency Tensioning Devices, for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents i[...]

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    that is as upright as possible and the belt is properly positioned on the body. G WARNING Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor- rectly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one per- son at a time. G WARNING Seat belts of a v[...]

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    seats, always follow the child seat man- ufacturer’s instructions. Emergency Tension ing Devices (ETDs) and seat belt force limiters The seat belts are equipped with Emer- gency Tensioning Devices and seat belt force limiters. Emergency Tensioning Devices are designed to activate in the following cases: R in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed- in[...]

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    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 posi- tion with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and ensure it is prop- erly positioned on your body. Since the air bag inflates with considera[...]

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    continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants. Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and air bag G WARNING R 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 b[...]

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    An inflated air bag slows down and reduces the movement of the occupant. When the occupant makes contact with a front air bag or head-thorax air bag (cabriolet only), hot gas flows out of the inflated front air bags and head-thorax air bags (cabriolet only). This reduces the load on the occu- pant’s head and upper body. These air bags are consequ[...]

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    panel. They are designed to operate together with the front air bags in certain frontal impacts if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer addi- tional protection to that provided by the seat belts. Knee bags operate best in con- junction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belts. Head-thorax air bags (cabriolet only) G WAR[...]

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    pelvis side air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job. To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: (1) Occupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the thorax-pelvis side air bag inflates. This could result in seriou[...]

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    The thorax-pelvis side air bags are inte- grated into the driver and passenger seat backrests. : Thorax-pelvis side air bags Occupant Classification System The O ccupant C lassification S ystem (OCS) automatically turns the passenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occu- pant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from[...]

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    ings from the seat, remains illuminated or goes out. When the 40 indicator lamp is illuminated, the passenger front air bag is deactivated. When the 40 indicator lamp is out and the passenger seat is occupied by an adult or someone larger than a small indi- vidual, the passenger front air bag is acti- vated. When the OCS senses that the passenger s[...]

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    by the seat manufacturer, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manu- facturer’s instructions. For children larger than the typical 12monthold child, the passenger front air bag may or may not be activated. i Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the passenger front air bag[...]

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    properly sitting on the passenger seat and the system senses the occupant as being an adult, the 40 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approx- imately 4 seconds. If the seat is not occupied and the system senses the passenger seat as being empty, the 40 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out. G WARNING If the 40 indicator lamp d[...]

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    vated. The seat belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. To deac- tivate the special seat belt retractor for the passenger seat, the passenger seat must be in the most backward position. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner. G [...]

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    driving to make sure the 40 indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 40 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat may be seriously injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates. R If you place[...]

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    X Thread top tether strap A through top tether guide : down the back of passenger seat ; to top tether anchor- age = . X Attach top tether hook ? to top tether anchorage = on the floor of the cargo compartment. i If you are using divider plus*, the hooks of the top tether and the divider plus* are attached to the same anchorage. X Install the child[...]

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    Driving safety systems Introduction G WARNING The following factors increase the risk of accidents: R Excessive speed, especially in turns R Wet and slippery road surfaces R 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 v[...]

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    manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) Your vehicle is equipped with the E lec- tronic S tability P rogram (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 a[...]

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    assistant automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. X Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The hydraulic brake assistant is then deact[...]

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    X Activating: Remove the key from the starter switch. X Deactivating: Insert the key in the starter switch. X Turn the key to starter switch position 1 . Anti-theft warning system* Once the anti-theft warning system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when R someone opens a door or the tailgate R someone enters the vehicle’s i[...]

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    Switching off tow-away protection and interior motion sensor Switch off the tow-away protection and the interior motion sensor when locking the vehicle and R transporting the vehic le, R board, e.g. a ferry or auto train, R there are people or animals in the vehi- cle, R the side windows remain open. This prevents any false alarm. X Remove the key [...]

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    >> Controls. Opening and closing .......................... 52 Starter switch positions .................... .5 7 Seats .............................................. 58 Mirrors ........................................... 61 Seat belts ........................................ 62 Lighting ........................................ .6 4 Windshiel[...]

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    Opening and closing Key Key with remote control : * Lock button ; $ Opening the retractable soft top 3 / unlocking the upper tailgate 4 = # Unlock button The remote control centrally locks and unlocks: R the driver’s door R the charge socket flap R the passenger door R the upper tailgate G WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key f[...]

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    absorbing objects) and interference emitted by other radio transmission sys- tems. Similarly, the operating range fluctuates in line with the direction from which the remote control is activa- ted. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it. Locking and unlocking from the out- side X [...]

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    X Locking: Press central locking switch : . The indicator lamp on central locking switch : comes on, when the starter switch is in position 1 . The indicator lamp on central locking switch : flashes, when the starter switch is in position 0 . With the doors and the tailgate closed, the vehicle locks. X Unlocking: Press central unlocking switch ; . [...]

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    X Pull either of the release levers : back- wards. The lower tailga te is unlocked . X Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to open. The lower tailga te is held in the hori- zontal position by means of the two retaining straps. ! When folded down, the lower tailgate can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs (100 kg). Observe the infor mation on loadi [...]

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    Key with remote control : * Lock button ; $ Opening the retractable soft top = # Unlock button X Opening: Press button $ on the key for approximately two seconds. The retractable soft top opens. i Pressing symbols # , * or $ on the key with remote control while opening the retractable soft top will interrupt the opening procedure. X Closing: Press [...]

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    X Closing: Swivel the rear soft top down- wards to close. X Pull soft top down. X Pull release levers : , located to the left and right of the retaining clip, down- wards. X Make sure the rear soft top is correctly locked in place on both sides. Closing the tailgate on the cabriolet G WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands a[...]

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    Seats Safety notes G WARNING All seat adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is operated. G WARNING When adjusting the seat, make sure no one becomes trapped. Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driv- ing. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehi- cle. Never ri[...]

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    X Release adjustment lever : when the desired seat backrest tilt is reached. When you hear an audible click, the seat backrest is again fixed into place. X Check for proper engagement before driving. i 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 X Pull[...]

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    X Hold the backrest with one hand back. X Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and unlock the seat backrest. X Fold the seat backrest forward. Folding back X Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and unlock the seat backrest. X Fold the seat backrest backward. When you hear an audible click, the seat backrest is again fixed into place. X Check for proper enga[...]

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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 condi- tions. Exterior rear view mirrors G WARNING Exercise care when using the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror[...]

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    Seat belts Fastening the seat belts G WARNING Always fasten your seat belt before driving. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passenger should always wear seat b[...]

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    X Push latch plate = into seat belt buckle ? until it clicks. X If necessary, tighten the lap portion of the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. X Unfastening the seat belt: Press release button A . X Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding latch plate = . Proper use of seat belts R Do not twist the sea[...]

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    R you can move your legs freely R you can depress the brake and accel- erator pedal safely. X Make sure the seat belt is fastened prop- erly ( Y page 62). Lighting Exterior lamp switch For safety, smart recommends that you drive with your lowbeam headlamps on during the day. In certain countries, local laws dictate that lowbeam headlamps are [...]

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    To minimize risk to you and to others, acti- vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to position L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting con- ditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from position à to L w[...]

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    Reactivating (USA only): X Switch off the ignition. X Remove the key from the starter switch. X Switch on the high-beam flasher and press button # on the key simultane- ously. An acoustic signal sounds. The daytime running lamp mode is reac- tivated. Combination switch (high beam, high beam flasher and turn signals) X Make sure the key is in starte[...]

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    When returning to the vehicle X Press button # on the key either once or twice. The vehicle is either selectively or globally unlocked. The interior lamps come on and then go out again after 12 seconds. Ambient lighting* The ambient lighting illuminates the vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low- beam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs can be d[...]

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    X Make sure the parking lamps or the lowbeam headlamps are switched on. X Switching on: Press switch : . The front fog lamps come on. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. X Switching off: Press switch : once more. The front fog lamps go out. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be[...]

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    Windshield wipers Switching windshield wipers on and off Example illustration coupé X Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 . X Switching on: Turn the wiper switch to position 2 or 3 , depending on the intensity of the rain. ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might s[...]

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    Wiping with windshield washer fluid Example illustration coupé X Pull the wiper switch in direction of arrow : and hold it in position. The windshield wipers operate with windshield washer fluid. X Release the wiper switch. The windshield wipers will wipe three more times. i To prevent smears on the windshield, or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wi[...]

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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 th[...]

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    Key with remote control : * Lock button ; $ Opening the retractable soft top = # Unlock button X Press button $ on the key for approx- imately two seconds. The retractable soft top opens com- pletely. Opening from the inside X Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 . X Press symbol ; on the retractable soft top switch until the desired p[...]

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    Retractable soft top switch : Closing ; Opening Opening the rear soft top X Press symbol ; on the retractable soft top switch or button $ on the key until the retractable soft top has opened com- pletely. X Release retractable soft top switch ; or button $ on the key. X Press symbol ; on the retractable soft top switch once more until the rear soft[...]

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    Storing the side rails : Front right ; Rear right = Rear left ? Front left X Store the side rails in the storage com- partment of the tailgate with the painted side facing down in the designated order : to ? . : Front right ; Rear right = Rear left ? Front left X Close the storage compartment cover. X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the mid- dl[...]

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    ; Front right = Rear right ? Rear left A Front left X Install the side rails with the respective front end ; or A first. G WARNING Make sure the side rails are properly moun- ted. Otherwise the side rails could disen- gage while driving and injure you and other persons. X Take one side rail and start by attaching it to front end D . X Make sure the[...]

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    result in an accident and/or serious per- sonal injury. The switches for both power windows are on the driver’s door. In addition, there is a switch for the passenger side on the passenger door. : Side window driver’s door ; Side window passenger door X Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 . X Opening: Press and hold the top of the[...]

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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 i The vehicle has a crawler function. The vehicle moves forward when the brake pedal is released. X Depress the brake pedal. X Move the gear selector lever to drive position D . D appears in the transmission [...]

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    G WARNING Engaging the parking brake while the vehi- cle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehi- cle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. X Releasing: Depress the brake pedal. X Pull up slightly on parking brake lever ; and [...]

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    Make sure the drive system is active when- ever the vehicle is rolling. Have the brake system repaired at an authorized electric drive smart center, if there is a fault in the brake system. If a brake circuit has failed ( Y page 167), you must depress brake pedal : further down to achieve the same effect and the braking distance is increased. i The[...]

  • Page 82

    In overrun or braking mode, the motor's braking effect may therefore be reduced or may not be present at all. As a result of the reduced engine braking effect, you may cause an accident and injure yourself or others. Compensate for the reduced engine braking effect by pressing the brake pedal accord- ingly, as required. Using the steering whee[...]

  • Page 83

    case if the high-voltage battery is already fully charged or has not reached operating temperature. Driving tips Driving on uphill grades G WARNING The hill-start assist system is not designed to function as a parking brake and does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on an incline. Always engage the parking brake in addi- tion to shift[...]

  • Page 84

    Charge level gauge ! Do not hang any objects on the charge level gauge. This could cause the charge level gauge to be torn from its mountings and be dam- aged. The charge level gauge : displays charge status of the high-voltage battery as a per- centage. When the High-voltage Battery at Reserve Level message appears in the multifunction display whi[...]

  • Page 85

    X Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 . X Switch on the parking lamps. X 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 po[...]

  • Page 86

    Transmission position indicator The transmission position indicator : displays the current gear selector lever position. Display Function P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive Display Function N (flashes) There is a parking lock malfunction. X Move the gear selector lever slowly from posi- tion P to position R and back to position P . If[...]

  • Page 87

    No recuperation (level 0) : Symbol for no recuperation When this mode is set, there is no recuper- ation. When you release the accel erator pedal, the vehic le rolls on unbraked. Use this mode in situations when driving without frequent brakin g, for example on highways. Moderate recuperation (level 1) Moderate recuperation occurs when this mode is[...]

  • Page 88

    R Three segments: maximum power is available. R Two segments: Less than 66 % amount of power is available. R 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: R very high[...]

  • Page 89

    READY indicator READY appears for two seconds in the mul- tifunction display, if: R the key is turned to starter switch posi- tion 2 R there is no malfunction in the drive sys- tem The vehicle is ready to drive. Charging mode display When you switch off the ignition, you see the display of the charging mode which is currently set. The charging mode[...]

  • Page 90

    Freeze warning (Canada vehicles only) When the outside temperature falls below 3 ¥ , the multifunction display makes you aware of the fact that the road may be icy. An additional freeze warning, i.e. an ice crystal symbol : , in the multifunction display flashes. After 60 seconds, the freeze warning stops flashing but contin- ues to be displayed. [...]

  • Page 91

    Menus and submenus Function : Odometer menu ( Y page 89) ; Y START menu (trip statistics since start) ( Y page 90) = Y RESET menu (trip statistics since last reset) ( Y page 90) ? Charge and depart menu ( Y page 90) A Messages menu ( Y page 93) B Settings menu ( Y page 93) C Time menu ( Y page 94) Odometer menu The Odometer menu shows you either th[...]

  • Page 92

    Odometer Odometer menu appears in the multi- function display. X To switch between submenus: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly. X To reset the trip odometer: Select the trip odometer display. X 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 leve[...]

  • Page 93

    This is useful: R if you wish to cool the interior of the vehicle before driving R 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: R The doors and tail[...]

  • Page 94

    X Briefly press the OK button on the control lever. X Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the desired minute is selected. X Briefly press the OK button on the control lever. X Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the "Air conditioning before start" function is activate[...]

  • Page 95

    i If the vehicle needs more time to charge the highvoltage battery than usual, check the settings of the maximum per- missible charge current. Messages menu The Messages menu stores messages that you can call up. i When no messages have been stored, the Messages menu is not displayed. X Press the control switch on the control lever ( Y page 83) [...]

  • Page 96

    Language Language submenu appears in the multi- function display. X Press the OK button on the control lever briefly. X Press the control switch on the control lever ( Y page 83) up or down until the desired language is selected. X Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm. The selected language is stored. Setting the temperature [...]

  • Page 97

    Setting the period of day X Press the control switch on the control lever ( Y page 83) up or down until the am pm submenu appears in the multifunc- tion display. X Press the OK button on the control lever briefly. X Press the control switch on the control lever ( Y page 83) up or down until the desired setting is selected. X Press the OK button on [...]

  • Page 98

    Audio system basic The audio system basic contains the fol- lowing functions: R Radio (FM/AM) R Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) and radio text R 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 your- self with the various functions of the unit so tha[...]

  • Page 99

    : USB socket ; AUX socket smart surround sound system* The smart surround sound system supple- ments the existing speakers with more powerful and additional speakers (includ- ing a digital amplifier in the passenger footwell and a passive subwoofer). Driving systems Cruise control* The cruise control maintains the speed you set for your vehicle aut[...]

  • Page 100

    : Activating or deactivating the cruise control ; Resuming at last set speed or increas- 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 deac- tivated aut[...]

  • Page 101

    X Press RES/+ button ; briefly. The cruise contr ol resumes the previ- ously set speed . i The last set speed stored in memory is deleted when the drive system is switched off. Changing the set speed You must have set a speed prior to increas- ing or decreasin g the curren t speed. i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise c[...]

  • Page 102

    i The range of the vehicle is decreased when the air conditioner is switched on. i In warmer weather, ventilate the passenger compartment for a short period of time before utilizing the air conditioning. Further information on the "Air condition- ing before start" function can be found on ( Y page 90). 100 Air conditioning with climate co[...]

  • Page 103

    Control panel : Air volume control ; Air conditioning switch = Rear window defroster switch ? Air recirculation switch A Temperature control B Air distribution control Switching on/off Control panel ( Y page 101). X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X Switching on: Push air volume control : to level 1 or higher. X Press air conditioning switch[...]

  • Page 104

    fresh air can flow freely into the vehicle interior. R Do not obstruct air vents or ventilation grilles in the vehicle interior. i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders for the center air vents and side air vents to the middle position. Center air vents : Left center air vent, adjustable ; Right center air vent, adjustable X Adjusting: Turn [...]

  • Page 105

    X Increasing or decreasing: Push air vol- ume control : up or down. Defrosting G WARNING Never drive with iced up or fogged win- dows. Visibility will be significantly impaired. Impaired visibility could endanger yourself and others. This may prevent you from observing the traffic con- ditions, thereby causing an accident. The best defrosting of wi[...]

  • Page 106

    X Switching on: Press air recirculation switch ? . The indicator lamp in air recirculation switch ? comes on. X Switching off: Press air recirculation switch ? once more. The indicator lamp in air recirculation switch ? goes out. Loading and storing Cargo compartment cover blind with parcel net bag G WARNING The cargo compartment cover blind is not[...]

  • Page 107

    X Open the tailgate. X Secure cargo compartment cover blind : at the front of the cargo compartment with the parcel net bag. X Insert cargo compartment cover blind : on the right-hand side in top mount- ing ; or in bottom mounting = . X Push handle ? to the right in the direc- tion of the arrow. X Insert cargo compartment cover blind : in top mount[...]

  • Page 108

    Storage compartments G WARNING To help avoid personal injury during a col- lision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests. Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from b[...]

  • Page 109

    X Opening: Pull on glove box lid release : and fold down the glove box lid. X Closing: Lift up the glove box lid with a bit of force until it engages. X Locking: Insert the key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 3 . X Unlocking: Insert the key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 2 . Storage tray* in center console X Install[...]

  • Page 110

    this reason, please make sure that the charging cable is only stowed in the intended location. X Opening: Open the tailgates. X Pull handle : on the inside of the tail- gate backward. X Lift up the storage compartment cover. X Closing: Close storage compartment cover : . X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the mid- dle of storage compartment cove[...]

  • Page 111

    label which can be found on the driver’s door Bpillar. For more information, see “Loading the vehicle” ( Y page 133). The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehi- cle. Please[...]

  • Page 112

    Auxiliary power outlet The auxiliary power outlet supplies power to the following electrical accessories when the key is turned to starter switch position 1 : R the electric air pump, available in con- junction with the tire repair kit* R other consumers which operate up to a maximum of 60 W ! The auxiliary power outlet can accom- modate 12V DC ele[...]

  • Page 113

    >> Operation. High-voltage battery ........................ 112 Front compartment ........................... 123 Tires and wheels .............................. 127 Winter driving ................................ 146 Driving instructions ........................ 147 Driving abroad ................................ 153 Vehicle care ...........[...]

  • Page 114

    High-voltage battery Introduction 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. G WARNING The drive system is subject to high vol- tages. You may be seriously or even fatally injured if you: R tamper with components or high-voltage cables in the d[...]

  • Page 115

    Use only charging cables which have been approved and recommended for the vehicle. Do not use: R extension chords R cable reels R multiple sockets R travel adapters i When possible, only charge the high- voltage battery when the charge level is below 80 %. It is recommended to charge the high- voltage battery prior to reaching less than 20% state o[...]

  • Page 116

    ture range from Ò 4 ‡ ( Ò 20 ¥ ) to 104 ‡ (40 ¥ ) . When the vehic le is exposed to tempera- tures below Ò 13 ‡ ( Ò 25 ¥ ) for longer than seven days, irreversi ble damage by frost can occur. Terms of use Observe the follow ing notes: R exclusions of the high-voltage battery terms of use in the battery rental con- tract R exclusions an[...]

  • Page 117

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  • Page 118

    compartment as shown in the illustra- tion. When doing so, observe that the display and buttons on control element ? both point upwards. Control element on the charging cable (Level 1) G 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 [...]

  • Page 119

    If you remove the charging cable from the power supply socket, the value is reset to the default value for the next charging process. i You can also set the maximum charge current via the control system ( Y page 92). If differing values are set on the charg- ing cable and the control system, the highvoltage battery is charged using the lowest va[...]

  • Page 120

    Observe the provider's instructions at the charging station. Charging station with charging commu- nication („Plug&Charge“) You do not have to activate charging sta- tions with charging communication before the charging process. This is done by the vehicle. This function is called "Plug & Charge". Information is exchanged[...]

  • Page 121

    Removing the charging cable The battery is charged completely when the indicator in the charge level gauge is at 100% ( Y page 81). ! Make sure the charging cable has been disconnected before driving off. The vehicle or charging cable may otherwise be damaged. When the battery is charged: X Disconnect the charging cable plug from the charge socket [...]

  • Page 122

    Problems with the charging process Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The charge socket flap does not open . The charge socket flap is not unlocked. X Unlock the vehicle ( Y page 53). The batteries of the key are discharged. X Unlock the vehicle with the key manually ( Y page 177). The charge socket flap is unlocked but the openin[...]

  • Page 123

    of charge service life you can continue to use the "Vehicle Homepage" with costs. Further information can be obtained at any authorized electric drive smart center. The "Vehicle Homepage" is available in the following languages: R German R English R French R Italian R Spanish R Portuguese R Dutch i Further information concerning[...]

  • Page 124

    ted values because , for example, they are influenced by the following factors: R outside temperature R active electrical consumers, e.g. air conditioning, lights R personal driving style R traffic conditions Plan for a sufficient reserve accordingly . Connecting the vehicle to the Internet Via mobile service module i This function is only availabl[...]

  • Page 125

    X Set the value of the charge current to 12 A and confirm. X Press the encryption button on the pow- erline adapter within three minutes. When the powerline adapter shows a con- nection, the connection process was suc- cessful. i Observe the separate operating instructions of the powerline adapter. i Contact an authorize d electric drive smart cent[...]

  • Page 126

    Removing X Using a suitable object, push both open- ers : towards the inside in direction of the arrows. Both levers ; are released from the radiator grille. X Pull both levers ; forward in direction of the arrows. X Pull both levers ; fully towards the out- side in the direction of the arrows. X Lift the front of service flap = . X First pull serv[...]

  • Page 127

    X Insert both tabs E on the back of service flap = completely into openings F . X Push service flap = down in direction of arrow G . X First push both levers ; inward and then to the rear. X Press both levers ; into the radiator grille until they engage. Coolant G WARNING The cooling system is pressurized. There- fore, do not unscrew the cap before[...]

  • Page 128

    Checking coolant level X Allow the coolant to cool down for at least 30 minutes. X Remove the service flap and insert it on the front of the vehicle ( Y page 123). X Perform a visual check of the fluid level in coolant reservoir ; . The coolant level must be between the markings MAX and MIN. X If necessary, add coolant. Adding coolant X Cover press[...]

  • Page 129

    X Push cap : onto the windshiel d washer reservoir. X Remount the servic e flap and close it ( Y page 123). Brake fluid G WARNING During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous operating conditions, this mois- ture content can l[...]

  • Page 130

    sion components can be damaged. Also, the operating clearance of the wheels and the tires may no longer be correct. G WARNING Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is worn to minimum tread depth, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. When replacing rims, only use genuine smart wheel bolts specified for the partic- ul[...]

  • Page 131

    Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver’s door Bpillar ( Y page 133). The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly. Only adjust the tire inflation pressure on cold tires. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mil[...]

  • Page 132

    Underinflated tires can R cause excessive and uneven tire wear R adversely affect energy consumption of the vehicle R lead to tire failure from being overhea- ted R adversely affect handling characteris- tics Overinflated tires G WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pres- sures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect[...]

  • Page 133

    It monitors the tire inflation pressure in all four tires. A warning is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in one or more of the tires. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is equipped with a combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale in the instrument cluster. Depending on how the telltale illuminates, it indicates a [...]

  • Page 134

    or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. i If a condition causing the TPMS to mal- function develops, it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a mal- function using the TPMS telltale flash- ing and illumination sequence. The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes driving if the malfunction has b[...]

  • Page 135

    After driving a few minutes the system verifies that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system’s speci- fied range. Afterwards the current tire inflation pressures are accepted as refer- ence pressures and then monitored. Maximum tire inflation pressure G WARNING Never exceed the max. tire inflation pres- sure. Follow recommended[...]

  • Page 136

    Tire and Loading Information G WARNING Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door Bpillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failu[...]

  • Page 137

    load capacity. For example, if the “XXXX” amount equals 540 lbs and there will be one 150 lbs passenger in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 390 lbs (540 lbs - 150 lbs = 390 lbs). X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the[...]

  • Page 138

    Examples for steps 1 to 3 Example 1 Example 2 Step 1 Combined weight limit of occu- pants and cargo from Tire and Load- ing Information placard 540 lbs 540 lbs Step 2 Number of occupants (driver and passenger) 2 1 Occupants weight Occupant 1: 150 lbs Occupant 2: 180 lbs Occupant 1: 150 lbs Combined weight of all occupants 330 lbs 150 lbs Step 3 Ava[...]

  • Page 139

    For more information on tire load rating ( Y page 140). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities ( Y page 134). Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advan- tages, such as better hydroplaning per- formance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sid[...]

  • Page 140

    Treadwear indicator : appears as a solid band across the tread. Storing tires ! Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and fuels. Cleaning tires ! Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires. The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire. Alway[...]

  • Page 141

    The traction grades, from highest to low- est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades rep- resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perform- ance. Temperature G WARNING The temperature grade for this ti[...]

  • Page 142

    A Manufacturer B Tire ply material ( Y page 143) C Tire size designation, load and speed rating ( Y page 140) D Load identification ( Y page 142) E Tire name i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. For more information, see “Rims and tires” ( Y page [...]

  • Page 143

    Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. G WARNING Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door Bpillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overl[...]

  • Page 144

    ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph (300 km/h). R Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR” in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthe- sis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The “(Y)” speed rating in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as being[...]

  • Page 145

    The TIN is a unique identifier which facil- itates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easily iden- tify such tires. The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identification mark” ; , “Tire size” = , “Tire type code” ? , and “[...]

  • Page 146

    and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equip- ment (whether installed or not). Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars. Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between t[...]

  • Page 147

    Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilo- grams (150 lbs). Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions. Production options weight The combined weigh t of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kilogram[...]

  • Page 148

    Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s trac- tion, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacture[...]

  • Page 149

    For safety reasons, smart recommends that you only use snow chains that have been approved by smart. Information on this is available from any smart center. Please refer to the separate operating instructions for detailed information on mounting the snow chains. Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph [...]

  • Page 150

    keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. Brakes G WARNING Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out braking maneu- vers. Refer to the description of the hydraulic brake assistant ( Y page 47). ! Because the ESP ® operates automati- c[...]

  • Page 151

    Wet road surface G WARNING After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking effect. Maintain a safe distance from vehi- cles in front. To help prevent br[...]

  • Page 152

    R Remove unnecessary loads. R Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Mainte- nance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System. Contact an author- ized electric drive smart center. Energy consumption is also increased by driving in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips, and in hilly areas. Tires G WARNING If you f[...]

  • Page 153

    imately 1 / 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal bal- anced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping dis- tance compared to summer tires. Stopping distance, however, is still con- siderably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice. Exercise appro- priate caution. ! Av[...]

  • Page 154

    Standing water Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth. Before driving through water, determine its depth. Never acceler- ate before driving into water. If you must drive through standing water, drive slowly to prevent water from entering R the front compartmen t R the engine compartmen t R the passenger compartmen t ! Water in[...]

  • Page 155

    For more information on coolant tempera- ture warning lamp ( Y page 172). Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive smart service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your smart center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized electric drive smart center. Keep[...]

  • Page 156

    soft top fabric*. Environmental influen- ces are not covered by the smart Limited Warranty. Frequent washing reduces and/or elimi- nates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influe nces. More frequent washing s are necessary to deal with unfavo rable conditions: R near the ocean R in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emissions) R duri[...]

  • Page 157

    Selecting the right cleaning agent ! To avoid damage to interior equipment and materials: Never rub roughly or use cleaning spirits on the cloth upholstery, never use strong agents, stain remover etc. on the leather upholstery. Never scour or use solvent on plastic parts. Never use strong and aggressive agents on windows, do not touch the inside of[...]

  • Page 158

    Exterior Special considera- tions Lightly soiled Hand-/Automatic car washes Heavily soiled Hand-/Automatic car washes Wheels and wheel covers Two-layer metallic paint (high-gloss) Car shampoo con- centrate, rim care Car shampoo con- centrate, rim care Retractable soft top PAC fabric Car shampoo con- centrate, soft top cleaner, impregna- tion spray [...]

  • Page 159

    ! Do not aim directly at R electrical parts R electrical connectors R seals R other rubber parts The distance should be at least 3.9 in (10 cm) and the water temperature must not exceed 140 ¦ (60 ¥ ). Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer.[...]

  • Page 160

    Wet cleaning smart recommends that you use an approved car shampoo concentrate and soft top cleaner. X “Dry clean” the vehicle first. X Wash the soft top off using a soft brush or sponge and plenty of lukewarm water. X Then rinse thoroughly with clear water. i If you have the vehicle cleaned in a car wash, you may find that some water gets into[...]

  • Page 161

    >> Practical hints. Where will I find ... .......................... 160 Display messages ............................ .1 61 What to do if ... .............................. .1 66 Unlocking/locking manually ............... 177 Replacing transmitter battery ............ 178 Replacing bulbs .............................. .1 79 Replacing wiper b[...]

  • Page 162

    Where will I find ... Tire repair kit The tire repair kit is located in the passenger footwell under the carpet. X Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of carpet holder : . X Turn carpet holder : counterclockwise. X Lift the carpet. ; Tire repair kit The following is included: R Tire sealant container R Electric air pump with fille[...]

  • Page 163

    Display messages The following display messages appear in the multifunction display ( Y page 83). You can conf irm certain displa y messages. X Confirming messages: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly ( Y page 83). Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? Switch Off Engine The coolant is too hot. In addition, the[...]

  • Page 164

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 5 Transmission Not in P The driver's door is open and the gear selector lever is in position R , N or D . In addition, a warning signal sounds. X Move the gear selector lever to P . 5 Malfunction Serv. Req. There is a malfunction in the coolant compressor or in the heating/coolant c[...]

  • Page 165

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions þ Drive System Y Service Required There is a malfunction in the drive system, the electric motor or the highvol tage battery. In addition, the yellow þ warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. X Contact an authori zed electric drive smart center. þ Drive System Y Switch En[...]

  • Page 166

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions è Charge Cable Con nected The charging cable is inserted in the vehicle power socket. The vehicle cannot be moved. In addition, a warning signal sounds. X To drive off, remove the charg ing cable from the vehicle power socket and stow the cable in the vehicle. Ready to Charge The veh[...]

  • Page 167

    Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the v[...]

  • Page 168

    What to do if ... Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster General information If any of the following lamps in the instru- ment cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on igni- tion ( Y page 57), have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. 166 What to do if ... >> Practical hints.[...]

  • Page 169

    Brake Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ò (USA only) ! (Canada only) The ABS indicator lamp illuminates while the drive system is running. There is a malfunction in the ABS system. X Have the ABS system checked at an authorized electric drive smart center immediately. ò (USA only) ! (Canada only) The ABS indicator lamp illumina[...]

  • Page 170

    G WARNING Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system ch[...]

  • Page 171

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 6 Scenario 1: The SRS indica- tor lamp illu- minates when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a maximum of 4 seconds. The subsequent self check of the safety systems detec ted no malfunction. The supplemental restraint system is opera- tional. 6 Scenario 2: The SRS indica- tor lamp ill[...]

  • Page 172

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ The ESP ® warn- ing lamp flashes while driving. The ESP ® has engaged because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possibl e. X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road an[...]

  • Page 173

    Vehicle Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # The red 12-V- battery indica- tor lamp illu- minates while driving or does not go out after the drive sys- tem is started. The 12-V-battery is not being charged. X Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location. X Do not continue to drive. X Switch off the drive system. X Engage the pa[...]

  • Page 174

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions #! The turn signal indi- cator lamp(s) do(es) not illuminate when the ignition is switched on and the corresponding turn signal is switched on or the hazard warning flasher is switched on. The turn signal indicator lamp(s) has (have) failed. X Have the turn signal indicator lamp(s) checked at an [...]

  • Page 175

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions þ The yellow drive diagnos- tics indicator lamp comes on while driving. There may be a malfunction in the drive system. X Have the vehi cle checked at an authorized electric drive smart center immedia tely. þ The red drive diagnostics warning lamp comes on while driving. There may be a malfunct[...]

  • Page 176

    As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them[...]

  • Page 177

    Warning and indicator lamps in the overhead control panel Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 40 The passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or some- one larger than a small individual on the passenger seat. There is a malfunction in the system. X Have the sy[...]

  • Page 178

    Loss of key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You lose a key. X Have the key deactivated at an authorized electric drive smart center. X Report the loss of the key to your car insurance company immediately. X If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced. Your authorized electric drive smart center will be glad to supply you wi[...]

  • Page 179

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A warning signa l sounds when parking. You have not engaged the parkin g brake befor e releasing the brake pedal and switching off the drive system. X Switch on the ignition to deac tivate the acoustic warning. X Engage the parking brake. X Make sure the gear selector leve r is in park position P[...]

  • Page 180

    Closing the rear soft top If the rear soft top does not lock properly after being closed, proceed as follows: X Stop the vehicle in a safe location. X Engage the parking brake. X Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 . X Fold up the rear soft top completely. The rear soft top stops in the unlocked position. X Within one minute, press an[...]

  • Page 181

    ! Check the polarity when inserting the new transmitter battery. You could oth- erwise damage parts of the electrical system. When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint. X Insert the new transmitter battery. X Press both halves of the key housing together again. X Check the operation of the remote con- trol. Replacing b[...]

  • Page 182

    Overview bulbs Front lamps Headlamp Type : Lowbeam headlamp H7 (55 W) ; Highbeam headlamp H7 (55 W) = Parking and side marker lamp WY 5 W ? Turn signal lamp 2357 A Front fog lamp* Type : Front fog lamp H 11 Side turn signal lamp Type : Side turn signal lamp WY 5 W 180 Replacing bulbs >> Practical hints. * optional[...]

  • Page 183

    Rear lamps Tail lamp unit Type : Brake lamp/tail lamp/turn signal lamp/side marker lamp 12 V 21/5 W ; Reflector - = Backup lamp 12 V 21 W License plate lamps Type : License plate lamps C 5 W Highmounted brake lamp Type : Highmounted brake lamp W 16 W Replacing bulbs 181 >> Practical hints. Z[...]

  • Page 184

    Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ ( Y page 64). X Switch off the ignition. X Open the service flap ( Y page 123). Left headlamp, (right headlamp in reverse) Parking and side marker lamp bulb X Removing: Driver’s side: Turn bulb[...]

  • Page 185

    The arrow on bulb socket : must be in line with the line on the headlamp hous- ing. X Turn bulb socket : clockwise by a quar- ter of turn. Side turn signal lamp bulb X Removing: Open the door on the corre- sponding side. X Press on retaining lug : in the direc- tion of the arrow until the side turn sig- nal lamp housing disengages. X Close the door[...]

  • Page 186

    Left bulb carrier with bulb sockets (right bulb carrier in reverse) : Retaining tab = Brake, tail, turn signal and side marker lamp bulb ? Backup lamp bulb X Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced, press gently onto bulb = or ? and turn it counterclockwise. X Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket. X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the bul[...]

  • Page 187

    X Detach electrical connectors ; . X Remove bulb = . X Insert the new bulb. X Attach electrical connectors ; . X Fit the licen se plate lamp unit on the right and press gently on the left. The license plate lamp unit must audibly engage. Replacing interior lighting lamps A 12 V/10 W bulb is require d. X Re moving: Use a flat object to pry the lamp [...]

  • Page 188

    tensioning spring could crack the wind- shield. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. We recommend that you have this work carried out at an authorized electric drive smart center. To ensure proper visibility R it is vital that you have wiper blades that are in perfect shape R clean the wiper bl[...]

  • Page 189

    X Removing: Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window until you feel it engage. X Fold wiper blade : away from the wiper arm in direction of arrow ; until it disengages from its mounting. X Detach wiper blade : . X Installing: Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until you feel it engage. X Fold the wiper blade into a position par- allel [...]

  • Page 190

    tion of the tire repair kit in your vehicle before sealing a tire. The tire repair kit can be used to seal punctures of up to approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) on the tire tread. The tire repair kit enables you to drive on the sealed tire to the nearest authorized electric drive smart center. X You should have the sealed tire replaced at an authorized e[...]

  • Page 191

    Keep away from open flame, heat source or sparks. Do not smoke. Sealing a tire (Version 1) X Take the tire repair kit from the passenger footwell ( Y page 160). X Open the tire repair kit lid. : Flange lid ; Pressure gauge = Vent screw ? Filler hose with stopper A Operating instructions label B Electrical plug C Electric air pump switch D Sticker E[...]

  • Page 192

    X Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire valve G . X Insert electrical plug B into the aux- iliary power outlet ( Y page 110). X Insert the key in the starter switch and turn it to position 1 . i The vehicle’s 12volt battery is drained by use of the electric air pump. You should therefore keep the drive system running while inflating the tir[...]

  • Page 193

    X Place the tire repair kit securely in the vehicle. X Drive off immedia tely. The tire sealan t will distribute itself evenly inside the tire. G WARNING Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds. The sticker must be attached on the instru- ment cluster where it will be easily[...]

  • Page 194

    X Drive to the nearest authorized elec tric drive smart cent er, to have the damaged tire replaced. X Contact an authori zed electric drive smart center as soon as possible to obtain a new filler hose and a new tire sealant container. X Bring used tire sealant materials to an authorized electric drive smart center for proper disposa l. X Replace yo[...]

  • Page 195

    You may operate the electrical air pump again after it has cooled off. X If a tire inflation pressure of at least 200 kpa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) is not attained, turn off the electric air pump by press- ing OFF on electric air pump switch ? . X Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from tire valve C . X After clearing the area around the vehi- cle of people [...]

  • Page 196

    placard located on the driver’s door Bpillar). R To increase the tire inflation pres- sure: Switch on the electric air pump. R To decrease the tire inflation pres- sure: Press deflate button D . Recheck the tire inflation pressure with the electric air pump’s pressure gauge E . X When the tire inflation pressure is cor- rect, unscrew the end[...]

  • Page 197

    Wheel change Preparing the vehicle X Park the vehicle on a hard, flat surface when possible. X Turn on the hazard warning flasher. X Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight-ahead position. X Engage the parking brake. X Move the gear selector lever to park position P . X Switch off the drive system. X Have any passenger ex[...]

  • Page 198

    Warning label The take-up brackets are identified by the embossed recesses in the area of the door sills. X Position jack ; under take-up bracket : so that it is always vertical as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline. X Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. X Unscrew and remov[...]

  • Page 199

    G WARNING Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). i The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)* only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors ( Y page 130). Batteries Notes on the vehicle’s electrical sys- tem[...]

  • Page 200

    Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection o[...]

  • Page 201

    Disconnecting, removing, charging, reinstalling and reconnecting 12volt battery Disconnecting the 12-volt battery i If the 12-volt battery is disconnected or discharged R turning the key in the starter switch will have no effect R the transmission will remain in park position P For more info rmation see “Jump start- ing” ( Y page 200). X Eng[...]

  • Page 202

    ther gas is being discharged by the bat- teries. Only charge the battery in a well ventilated area. There is a risk of acid burns during the charging procedure due to the gases which escape from the battery. Do not lean over the battery when it is being charged. G WARNING Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle. Gases may escape[...]

  • Page 203

    of whether the high-voltage battery is charged or not. Jump starting will not help to start the drive system if the high-volt- age battery is drained. The high-voltage battery must then be charged. The drive system can be started with jumper cables and the fully charged battery of another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack. Observe the following[...]

  • Page 204

    Jump start assistance Your vehicle’s 12-volt battery is located in the passenger footwell below the footrest ( Y page 199). For jump starting, use the terminals of the battery, keeping the leads connected. X Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Engage the parking brake. X Move the gear selector lever t[...]

  • Page 205

    X Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals = and ? first. X Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals : and ; . You can now switch on the headlamps. X Remount the positive terminal cover. X Have the 12-volt battery checked at the nearest authorized electric drive smart center. i Please keep in mind that it will take quite some time t[...]

  • Page 206

    A tow bar is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the gear selector lever is in neutral position N and the igni- tion is switched on. G WARNING With the drive system inactive, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is import[...]

  • Page 207

    Rear covers X Remove respective cover : or ; using a suitable object to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. X Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its stop and tighten with a suitable object. G WARNING For safety reasons, recovery or lashing down of the vehicle by means of the towing eye is not allowed. Failure to observe this could [...]

  • Page 208

    X From the fuse chart ( Y page 208), deter- mine which fuse belongs to the malfunc- tioning accessory or component. X Remove the respective fuse. X Replace the defective fuse with a new one of the same amperage. 206 Fuses >> Practical hints.[...]

  • Page 209

    Fuse box Front side : - Fuse y - ¥ Backup fuse slots Fuses 207 >> Practical hints. Z[...]

  • Page 210

    Rear side ^ - © Fuse Fuse chart No. Accessory/Component Amperage Color : — — — ; Windshield wipers 25 A Neutral = Power window (left and right) 20 A Yellow ? Passenger compartment blower 25 A Neutral A Front fog lamps, LED daytime running lamps 10 A Red B Right parking lamp, right tail lamp, license plate lamps 7.5 A Brown C Left parking lam[...]

  • Page 211

    No. Accessory/Component Amperage Color E CPC, shifter, brake force booster vacuum pump 7.5 A Brown F Coolant pumps 1 and 2, high-voltage battery 15 A Blue G ESP ® control unit 25 A Neutral H Exterior lamp switch, turn signal lamp switch, cockpit switch module, on-board diagnostics socket, exterior rear view mir- ror heating, anti-th eft warning sy[...]

  • Page 212

    No. Accessory/Component Amperage Color X Rear window defroste r 40 A Orange Y Soft top (cabriolet only) 30 A Green Z Radiator cooling fan 40 A Orange Horn, central locking system 20 A Yellow ^ — — — _ Starter switch (ignition) 50 A Red a ESP ® control unit 40 A Orange © EPS control unit 30 A Green y Exterior rear view mirror heating 7.5 A[...]

  • Page 213

    >> Technical data. Parts service .................................. 212 Warranty coverage ............................ 212 Drive system and high-voltage system electronics .................................... 212 Identification labels ....................... 214 Vehicle specification ...................... 215 Rims and tires .................[...]

  • Page 214

    Parts service The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. Genuine smart Parts are subjected to strin- gent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, manufac- tured or selec ted for and adapted to smart vehicles. Therefore, Genuine smart Parts should be installed. ! The use of non-ge[...]

  • Page 215

    Retrofitting electrical and electronic devices Electrical and electronic devices can endanger vehicle operating safety. ! Damage or consequential damage due to retrofitting a device in the vehicle is not covered by smart’s warranty. If you install telephones or radio trans- mitters in the vehicle you must have such retrofits approved. smart appro[...]

  • Page 216

    Identification labels Signs and labels : Air bag information signs (sun visor) ; VIN (engine compartment) = Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission stand- ards (engine compartment) ? Heat warning label (engine compart- ment) A Certification label (driver’s door Bpillar) B Tire and[...]

  • Page 217

    Example certification label (Canada vehicles) ; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) = Paintwork code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The V ehicle I dentification N umber (VIN) can be found in the following locations: R on the certification label on the driver’s door Bpillar ( Y page 214) R on the rear right on the cargo compart- ment floor[...]

  • Page 218

    Rims and tires Notes ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by smart. Tires approved by smart are developed to provide best pos- sible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehi- cle such as the ABS or the ESP ® . Using tires other than those approved by smart may result in damage that is not covered by t[...]

  • Page 219

    Mixed size tires i Abbreviations used in the following tables: R FA: Front Axle R RA: Rear Axle All-season tires Light alloy rims FA RA 155/60 R 15 74T M+S 175/55 R 15 77T M+S 4.5 J x 15 H2 Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm) 5.5 J x 15 H2 Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm) Winter tires 12 Light alloy rims FA RA 155/60 R 15 74T M+S i 175/55 R 15 77T M+S i 4[...]

  • Page 220

    Capacities Components Capacity Coolants, lubricants, etc. Coolant system approx. 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) Anticorrosion/Antifreeze meet- ing specification MB 325.0 Air conditioning system 500 g (17.6 oz) R134a refrigerant (never R 12) 120 g (4.2 oz) PAG lubricant oil Daphne 1234 Windshield washer sys- tem 4.0 US qt (3.8 l) Windshield washer concentrate 13[...]

  • Page 221

    G WARNING Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windshield washer concentrate is being handled. Coolants The battery and drive system coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/anti- freeze, which provides: R Corrosion protection R Freeze protection R Boiling protection (by increa[...]