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1. 31 Children in the vehicle 40 Infant and child restraint SS CMS eee eaa E a pldaten 41 Introduction ata in de 28 OCS Occupant Classification SYSTEM viii decir canes 37 Passenger front air bag off indicator lampi swasana aana ewa 37 A aria a aaa 29 33 SRS indicator lamp malfunction 162 OCS Occupant Classification Syste A ON 37 SOUTO E Arranca 40 On board Diagnostics Socket OBD 207 Online ACCESS eee eee 110 Operating range eee 13 Operating safety saa 15 Outside temperature display 83 Overhead control panel 26 EN Paintwork Care eee 151 Panic alarm sasarane nean wana 43 Parcel Nets ah nisa aa tap ae 100 103 Parking musicas a Dab a gak a kabisan 75 Parking brake eee 75 Parking lamps eee nane 173 Parts Service 1 00 eee eee E Na 206 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Passenger front air bag 34 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 26 34 168 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Passenger seat eee 57 A aa KG aa na ga 141 Power assistance ser 141 Power gaug coccion ias 79 Power outlet 55 A 106 Power washer saanane 150 Practical hints Display MESSAGES a eee 155 A esenieseoaraeen 180 FUSES
2. 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 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 optional ZN 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 Do not use the cruise control e if the road traffic and weather conditions do not make it advisable to travel at a constant speed gt gt Controls ail e on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control e when driving in fog 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 anda speed set the following message appears in the multifunction display P54 33 2105 31 U S vehicles
3. gt Make sure the ignition is switched on gt Switching on Push air volume control 1 to level 1 or higher gt Press air conditioning switch The indicator lamp in air conditioning switch comes on gt Switching off Press air conditioning switch 2 once more The indicator lamp in air conditioning switch 2 goes out The stored status is restored if you switch on the ignition again Setting the temperature Control panel gt page 97 You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments preferably starting at 70 F 21 C gt Increasing or decreasing Push temperature control 5 up or down Adjusting air vents ZN WARNING When operating the heating or air conditioning with climate control the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frostbite on unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution control to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin gt gt Controls Al gt gt Controls ee To make sure the heating or air conditioning with climate control works properly please observe the following e Keep the air intake grill free from depos
4. 170 Replacing transmitter battery Aly Replacing Dus A as a aaa aa 172 Replacing wiper blades 066 178 Plat O AS 180 Wheel Change eerte aa aka aeee E oa 188 ISENG ANGIN op 90 A DAS LAN GE a a a ah a NT ah a Ta a 193 MOWAT Kaet jas aaa a Na a a a aa 196 BS SA NEG a alaa NE a aka 198 gt gt Practical hints gt gt Practical hints E The tire repair kit is located in the passenger footwell under the carpet gt Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of carpet holder Q gt Turn carpet holder 1 counterclockwise gt Lift the carpet Tire repair kit The following is included e Tire sealant container e Electric air pump with filler hose e Sticker e Operating instructions label on the inside of the tire repair kit lid The tire sealant container is located below the tire repair kit Z WARNING The tire repair kit isa limited repair device In case of a breakdown caused by a flat tire read through the section flat tire carefully When using the tire repair kit follow the instructions in this section Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death The first aid kit is located on the driver s side in the cargo compartment check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing expired items optional The following display messages appear in the multifunction disp
5. O 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 gt page 112 gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the Instant Charge menu appears in the multifunction display gt 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 Charge menu the Air conditioning before start function is not available Setting the maximum charge current ZN 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 Find out about the maximum permissible current load of the external power supply socket for the respective country at an authorized electric drive smart center 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 syst
6. ZN 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 bb Compensate for the reduced engine braking effect by pressing the brake pedal accordingly as required Using the steering wheel paddle shifters you can increase or decrease the recuperation in overrun phases Recuperation means that energy is recovered while driving the electric motor functions as a generator The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric power and stored in the high voltage battery The more the recuperation increases the more the vehicle will be decelerated gt gt Controls He In overrun phases there are three levels of recuperation e no recuperation level 0 coasting e mid level recuperation level 1 e high level recuperation level 2 The amount of recuperation in overrun mode is displayed in the power gauge gt page 79 When you switch on the ignition level 1 is automatically preset gt Decrease recuperation Pull left steering wheel paddle shifter Q gt Increase recuperation Pull right steering wheel paddle shifter Use the different levels 0
7. gt Push service flap 3 down in direction of arrow ii gt First push both levers 2 inward and then to the rear 88 40 2993 31 gt Press both levers 2 into the radiator grille until they engage ZN WARNING The cooling system is pressurized Therefore do not unscrew the cap before the drive system has cooled down Wait for bb gt gt Operation Ml gt gt Operation ea a cooling period of at least 30 minutes Otherwise you could be seriously burned if hot coolant escapes The coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze To check the coolant level the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the drive system must have cooled down For more information see Coolants gt page 213 The battery coolant reservoir is located in the front compartment on the driver s side The coolant expansion tank for the battery and drive system cooling is located in the front compartment on the left hand side in the direction of travel Checking coolant level gt Allowthe coolant to cool down for at least 30 minutes gt Remove the service flap and insert it on the front of the vehicle gt page 117 gt Perform a visual check of the fluid level in coolant reservoir Q The coolant level must be between the markings MAX and MIN gt If necessary add coolant 6 Coup only Adding coolant gt Cover pressure cap 1 with a rag gt Slowly t
8. smart Order no 6522 0055 13 Part no 451 584 75 83 Edition A 2013 847583 451584 gt gt Operator s Manual smart fortwo coup and smart fortwo cabriolet www smart com smart A Daimler brand Operator s Manual smart fortwo coup and smart fortwo cabriolet Symbols Trademarks Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S A and other countries The following symbols are found in this Operator s Manual Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk Since standard equipment varies between models the descriptions and illustrations in this Operator s Manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle ZN WARNING Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life or the health or life of others H Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful gt This symbol points to instructions for you to follow gt A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure gt page This symbol tells you where you can find additional information on a topic within this Operator s Manual bb This continuation symbol marksa warning or procedure which is continued on the next page
9. Cruise control activated Set speed AN aD kl P54 32 9775 31 Canada vehicles Cruise control activated Set speed gt gt Controls i The cruise control is operated via buttons on the steering wheel KAET Activating or deactivating the cruise control Resuming at last set speed or increasing 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 gt Press ON OFF button 1 briefly The cruise control is activated CRUISE USA only or Canada only appears in the multifunction display Setting current speed You can set any speed above 20 mph 30 km h gt Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed gt With the cruise control activated press SET button 8 briefly gt Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The current speed is set and the vehicle maintains that speed USA only Set appears in the multifunction display to indicate that the speed has been set Canada only The set speed appears in the multifunction display next to cruise control symbol amp O 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
10. Exterior lamp switch turn signal lamp switch cockpit switch module on board diagnostics socket exterior rear view mirror heating anti theft warning system rain light sensor charge level and power gauges central locking system instrument cluster Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS brake and turn signal lamps left and right Safety circuit high voltage battery Rear window wiper coup only ESP control unit EPS control unit restraint systems Electric drive components Air conditioning system exterior rear view mirror adjustment washer pump audio seat heating wiper switch cruise control soft top switch cabriolet only Auxiliary power outlet Left low beam headlamp Backup lamp Rear window defroster Soft top cabriolet only Right low beam headlamp Right high beam headlamp Left high beam headlamp Electric drive components Amperage Wed in 15A 25A 10A 15A 15A 10A TSJA 10 A 15A TDIA TDIA 15A Pod IS Ween TDIA 40A 30A Color Brown Blue Neutral Red Blue Blue Red Brown Red Blue Brown Brown Blue Brown Brown Brown Orange Green No Accessory Component Amperage Color Radiator cooling fan 40A Orange Horn central locking system 20A Yellow 6 Starter switch ignition 50A Red ESP control unit 40A Orange 6 gt EPS control unit 30A Green E Exterior rear view mirror heating Ws IN Brown 2 Brake lamps TEA Bro
11. length Overall vehicle 69 0 in 1752 mm width Overall vehicle 62 1 in 1555 mm height Wheelbase 73 5 in 1867 mm Turning circle 28 7 ft 8 75 m Weights Cargo max 110 1b 50 kg compartment load Roof load None This vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof Thus roof rails and any roof mounted devices must not be used A WARNING No racks or loads may be secured to the roof of the vehicle as jeda the panorama roof may be damaged thus njuring persons his can have a substantial adverse effect on the driving dynamics of the vehicle thus causing accidents e the rack and or the load could detach and through this cause an accident or other people could be injured by the load and or rack that has fallen off gt gt Technical data Taj gt gt Technical data ee H Only use tires which have been tested and approved by smart Tires approved by smart are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as the ABS or the ESP Using tires other than those approved by smart may result in damage that is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty H using tires other than those approved by smart can have detrimental effects such as e poor handling characteristics e increased noise e increased energy consumption Moreover tires and rims not approved by smart may under load exhibit dimensional varia
12. o Lamps off Daytime running lamp mode Parking lamps 2 Low beam headlamps or high beam headlamps 007 AUTO Automatic headlamp mode Parking lamps You can switch on and off the parking lamps with the exterior lamp switch using the manual headlamp mode gt Switching on Turn the exterior lamp switch to position 500 The parking lamps come on The following lamps also come on e Tail lamps e License plate lamps e 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 gt Switching on Turn the exterior lamp switch to position 2 The low beam headlamps come on The low beam headlamp indicator lamp O inthe instrument cluster comes on wu The following lamps also come on e Tail and parking lamps e License plate lamps e Side marker lamps Automatic headlamp mode This feature is only available on vehicles with rain light sensor The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light e Low beam headlamps e Tail and parking lamps e License plate lamps e Side marker lamps ZN WARNING If the exterior lamp switch is set to position auro the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions optional To minimize risk to
13. Continued driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire For more information see Tires and wheels gt page 122 Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road hydroplaning may occur resulting ina loss of control even at low speeds and with new tires Reduce vehicle speed avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously when it is raining The safe speed on a wet snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point ZN WARNING If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer and brake with extreme caution smart recommends winter tires gt page 140 with a minimum tread depth of approximately in 4 mm on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics On packed snow they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires Stopping distance however is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice Exercise appropriate caution H avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces Otherwise the drivetrain could be damaged which is not covered by the smart Limited
14. and availability smart is constantly bringing its vehicles up to the very latest state of the art and reserves the right to modify them in form equipment and engineering Should you find that a particular feature in his manual is important to your decision o purchase the vehicle we recommend that you personally check the vehicle to ensure that this feature has been installed before buying the vehicle t t The Operator s Manual Quick Guide and Scheduled Maintenance Guide Warranty Booklet USA only or Service Warranty Booklet Canada only belong to the vehicle You should always keep these documents in the vehicle and make sure you pass them on to the next owner if and when you sell your smart Please contact an authorized electric drive smart center if you have any further questions The Technical Documentation team at Daimler wishes you many happy hours at the wheel 4515847583 MINA NANA ANANA NANA AA O E E E OE 4 Ataglance ec eee cence ee 19 A gt Tntrod cti n jigang DG NENGA NGANG DENG 12 Safety oireeni i EETA 27 AAA CONELOLS conosco oscar i ea NA 49 SSS EE ee Operation cece eee e eee eee eee ees 107 Practical Hints sasana aia 153 Technical data mortero 205 12 volt battery Charger S 192 Tndicator Lamp tama 164 NOTES arado 190 Removing and installing 192 ENS ABS Antilock Brake System 44 Indicator lamp a vos aga
15. gt Opening Pull on glove box lid release Q and fold down the glove box lid gt Closing Lift up the glove box lid witha bit of force until it engages gt Locking Insert the key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 3 gt Unlocking Insert the key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 2 Example illustration Parcel net on passenger seat Storage tray in center console Parcel net Drawer A drawer is located below the audio system gt Installing Slide storage tray 2 onto the cones on the center console until it engages audibly gt Removing Press levers 1 simultaneously towards the storage tray gt Pull storage tray 2 away from the center console optional gt Opening Press on the center of drawer Q The drawer opens slightly gt Pull drawer to open completely gt Closing Press on drawer 1 until it engages Storage compartment in the tailgate coup only If possible you can stow the charging cable in the storage compartment of the tailgate gt page 112 gt gt Controls ee H Do not place the charging cable in the compartment for the roof bars of the roof system If the charging cable is placed there the roof bars can be damaged when the storage compartment is closed For this reason please make sure that the charging cable is only stowed in the intended location P72 20 3154 31 gt Opening Ope
16. gt gt Controls Red reactivated aoe a o os Turn signals left gt Make sure the key is in starter switch gt Switching on Push the combination position 1 switch in direction of arrow or The corresponding turn signals flash High beam headlamps and high beam The corresponding turn signal indicator flasher lamp 4 or inthe instrument cluster flashes The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movement O 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 gt Make sure the low beam headlamps are gt Switching on Push the combination switch to position 1 The interior lamps come on and then go out The high beam headlamps come on again after 12 seconds every time when you lock or unlock the vehicle The high beam headlamp indicator lamp D inthe instrument cluster comes on gt Switching off Pull the combination When learing the vehicle switch in direction of arrow 2 to its gt Remove the key from the starter switch original position gt Exit the vehicle The high beam headlamps go out gt Press button on the key The high beam headlamp indicator lamp The vehicle is locked D in the instrument cluster goes out The interior lamps come on and th
17. Controls al Example illustration U S vehicles Canada vehicles The outside temperature display shows C instead of F The outside temperature display appears in the multifunction display continuously Achange of the outside temperature will be displayed with delay Freeze warning Canada vehicles only ECO 34 a a 2 F54 232 9840 31 When the outside temperature falls below 3 C the multifunction display makes you aware of the fact that the road may be icy An additional freeze warning i e an ice crystal symbol in the multifunction display flashes After 60 seconds the freeze warning stops flashing but continues to be displayed When the outside temperature rises above 3 C the freeze warning goes out Menus and submenus ECO 34 mas Tine 44 F ECO 34 ahw Settings ECO 34 D ier ECO 34 mas aahh Function Odometer menu gt page 85 Messages men E gt page 89 Settings menu gt page 89 1010 Te Coy Time menu gt page 90 Odometer menu The Odometer menu shows you either the main odometer and the trip odometer or the trip odometer with the remaining cruise range ECO 39 matas ais P54 32 9776 31 START menu trip statistics since start gt page 86 RESET menu trip statistics since last reset gt page 86 Charge and depart menu gt page 86 10 27 pr 41 F ECO 34 ably P54 32 9771 31 Main odome
18. F 37 C and corrosion protection H add premixed coolant solution only Adding water and MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze separately from each other could cause drive system damage not covered by the smart Limited Warranty If the antifreeze mixture is effective to 35 F 37 C the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266 F 130 C The coolant solution must be used year round even in countries which have high temperatures to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil over protection Refer to Maintenance Service Booklet for replacement interval Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval The replacement interval published in the Maintenance booklet is only applicable if MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze solution or other smart approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level For information on other smart approved products of equal specification contact an authorized electric drive smart center To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 50 anticorrosion antifreeze equivalent to freeze protection to approximately 35 R 37 C If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protection to approximately 49 F 45 C the drive system and battery temperature
19. If the 3 pass areas orr indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the passenger seat do not have any passenger use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired ZN WARNING Tf the 3 pass arrsas ort indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint or less on the passenger seat do not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired Problem You lose a key Problem A warning signal sounds while driving A warning signal sounds when opening the driver s door A warning signal sounds A warning signal sounds Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions gt Have the key deactivated at an authorized electric drive smart center gt Report the loss of the key to your car insurance company immediately gt If necessary have the mechanical lock replaced Your authorized electric drive smart center will be glad to supply you with a replacement following an identity check Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions You are driving with the parking brake engaged gt Release the parking brake gt page 75 You have opened the driver s door while the exterior lighting is still switched on gt Turn the exterior lamp switch to position The door is opened wh
20. 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 e retractable soft top rear soft top e side rails You can remove the side rails overthe doors when you open the retractable soft top and open the rear soft top iJ Opening the rear soft top is possible after the retractable soft top has been opened completely H when transporting long objects inside the vehicle make sure they do not press against the retractable soft top when it is closed When carrying objects that protrude from the rear of the vehicle make sure they are not resting on the retaining clips When loading make sure no sharp objects come into contact with the soft top or the rear window Do not place any evenly distributed loads with a weight of more than 165 lbs 75 kg on the rear soft top when folded down Make sure the high mounted brake lamp is not concealed H Do not block the soft top system s locking apertures Only place the side rails in the designated storage space of the tailgate H Do not sit on the folded down rear soft top Do not fold down the rear soft top at temperatures below 14 F 10 C Do not place any pointed sharp edged hot above 176 F 80 C incandescent or burning objects on the soft top
21. and effectively operate the vehicle It is important to note that this is a unique vehicle It is obviously smaller than most vehicles on the road and for this reason it can provide both unique experiences and special responsibilities It is extremely important that you read this entire Manual and that you familiarize yourself with how the vehicle works Some of the features may be different from the features on other compact passenger vehicles Should you have any questions about the vehicle and how to safely operate its features please use common sense and contact smart dealer representatives who are available to help you smart is a vehicle manufactured by Daimler distributed in the United States by smart USA Distributor LLC and in Canada by Mercedes Benz Canada and sold and serviced by independent authorized 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 1 800 762 7887 in the USA 1 877 627 8004 in Canada Although we cannot prevent you from servicing the vehicle at facilities other than smart authorized facilities this is not advisable Optional extras are identified with an asterisk The equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on the model version
22. flap If the windshield wipers should inadvertently be switched on you could be seriously injured by the wiper washer drive which is located just below the service flap ZN WARNING Make sure the service flap is locked while driving Otherwise the service flap could become detached and pose a hazard to you or others H check the fill levels at regular intervals H carefully remove ice snow and any other deposits from the air intake grilles above the service flap to ensure air intake at all times gt Park the vehicle on level ground gt Switch off the ignition gt Engage the parking brake Removing gt Using a suitable object push both openers 1 towards the inside in direction of the arrows Both levers are released from the radiator grille gt Pull both levers 2 forward in direction of the arrows P88 40 2983 31 gt Pull both levers fully towards the outside in the direction of the arrows gt Lift the front of service flap gt First pull service flap forward slightly and then remove it upwards as indicated by arrow 4 gt Insert hooks 5 on the back of service flap into openings Remounting gt Lift service flap out of openings Len gt Insert left and right links 8 of service flap under links 7 on the fender gt Insert both tabs 9 on the back of service flap completely into openings 0 P88 40 2987 31
23. it is appropriate for the passenger air bag not to operate when a child is restrained in a car seat in he passenger seat and this vehicle is equipped with technology to accomplish his Please pay very close attention to the instructions and warnings below particularly as they relate to children T n this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle The restraint systems are e Seat belts gt page 29 e Child restraints gt page 41 Additional protection potential is provided by e Supplemental Restraint System SRS with Air bags gt page 31 Air bag control unit with crash sensors Emergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt force limiters gt page 31 e Air bag system components with Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp gt page 39 Passenger seat with Occupant Classification System OCS gt page 37 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 gt page 40 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 amp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is
24. page 154 gt Lift the carpet gt Unscrew fastening screw 2 counterclockwise gt Pull footrest 1 sideways out of the vehicle gt Read and observe safety instructions and precautions gt page 190 H always disconnect the battery in the order described below Otherwise the vehicle s electronics can be damaged gt Disconnect the battery negative lead from negative terminal E Make sure the negative lead does not come into contact with the positive lead gt Remove cover 4 from the positive terminal gt Disconnect the battery positive lead Removing the 12 volt battery gt Unscrew battery mount 6 gt Remove the battery support and bracket gt Pull out the ventilation hose from the battery Depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model the ventilation hose is located either on the left or right side of the battery gt Remove the battery Charging the 12 volt battery ZN WARNING Avoid creating sparks when charging the battery as escaping gases are flammable Keep open flames away from the battery and do not smoke Do not touch the battery terminal with metal objects and do not remove the battery charger s terminal clamps until the battery charger has been switched off and no further gas is being discharged by the batteries Only charge the battery in a well ventilated area E here is a risk of acid burns during the charging procedure due to the gases
25. page 209 ZN WARNING To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away fromthe cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate s Be especially careful when small children are around gt Swivel the lower tailgate upwards to close Allow the two release levers to engage audibly gt Swivel the upper tailgate downwards to close gt gt Controls e ZN 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 fully open the retractable soft top with the key gt gt Controls pai P80 35 2406 31 Key with remote control O 8 Lock button Opening the retractable soft top Unlock button gt Opening Press button 3 on the key for approximately two seconds The retractable soft top opens pressing symbols 2 8 or on the key with remote control while opening the retractable soft top will interrupt the opening procedure gt Closing Press symbol 4 on the retractable soft top switch gt page 53 ZN 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
26. 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 H 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 You can open and close the retractable soft top when the vehicle is either stationary or in motion ZN WARNING Never operate the retractable soft top if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure ZN 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 ZN 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
27. taking all of the appropriate safety precautions gt Take the tire repair kit from the vehicle gt Screw the end of filler hose 4 onto tire valve 1 gt Check the tire inflation pressure using pressure gauge 2 ZN WARNING If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi do not continue to drive the vehicle Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized electric drive smart center or call Roadside Assistance Have the damaged tire replaced gt If the tire inflation pressure is at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi inflate or deflate the tire to correct tire inflation pressure see Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver s door B pillar e To increase the tire inflation pressure Switch on the electric air pump e To decrease the tire inflation pressure Open vent screw 3 Recheck the tire inflation pressure with the electric air pump s pressure gauge gt After checking the tire inflation pressure unscrew the end of filler hose 4 from tire valve 1 gt Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve gt Plug filler hose with the stopper gt Place the tire repair kit securely in the vehicle H The manufacturer is unable to guarantee that all tire punctures can be repaired with the tire repair kit in particular cuts or perforations larger than approximately 0 16 in 4mm or away from the tire s tread The
28. vehicle When you restart the TPMS the system sets new reference values for each tire The TPMS must be restarted when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level e g because of different load or driving conditions The TPMS is then recalibrated to the current tire inflation pressures gt Using the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar gt page 128 make sure the tire inflation pressure of all four tires is correct Restart the TPMS after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the inflation pressure recommended for the vehicle operating condition Tire pressure should only be adjusted on cold tires Observe the recommended tire inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar gt page 128 gt Press Restarting TPMS button 1 The combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale in the instrument cluster b page 21 flashes for approximately 5 seconds and then goes out After driving a few minutes the system verifies that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system s specified range Afterwards the current tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference pressures and then monitored ZN WARNING Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely
29. 065 52 Instrument cluster 21 23 TL JAWA GE OTA acne anaa aaa ji 80 Lamps indicator and warning 159 Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Intelligent charging management High voltage battery 117 Interior motion sensor 47 Interior rear view mirror 59 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments Intermittent wiping Rear window Wiper see 68 Windshield wipers eee 67 Index Jump starting aee 193 A OY il 50 FOSSO ines 169 Replacing the transmitter PALETY sae aaa naa aa Gg E gag a aa a 171 Kilopascal air pressure unit 138 Knee bag anaa cier cda a cd 35 Labels aapa aa sai Na a a IG AG E AA 208 Emission control information 208 Lamps exterior Exterior lamp switch 62 Switching ON OTE selenas isos 62 Lamps indicator and warning 12 Volt battery sasa aaa aaa naa a 164 ABS rancia 160 BES ose 160 Coolant temperature 165 Drive diagnostics 166 EPS ias 163 des 163 FOG lamps escocia 65 High beam headlamps 164 High voltage battery 164 Low beam headlamps 65 164 Low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale 166 Overview kilometers 24 Overview miles cece eee 22 Passenger front air bag off
30. 34 168 Seat belt telltale ooooomm 161 Rai 162 TUPN SIONAIS asasi aaa aia ia aaa aa Laa 165 License plate lamps eee 174 Lighting 5 aedewvecaseessase 62 Ambient lighting 0088 65 Coming home function 64 Daytime running lamp mode 63 EXET VOL ende 62 INTETIOL cri 66 Loading see Vehicle loading Locking the vehicle 50 Manually asang aaa ka aga ga 170 Loss of A sdana isan saa agra daara Banaran e ar prani 169 Service and Warranty Information booklet 206 Low beam headlamps 62 173 Exterior lamp switch 0 62 Indicator lampes sas riu cra den 164 SWIECHIDO OM ska aaa aaa ag ses 62 Me Maintenance ss eee eee 13 Manual headlamp mode Low beam headlamps saene ena 62 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 138 Maximum load rating tires 138 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure 138 Mirrors Exterior rear view Mirrors 59 Interior rear view Mirror 59 Normal occupant weight 139 Number vehicle identification VIN sdqcniieccondsnanesecensasconesdsaaee sens 209 Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant Classification System Occupant distribution 139 Occupant safety Air DaQS A naa aa aa ier in terasi 31 Children and air bags
31. 50 MHz 2 m wavelength 50 0 7 m wavelength 35 0 25 1 1 i M wavelength g On board diagnostics socket ZN WARNING Radio transmitters can interfere with the vehicle s electronic system endanger the operating safety of the vehicle and thus your own safety if The drive system diagnostics connections are located on the passenger side in the cargo compartment e there is no external antenna e the external antenna is not low reflection e the external antenna is incorrectly installed Excessive electromagnetic radiation can damage your health and that of others Using an external antenna addresses and considers the concerns currently being discussed in scientific circles about the gt gt Technical data Fail gt gt Technical data yal Tire and loading information placard driver s door B pillar VIN lower edge of windshield Certification label b Open the driver s door P54 22 2068 31 Drive system diagnostics connections Signs and labels Certification label on driver s door B pillar Data shown on the example certification label are for illustration purpose only These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle MADE IN FRANCE 05 07 KG THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE LS FEDERAL MOTOR
32. 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 e in summer to the center and side vents e in winter onto the windshield and side windows Information on air distribution can be found on gt page 98 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 Ifthe 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 4 Back 10 AIC 67 15 ana 1 Cha Curr ECO 34 Pt JAN P54 32 9777 31 gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the display of the last set departure time 1 appears in the multifunction display ECO 34 m as Py a P54 32 9778 31 gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever The departure time is activated 2 The setting for the Air con
33. Call up the corresponding input field within the Vehicle Homepage Enter the vehicle identification number VIN and the vehicle verification code VVC This information can be obtained at your authorized electric drive smart center when you receive the vehicle Notes on data protection Please note that the Vehicle Homepage allows access to your personal data For this reason keep your vehicle verification code VVC and your user data in a secure place and safe from unauthorized persons Each person who has access to the above information can use the functions on the Vehicle Homepage For this reason make sure than no unauthorized persons have access to your personal area After selling the vehicle you are required to delete the vehicle from your personal area on the Vehicle Homepage You must also destroy the vehicle verification code VVC documents If you have bought a pre owned vehicle it may be possible that the previous owner still has access to the Vehicle Homepage For this reason have a new vehicle verification code VVC reissued to you at an authorized electric drive smart center after purchase With this new code you can set up the access to your vehicle as described in the Personal area setup section Here you can also deactivate the previous owner s access should it still be active Calling up the functions of the Vehicle Homepage If the vehicle is registered in your personal area
34. Exterior Repair options jim Plastic parts body Clearcoat touch up 5 panels with paint pen J clearcoat ta Body panels with recommended S base coat and touch up paint pen o clearcoat set in the relevant A color tridion safety cell recommended touch up paint pen set in the relevant color Regular care will protect the retractable soft top and the rear soft top against external influences helping to preserve its value Use only an approved soft top cleaner when removing dirt from the soft top H Never clean the soft top using a power washer as water could get into the inside of the vehicle Cleaning the soft top fabric H only clean the retractable soft top and the rear soft top when they are closed Dry cleaning gt Brush the soft top fabric with a soft brush always working in the same direction i e from front to back Wet cleaning smart recommends that you use an approved car shampoo concentrate and soft top cleaner gt Dry clean the vehicle first gt Wash the soft top off using a soft brush or sponge and plenty of lukewarm water gt Then rinse thoroughly with clear water Ifyou have the vehicle cleaned in a car wash you may find that some water gets into the interior gt gt Operation E por e e A S o ad WEST Ewa m Ban da ata aaa aaa a A 54 Display messages a ae ah eaaa as 155 Waite THO elo able Ganon aancon Ka NK IE Unlocking locking manually
35. Right turn signal indicator lamp SI EPS warning lamp d Drive diagnostics indicator lamp ABS indicator lamp 0 Brake warning lamp d Drive diagnostics warning lamp z Coolant temperature warning lamp Page 62 164 64 165 163 64 165 163 166 160 160 166 165 D 0000 a P54 33 2101 31 Function Page A High voltage battery warning lamp 164 12 volt battery indicator lamp 164 amp SRS indicator lamp 162 amp Seat belt telltale 161 Q Combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale 166 High beam headlamp indicator 64 lamp 164 optional OO See Ss SS Function Charge level gauge Power gauge Air conditioning with climate control Radio Drawer Switching seat heating on off Restarting TPMS button Switching tow away protection interior motion sensor on off Central unlocking switch 2 cabriolet only optional 95 Sil 103 58 125 47 51 06008 OO Function Hazard warning flasher switch Central locking switch Switching front fog lamps on off Storage tray Gear selector lever Starter switch Parking brake lever Coin holder Retractable soft top switch 65 103 55 Ta 102 70 gt gt At a glance Fel mo gt gt At a glance lex ES P82 00 2792 31 Function Passenger front air
36. Warranty Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions ZN WARNING Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in an accident and or personal injury and possible death for you and for others Make sure your tires have the required tire speed rating as specified for your vehicle in the Technical data section gt page 210 for example when purchasing new tires For information on how to identify the tire speed rating ona tire s sidewall see Tire size designation load and speed rating gt page 134 If you are uncertain about the correct reading of the information given on a tire s sidewall any authorized electric drive smart center will be glad to assist you For information on speed ratings for winter tires see All season and winter tires gt page 135 The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering maneuvers optional For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains gt page 140 Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become ne
37. a brief acceleration e g for passing the cruise control will resume the last set speed Continuous adjustment gt Press and hold RES button to increase the speed or gt Press and hold SET 8 to decrease the speed gt Press and hold the respective button until the desired speed is reached gt Release the respective button The new speed is stored Adjustment in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments b Press RES button O brieflyto increase the speed or gt Press SET 3 briefly to decrease the speed The new speed is stored after releasing the respective button ZN WARNING Follow the recommended settings for heating and cooling given on the following pages Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you and others The air conditioning improves the level of comfort when driving at high outside temperatures by cooling and dehumidifying the air Nearly all dust particles pollutants are filtered out by an integrated particle filter before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system It also operates when the air conditioning is switched off and you have switched on the blower The dehumidification of the air by the air conditioner prevents the windows from misting up when the outside air humidity is high This effect can also be used to defrost the windows For this make sure in addition to the air conditioner that the
38. and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also increases energy consumption reduces tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s bb gt gt Operation Ad responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly Ifa condition
39. apa ada aaa 160 Accessory weight eee 137 Accidents Alt DaGS oy esto eo awed 31 Address change 00ccceeeeeeee 14 Air A scceveseaaeceracea anes 31 CH A pescados 31 Front driver and passenger 34 Front PAaSSCNGED 4 asang aaa a tieni 34 H ad thorax a isa cise cea isis 35 AA A Nga EN Sa 35 Passenger front air bag off Indicator Lamp baa asa eea pa aaa 26 39 Safety guidelines e 33 SRS indicator lamp 06 162 Thorax pelViS cae rabana anaa naa aa das 36 Window CUELLO sacccsecsatessnerscennese 36 Air conditioning with climate control Air distributed 98 Air recirculation mode 99 AIP VEO Sucia dd 97 ALTE VOLUME esos 99 Control panel sisia daa aaa aga ki 97 DefrOSting asrar aaa a a kaa a aa aaa 99 NOTES drinn unseren Kg ii 95 Rear window defroster 99 Switching On off a a a aaa 97 Temperat r Sian css atan aa 97 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure tires 138 Air VENUS cui deere ce cios 97 Alarm system see Anti theft systems Ambient lighting 065 65 Anticorrosion antifreeze Antiglare Interior rear view MITE OF sur ia 59 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti theft systems 46 Anti theft warning system 47 Electronic immobilizer 46 Interior motion sensor 47 Tow away al
40. ata standstill in a safe location Switching from auto to D will briefly switch off the headlamps Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident i Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and or the low beam headlamps on Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation vehicle with rain light sensor Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually with the exterior lamp switch in position auro To switch on the fog lamps turn the exterior lamp switch to first position 2 gt gt Controls a gt gt Controls ey gt Make sure the parking lamps or the low beam headlamps are switched on gt Switching on Press switch 1 The front fog lamps come on The indicator lamp in the switch comes on gt Switching off Press switch 1 once more The front fog lamps go out The indicator lamp in the switch goes out The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times even with the key removed from the starter switch gt Switching on Press hazard warning flasher switch Q All turn signal lamps are flashing gt Switching off Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 once more The interior lamp comes on for a period of time when you open the doors or lock or u
41. battery is charged using the lowest value Charging the high voltage battery gt Engage the parking brake gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P gt Switch off the ignition Ba r gt Open charge socket flap Q P gt Remove cover 2 from the charge socket gt Insert the charging cable into the stationary connection i e an AC power socket gt Insert plug 5 of the charging cable into charge socket 3 to the stop The high voltage battery is being charged The vehicle must not be moved during charging The s indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and the charging cable is connected O The drive system and battery cooling systems may switch on audibly during the charging process depending on the temperature Removing the charging cable The battery is charged completely when the indicator in the charge level gauge is at 100 gt page 79 H Make sure the charging cable has been disconnected before driving off The vehicle or charging cable may otherwise be damaged gt Press release button on cable plug and disconnect it from charge socket gt Disconnect the charging cable from the stationary connection gt Slip cover 2 on charge socket gt Close charge socket flap 1 The payment procedure and charging processes may differ between public charging stations depending on the
42. braking or sudden maneuvers loose items thrown around inside the vehicle may injure vehicle occupants The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects Radio and telephone ZN WARNING Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the radio or telephone if road weather and traffic conditions permit 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 Telephones and two way radios ZN WARNING Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e without being connected to an external 8 Observe all legal requirements antenna from inside the vehicle while the drive system is switched on Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle s electronic system possibly resulting in an accident and or serious personal injury Radio transmitters such as a mobile phone or a citizens band unit should only be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise H Excessive coolant temperature causes the red coolant temperature warning lamp E in the instrument cluster to com
43. center the central unlocking switch in the upper Unlocking the vehicle center console gt page 25 You can unlock the driver s door and the charge socket flap by unlocking the driver s door using the key The lock Locking the vehicle cylinder is fitted with a cap If you can no longer lock the vehicle using gt Press button 9 on the key the remote control and you do not have a spare transmitter battery at hand please O For replacing the transmitter battery proceed as follows gt page 171 gt Open the driver s door gt Press the central locking switch gt page 51 The indicator lamp on the central locking switch comes on when the starter switch is in position 1 The indicator lamp on the central locking switch flashes when the starter switch is in position 0 gt Remove the key from the starter switch take it with you and close all doors gt Remove cap 1 from lock cylinder The vehicle is now locked gt Unlock the driver s door The driver s door and the charge socket flap are unlocked If the rear soft top does not lock properly after being closed proceed as follows gt Stop the vehicle in a safe location Engage the parking brake gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Fold up the rear soft top completely The rear soft top stops in the unlocked position gt Within one minute press and hold symbol 64 on the retractable so
44. 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 possible properly use the seat belts and for all children 12 years old or under use an appropriately sized infant restraint toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child 3 Always wear seat belts properly ZN 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 e on the impacted side of the vehicle e in instances with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration e independently of the front air bags e regardless of whether the passenger seat is occupied e ina rollover if the system determines that air bag deployment can
45. external power supply is OK The high voltage battery can be charged lights up green A malfunction is detected in the external power supply The high voltage battery will be charged when the current signal reaches a normal value flashes red There is a malfunction The charging cable must be unplugged from the power socket and plugged in again lights up red Indicator lamp 2 lights up There is no malfunction green The high voltage battery can be charged lights up The power supply on the red control element is not permissible The high voltage battery cannot be charged Information on problems during the charging process can be found on gt page 117 gt To set the charge current press button 4 repeatedly until the desired setting is selected in display e An LED lights up minimum setting e All LEDs light up maximum setting Depending on the country the value of the maximum setting may vary gt gt Operation le gt gt Operation Lee Tf you leave the charging cable in the power supply socket after charging the set value is used for the next charging process If you remove the charging cable from the power supply socket the value is reset to the default value for the next charging process You can also set the maximum charge current via the control system gt page 88 Tf differing values are set on the charging cable and the control system the high voltage
46. for temporary emergency use only Tire width Tire width Q indicates the nominal tire width in mm Aspect ratio Aspect ratio 2 is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed as a percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code Tire code 3 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tire type Letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction letter B means belted bias ply construction At the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can include a ZR in the size designation for example 245 40 ZR 18 For additional information see Tire speed rating gt page 135 Rim diameter Rim diameter 4 is the diameter of the bead seat not the diameter of the rim edge Rim diameter is indicated in inches in Tire load rating ZN WARNING The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR of your vehicle Otherwise tire failure may result and cause an accident and or serious personal injury to you or others Always replace rims and tires with the same designation manufacturer and type as shown on the original part ZN 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 Overl
47. gt page 190 gt gt Practical hints Si ZN WARNING The electrolyte of the high voltage battery i e the battery fluid is toxic and caustic Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing for example in case of an accident In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help immediately The high voltage battery is located in the vehicle underbody Keep this in mind when jacking up the vehicle The vehicle has designated take up brackets for the jack For more information see gt page 189 H only position the jack on the designated take up brackets You must not position the jack under the high voltage battery Otherwise the high voltage battery could be damaged gt gt Practical hints be Disconnecting removing charging reinstalling and reconnecting 12 volt battery Disconnecting the 12 volt battery If the 12 volt battery is disconnected or discharged turning the key in the starter switch will have no effect e the transmission will remain in park position P For more information see Jump starting gt page 193 gt Engage the parking brake gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P gt Turn off all electrical accessories gt Switch off the drive system gt Open the passenger door gt Move the passenger seat to the rear as far as possible gt Unscrew the carpet holder in the passenger footwell gt
48. heater is on the maximum setting The air conditioner only works when e the ignition is switched on e the blower is switched on e the driver s door is closed Maximum effectiveness is achieved if you drive with the windows closed If the operating temperature of the high voltage battery is too high the high voltage battery is cooled by the air conditioner When the air conditioner switches on the cooling output in the vehicle s interior is reduced as a result The temperature in the vehicle s interior may rise briefly If the air conditioner is not switched on the compressor of the air conditioner and gt gt Controls Fal the vehicle s cooling fan are switched on automatically This cools the high voltage battery but not the vehicle s interior When the high voltage battery reaches the nominal temperature again the air conditioner switches off automatically O The range of the vehicle is decreased when the air conditioner is switched on In warmer weather ventilate the passenger compartment for a short period of time before utilizing the air conditioning gt gt Controls pad Further information on the Air conditioning before start function can be found on gt page 86 Control panel Air volume control Air conditioning switch Rear window defroster switch Air recirculation switch Temperature control Air distribution control Switching on off Control panel gt page 97
49. in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests Keep compartment lids closed This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during e hard braking e a change of direction e an accident Do not store objects under the driver s seat Objects stored under the driver s seat can slide forward into driver s foot well during braking and get caught between or beneath the pedals This could restrict your ability to brake or accelerate and could lead to accidents and injury Coin holder The coin holder is located in front of the gear selector lever Example illustration coup Coin holder Door pockets The door pockets are located in the driver s and passenger door w 1 Door pocket Storage trays next to the steering wheel The storage trays are located to the left and right of the steering wheel Storage tray Glove box gt Opening Pull handle a clamp rail for slips of paper is gt Closing Swivel storage tray back located on the outside of the glove box until it engages lid Parcel nets Parcel nets are located on the in board sides of the seat backrests Vehicles equipped with an armrest on the driver s seat have a parcel net on the passenger seat only Each parcel net is intended for light weight items of below 0 9 lb 0 4 kg gt gt Controls lie
50. it at e an AC power socket gt page 112 e a private wall box gt page 112 e a public charging station gt page 114 gt gt Controls Fel gt gt Controls pai Power gauge ZN 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 H 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 2 contains two segments e Section right of 0 Power gauge 2 indicates the current power that the drive system delivers to the rear wheels 100 correspond to 55 kW peak power e 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 2 is in the OFF position the vehicle is not ready to drive because e
51. leaving the vehicle gt Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive smart center ZN 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 H if you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately Contact an authorized electric drive smart center immediately Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem Safety systems Problem Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions f The seat belt Regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened or not the seat S telltale belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds S illuminates after starting the drive system T constantly fora gt Fasten your seat belts maximum of B 6 seconds after f starting the Ay drive system A The seat belt The driver s seat belt is unfastened telltale illuminates constantly An additional warning chime sounds for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the drive system gt Fasten your seat belts amp The seat belt The vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph 25 km h and both the telltale flashes driver s and passenger seat belt are unfastened with gt Fasten your sea
52. low gt Check whether the charging cable is inserted correctly in the power sockets of both the vehicle and the power source If necessary unplug the charging cable from both sockets and reinsert it If afterwards the message is still displayed gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center gt gt Practical hints bel Display messages Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is A significantly below the reference value Check Tire Pressure gt Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers gt Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required gt page 124 gt If necessary change the wheel gt page 188 ZN WARNING Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires 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 infl
53. malfunction Do not switch off the electric air pump gt Let the electric air pump inflate the tire for a maximum of ten minutes gt gt Practical hints i gt gt Practical hints a The pressure gauge must display at least 200 kpa 2 0 bar 29 psi H Do not operate the electric air pump longer than ten minutes without interruption Otherwise it may overheat You may operate the electrical air pump again after it has cooled off gt If atire inflation pressure of at least 200 kpa 2 0 bar 29 psi is not attained turn off the electric air pump by pressing OFF on electric air pump switch gt Unscrew the end of filler hose 4 from tire valve gt After clearing the area around the vehicle of people and obstacles drive vehicle back or forth very slowly approximately 30 ft 10 m This serves to better distribute the tire sealant material inside the tire gt Screw the end of filler hose 4 onto tire valve D gt Inflate the tire again ZN WARNING If a tire inflation pressure of 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi is not attained the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant to provide a reliable tire repair In this case the tire sealant cannot properly seal the tire Do not drive the vehicle Contact the nearest authorized electric drive smart center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance gt After attaining a tire inflation pressure of at least 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 p
54. mark and the maximum mark e Tf the brake fluid level has fallen slightly below the minimum mark drive to an authorized electric drive smart center e Tf the brake fluid level has fallen significantly below the minimum mark call Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive smart center gt Remount the service flap and close it gt page 117 gt gt Operation 57 gt gt Operation ua Tires and wheels Safety notes Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase ZN WARNING Replace rims or tires with the same designation manufacturer and type as shown on the original part For further information contact an authorized electric drive smart center If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted the wheel brakes or suspension components can be damaged Also the operating clearance of the wheels and the tires may no longer be correct ZN 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 particular rim type Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident Retreaded tires are not tested or recommended by smart since previous damage canno
55. of approximately 50 ft 15 meters Take care that you do not open your vehicle s retractable soft top inadvertently _4p72 20 3029 31 gt Press button on the key twice gt Pull the release handle in handle recess 1 of the tailgate The tailgate is unlocked gt Swivel the tailgate downwards to open You can open the rear soft top to ease loading and unloading P72 20 3153 31 gt Opening Push release levers 1 located to the left and right of the retaining clip upwards gt Swivel the rear soft top upwards to open ZN 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 gt Closing Swivel the rear soft top downwards to close gt Pull soft top down gt Pull release levers 1 located to the left and right of the retaining clip downwards gt Make sure the rear soft top is correctly locked in place on both sides ZN 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 H When closing the tailgate you must first close the rear soft top Otherwise you might break the release levers of the rear soft top gt Swivel the tailgate upwards to close Let the tailgate lock into place ZN WARNI
56. 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 coup inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the head thorax air bag cabriolet or thorax pelvis side air bag coup 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 head thorax 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 d
57. of the Vehicle Homepage you can for example access the following functions e call up the current charge level e program the departure time e activate the Air conditioning before start function When the vehicle is being charged you can call up the estimated charging time and the attainable range Both results are estimated values because for example they are influenced by the following factors e outside temperature e active electrical consumers e g air conditioning lights e personal driving style e traffic conditions Plan for a sufficient reserve accordingly Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via powerline If you wish to use the Vehicle Homepage at home your vehicle must be able to access the Internet This is possible via your DSL router for example This connection is established by means of the inserted charging cable using powerline technology The vehicle supports powerline communication according to the HomePlug AV standard Data is transmitted via phase L1 and the neutral conductor of the power line In order for the vehicle to access the Internet you require a commercially available adapter of the HomePlug AV standard This adapter must also have an encryption button so that it can be configured to communicate with the vehicle Connect the adapter to the power supply as well as your Internet connection If the adapter is connected to different phase than L1 a phase coupler
58. 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 Window curtain air bags 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 e on the impacted side of the vehicle e in instances with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration e independently of the front air bags e regardless of whether the seat belt on the impacted side of the vehicle is in use e 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 e a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration and e 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 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 Based on the classified occupant weight category determined by weight sen
59. on your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard gt Step 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passenger that will be riding in your vehicle gt Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passenger from XXXX kilograms or XXXX lbs gt Step 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage 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 gt Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 The maximum cargo compartment load is 110 lbs 50 kg The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants The following examples use a load limit of 540 lbs This is for illustration purposes only Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard gt page 128 The higher the weight of all occupants the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available gt gt Operation le gt gt Operation HEN Examples for steps 1 to 3 Example 1 Example 2 Step 1 Combined weight l
60. or left right up or down Check the setting of the washer jet nozzles at regular intervals The washer jet nozzles are correctly set when the water jet hits the windshield or the rear window approximately in the center Upon experiencing any type of problem with the vehicle s tires switch on the hazard warning flasher carefully slow down and exit the roadway in a cautious manner gt Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard flat surface when possible gt Make sure the tire valve of the damaged ire is located below the horizontal axle of the wheel hub gt Engage the parking brake gt Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position ct gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P gt Switch off the drive system gt Remove the key from the starter switch and take the key with you iJ Open door only when conditions are safe to do so gt Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway H Depending on the type of damage on the tire the tire sealant could damage the sensor of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Such damage is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty When having the damaged tire replaced also have the TPMS sensors checked for proper function When the sensor is damaged the TPMS will not function properly The sensor must then be replaced at an authorized electric dri
61. 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 bb gt gt Safety Le could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others H 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 otherwise 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 gt page 210 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 gt 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 ZN 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 Ther
62. power outlet can accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories designed for use with the standard cigarette lighter plug type Keep in mind however that connecting accessories to the auxiliary power outlet for example extensive connecting and disconnecting or using plugs that do not fit properly can damage the auxiliary power outlet The auxiliary power outlet is located inthe lower center console Auxiliary power outlet gt Turn the key to starter switch position 1 H Please observe the safety instructions given in the respective operating instructions Please note that e if using the auxiliary power outlet the maximum current drawn may not exceed 5 A or 60 W the electric air pump can be connected to the auxiliary power outlet for the time it takes to inflate the tire without any problem e the vehicle battery will discharge when current is drawn optional Higi voltage battery eea a 108 pront compartment a a erect 16177 MRS me A 122 Winter dae a E 140 DIETING I ISE NGA EI NGEDI a ano wa e pasa agan e 141 Drivingabroad aa aa 146 Vence 147 gt gt Operation gt gt Operation BEN F08 00 2007 31 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 ZN WARNING The drive system is subject to high voltages You may be seriously or even fatally injured if you e tamper w
63. 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 ZN WARNING USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY e 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
64. see Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver s door B pillar e To increase the tire inflation pressure Switch on the electric air pump e To decrease the tire inflation pressure Press deflate button 8 Recheck the tire inflation pressure with the electric air pump s pressure gauge gt When the tire inflation pressure is correct unscrew the end of filler hose 4 from tire valve D gt Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve gt To detach tire sealant container 1 from the electric air pump press both latches gt Pull tire sealant container 1 out of fixture Filler hose 4 remains on tire sealant container Q gt Place the tire repair kit securely in the vehicle H The manufacturer is unable to guarantee that all tire punctures can be repaired with the tire repair kit in particular cuts or perforations larger than approximately 0 16 in 4 mm or away from the tire s tread The manufacturer is not liable for damage sustained through improper use of the tire repair kit ZN WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and energy consumption of the vehicle and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stoppin
65. system can no longer be started In addition a warning signal sounds gt Do not restart the drive system gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center There is a malfunction in the drive system the electric motor or the high voltage battery There is a high voltage safety problem In addition the A warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning signal sounds gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center There is a malfunction in the drive system the electric motor or the high voltage battery In addition the yellow qh warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center Display messages ay Drive System Switch Engine Off Do Not Tow Away Driver s Door Ajar 9 cabriolet only Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions There is a malfunction in the drive train If the drive system continues to run the drive train can become damaged In addition the red ty warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning signal sounds gt Switch off the drive system b Do not continue driving gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center Either the drive or the high voltage system is faulty In addition the A warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up gt It is recommended to have the vehicle transported by a qualified speci
66. the bulb socket gt Installing Insert the new bulb into the bulb socket gt Fit the bulb so that the retaining lug of the base plate is pointing up gt Press the bulb into the bulb socket until it is fully engaged gt Attach the electrical connector gt Reinstall high beam headlamp cover 2 Front turn signal lamp bulb gt Removing Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise by a quarter of turn and pull it out of the headlamp housing gt Press gently onto the bulb and turn it counterclockwise gt Pull the bulb out of bulb socket Q gt Installing Insert the new bulb into bulb socket Q gt Press gently onto the bulb and turn it clockwise gt Insert bulb socket 1 into the headlamp housing gt gt Practical hints a gt gt Practical hints be The arrow on bulb socket 1 must be in line with the line on the headlamp housing gt Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise by a quarter of turn Side turn signal lamp bulb gt Removing Open the door on the corresponding side gt Press on retaining lug Q in the direction of the arrow until the side turn signal lamp housing disengages gt Close the door gt Useasuitabletool to loosen the side turn signal lamp housing from the fender gt Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the side turn signal lamp housing gt Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket gt Installing Insert the new bulb into the
67. the cargo compartment cover blind insert in bottom mountings gt Open the tailgate b Secure cargo compartment cover blind at the front of the cargo compartment with the parcel net bag gt Insert cargo compartment cover blind on the right hand side in top mounting 2 or in bottom mounting Q gt Push handle to the right in the direction of the arrow gt Insert cargo compartment cover blind in top mounting 2 or bottom mounting 3 in the left hand side paneling and release handle b Cargo compartment cover blind O engages gt Pull parcel net bag 5 down slightly and secure with the hook and loop fastener gt Remove in reverse order Controls Closing Take hold of cargo compartment cover blind 1 in the middle and pull backwards gt Guide cargo compartment cover blind into the rear right and left mountings 2 gt Opening Take hold of cargo compartment cover blind 1 in the middle pull backwards and remove from rear mountings 2 gt Guide cargo compartment cover blind into position Coat hooks The coat hooks are located at the rear roof rail on the driver s and passenger side gt gt Controls fell gt gt Controls Le Coat hook on driver s side Coat hook Storage compartments ZN WARNING To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put luggage or cargo
68. the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the desired unit is selected gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm The selected unit is stored Canada only The unit for the cruise control gt page 93 does not change regardless of which unit is set in this menu The Time menu lets you set the time and offers different display modes The following submenus are available e Setting time display mode 12 hour or 24 hour mode Setting period of day am or pm e Setting the hours e Setting the minutes gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the Time menu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly Setting the time display mode gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the 12h 24h submenu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly b Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the desired setting is selected b Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm The selected mode is stored Setting the period of day gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the am pm submenu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control l
69. the front air bags inflate it is very important for the driver and passenger to always be ina properly seated position and to wear their respective seat belt For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and ensure it is properly positioned on your body Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag Occupants who are unbelted out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates extremely quickly and with great force e Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest e 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 e Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel rim Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity
70. the key in the starter switch anchorage 3 on the floor of the cargo usa only compartment gt Deactivating Press button 1 once more This device complies with Part 15 of the O I you are using divider plus the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the hooks of the top tether and the divider following two conditions plus are attached to the same anchorage 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and optional gt gt Safety ee 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 ZN WARNING The following factors increase the risk of accidents Excessive speed especially in turns Wet and slippery road surfaces Following another vehicle
71. 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 e Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges They could tear 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 In addition improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperat
72. this you require a Plug amp Charge certificate which you receive from your power company after concluding a suitable contract Consult an authorized electric drive smart center if you have problems with the configuration or have no access to the Internet The charging station offers information on the availability of electricity and costs This information is processed by the vehicle and is used for an optimum charging of the high voltage battery gt page 117 The energy costs are automatically calculated after the charging process is complete With your existing electricity contract you and others who have access to your vehicle can charge the costs to your electricity bill For this reason cancel your existing electricity contract for this vehicle before you sell it Delete your Plug amp Charge certificate by all means gt gt Operation lie You can delete the certificate from the vehicle s data on the Vehicle Homepage Please consult an authorized electric drive smart center if you do not have access to the Internet If the charging station allows the connected vehicle access to the Internet you can call up and change information pertaining to the vehicle on the Vehicle Homepage gt page 110 Connecting the charging cable gt Engage the parking brake gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P gt Switch off the ignition b Open the charge socket flap gt Remove t
73. to maintain the value of your vehicle The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful environmental influences is to wash it and use protective treatments regularly smart recommends that you care for the paintwork at least twice a year e g in the spring and autumn ZN WARNING Many cleaning products can be hazardous Some are poisonous others are flammable Always follow the instructions on the particular container Always open your optional vehicle s doors or windows when cleaning the inside Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle Always lock away cleaning products and keep them out of reach of children H Follow the care tips Wash your vehicle preferably by hand While in operation or even while parked your vehicle is subjected to varying external influences which left unchecked can attack the paint as well as the vehicle underbody and lead to permanent damage Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic conditions but also by e Air pollution e Road salt e Tar gt gt Operation g e Gravel and stone chipping To avoid paint damage you should immediately remove e Insects e Bird droppings e Tree sap etc e Grease and oil e Brake fluid e Coolant e Fuel e Tar spots H Failure to remove such dirt immediately can cause damage to the paint or the soft top fabric Environmental influences are not covered by the smart
74. to achieve correct tire inflation pressure gt Remove the cap from the valve on one tire gt Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve gt Read the tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recommended tire inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar gt page 128 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure gt If you have overfilled the tire release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e g a tip of a pen Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge gt Install the valve cap gt Repeat this procedure for each tire Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 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 low tire pressure condition or a malfunction in the TPMS system itself e Tf the telltale illuminates continuously one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated There is no malfunction in the TPMS e If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and then stays illuminated the TPMS sys
75. 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 In winter operation the maximum effectiveness of the ABS the hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP is only achieved with winter tires gt page 140 or snow chains as required ZN 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 gt page 22 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 gt Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the A
76. until it engages gt Insert the bulb carrier into the tail lamp housing gt Press gently onto the bulb carrier Let retaining tab 1 engage gt Fold the damping material backward if necessary gt Reinstall the side cover in the cargo compartment High mounted brake lamp gt Removing Unscrew retaining screws 1 gt Remove high mounted brake lamp 2 gt Detach electrical connector 2 from bulb socket 3 gt Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out of its socket gt Installing Install in the reverse order License plate lamps P82 10 6930 31 gt Use a suitable tool to loosen the corresponding license plate lamp unit at jacking point Q gt Carefully unclip the license plate lamp unit gt gt Practical hints gt gt Practical hints bey gt Detach electrical connectors 2 gt Remove bulb gt Insert the new bulb gt Attach electrical connectors 2 gt Fit the license plate lamp unit on the right and press gently on the left The license plate lamp unit must audibly engage A 12 V 10 W bulb is required gt Removing Use a flat object to pry the lamp lens 1 off from the passenger side P82 20 3655 31 gt Detach electrical connector 2 from the interior lamp gt Remove bulb 3 from mount 4 gt Installing Insert the new bulb gt Attach electrical connector 2 to the interior lamp gt Fit the lamp lens on the
77. upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or Signal low tire pressure as intended gt gt Practical hints TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly gt gt Practical hints I Problem Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions EA PASS AIR BAG OFF There isa malfunction in the system The passenger front gt Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive air bag off indicator smart center lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the passenger seat E pass air Bac OFF There is a malfunction in the system The passenger front gt Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive air bag off indicator smart center lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint or less on the passenger seat ZN WARNING
78. will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution Therefore do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion antifreeze Tf the coolant level is low water and MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions Always use anticorrosion antifreeze that has been approved by smart For information contact an authorized electric drive smart center The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality consult an authorized electric drive smart center Capacities Cooling system capacity All models approx 7 8 US qt 7 4 1 1 r U A g ci U 0 E A A gt gt Technical data ty Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle drive systems necessitates that anticorrosion antifreeze coolant used in such drive systems be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts Failure to use such anticorrosion antifreeze coolant will result ina significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze agent Before the start of the
79. winter have your vehicle winterized at an authorized electric drive smart center This service includes e Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration e Addition of washer concentrate to the water of the windshield rear window Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter which is formulated for temperatures below freezing point gt page 212 12 V battery test The capacity of the 12 V battery test drops with decreasing ambient temperature e Tire change ZN WARNING Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 1 in 4 mm must be replaced They are no longer suitable for winter operation Always use winter tires at temperatures below 45 F 7 C and whenever wintry road conditions prevail Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking Li onthe tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Canada RAC and have been designed specifically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and ESP in winter operation For safe handling make sure all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design For information on winter tires for your vehicle model see the Technical data section gt page 210 Always observ
80. 0 6169 31 gt Position jack under take up bracket 1 so that it is always vertical as seen from the side even if the vehicle is parked on an incline gt Jack up the vehicle until the wheel isa maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground gt Unscrew and remove the wheel bolts H Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt This could result in damage to the wheel bolts and wheel hub threads gt On wheel to be changed loosen but do not gt Remove the wheel ZN WARNING Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an authorized electric drive smart center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off This could cause an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel bolts ZN WARNING Only use genuine smart wheel bolts Other wheel bolts may come loose Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack gt gt Practical hints ri gt Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub H To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt P40 10 6170 31 gt Guide the wheel onto the wheel hub and push it on gt Insert two wheel bolts and tighten th
81. 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 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 Zj Passareacorr indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the passenger front air bag is deactivated Should the Zj Passareacore indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the Zj fpass ar sac orr indicator lamp while driving to make sure the Zj pass ambas orr indicator lamp is illuminated If the 3 pass air pac ore indicator lamp goes out or remains out do not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired A child ina 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 t
82. BS 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 optional Emergency brake maneuver ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during gt Keep continuous full pressure on the braking and steering maneuvers brake pedal The ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is ZN WARNING engaged When the ABS is malfunctioning the The ESP warning lamp E in the hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP are also switched off instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels drive system is active may lock during hard braking reducing Depending on the driving situation the steering capability and extending the ESp braking distance e reduces the speed N WARNING e selectively brakes individual wheels The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of e equalizes the speed of the driven wheels physics from acting on the vehicle nor can e stabilizes the vehicle when braking it increase braking or steering efficiency e assists you in evasive maneuvers on all beyond that afforded by the condition of the roads vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent A WARNING accidents including those resulting from If the ESP warning lam
83. Drive diagnostics indicator lamp ABS ABS indicator lamp ERAKE Brake warning lamp d Drive diagnostics warning lamp z E Coolant temperature warning lamp Page 62 164 64 165 163 64 165 163 166 160 160 166 165 a P54 33 2102 31 Function Page A High voltage battery warning lamp 164 12 volt battery indicator lamp 164 amp SRS indicator lamp 162 amp Seat belt telltale 161 Q Combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale 166 High beam headlamp indicator 64 lamp 164 optional Kilometers gt gt At a glance Fal s 121486kH 1248 7 kn H A ormi y j J 3 x ir a P54 33 2100 31 Instrument cluster Canada vehicles Function Page Function Page Speedometer Center indicator and warning lamp displa 24 Right indicator and Jaa A a warning lamp display 24 Resetting trip odometer 85 6 Adjusting instrument Resetting trip computer 86 cluster illumination 80 Left indicator and Adjusting ambient warning lamp display 24 lighting 65 Multifunction display 81 optional gt gt At a glance Lex pp Indicator and warning lamps O OO OO OO 1248 7 kn Function ZD Low beam headlamp indicator lamp Left turn signal indicator lamp ESP warning lamp
84. Emergency in case of Hazard warning flasher 46 66 Roadside Assistance 14 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control Information label eee 208 System warranties eee 12 Engine HLCCHPONICS sport dana 206 Starting erorar n AA A NE 74 TIGO EE aaa an a rai aaa 77 EPS Electronic Power Steering Warning Tampi sasa aaa kana anana 163 ESP Electronic Stability Program 45 Warning Vamp aan 163 ETD Emergency Tensioning Device 31 Safety guidelines e 33 Exterior lamp switch 62 Exterior lighting OE IEW vienaa EN EErEE 173 Exterior rear view mirrors 59 First did Kit citadas 154 Blab ud AMAN ro o A 180 Fluids CapaCit1es sida 212 A GG Na Gana 65 173 Front air bags see Air bags Front compartment 00005 117 Front lamps A O 173 Fuse Chart eee eee 201 FUSES ia donini EEE GG E BE a 198 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating Global locking unlocking 51 GLOVE DOK comics a as Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR GVW Gross Vehicle Weight 138 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 138 Halogen headlamps see Headlamps Hazard warning flasher 66 Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode 62 Daytime running lamp mode 63 High bea
85. Familiarize yourself with the various functions of the unit so that you are able to operate it easily reliably and correctly at any time On off and volume switch Display Skip Scroll Frequency search switches Tone settings Mute Back control panel Stored station buttons Radio Media System control panel The audio system navigation multimedia contains the following functions e Radio FM AM Radio Broadcast Data System RBDS e AUX and USB socket Bluetooth hands free device e Navigation e Audio operation from CD DVD or SD Card via AUX USB iPod or Bluetooth Audio e Video operation from CD DVD or SD Card via AUX USB iPod e Image display from CD DVD or SD Card via USB iPod H 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 Err F _ E Bluetooth connection indicator lamp Display Microphone Light sensor Eject button Rotary Push button Menu button optional 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 AUX socket
86. GVWR 1050 2315 GAWRPRONT 440 970 GAWRREAR 660 1455 WMEEK31X68Z000011 sHown asoye LUEBI Lo EAZ 2108000808 AN A A AA A AA AN ANA NAN P00 01 4232 31 Air bag information signs sun visor VIN engine compartment Emission control information label areal includes both federal and California Example certification label U S vehicles certification exhaust emission Vehicle Identification Number VIN standards engine compartment Paintwork code Heat warning label engine compartment Certification label driver s door B pillar GYWR PNEY QMWR PMHEF IY 440 En GAWR JPNBER AR 660 Rox WME4513331K 123456 oe P0001 3783 3 Example certification label Canada vehicles Vehicle Identification Number VIN Paintwork code The Vehicle Identification Number VIN can be found in the following locations e onthe certification label on the driver s door B pillar gt page 208 e on the rear right on the cargo compartment floor gt page 209 e in the lower edge of the windshield gt page 208 gt Open the cargo compartment gt Fold back the carpet VIN on the cargo compartment floor 11 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out optional The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment Main dimensions Overall vehicle 107 4 in 2727 mm
87. Index Speed rating QM S7 up to 100 mph 160 km h TM S7 up to 118 mph 190 km h HM S7 up to 130 mph 210 km h VM S7 up to 149 mph 240 km h Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the mountain snowflake marking fi on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Canada RAC and have been designed specifically for use in snow conditions 7 orM S 4 for winter tires OE nA For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration In addition to the tire load rating special load identification 1 may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating 6 gt page 135 No specification given absence of any text like in above example indicates a standard load SL tire XL or Extra Load designates an extra load or reinforced tire Light Load designates a light load tire C D E designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry ata specified pressure U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in r
88. L 200 KA 29 PSI i amt DE RECHANGE uscar eoor P40 00 2133 31 The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 1 for maximum loaded vehicle weight The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment gt gt Operation le gt gt Operation EE Important notes on tire inflation pressure ZN WARNING If the tire inflation pressure drops repeatedly check the tires for punctures from foreign objects and or whether air is leaking from the valves or from around the rim Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure are also increased while driving depending on the driving speed and the tire load Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires ZN WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and energy consumption of the vehicle and are more likely to fail from being overheated Underinflated tires can Cause excessive and uneven tire wear e adversely affect energy consumption of the vehicle lead to tire failure from being overheated e adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires ZN WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort
89. L sen des Bremspedals f hrt das Fahrzeug an gt Depress the brake pedal gt Move the gear selector lever to reverse gear R R appears in the transmission position indicator gt Release the brake pedal Das Fahrzeug f hrt an gt Gleichm fig Gas geben Das Fahrzeug beschleunigt ZN 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 ZN WARNING Vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury Therefore always do the following before exiting and leaving the vehicle e Keep right foot on the brake pedal Engage the parking brake Move the gear selector lever to park position P gt gt Controls Fal e Slowly release the brake pedal e When parked on an incline always turn the front wheels towards the curb e Turn the key to starter switch position 0 and remove the key from the starter switch e Take the key with you and lock the vehicle when leaving gt Properly stop and park the vehicle gt Depress the brake pedal gt Engage the parking brake gt page 75 When the ignition is switched on the brake warning lamp erare USA only or O Canada only in the instrument cluster comes on gt Release the brake pedal Parking br
90. Limited Warranty Frequent washing reduces and or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences gt gt Operation More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions e near the ocean e in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions e during winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle Post production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by smart because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applied later We have selected vehicle care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology You can obtain smart approved vehicle care products at an authorized electric drive smart center Scratches corrosive deposits corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the vehicle care products recommended her
91. NG 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 tarter switch 0 For removing key 1 Ignition power supply for all electrical consumers and driving position 2 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 READY appears in the multifunction display The warning and indicator lamps will go out The pointer of the power gauge moves from OFF to 0 gt page 79 gt gt Controls Fei gt gt Controls LAH ZN WARNING All seat adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts must be done before the vehicle is operated ZN WARNING When adjusting the seat make sure no one becomes trapped Do not adju
92. Never attach a tow cable tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis frame or suspension parts H Make sure the gear selector lever is in neutral position N while towing the vehicle Doing otherwise may result in significant drive train damage H Towing the vehicle with a luggage rack mounted is not permissible The vehicle must not be towed by the luggage rack If the 12 volt battery is disconnected or discharged the gear selector lever will remain locked in park position P Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance Towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is located in the passenger footwell under the carpet gt Unscrew the carpet holder in the passenger footwell b page 154 gt Lift the carpet gt Take out towing eye bolt Q gt gt Practical hints ma gt gt Practical hints ES Installing towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on the front and rear bumper P88 20 3791 31 Front cover Rear covers gt Remove respective cover 1 or 2 using a suitable object to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt gt Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its stop and tighten with a suitable object ZN 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 result in the towi
93. OT Tire Identification Number TIN gt page 136 Maximum tire load gt page 130 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure gt page 127 gt gt Operation Ea Manufacturer Tire ply material gt page 137 Tire size designation load and speed rating gt page 134 Load identification gt page 136 Tire name For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to eachvehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration For more information see Rims and tires b page 210 Tire size designation load and speed rating Tire width Aspect ratio in Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter Tire load rating Tire speed rating For information purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to eachvehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration General Depending on the design standards used the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation No letter preceding the size designation as illustrated above Passenger car tire based on European design standards Letter P preceding the size designation Passenger car tire based on U S design standards Letter LT preceding the size designation Light Truck tire based on U S design standards Letter T preceding the size designation Temporary spare tires which are high pressure compact spares designed
94. R M above 186 mph 300 km h ZR Y above 186 mph 300 km h ZR above 149 mph 240 km h e At the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can include a ZR in the size designation for example 245 40 ZR18 To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire the service description for the tire must be referred to The service description is comprised of tire load rating and tire speed rating If your tire includes ZR in the size designation and no service description is given the tire manufacturer must be consulted for the maximum speed capability If a service description is given the speed capability is limited by the speed gt gt Operation le gt gt Operation LE symbol in the service description Example 245 40 ZR18 97Y In this example 97Y is the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capability of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h 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 parenthesis Example 275 40 ZR 18 99Y The Y speed rating in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as being above 186 mph 300 km h Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual maximum permissible speed of the tire All season and winter tires
95. RNING If other than recommended brake pads are installed or other than recommended brake optional fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident ZN WARNING New brake pads will not achieve their optimal braking effect until after several hundred miles kilometers This means that you must compensate for the reduced braking effect by pressing harder on the brake pedal and adapt your driving style accordingly The same applies after brake pads or brake discs have been changed Energy consumption to a great extent depends on driving habits and operating conditions To save energy you should e Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front e Avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration e Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures Remove carriers when not in use e Remove unnecessary loads e Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System Contact an authorized electric drive smart center Energy consumption is also increased by driving in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly areas ZN WARNING If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has bb gt gt Operation al gt gt Operat
96. Service and Literature Your authorized electric drive smart center has trained technicians and Genuine smart Parts to service your vehicle properly For expert advice and quality service contact 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 ca Canada only ZN WARNING To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any service work orrepairs Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment which may in turn result in personal injury Tf you have any questions about carrying out any type of service turn to the advice of an authorized electric drive smart center 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 Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing As at 10 02 2012 Let the fun begin Take amoment to familiarize yourself with your smart fortwo electric drive coup 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
97. The vehicle unlocks and the indicator lamp on central locking switch 1 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 gt Pull on inside door handle Q With the driver s door open a warning signal sounds if the exterior lamps are switched on and the ignition is switched off Opening the upper tailgate on the coup P72 20 3134 31 gt Press button 8 on the key twice gt Press and hold button 3 on the key for approximately two seconds or gt Pull the release handle in handle recess 1 of the lower tailgate The upper tailgate is unlocked gt Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to open Observe the information on loading the vehicle gt page 104 For information on vehicle weights see Vehicle specification gt page 209 Opening the lower tailgate on the coup gt Open the upper tailgate gt page 52 P72 20 3135 31 gt Pull either of the release levers 1 backwards The lower tailgate is unlocked gt Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to open The lower tailgate is held in the horizontal position by means of the two retaining straps H when folded down the lower tailgate can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs 100 kg Observe the information on loading the vehicle gt page 104 For information on vehicle weights see Vehicle specification gt
98. Therefore you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal gt Release the brake pedal gt 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 N in order to warn you of the vehicle rolling backwards gt Press the brake pedal gt Release the brake pedal gt 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 Charge level gauge Power gauge The gauges can be turned by approximately 90 The illumination for both gauges comes on when you switch on the ignition and the exterior lighting Charge level gauge H 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 1 displays charge status of the high voltage battery as a percentage When the High voltage Battery at Reserve Level message appears in the multifunction display while the drive system is in operation the high voltage battery has reached the reserve level If the charge level of the high voltage battery has dropped below 20 recharge
99. Vehicle Homepage If the operation of communications devices while driving is permitted by law use such devices only when traffic conditions permit you to do so safely You can be distracted from traffic events There isa risk of an accident Only use the Vehicle Homepage before and or after a journey With the Vehicle Homepage you can call up remote query or remote configuration functions of your vehicle Calling up remotely is possible with every computer with Internet access and with many modern smart phones You can reach the Vehicle Homepage via your web browser under the following address http vh smart com In order to use the Vehicle Homepage you must agree to the general terms and conditions and data protection provisions The Vehicle Homepage is available inthe following languages e German e English e French e Italian e Spanish e Portuguese In order to call up the Vehicle Homepage the vehicle must be connected to the Internet This is enabled by a powerline adapter Further information can be found here b page 112 Personal area setup You must first set up your personal access under http vh smart com in order to access the Vehicle Homepage For this you need a valid Email address Following registration you then have access to your personal area on the Vehicle Homepage The vehicle must be registered in the personal area for you to access the settings of your vehicle
100. additional information see Children in the vehicle A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint N 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 backrest tilt Seat fore and aft adjustment Seat backrest tilt gt Pull adjustment lever 1 upwards and adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the Adjusting armrest angle steering wheel You can adjust the angle of the armrest when gt Release adjustment lever 1 when the it is folded down desired seat backrest tilt is reached gt Turn thumb wheel When you hear an audible click the seat AN e Direction of arrow down backrest is again fixed into place e Direction of arrow 6 up gt Check for proper engagement before driving ica eras Passenger seat You can expand the cargo compartment by gt Pull adjustment handle 2 upwards and folding down the passenger seat slide the seat to a seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely gt Release adjustment handle 2 wh
101. ade 1 is securely They could tear fastened gt gt Practical hints ma gt Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on ne the windshield gt Remove the key from the starter switch Make sure to hold on to the wiper when i folding it back Removing H Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage gt Fold wiper arm 4 away from the windshield until it snaps into place gt Press on retaining springs 2 on both sides of wiper blade Q gt Fold wiper blade 1 away from wiper arm 4 in direction of arrow gt Detach wiper blade Q in direction of arrow gt gt Practical hints LA gt Removing Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window until you feel it engage gt Fold wiper blade 1 away from the wiper arm in direction of arrow until it disengages from its mounting gt Detach wiper blade Q gt Installing Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until you feel it engage gt Fold the wiper blade into a position parallel to the wiper arm gt Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the rear window Make sure to hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back H Make sure the wiper blade is properly installed An improperly installed wiper blade may cause rear window damage Front washer jet nozzles Rear washer jet nozzles gt Adjusting Use a needle to move washer jet nozzles 1
102. afe 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 Tf you plan a long distance trip please be aware that e You will need to have access to an AC power socket or a private wallbox to charge the high voltage battery when no public charging station is available e The operating range of your vehicle is limited due to the availability of public charging stations e 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 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 roadwa
103. affect handling and energy consumption and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc da For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to eachvehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure 1 for the tire Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure gt page 122 for proper tire inflation Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry 1 The Tire and Loading Information placard can be found on the driver s door B pillar This placard tells you important information about the number of people that can be in the vehicle and the total weight that can be carried in the vehicle It also contains information on the proper size and gt gt Operation le gt gt Operation Pe recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 2 The certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants automotive flui
104. aia ara ara jera aaa E 58 Seat belt saa aana ss canas ra an 60 ao jaya Ko jek a EN a NG Sa NG a a a GG 62 Windshield wipers esmere eneee aaa ricer 67 Soft top system cabriolet only 68 Side WiINdOwWS aa a a e aa a YE D ING kan ip a kan gi A an Eh 74 Tm loro SK AA Nah AN 77 instrument Cluster ea a e 79 Controli Systemes nae asnos EEr 81 INGGING SN WI socosonanononnncancanacedeecacessse 91 DEI ee aE e 93 Air conditioning with climate control 95 Tadi ng cal SOKA cocovcusacecasadescocace 100 Sekul abune ecaa eee aaa a 105 gt gt Controls gt gt Controls pai P80 35 2406 31 Key with remote control O Lock button 3 Opening the retractable soft top unlocking the upper tailgate Unlock button The remote control centrally locks and unlocks e the driver s door e the charge socket flap e the passenger door e the upper tailgate ZN 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 H 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
105. ain after a few seconds once the drive system is running or comes on again the supplemental restraint systems are malfunctioning In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as described in scenario 2 the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized electric drive smart center immediately to have the system checked A malfunctioning SRS system may not deploy when needed in an accident resulting in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could result in an accident and or injury to you or to others H If the SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving have the system checked at an authorized electric drive smart center immediately It is possible that the air bag and the emergency tensioning device could be activated unintentionally or will not function in the event of an accident Information on the operating principle of the air bags can be found in the Safety section b page 31 Problem Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions 5 TheEsp The ESP has engaged because of detected traction loss in at warning lamp least one tire GENG while gt When driving off apply as little throttle as possible Ens gt While driving ease up on the accelerator pedal gt Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions The ESP The ESP is not operational due to a system failure warni
106. air any defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties e smart USA Limited Warranty USA only e New Vehicle Limited Warranty Canada only e Emission System Warranty e Emission Performance Warranty e Corrosion Warranty e California Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty eS artmove Assistance Canada only e State Warranty Enforcement Laws Lemon Laws USA only Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the smart Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any authorized electric drive smart center Should you lose your smart USA Warranty booklet USA only or the Warranty booklet Canada only have an authorized electric drive smart center arrange for a replacement It will be mailed to you ZN WARNING Always have maintenance work on drive system and high voltage system electronics and components performed by a qualified specialist e g at an authorized electric drive smart center In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop with expert knowledge of electric drive vehicles H always have maintenance work on drive system and high voltage system electronics and components such as control modules sensors and connecting cables performed b
107. ake The parking brake serves to secure the vehicle against rolling away when it is stationary or parked ZN 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 gt gt Controls Red gt Releasing Depress the brake pedal gt Pull up slightly on parking brake lever and press release button 1 gt Push parking brake lever 2 down as far as it will go When the ignition is switched on the brake warning lamp erare USA only or D Canada only in the instrument cluster goes out gt Engaging Pull up parking brake lever firmly When the ignition is switched on the brake warning lamp sraxe USA only or D Canada only in the instrument cluster comes on ZN 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
108. alfunction in the ABS system gt Have the ABS system checked at an authorized electric drive smart center immediately The ABS system fails gt Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location gt Do not continue to drive gt Switch off the drive system gt Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle gt Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive smart center When the ABS system is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance When the ABS is switched off due to a malfunction the ESP is also switched off The basic driving and braking functions are still available The risk of your vehicle skidding is then increased in certain situations You should therefore always adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions Problem enake USA only Canada only The brake warning lamp illuminates while the drive system is running Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions You are driving with the parking brake engaged gt Release the parking brake The brake circuit fails or the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low gt Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location gt Do not continue to drive gt Switch off the drive system gt Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem gt Engage the parking brake when
109. alist workshop Do not tow the vehicle on its own wheels There is a malfunction in the on board charger The high voltage battery cannot be charged gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center gt gt Practical hints A The gear selector lever is in position P but the parking lock is not detected In addition a warning signal sounds gt Apply the parking brake b Move the gear selector lever to another position e g to R gt Move the gear selector lever to P again The driver s door is open b Close the driver s door The passenger door is open b Close the passenger door A tailgate or the rear soft top is open b Close the tailgates or the rear soft The charging cable is inserted in the vehicle power socket The vehicle cannot be moved In addition a warning signal sounds gt To drive off remove the charging cable from the vehicle power socket and stow the cable in the vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions Ready to Charge The vehicle is prepared for the high voltage battery to be charged It may take 30 seconds for the charging process to begin Malfunction Despite the charging cable being correctly inserted in the vehicle power socket the high voltage battery does not charge There is a malfunction in the on board charger gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center No Charge The voltage on the vehicle power socket is too
110. alve 1 gt Inflate the tire again gt gt Practical hints a ZN WARNING If a tire inflation pressure of 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi is not attained the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant to provide a reliable tire repair In this case the tire sealant cannot properly seal the tire Do not drive the vehicle Contact the nearest authorized electric drive smart center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance gt After attaining a tire inflation pressure of at least 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi press 0 on electric air pump switch D The electric air pump is switched off gt Turn the key in the starter switch to position 0 gt Unscrew the end of filler hose 4 from tire valve 1 gt gt Practical hints be gt Plug filler hose with the stopper gt Tire sealant container 9 remains screwed onto flange 0 gt Place the tire repair kit securely in the vehicle gt Drive off immediately The tire sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire N 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 instrument cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire sealant repaired tire may change Adapt your driving accordingly gt After driving for about 1 8 miles 3 km or ten minutes stop and exit the vehicle
111. anguage The following languages are available e German e US English e UK English e French e Italian e Spanish gt gt Controls Ka n Lang ut P54 32 9774 31 gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the Language submenu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the desired language is selected gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm The selected language is stored Setting the temperature unit The following units are available e C oF gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the F C submenu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the desired unit is selected gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm The selected unit is stored Setting the distance and speed unit The following units are available e Miles mi e Kilometers km 5 Only available in 12 hour mode gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the mi kmsubmenu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly gt Press
112. apsed since since last reset Distance driven since last reset 4 Average energy consumption gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the RESET menu appears in the multifunction display gt To reset Press button 6 on the instrument cluster until the RESET menu is reset to 0 gt page 21 Charge and depart menu In the Charge and Depart menu you can change the following settings e set a departure time e switch on off the Air conditioning before start function e instant charge of the high voltage battery set the maximum charge current gt Press the control switch on the control lever up or down until Charge and Depart appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly Setting the departure time With this function you can preset a departure time This is useful e if you wish to cool the interior of the vehicle before driving e if you wish to charge the vehicle ata 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 e The doors and tailgate are closed e The charging cable for the high voltage battery is connected to a power source and inserted into the vehicle s power socket e The high voltage battery has a sufficient charge The maximum duration of
113. arking brake e Make sure the gear selector lever is in park position P e Turn off all electrical accessories e Switch off the drive system e Remove the key from the starter switch The fuse box is located on the driver s side below the dashboard gt gt Practical hints m gt From the fuse chart gt page 201 determine which fuse belongs to the malfunctioning accessory or component gt Remove the respective fuse gt Replace the defective fuse with a new one of the same amperage Fuse box Op LES aA SA OO al ae T un A o gt am a U par A A A P54 15 3349 31 Front side O 6 Fuse Q Backup fuse slots Rear side 62 65 Fuse Fuse chart 2 o OSITO MOMO Teme Accessory Component Passenger compartment blower Windshield wipers Power window left and right Front fog lamps LED daytime running lamps Right parking lamp right tail lamp license plate lamps Left parking lamp left tail lamp Vehicle interior pre heating and cooling Amperage 25A 25A 20A 10A VEDIA 7 5A 25A P54 15 3350 31 Color Neutral Neutral Yellow Red Brown Brown Neutral gt gt Practical hints ma gt gt Practical hints 600 000 z 008 360000600808 Accessory Component CPC shifter brake force booster vacuum pump Coolant pumps 1 and 2 high voltage battery ESP control unit
114. arm sasa anana aaa 47 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning APML CSE sunt dono 57 Aspect ratio tires 138 Audio system cece ence een 91 BASI scat sans ii iio 92 Navigation multimedid 92 Automatic headlamp mode 62 Automatic locking o ooooooo 51 AUX SOCKCUE oo si csaveiccaneicaneecereescena cee 93 C Backrest see Seats Backup Tampi saga gga nes 174 Bar air pressure unit 138 Batteries lt lt icsiciss asista docs 190 Battery Jump Starting ss naa kaa a Kaka 193 Battery key Replacing the transmitter Didi iaa E 71 Battery coolant see 119 Bead tire area 138 Brake fluid ccsscesscevscesssvecses 121 CHECKING araga saga a Ka eaaa 121 Brake lamp ccceceeceeeeeeeeee 174 Brake pedal ccccceese cence es 76 Brakes eea cece cece ee eeeeeeens 142 Parking Drak aiii sia 75 Warning lamp sas aana irag Elan A 160 Bulbs Front Rear Replacing CAC Customer Assistance Center 17 California retail buyers and lessees important notice for 13 Cargo compartment cover blind 100 CD player e cococrocicnio ndice r n ve 91 Center console senare 25 Central locking Automati arenyen aaa eaaa nd ia 51 Locking unlocking from inside 51 Certification label 208 Charge level g
115. arning labels to make you aware of high voltage High voltage cables are orange colored ZN 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 bb For safety reasons smart recommends all work to be carried out by a smart service 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 e remove the covers of components which are labeled with a warning sticker e handle components of the high voltage vehicle electrical system e open the housing e disconnect plug connectors e come into contact with components or orange colored cables of the high voltage vehicle electrical system following an accident e 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 ne
116. ashing the vehicle gt Apply tar remover with a soft cloth gt Allow tar remover to work in briefly gt Rub in gently gt Rinse with plenty of water gt Treat the cleaned surface with hard wax Vehicle washing In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the vehicle underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Washing your vehicle by hand gt Wash the vehicle using car shampoo concentrate and a sponge gt Rinse with clean water gt Towel dry the vehicle Lightly soiled Heavily soiled Hand Automatic Hand Automatic car washes car washes Car shampoo concentrate rim care Car shampoo concentrate rim care Car shampoo concentrate soft top cleaner impregnation spray Car shampoo concentrate soft top cleaner impregnation spray H Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight The body panel surfaces and paint finish may be damaged Washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash O when running your vehicle through an automatic car wash water droplets can run down the inside of the side windows Unscrew your vehicle s antenna before driving into an automatic car wash gt Removing Unscrew antenna 1 counterclockwise gt Fitting Screw antenna 1 in clockwise Power washer ZN WARNING Do not use a round nozzle dirt grinders to powerwash your vehicle in particular the tires You could otherwise damage
117. ate them to the proper pressure Driving onasignificantly 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 vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or Signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to conti
118. auge eneh 79 Charging High voltage battery 108 Charging cable CONNECTING sra a 114 Control element_ aee 113 SEO alo rasan KAN KK AA NT 112 Children in the vehicle 40 Air DAS encata ad 31 Indicator lamp passenger front air bag OE isaac 39 168 Infant and child restraint SYSTEMS atari esata es 41 OCS Occupant Classification SYSTEM ic 37 Safety MOLES ssp aa ke ga ia kian 40 Tether anchorage points 43 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Cockpit aaa dooms eed 20 CASA a apaa ae 102 Cold tire inflation pressure 138 Combination switch 64 Control system Charge and depart menu 86 Charging mode display 83 Control loci ias 81 Tatrodu cti ON erse sirus aa aa aa aa 81 Menus and submenus 85 MESSAGES Men iia 89 Multifunction display 81 Odometer MENU asana na Ka EN 85 RESEEMEN Ii 86 Settings MENU ceneri aoea 89 ttf SLATE MENU ca eaae 86 TIME MENU ss risas 90 Coolant Anticorrosion antifreeze 213 214 Battlestar iris 119 Capacities saa nasa daran 212 213 Drive system eaaa aaa nenen 119 Temperature warning lamp 165 Coolant temperature 146 Cruise control cecceeeeeee eee 93 CULD weight encinas cios 138 Customer Assistance Center CAC 17 E Dashboard see Instrument c
119. aytime running lamps optional Switching on gt 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 rain light sensor gt Switch on the parking lamps 300 or the low beam headlamps ED The daytime running lamps are switched off gt gt Controls FA Switching off vehicles with rain light sensor gt Switch on the parking lamps 004 or the low beam headlamps ED The daytime running lamps are switched off or gt Turn the exterior lamp switch to position AUTO With the engine running the low beam headlamps the tail and parking lamps the license plate lamps and the side arker lamps will come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light Deactivating USA only gt Switch off the ignition gt Remove the key from the starter switch gt Switch on the high beam flasher and press button a on the key simultaneously An acoustic signal sounds The daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Reactivating USA only Turn signals gt Switch off the ignition gt Remove the key from the starter switch gt Switch on the high beam flasher and press button a on the key simultaneously An acoustic signal sounds The daytime running lamp mode is
120. bag off indicator lamp Switching interior lighting on off Interior rear view mirror Page 597 159 66 59 S Pe Sle Function Inside door handle Adjusting exterior rear view mirrors Opening and closing passenger side window Opening and closing driver s side window Page 52 59 73 73 PEC MAA ens 28 Panic aan a A a KK KE 43 Dicivilag Sake NI Sy Skema AA Na 44 Anti thene Systems a ab a a a Ta aa ara 46 gt gt Safety gt gt Safety esi 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 ina 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
121. bags 36 Windshield Washer urd esras iinne densa 68 212 WED GPS AAN a aa r EEEE 67 Windshield wipers eran 67 Adjusting washer jet nozzles 180 Rain i Ght SENSOr remo reis 67 Replacing wiper blades 178 Winter driving Driving instructions 145 SHOW CHAS ssc nai aaa sa ag a a 140 PILES iris dise 140 Winter tires 140 210 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
122. ble 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 with a warning signal for pedestrians emit an acoustic signal when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h Thus your vehicle will be better noticed by other road users at low speeds optional gt gt Introduction E ZN 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 Tf 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 Danger of electric shock F08 00 2007 31 The components of the drive system are indicated by yellow w
123. bulb socket gt Insert the bulb socket into the side turn signal lamp housing and turn the bulb socket clockwise gt Fit the side turn signal lamp housing onto the fender gt Press gently onto the side turn signal lamp housing The side turn signal lamp housing must audibly engage Before you start to replace a bulb for arear lamp do the following first gt Turn exterior lamp switch to position 0 gt page 62 gt Switch off the ignition Tail lamp unit gt Removing Coup Open the upper tailgate gt Open the lower tailgate gt Cabriolet Open the rear soft top gt page 70 gt Remove the side cover in the cargo compartment on the corresponding side gt Fold the damping material forward if necessary Left bulb carrier illustrated as example Retaining tab Electrical connector gt Press retaining tab 1 in the center of the bulb carrier upwards gt Pull the bulb carrier out of the tail lamp housing P82 10 5705 31 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 gt Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced press gently onto bulb or 4 and turn it counterclockwise gt Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket gt Installing Insert the new bulb into the bulb socket gt Press gently onto the bulb and turn it clockwise
124. c drive smart center do es not illuminate when the ignition is switched on and the corresponding turn signal is switched on smart center as soon as possible Drive system or the hazard warning flasher is switched on x n 49 G o One of the turn signals is malfunctioning S The turn signal gt Replace the bulb as soon as possible gt page 173 indicator lamp s or g flashes at double gt Have the turn signal checked at an authorized electric drive a frequency 3 a A A A Problem Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions z The red coolant The coolant is too hot The high voltage battery and or the temperature drive system are not cooled sufficiently warning lamp illuminates gt Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location gt Switch off the drive system Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle b Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive smart center gt gt Practical hints K Problem a The yellow drive diagnostics indicator lamp comes on while driving an The red drive diagnostics warning lamp comes on while driving Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions There may be a malfunction in the drive system gt Have the vehicle checked at an authorized electric drive smart center immediately There may be a malfunction in the drive system gt Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe locati
125. c to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall 1 and under the tread Accessory weight The combined weight in excess of those standard items which may be replaced of transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio gt gt Operation HEN and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment 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 tire section height and section width expressed in percentage Bar Another metric unit for air pressure There are 14 5038 pounds per square inch psi to 1 bar there are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional optional equipment but without passengers and cargo DOT Depart
126. 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 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 e for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes e with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee e in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency e for use in dispute resolution involving smart its affiliates or sales service organization and or as otherwise required or permitted by law GOck pile a ooo toas 20 Instrument cluster miles pi Instrument cluster kilometers 23 Centerconsole EEE a a ak 25 Overnea dico panci ka NG 26 Door controlpanel aa Na a ea 26 gt gt At a glance 20 Cockpit gt gt At a glance Cockpit eje ele Siete Cleo els Function Exterior lamp switch Steering wheel Instrument cluster Steering wheel paddle shif
127. causing the TPMS to malfunction develops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a malfunction using the TPMS telltale flashing and illumination sequence The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes driving if the malfunction has been corrected Ci Operating radio transmission equipment e g wireless headsets two way radios in or near the vehicle could cause the TPMS to malfunction usa only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e 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 Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause interference and e 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 Restarting the TPMS ZN WARNING It is the driver s responsibility to calibrate the TPMS on the recommended cold inflation pressure Underinflated tires affect the ability to steer or brake and might cause you to lose control of the
128. cessary to produce the normal braking effect Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt strewn roads can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed ZN WARNING Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers gt gt Operation MN ZN WARNING The outside temperature display is not designed to serve 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 For more information see Winter driving gt page 140 Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth Before driving through water determine its depth Never accelerate before driving into water Tf you must drive through standing water drive slowly to prevent water from entering e the front compartment e the engine compartment e the passenger compartment gt gt Operation 13 H water in these areas could cause damage to e electrical components e electrical wiring e the drive system e the high voltage battery Any such damage is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty ZN WARNING Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible In an accident during hard
129. cessary 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 En gt gt Introduction ZN 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 Automatic switch off of the high voltage system The high voltage system will be automatically switched off in the event e of an accident in which the restraint systems are triggered e of a short circuit in the high voltage system is detected e that an electric connection in the high voltage system has been disconnected This helps to avoid that you get in contact with high voltage High voltage battery ZN WARNING The high voltage battery of the drive system is located under the vehicl
130. chnicians only Contact an authorized electric drive smart center Only install brake pads and use brake fluid recommended by smart Inclines When driving down long and steep grades do not depress the brake pedal permanently Depress it in intervals instead to reduce the vehicle speed Z WARNING Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby significantly reducing their effectiveness and your ability to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an accident High and low stresses After hard braking it isadvisable to drive on for some time rather than immediately park so that the air stream will cool down the brakes faster If your brake system is normally only subjected to moderate loads you should occasionally test the effectiveness of the brakes by applying above normal braking pressure at higher speeds This will also enhance the grip of the brake pads ZN WARNING Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers Wet road surface ZN 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 vehicles in front To help pre
131. cing 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 e 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 sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag that the seat was occupied by a small individual such as a young teenager or asmall 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 se
132. cle on level ground engage the parking brake and switch off the drive system The vehicle could otherwise move and injure yourself or other road users N WARNING When mounting and removing snow chains ensure that you and your vehicle are at a safe distance from moving traffic Not doing so could endanger other road users or even lead to you being injured by the vehicles behind you N WARNING The vehicle s handling changes when driving with snow chains on any kind of optional road surface This means that you should always adapt your driving style to suit the current road and weather conditions H If snow chains that do not meet requirements are mounted they may scrape against the body or axle components when the vehicle is in motion This could result in damage to the rim tire or vehicle ZN WARNING Do not drink alcohol or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment gt gt Operation lhe The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive ZN 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
133. conditions always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid H if anything blocks the windshield wipers leaves snow etc Switch them off immediately For safety reasons stop the vehicle ina safe location and e remove the key from the starter switch engage the parking brake before attempting to remove any blockage e Remove blockage e Turn the windshield wipers on again gt Switching off Turn the wiper switch to position 0 optional 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 H 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 H Vehicles with rain light sensor Tf 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 co
134. ctric drive smart center if there isa fault in the brake system optional If a brake circuit has failed gt page 160 you must depress brake pedal 1 further down to achieve the same effect and the braking distance is increased i The brake servo will only function with the ignition switched on Switching off the drive system ZN 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 gt Depress the brake pedal gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P The transmission position indicator should be on P H Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting to park position P gt Release the brake pedal gt Turn the key to starter switch position 0 gt Remove the key from the starter switch The electronic immobilizer is activated optional gt gt Controls Fal Gearshift pattern for transmission P Park position ps Reverse gear Neutral position op z Drive position Select a gear gt Switch on the ignition gt Depress the brake pedal gt Move the gear selector lever to the desired position Steering wheel paddle shifters for recuperation
135. ctrical plug 6 into the auxiliary power outlet gt page 106 gt Insert the key in the starter switch and turn it to position 1 The vehicle s12 volt battery is drained by use of the electric air pump You should therefore keep the drive system running while inflating the tire P40 10 5630 31 gt Press I on electric air pump switch D The electric air pump is switched on and inflates the tire First the sealant is pumped into the tire The pressure may briefly increase to a high value This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction Do not switch off the electric air pump gt Let the electric air pump inflate the tire for a maximum of ten minutes Pressure gauge 2 must display at least 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi H Do not operate the electric air pump longer than ten minutes without interruption Otherwise it may overheat You may operate the electrical air pump again after it has cooled off gt Ifa tire inflation pressure of at least 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi is not attained turn off the electric air pump by pressing 0 on electric air pump switch O gt Unscrew the end of filler hose 4 from tire valve 1 gt After clearing the area around the vehicle of people and obstacles drive vehicle back or forth very slowly approximately 30 ft 10 m This serves to better distribute the tire sealant material inside the tire gt Screw the end of filler hose 4 onto tire v
136. ditioning before start function is stored Changing the set departure time gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the Overwrite menu appears in the multifunction display gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever gt Tf the 12 hour mode is set press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the desired mode am oder pm is selected gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the desired hour is selected gt gt Controls fe gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the Air conditioning before start function is activated or deactivated gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the Air conditioning before start function is activated or deactivated gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever The new departure time is stored and activated gt gt Controls N 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
137. donas ne 198 JUMP starting sareka setas 193 Replacing bulbs sasarane ra arai 172 Replacing transmitter battery 171 Replacing wiper blades 178 TONINO daa aida 196 Unlocking locking manually 170 Warning and indicator AMOS sas 159 168 What todo Esc aga enos 159 Where will I find 154 Problems with your vehicle 17 Product information 12 Production options weight 139 PSI air pressure unit 139 C Radio uds 91 Radio transmitters 146 Rain light Sensor see 67 READY indicator cceeeeeees 82 Rear lamps OVELVIGEW saa nagane enact cease eevee 174 Rear window defroster 99 Rear window wiper washer 68 Replacing wiper blade 178 Recommended tire inflation PIOSSULG iii cia 122 139 Remote control see Key Replacing bulbs oo oooooooo 172 Reporting safety defects 17 Restraint systems see Occupant safety RAMS sion sas 139 210 Roadside Assistance oooccococcoooo 14 Roof see Soft top system Safety Driving safety systems 44 Occupant Safety aaa akak kaa 28 Reporting defects T 7 Safety belts see Seat belts Saving energy aane anae 143 Seat belt force limiter 31 Seatbelts tt 29 Children in t
138. ds and cargo The certification label also tells you about the front and rear axle weight capacity called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the total allowable weight that can be carried by asingle axle front or rear Never exceed the GVWR or GAWR for either the front axle or rear axle Driver s door B pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the Tire and Loading Information placard with regards to loading your vehicle Tire and Loading Information ZN 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 failure Tire and Loading Information placard Data shown on Tire and Loading Information placard example are for illustration purposes only Load limit data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the following illustration Refer to Tire and Loading Information placard on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle The comined weight of ocupante and cas do phould newer amzent XXXX kg or KOK Nee La ponte Lot des ocoupanta ot des marchandise ne dait jamais depues XXXX kg en CCC mi gi a P40 00 2131 31 The Tire and Loading Information placard showing load limit info
139. 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 ZN WARNING Observe Safety notes gt page 56 gt Adjust the driver s seat properly gt page 56 Make sure that you are positioned as far away from the driver s front air bag as possible e can reach steering wheel Q with your arms slightly bent at the elbows e can fasten seat belt 2 properly gt gt Controls FA gt gt Controls KA you have adjusted seat backrest 8 to a position that is as upright as possible you can move your legs freely e you can depress the brake and accelerator pedal safely gt Make sure the seat belt is fastened properly gt page 60 Lighting Exterior lamp switch For safety smart recommends that you drive with your low beam headlamps on during the day In certain countries local laws dictate that low beam headlamps are switched on automatically during operation of the vehicle 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 Exterior lamp switch
140. e In such cases it is best to seek aid at an authorized electric drive smart center The following topics deal with the cleaning and care of your vehicle and give important how to information as well as references to smart approved vehicle care products Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for recommended and approved care products Advice on caring for the soft top system see gt page 151 ZN WARNING After washing the vehicle the brakes may still be wet and thus their functionality impaired Therefore when you start off brake lightly several times without endangering traffic Selecting the right cleaning agent H 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 the windows with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring doing so may damage the windows Interior Cloth upholstery Plastic parts Leather upholstery Windows Special considerations Use a clean lint free cloth Use a color fast cloth Use a clean color fast cloth Light soiling Light soap suds Damp clean cloth cockpit spray Clean cloth with lukewarm water leather care product Damp clean cloth microfiber cloth glass cleaner Heavy so
141. e multifunction display The number of stored messages is 1 displayed b Press the OK button on the control lever briefly The first stored message appears gt To scroll through messages Press the OK button on the control lever briefly For more information on display messages see gt page 155 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 e 4 Main Service in XXX mi e Z Main Service in XX Days gt 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 H 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 gt gt Controls a In the Settings menu you can select individual settings for your vehicle The following functions are available e Setting the language e Setting the temperature unit e Setting the distance and speed unit gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly Setting the l
142. e vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles approximately 29000 km on the odometer of the vehicle whichever occurs first a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or malfunction results ina 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 Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair 2 the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category 1 has been subject to repair four or more times and you have gt gt Introduction 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 Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 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 uns
143. e driving or does not go out after the drive system is started The yellow high voltage battery warning lamp comes on while driving The high beam headlamp indicator lamp does not illuminate when the high beam headlamps are switched on or when using the high beam flasher The low beam headlamp indicator lamp does not illuminate when the low beam headlamps are switched on Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions The 12 V battery is not being charged gt Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location gt Do not continue to drive gt Switch off the drive system gt Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle gt Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive smart center There may be a malfunction in the high voltage system Contact an authorized electric drive smart center immediately and have the high voltage system checked The high beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed gt Have the high beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an authorized electric drive smart center The low beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed gt Have the low beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an authorized electric drive smart center Problem Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions 4 l D The turn signal indicator lamp s has have failed The turn signal gt Have the turn signal indicator lamp s checked at an indicator lamp s authorized electri
144. e 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 gt Fasten the seat belt gt Depress the brake pedal gt Insert the key into the starter switch gt Move the gear selector lever to position PorN P or N appears in the transmission position indicator gt Turn the key to starter switch position 2 gt page 55 Hold the key until READY appears in the multifunction display gt page 82 The pointer of the power gauge moves from OFF to 0 gt page 79 optional The vehicle has a crawler function The vehicle moves forward when the brake pedal is released gt Depress the brake pedal gt Move the gear selector lever to drive position D D appears in the transmission position indicator gt a elease the brake pedal he vehicle moves forward m gt Depress the accelerator pedal smoothly The vehicle accelerates H 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 Das Fahrzeug verf gt ber eine Kriechfunktion Bei
145. e on The drive system should not be operated with the red coolant temperature warning lamp amp illuminated Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive system and the high voltage battery which isnot covered by the smart Limited Warranty For more information on coolant temperature warning lamp gt page 165 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 in mind however that 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 If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that e Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available e The AC power sockets in some countries especially overseas require different plugs on the charging cable e Charging stations may not be available O 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 Regular and proper care will help
146. e 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 P54 2 Your vehicle is equipped with a high voltage disconnect device 1 to disable the vehicle s high voltage system H 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 requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules the safety precautions in this manual the Technical data section in this nanual e traffic rules and regulations e motor vehicle laws and safety standards ZN 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 gt gt Introduction ay If you should experience a problem with your vehicle particularly one that you believe may affect its sa
147. e the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle If the maximum speed for which your tires are rated is below the speed rating of your vehicle you must place a notice to this effect where it will be seen by the driver Such notices are available at your tire dealer or any authorized electric drive smart center H Remember that snow chains must always be compatible with the tire sizes of a vehicle Snow chains that are approved by smart are only permitted for the following tire size optional 175 55 R15 on the rear axle 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 50 km h Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains e Using snow chains is not permissible with all wheel tire combinations gt page 210 e Use snow chains in pairs and on rear wheels only Follow the manufacturer s mounting instructions e Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before mounting snow chains ZN WARNING When mounting or removing snow chains always park your vehi
148. e vehicle 50 Mall adas ae 170 USB SOCKOL is cscedcseusssensseeeuasoecesce ns 93 Vehicle Bil serrat da 172 CANE a rosa 147 Identification Number VIN 209 Locking unlocking 00088 50 Modifications and alterations Operating Safety cceeeee eee 15 MOWING as 196 Unlocking locking manually 170 Vehicle Identification Number VIN AAN AN NE E TL RN NA YA 209 Vehicle lighting eaaa 62 Vehicle loading Instructions sa eaaa a aan 104 oad AM ANG AAN NGA cri 129 ROOE TACK cuina 104 Terminology saa aaa naa aana aana 137 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 140 Vehicle specification 209 Vehicle washing see Vehicle care Warning signals Brake Dad swaha uan ai gua naanin es 170 DOOF aria TE Gaga S aia 169 Tal GENG raka atan arasa ass 169 PACKING iaa 170 Parking Drake sasakiding 169 Seat belt reminder system 161 169 Warranty coverage ee eee 206 Warranty information 12 Washer fluid MIS ING Tatlo varita 212 Retr LANG esto d nde 120 WILDING simi 68 Washer jet nozzles o oooooocoooo 180 Washing the vehicle 147 Wheel Change eaaa eee 188 Wheels SIZES 454 upa EEN Ne ka KU 210 Wheels Tires and sesi 122 Where will I find Pursteald Rit EN ENEK KA NA NA eeii 154 TITO TePalE Kit saa ra 154 Window curtain air
149. ecall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s identification mark 2 Tire size Tire type code 4 and Date of manufacture 6 For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to eachvehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration DOT Department of Transportation Tire branding symbol 1 which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U S Department of Transportation Manufacturer s identification mark Manufacturer s identification mark denotes the tire manufacturer New tires have a mark with two symbols Retreaded tires have a mark with four symbols For more information on retreaded tires gt page 122 Tire size Code 8 indicates the tire size Tire type code Tire type code may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture Date of manufacture 6 identifies the week and year of manufacture The first two figures identify the week starting with 01 to represent the first full week of the calendar year The second two figures represent the year For example 3202 represents the 32nd week of 2002 gt gt Operation 57 For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specifi
150. ecial 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 ZN 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 inan 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 gt gt Safety Peal 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 warn
151. ectric drive smart center The charging cable cannot be inserted into the vehicle power socket The charging cable plug cannot be removed from the vehicle power socket gt Press the y released The vehicle power socket is locked gt Make sure that the gear selector lever is in position P The charging cable plug is not unlocked button on the key The charging cable plug in the vehicle power socket is gt Remove the charging cable plug from the vehicle power socket If you wish to charge economically and with minimal damage to the battery you must set a departure time gt page 86 This option to optimize the charging process depends on your electricity contract and the local power supplier Your vehicle detects this option automatically Depending on the departure time which is set the charging process of the high voltage battery may not be started immediately or may be interrupted during the process Remove the service flap to check the battery coolant level windshield washer reservoir level and brake fluid level Insert the service flap on the front of the vehicle so that it does not get damaged or dirty The service flap has a strap on the rear side that ties it to the vehicle body ZN WARNING Always turn the key to starter switch position 0 and remove the key from the bb gt gt Operation 57 gt gt Operation EA starter switch before opening the service
152. ed Recommended minimum tire tread depth Summer tires in 3 mm Winter tires in 4 mm gt gt Operation Le Treadwear indicator 1 appears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires H 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 H Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire Always replace a damaged tire RI The Uniform Tire Quality Grading isaU S Government requirement designed to give drivers consistent and reliable information regarding tire performance Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear 1 traction 2 and temperature resistance 3 Although not a Government of Canada requirement all tires made for sale in North America have these grades branded on the sidewall For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to eachvehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear Traction Temperature 200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wea
153. ed 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 If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that e Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available e The AC power sockets in some countries especially overseas require different plugs on the charging cable e Charging stations may not be available Operating safety ZN 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 ZN WARNING Some safety systems only function while the drive system is switched on You should therefore never switch off the drive system while driving ZN WARNING Avehicle 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 una
154. efore the braking distance may increase ZN 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 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 gt page 66 or until the speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph 10 km h Anti theft systems Electronic immobilizer The electronic immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle The drive system can be switched on by anyone witha key that is left inside the vehicle gt Activating Remove the key from the starter sw
155. egulations with respect to handling storing and disposing of service fluids Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately 12 Not available as factory equipment gt gt Technical data Lal Components Capacity Coolants lubricants etc Coolant system approx 7 8 US qt 7 41 Anticorrosion Antifreeze meeting specification MB 325 0 Airconditioning system R134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer 1 1 US at 1 0 1 Windshield washer concentrate system gt page 212 Washer fluid mixing ratio gt page 212 A WARNING During all seasons During vehicle operation the boiling gt Use a windshield washer concentrate point of the brake fluid is continuously labeled for summer and water for reduced through the absorption of moisture temperatures above freezing point from the atmosphere Under extremely gt Use a windshield washer concentrate strenuous operating conditions this labeled for winter and water for moisture content can lead to the formation temperatures below freezing point of bubbles in the system thus reducing the system s efficiency gt Premix the windshield washer fluid ina suitable container depending on the outside temp
156. eight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs 2 3 kilograms in excess of those standard items which they replace not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim PSI Pounds per square inch A standard unit of measure for air pressure Recommended tire inflation pressure The recommended tire inflation pressure for normal driving conditions is listed on the Tire and Loading Information placard located on driver s door B pillar and provides best handling tread life and riding comfort Rim A metal support for atire ora tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead TIN Tire Identification Number Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s identification mark Tire size Tire type code and Date of manufacture Tire load rating Num
157. em 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 8A 10A 12A Max The last value set remains stored until a change is made gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the Charge Current menu appears in the multifunction display gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever gt Press and hold the control switch on the control lever up or down until the desired amperage is selected gt Briefly press the OK button on the control lever The selected amperage is set You can also set the maximum charge current via the control element on the charging cable gt page 113 If differing values are set on the charging cable and the control system the high voltage battery is charged using the lowest value Ifthe vehicle needs more time to charge the high voltage battery than usual check the settings of the maximum permissible charge current The Messages menu stores messages that you can call up when no messages have been stored the Messages menu is not displayed ECO 34 ma P54 32977331 abhi b Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the Messages menu appears in th
158. em slightly gt gt Practical hints be gt Install last wheel bolt and tighten it slightly gt Lower the vehicle until the vehicle is resting fully on its own weight gt Remove the jack gt Tighten the wheel bolts Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb ft 110 Nm ZN 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 1b ft 110 Nm The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors gt page 125 The vehicle s electrical system provides power for the electric drive and all electrical consumers or components of the vehicle Power is supplied to the vehicle via two batteries e 12 volt battery e High voltage battery Your vehicle s 12 volt battery is located in the passenger footwell below the footrest gt page 192 The 12 volt battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated service life Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA only or the Service booklet Canada only for battery maintenance intervals If you use your vehicle mostly for short distance trips you will need to have the 12 volt battery charge checked more frequently When replacing the battery always use batteries approved by smart For information contact an authorized electric drive smart center Tf you do not intend to opera
159. en go gt High beam flasher Pull the combination out again after 12 seconds switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 When returning to the vehicle gt Press button 3 on the key either once or twice The vehicle is either selectively or globally unlocked 7 he interior lamps come on and then go out again after 12 seconds The ambient lighting illuminates the vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low beam headlamps are switched on The LEDs can be dimmed The LEDS are located e in the overhead control panel e in the door pockets driver s and passenger side e in the storage trays to the left and right of the steering wheel Tn 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 gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Switch on the parking lamps gt To brighten or dim ambient lighting Press button 1 on the instrument cluster optional 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 gt page 80 ZN WARNING Vehicles with rain light sensor In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position auto to D with the vehicle
160. en the desired seating position is reached When you hear an audible click the seat is again fixed into place gt gt Controls Fa Observe the loading instructions gt page 104 Folding down l b 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 Armrest on driver s seat gt Remove the seat belt from seat belt Do A A aa ga guide gt Move the passenger seat backward as far as it will go Folding up and down gt Folding up Hold front of armrest and fold it up in direction of arrow 1 gt Folding down Hold front of armrest and fold it down in direction of arrow optional gt gt Controls pai gt Hold the backrest with one hand back gt Pull adjustment lever 2 upwards and unlock the seat backrest gt Fold the seat backrest forward Folding back gt Pull adjustment lever 2 upwards and unlock the seat backrest gt Fold the seat backrest backward When you hear an audible click the seat backrest is again fixed into place gt Check for proper engagement before driving gt Place the seat belt back in seat belt guide 4 Z WARNING When folding the passenger seat backrest back to its upright position please make sure e nobody becomes trapped e no obstacles are jammed in the lock e the adjustment lever has audibly locked into
161. eployment thresholds air bags will not deploy The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible bya properly fastened seat belt A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover 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 e 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 gt gt Safety Fal between air bags and occupants free from objects e g packages purses umbrellas etc Safety guidelines for the seat belt Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs and air bag Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may ZN WARNING e Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have been highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and
162. equivalent starter pack Observe the following e Do not start the drive system if the battery is frozen Let the battery thaw out first e Only jump start from batteries with the same voltage rating 12 V Jump starting with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle s electrical system Such damage will not be covered by the smart Limited Warranty e Only use jumper cables with sufficient cross section and insulated terminal clamps e Should the battery be drained completely let the donating power source charge the vehicle for several minutes before reattempting the starting process ZN WARNING Keep flames or sparks away from battery Do not smoke Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries Your vehicle s 12 volt battery is located in the passenger footwell below the footrest gt page 192 For jump starting use the terminals of the battery keeping the leads connected gt Make sure the two vehicles do not touch gt Switch off all electrical consumers gt Engage the parking brake gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P gt Switch off the drive system gt Get access to the battery in the passenger footwell gt page 192 gt Remove the positive terminal cover gt gt Practical hints ia P54 10 3420 31 Position 5 represents the charged battery of another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack HM Never invert
163. erature and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Therefore the brake fluid must be replaced regularly Refer to your vehicle s Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval Washer fluid mixing ratio Only brake fluid approved by smart is recommended Any authorized electric drive smart center will provide you with additional information e Temperature above 32 F 0 C 1 part windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer to 100 parts water e Temperature of 14 F 10 C 1 part windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter to 2 parts water Temperature of 4 F 20 C 1 part windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter to 1 part water 13 Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing point or a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for temperatures below freezing point 14 Refer to the notes for use on the container ZN WARNING Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windshield washer concentrate is being handled The battery and drive system coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which provides e Corrosion protection e Freeze protection e Boiling protection by increasing the boiling point The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately 35
164. erical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and sidewall which include steel nylon polyester and others Tire speed rating Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Total load limit Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 1bs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road gt gt Operation le gt gt Operation EN Treadwear indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 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 traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U S government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing it by two Before the onset of
165. erwise the jack may not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity if it is not at its full height The jack must always be vertical when in use Always try to use the jack on level surface If you do not position the jack correctly the vehicle can fall off the jack and seriously or fatally injure you or others Never switch on the drive system when the vehicle is raised Also observe the notes on the jack gt Make sure to have asuitable jack wheel wrench and wheel chock Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for information on which jack and wheel wrench are required gt Prepare the vehicle as described gt page 188 gt Make sure the surface is level Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects gt Place one wheel chock or other sizeable object in front of and another wheel chock or other sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed 10 Not included and not available as factory equipment yet remove the wheel bolts approximately one full turn with wheel wrench H only position the jack on the designated take up brackets You must not position the jack under the high voltage battery Otherwise the high voltage battery could be damaged P00 60 2159 31 Warning label The take up brackets are identified by the embossed recesses in the area of the door sills P40 1
166. es and seat belt force limiters Emergency Tensioning Devices are designed to activate in the following cases e in frontal or rear end impacts exceeding the system deployment threshold e if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly e in collisions with high vehicle deceleration acceleration in the longitudinal direction e g a head on collision e on passenger side when the seat is occupied and the seat belt is fastened e 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 amp in the instrument cluster illuminates see SRS indicator lamp gt page 162 ZN WARNING Once they have been triggered Emergency Tensioning Devices will no longer function properly and must be replaced smart recommends that you visit a qualified workshop to have this done In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop gt gt Safety Comply with safety regulations when disposing of Emergency Tensioning Devices These regulations are available at any smart center The belt force limiter is des
167. etractable soft top switch 2 or button on the key gt Press symbol 2 on the retractable soft top switch once more until the rear soft top has folded down completely gt Push release lever 3 of side rail Closing the rear soft top backward Side rail can be lifted at the rear end gt Press symbol 1 on the retractable soft but remains secured top switch until the rear soft top has folded up completely gt Push release lever 3 backward again gt Release retractable soft top switch Q 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 b Open the retractable soft top gt page 53 b Open the rear soft top b page 70 gt Carry out the following steps when gt gt Controls kal conditions are safe to do so gt First lift the side rail at the rear end in direction of arrows gt Then remove it in direction of arrows 5 Front right Rear right Rear left 4 Front left gt Store the side rails in the storage compartment of the tailgate with the painted side facing down in the designated order 1 to 4 Front right Rear right Rear left 4 Front left P77 30 2559 31 gt Close the storage compartment cover gt Press on the PRESS marking in the middle of the storage compartment cover until it engages a
168. ever briefly gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the desired setting is selected gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm The selected mode is stored Setting the hours b Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the Hour submenu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly b Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the desired setting is selected b Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm The selected hours are stored Setting the minutes b Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the Minute submenu appears in the multifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly optional gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the desired setting is selected gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly to confirm The selected minutes are stored N 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
169. f high humidity driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging Notes on bulb replacement e Only use bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating e Switch the lights off before replacing a bulb to prevent short circuits e Always use a clean lint free cloth when handling bulbs e Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease e Avoid touching the glass of the bulb with bare fingers e If the newly installed bulb does not come on contact an authorized electric drive smart center Have the bulbs for the front fog lamps and the LED daytime running lamps replaced at an authorized electric drive smart center optional 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 2357A Front fog lamp Type Front fog lamp Hu gt gt Practical hints a P82 10 6909 31 Side turn signal lamp Type Side turn signal lamp WY 5 W P82 10 6873 31 optional gt gt Practical hints LA 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 C5W P82 10 6929 31 High mounted brake lamp Type High mounted brake lamp W 16 W Before you start to replace a bulb fora front lamp do the following fi
170. 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats always follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions The seat belts are equipped with Emergency Tensioning Devic
171. fe 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 Daimler Vehicle Innovations 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 Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become gt gt Introduction involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may
172. ft top switch for 15 seconds twice The rear soft top closes the locking hooks gt Close the retractable soft top completely gt Have the rear soft top checked at an authorized electric drive smart center The remote control s transmitter battery is almost spent when the turn signals flash rapidly nine times in a row when locking the vehicle O if you do not replace the transmitter battery after about 100 more times you will no longer be able to lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control gt Replace the transmitter battery or gt Have the transmitter battery replaced at an authorized electric drive smart center ZN WARNING Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances Therefore keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical help immediately Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states provinces require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Replacement battery CR 2016 button cell H Replace the remote control s transmitter battery every two years at the latest Otherwise there is a danger of leakage The remote control could be damaged P80 35 2408 31 gt Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot at the eyelet of the key housing gt Carefully turn the coin until key housing t
173. g distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc 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 failure gt gt Practical hints a gt Drive to the nearest authorized electric drive smart center to have the damaged tire replaced gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center as soon as possible to obtain a new filler hose and a new tire sealant container gt Bring used tire sealant materials to an authorized electric drive smart center for proper disposal gt Replace your tire sealant container every 4 years Replacement containers are available at any authorized electric drive smart center ZN WARNING After changing a tire contact an authorized electric drive smart center to bb gt gt Practical hints b make sure the bolts holding the wheel to the car are tight enough Otherwise the wheels could come off Each bolt should be tightened to a torque of 81 1b ft 110 Nm gt Park the vehicle on a hard flat surface when possible gt Turn on the hazard warning flasher gt Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead p
174. ghtly from the actual equipment of your vehicle Tf 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 The smart USA Warranty booklet USA only or the Warranty booklet Canada only contains detailed information about the warranties covering your smart including e smart USA Limited Warranty USA only e New Vehicle Limited Warranty Canada only e Emission System Warranty e Emission Performance Warranty e Corrosion Warranty e California Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty e smartmove Assistance Canada only e State Warranty Enforcement Laws Lemon Laws USA only Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price 1f Daimler Vehicle Innovations 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 th
175. han the typical 12 month old child the passenger front air bag may or may not be activated ZN 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 lap shoulder 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 ifthe 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 Tf 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 Sy passamsacorr i
176. harge current to the desired value once again As soon as the vehicle establishes an Internet connection you can also use the Vehicle Homepage at home during the charging process Changes you have made via the Vehicle Homepage are adopted after the charging process is complete This data transmission ends after approximately three days Charging cable ZN WARNING The drive system is under high voltage Only use the charging cable that is supplied with the vehicle or a wallbox charging cable Only use these charging cables to charge the vehicle Do not extend a charging cable Do not use a charging cable if it is damaged You could otherwise suffer an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured When charging at a private wallbox or public charging station level 2 charging the charging cable is non detachably connected to the wallbox or charging station Storing the charging cable You can store the charging cable in the vehicle e cabrio ina box which is available as a separate accessory part number A 451 810 00 80 inthe storage compartment in the tailgate if available gt page 104 In this case you can not stow the roof bars of the roof system there e coup in the storage compartment in the tail gate if available gt page 104 Storage compartment in the tailgate gt Hold charging cable connector 2 inyour left hand and power supply connector Q in your rig
177. he cover from the charge socket gt Insert plug of the charging cable into the charge socket to the stop The high voltage battery is being charged The vehicle must not be moved during charging The sE indicator lamp in the multifunction display comes on when the ignition is switched on and the charging cable is connected The drive system and battery cooling systems may switch on audibly during the charging process depending on the temperature Removing the charging cable The battery is charged completely when the indicator in the charge level gauge is at 100 gt page 79 H Make sure the charging cable has been disconnected before driving off The vehicle or charging cable may otherwise be damaged gt gt Operation E When the battery is charged gt Disconnect the charging cable plug from the charge socket on the vehicle gt Slip the cover on the vehicle s charge socket gt Close the charge socket flap Problem The charge socket flap does not open Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions The charge socket flap is not unlocked gt Unlock the vehicle gt page 51 The batteries of the key are discharged gt Unlock the vehicle with the key manually gt page 170 The charge socket flap is unlocked but the opening mechanism is jammed gt Lock and unlock the vehicle again Tf the opening mechanism is still jammed gt Contact an authorized el
178. he tire sealant if the tire has been damaged by being driven when insufficiently inflated e g bumps cuts cracks etc on the tire e Allow escaped tire sealant to dry then peel it off e Immediately wash all painted surfaces that came into contact with the tire sealant using a damp cloth e Avoid skin and eye contact with the tire sealant e Do not swallow the tire sealant e Allow the tire sealant that is inside the damaged tire to dry and dispose of together with the tire e Do not use the tire sealant after the expiration date has elapsed see top of container Instead have it replaced at an authorized electric drive smart center ZN WARNING The tire sealant isa limited repair device The tire sealant cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0 16 in 4 mm and tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire inflation pressure or on a flat tire or a damaged wheel gt gt Practical hints ical Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or have any question whatsoever about its suitability for driving contact the nearest authorized electric drive smart center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance ZN WARNING Please review the instructions below for using the tire repair kit If you are not confident that you can competently follow the instructions for using this kit do not use the kit but instead cal
179. he vehicle 40 PastenIng sar taa baana baana ana a adja 60 Proper USE OF ica 29 Safety guidelines e 33 Safety NOtes asana yar aan aa aaa Na An 29 Telltale seed wate ssacescamenseheasensies 161 Seat heating cc cece eee ee eee 58 Seating capacity e 128 ttf SedtS ia iaa asias 56 AQJUSTMENE 20 wae a ae aaa aa aan 56 A EN EN NA Na 57 Heating A BN A GN 58 Passenger seat cece ence enone 57 Self test OCS Occupant Classification SYSTEM susi ios 40 AS eens cake saad 28 Service see Maintenance Service Parts c cece cece eee eee 206 Service and warranty A bers a a 206 Service flap aaa nenen 117 Service life tires 131 Setting the departure time Control SYSTEM viii rs es 86 Setting the maximum charge current Control system serai 88 Side marker lamps 6 173 Sidewall tires e 139 Side windows Operation andara 73 Signs and labels 00005 208 smart surround sound system 93 Snow chains cceeeeee eee eee eee 140 Snow tires see Winter tires Soft top system cece cece eee 68 Cleaning the soft top fabric 151 Locking rear soft top manually 171 Mounting the side rails 72 Opening and closing the rear SOLE LOD rin 54 70 Opening and c
180. hicle is rolling or when braking e Level 1 charging 110 V 120 V A travel cord will be supplied with the vehicle This charging cable can be plugged into commonly available 110 V 120 V 15 A power sources This charging method will take longer to charge your vehicle than a dedicated level 2 charging source Therefore it is not recommended as the primary method of charging e Level 2 charging 220 V 240 V For the fastest possible charging time a dedicated 220 V 240 V 20 A circuit is required Local electrical code can vary from town to town Therefore it is highly recommended that this service is professionally installed This service should be installed in a dry area with easy access to the passenger side of the vehicle You will need to obtaina vehicle charge connector that can be wired directly to or plugged into the dedicated 220 V 240 V service Charge connectors will be available for purchase through your authorized electric drive smart center e Level 2 charging Charging station Use only charging cables which have been approved and recommended for the vehicle Do not use e extension chords e cable reels e multiple sockets e travel adapters 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 of charge Discharged high voltage battery When the high voltage batte
181. ht hand gt Lay spiral section 3 of the cable into the rear area of the storage compartment gt Place the remainder of the charging cable into the recesses in the storage compartment as shown in the illustration When doing so observe that the display and buttons on control element 4 both point upwards Control element on the charging cable Level 1 ZN 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 Find out about the maximum permissible current load of the external power supply socket for the respective country at an authorized electric drive smart center 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 H an excessive charge current can blowa fuse or lead to overheating of the external power supply Check whether the external power supply is compatible with the set charge current If necessary lower the set charge current or use another power socket P54 10 3675 31 AC status display Monitoring and safety system display Charge current display Set charge current button Tf the lights on indicator lamps 1 and 2 light up it means the following Indicator lamp 1 The connection to the
182. ight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not exceed A PONES the maximum permissible weight limits a GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle For illustration purposes only Actual have the loaded vehicle including driver data on tires are specific to each vehicle passenger and all cargo weighed ona and may vary from data shown in above suitable commercial scale illustration The maximum tire load 1 is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating gt page 135 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities gt page 129 Unidirectional tires offer added advantages such as better hydroplaning performance To benefit however you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation spinning of the tire ZN WARNING Regularly check the tires for damage Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss As a result you could lose control of your vehicle Worn old tires can cause accidents If the tire tread is badly worn or if the tires have sustained damage replace them Check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month For more information on checking tire inflation pressure see Recommended tire inflation pressure gt page 122 Tire inspection Every time you check the tire inf
183. igned 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 can reduce the severity of injuries in serious collisions e g ina head on collision or a side impact ZN 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 bb gt gt Safety Lu 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 ZN WARNING To reduce the risk of injury when
184. ile a gear is engaged with the drive system running and neither the brake nor accelerator pedals are depressed b Close the driver s and passenger door gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P or gt Switch off the drive system You open the driver s door with the key in starter switch position 0 to remind you not to leave the key in the vehicle gt Close the driver s door or gt Remove the key from the starter switch The seat belts are not fastened when the drive system is started For details see seat belt telltale gt page 161 gt Fasten your seat belts gt gt Practical hints gt gt Practical hints he Problem A warning signal sounds when parking You can hear a continuous noise from the front axle when braking Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions You have not engaged the parking brake before releasing the brake pedal and switching off the drive system gt Switch on the ignition to deactivate the acoustic warning gt Engage the parking brake gt Make sure the gear selector lever is in park position P gt Turn the key to starter switch position 0 gt Remove the key from the starter switch For safety it is important that you perform the parking procedure as described gt page 75 The vehicle is equipped with a mechanical acoustic brake pad indicator gt Have the brake pads checked at an authorized electric drive smart
185. iling Stain remover test on an inconspicuous place first Damp clean cloth cockpit spray gt gt Operation E Leather care product Microfiber cloth glass cleaner H To avoid damage to exterior surfaces never do the following Use aggressive paint cleaner machine polish abrasive cleanser acidic highly alkaline agents abrasive sponges high pressure or hot water cleaning equipment Exterior tridion safety cell black tridion safety cell silver Highly polished plastic parts body panels Special considerations Powder coated single coat paint finish Powder coated single coat paint finish and clearcoat Body panels with base coat and clearcoat or clearcoat only Lightly soiled Hand Automatic car washes Car shampoo concentrate insect remover for insect remains polish Heavily soiled Hand Automatic car washes Car shampoo concentrate hard wax insect remover for insect remains polish gt gt Operation MEN Exterior Special considerations Wheels and wheel Two layer metallic covers paint high gloss Retractable soft top PAC fabric Removing insects Remove insect remains before you start to wash the vehicle gt Spray insect remover on gt Allow insect remover to work in briefly gt Rub in gently with a soft cloth or sponge gt Rinse with plenty of water gt Treat the cleaned surface with hard wax Removing tar Remove any tar marks before w
186. imit of 540 lbs 540 lbs occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard Step 2 Number of occupants driver and 2 il passenger Occupants weight Occupant 1 150 1bs Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Combined weight of all occupants 330 lbs 150 lbs Step 3 Available cargo weight total load 540 lbs 330 Ibs 540 lbs 150 lbs limit from Tire and Loading 210 lbs 390 lbs Information placard minus combined weight of all occupants Certification label Even after careful determination of the rae combined weight of all occupants and cargo A Y as to not exceed the permissible load Do not overload the tires by exceeding the imit you must make sure your vehicle specified load limit as indicated on the never exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight Tire and Loading Information placard on Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight the driver s door B pillar Overloading the Rating GAWR for either the front or rear tires can overheat them possibly causing axle You can obtain the GVWR and GAWR a blowout Overloading the tires can also from the certification label The result in handling or steering problems or certification label can be found on the brake failure driver s door B pillar see Technical data gt page 208 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR means The total weight of the vehicle all occupants and all cargo must never exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR means The total allowable we
187. indicator lamp in rear window defroster switch 1 comes on gt Switching off Press rear window defroster switch 1 once more The indicator lamp in rear window defroster switch 1 goes out Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle gt gt Controls pad from the outside e g before driving through a tunnel This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment ZN WARNING When the air recirculation mode is switched on windows can fog on the inside immediately Fogged windows impair visibility endangering you and others If the windows begin to fog on the inside switching off the air recirculation mode immediately should clear interior window fogging If interior window fogging persists make sure the air conditioning is switched on turn air distribution control to position lt p and increase the air volume using air volume control Control panel gt page 97 gt Switching on Press air recirculation switch The indicator lamp in air recirculation switch comes on pis gt Switching off Press air recirculation switch once more The indicator lamp in air recirculation switch 4 goes out ZN WARNING The cargo compartment cover blind is not intended to secure heavy objects in the event of an accident For this reason heavy objects must be tied down Vehicle occu
188. ing 135 139 145 SCOPING A E E KN AAN 132 Temp rat re sis sri aia a 124 133 TETMINOlOOY aaa ri ss 137 Tire Identification Number 136 139 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS singa kaa aana ieii shar 125 dia La ba No ng KAB PN 132 139 144 dan MER Ng PANA A BN KENA ma 199 Tread depth ceee cece ee 131 140 Treadwear indicators 131 140 Vehicle maximum load on 140 Wheel change asasaran nen aaa 188 Winter Cires dencia wees 140 210 Tire speed rating 135 139 Top tether see Children in the vehicle Total load limit 139 Tow away alarm eee cece 47 TOWLNG viii 196 Traction A ag be pe ban Gaga ag apaa 139 144 Transmission DIVING CAPS isa isa aana naar Kang A an AKA 78 Hill start assist system 78 Shifting procedure 77 Transmission position indicator 81 Transmitting power values 207 Traveling abroad ooooooccocccooo 146 Tread tires eee 139 Tread depth tires 131 140 Treadwear indicators tires 131 140 Turning off the engine 77 Turn signal lamps oo o o oo 173 Turn Signals eee eee 64 Indicator Tampa sasamane anaa nang ia 165 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards c cc ceeee eee ee 132 140 Unlocking th
189. ing an adult the B pass ar ac orr indicator amp will illuminate and go out after approximately 4 seconds Tf the seat is not occupied and the system senses the passenger seat as being empty the 3 Passareacorr indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out ZN WARNING If the Zj pass arrbas ore indicator 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 gt page 168 ZN 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 If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle gt Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child gt Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion Z WARNING Do not lea
190. ing labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints ZN 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 coup and thorax pelvis air bags coup inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the head thorax air bags cabriolet window curtain air bags coup and thorax pelvis air bags coup be triggered Always sit as upright as possible properly use the seat bb gt gt Safety pai 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 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
191. installed correctly Otherwise the side rails may not function properly or may be damaged gt Close the storage compartment cover gt Press on the PRESS marking in the middle of the storage compartment cover until it engages audibly gt Close the tailgate Let the tailgate lock into place gt Close the driver s and passenger door gt Open the side windows if desired gt gt Controls al H Make sure the storage compartment cover is closed before closing the tailgate Otherwise the tailgate could jam Opening and closing the power windows ZN 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 ZN 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 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 bb gt gt Controls ay result in an accident and or serious pe
192. ion EN occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest smart center or tire dealer for repairs Treadwear indicators TWI are required by law These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately in 1 6 mm at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread ZN WARNING Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 15 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface conditions the tire traction varies widely Specified tire inflation pressures must be maintained This applies particularly if the tires are subject to high loads e g high speeds heavy loads high ambient temperatures ZN WARNING Do not drive witha flat tire A flat tire will affect your ability to steer or brake and may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
193. ion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than in 3 mm ZN WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and energy consumption of the vehicle and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc 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 failure Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver s door B pillar gt page 128 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 mile 1 6 km Depending on the ambient temperature the driving speed and the tire load the tire temperature changes When the tire temperature changes by 18 F 10 C
194. itch gt Deactivating Insert the key in the starter switch gt Turn the key to starter switch position 1 Once the anti theft warning system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when e someone opens a door or the tailgate e someone enters the vehicle s interior e there is motion inside the vehicle e 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 gt page 47 Close the windows and the tailgate before arming the alarm system Make sure there are no moving objects inside the vehicle ws gt Arming Lock the vehicle using the remote control Warning system indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly The anti theft warning system arms after about 25 seconds When the anti theft warning system is armed warning system indicator lamp 1 flashes about every three seconds You can also arm the anti theft warning system by locking the vehicle without using the remote control gt page 170 gt Disarming Unlock the vehicle using the remote control The anti theft warning system is disarmed Warning system indicator lamp 1 stops flashing optional Canceling the alarm gt Insert the key in the starter switch gt Turn the key to starter switch position 1 or gt Press butt
195. ith components or high voltage cables in the drive system e touch components or high voltage cables inthe drive system on a vehicle which has been involved in an accident e touch damaged drive system components Do not remove any drive system component covers which are marked with a warning sticker Do not tamper with components or orange high voltage drive system cables ZN 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 incase of avehicle 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 The drive system is powered by a high voltage battery The high voltage battery stores and releases the energy required for operation of the electric motor The electric motor uses the energy that is stored in the high voltage battery when driving off and when accelerating When rolling kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy by energy recovery and stored in the high voltage battery a he range of the vehicle is reduced when consumers are switched on e g climate control he high voltage battery can be charged in a voltage range from 100 V to 240 V The high voltage battery can be charged e through energy recovery while the ve
196. its e g ice or snow to ensure that fresh air can flow freely into the vehicle interior e Do not obstruct air vents or ventilation grilles in the vehicle interior 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 gt Adjusting Turn slider 1 or to the left right up or down gt Opening Turn slider 1 or 2 inwards towards the center console gt Closing Turn slider 1 or fully outwards towards the side window Side air vents Side air vents on driver s side illustrated as example Left side air vent adjustable Left side defroster air vent fixed gt Adjusting Turn slider 1 to the left right up or down gt Opening Turn slider 1 inwards towards the center console gt Closing Turn slider 1 fully outwards towards the side window Symbol Function Sap Directs air to the windshield and side windows t Directs air to the footwells and air distribution is reduced at the center and side air vents H Directs air through the center and side air vents You can also turn the air distribution control to a position between two symbols Control panel gt page 97 gt Turn air distribution control to the desired symbol The air distribution is controlled depending on the position of the air distribution c
197. ive 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 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 bb any authorized electric drive smart and a fastened or unfastened seat belt as center assessed by the air bag control unit On the passenger side the front air bag How an air bag operates deployment is additionally influenced nn by the passenger s weight category as An air bag is inflated in a matter of identified by the Occupant milliseconds If an air bag is triggered Classification System OCS the SRS indicator lamp in the gt page 37 instrument cluster illuminates The lighter the passenger side occupant gt gt Safety pai H If the air bags are activated you will the higher the vehicle deceleration rate hear a loud noise and some dust may be required for the second stage inflation generated The explosion fundamentally of the air bag represents no risk to your hearing The air bags will not deploy in impacts An inflated air bag slows down and reduces Which do not exceed the system s the movement of the occupant When the deployment thresholds In such instances occupant makes contact with a front airbag the seat belts are de
198. l conditions reflective or 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 isadvisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it gt Selective unlocking Press button 9 on the key once All turn signal lamps flash once The driver s door and the charge socket flap are unlocked gt 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 gt Global locking Press button 6 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 gt page 51 The interior lamps come on and then go out again after 12 seconds 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 H To prevent an inadvertent lockout never leave your key lying inthe 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 dri
199. l for Roadside Assistance ZN WARNING Keep the tire sealant out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water bb gt gt Practical hints bo Do not induce vomiting Consult a physician immediately Keep away from open flame heat source or sparks Do not smoke gt Take the tire repair kit from the passenger footwell gt page 154 gt Open the tire repair kit lid gt Unscrew flange lid Q gt Unscrew the lid of tire sealant container 9 Make sure not to damage the aluminum seal P40 10 5449 31 Flange lid Pressure gauge Vent screw _P40 10 5628 31 Filler hose with stopper _ gt Screw tire sealant container 9 onto Operating instructions label flange Electrical plug Make sure the container is threaded Electric air pump switch correctly onto the flange This punctures Sticker the aluminum seal of the tire sealant Tire sealant container container gt Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve of the damaged tire gt Close vent screw gt Pull off the stopper of filler hose gt Remove sticker 8 from the tire repair kit gt Attach sticker 8 where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument cluster gt Unwind electrical plug and filler hose 4 P40 10 5879 31 gt Screw the end of filler hose onto tire valve 1 gt Insert ele
200. lation pressure you should also inspect your tires for the following e excessive treadwear gt page 131 e cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber e bumps bulges cuts cracks or splits in the tread or side of the tire Replace the tire if you find any of the above conditions Life of tire ZN WARNING Tires should be replaced after 6 years regardless of the remaining tread The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to e driving style e tire inflation pressure e distance driven Tread depth ZN WARNING Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately in 1 6mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced gt gt Operation al Depending upon the weather and or road surface conditions the tire traction varies widely Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than in 3 mm Treadwear indicators TWI are required by law These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately in 1 6 mm at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replac
201. lay gt page 81 Display messages Switch Off Engine BRAKE USA only Canada only Release Parking Brake BRAKE USA only Canada only Brake System See Operator s Manual BRAKE USA only Canada only Brake Malfunction Service Required Shift to N or P to Start Transmission Not in P Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions The coolant is too hot In addition the E warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning signal sounds b Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so gt Switch off the drive system immediately gt Engage the parking brake gt Make sure the air supply for the radiator is uninterrupted gt Only start the drive system again after the display message disappears You could otherwise damage the drive system You are driving with the parking brake engaged In addition the erake USA only Canada only warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning signal sounds gt Release the parking brake gt gt Practical hints a There is a slight malfunction in the vacuum supply of the braking system gt When braking continue to depress the brake pedal gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center There is a serious malfunction in the vacuum supply of the braking system In addition a warning signal sounds gt Contact an autho
202. left in the opening and press gently on the right The lamp lens must audibly engage Z WARNING For safety reasons switch off the wipers and remove the key from the starter switch before replacing a wiper blade The windshield wipers could otherwise be set in motion and cause injury ZN WARNING Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear Replace the wiper blades at least twice a year preferably in the spring and fall Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped Asa result you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident H Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the windshield wiper tensioning spring could crack the Installing windshield 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 e it isvital that you have wiper blades that are in perfect shape e clean the wiper blades regularly witha With guide tab sliding into opening cleaning agent attach new wiper blade 1 onto the remove any tough dirt stains witha wiper arm sponge or brush gt Fold wiper blade 1 towards the wiper arm in direction of arrow Q engage in attachment 4 H Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts gt Check whether wiper bl
203. losing the retractable soft top 53 69 Removing the side rails 71 Storing the side rails 72 Sound package eee 93 SRS Supplemental Restraint System Indicator lama 162 Standing water driving through 145 Starter switch positions 55 Starting the engine 74 Steering wheel paddle shifters 77 Storage compartments 102 Coin OGAK tias 102 Door pockets ccce cee eeeeeeeeeeee 102 DEW nas 103 GLOVE DOK aa aana aaa aga kaa a a kai 103 in the tailgate aaa eea aaa a 104 Parcel nets ccseeee cece eeeeneeees 103 Storage tray in center console 103 Storage trays next to steering WHEEL aana ngana Naga ap ag a pe LA eh 102 Storing tires ss dees citas 132 SUN SCT isikan ti ns 105 SUN VISOS sisi cass rasa Eng code dead 105 Tailgate CLOSING cirio 53 55 OPIO tia 52 54 NAAA eoteavees 174 Technical data Brake Elida idos 212 Coolant Dimensions and weights 209 Identification labels 208 RimS and tit cin 210 Service fluids and capacities 211 Windshield rear window washer SYSTEM ai ereen nE EOD 212 Temperature Coolant ima dat 146 Interior temperature 97 Outsider acid iris 83 Tether anchorage points see Children in the vehicle Thorax pelvis side air bags 36 Tightening torque Wheels incitar 133 TIN Ti
204. luster Data recording eee 18 Daytime running lamp mode 63 Deep water see Standing water Defroster Rear WINKOW saik aka aaa ag a ag 99 Windshield saanane ajaga A Ega ane 99 Department of Transportation see DOT Direction of rotation tires 131 Door control panel 0085 26 Door handles peco araires par iii aeia 26 Doors Locking unlocking from outside 51 Opening from inside 52 DOT Department of Transportation 136 138 Drinking and driving 1 41 Drive diagnostics Tadicator LAMP ANAA PAN TANNA 166 Warning Tampi sas aaa area si olaaa 166 Driving Abroad sida 146 Coolant temperature 146 HyGroplaning sira aaa ajek a cave votes 144 Tnstr ctionS visi cise nasa 74 141 TA WINKED scsactisevesscdewesdaavbeseccda 145 Safety systems cece cece eee ene 44 Through standing water 145 Tips LLANSMISSLON inaa ieena 78 Driving and parking Safety Notes suasana ag Gaga 74 Driving safety systems 44 BBS sisas 44 ESP ead aa aa geg rE Ta a Ke aa dees 45 Hydraulic brake assistant 46 E ECO indicatof venecitas 83 Electrical system Improper work on or modifications envian carr 15 Power OULLEE desire 106 Electronic immobilizer 46 Electronic Power Steering see EPS Electronic Stability Program see ESP
205. ly two seconds gt Press symbol 1 on the retractable soft The retractable soft top opens top switch until the retractable soft top completely is closed Opening from the inside You can open and close the rear soft top when the vehicle is either stationary or in motion ZN WARNING Never operate the rear soft top if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure H Make sure objects are not stacked too high in the cargo compartment They gt Make sure the key is in starter switch could get damaged when opening or position 1 closing the rear soft top gt Press symbol 2 on the retractable soft FE When the rear soft top is folded down top switch until the desired position is B p 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 gt Make sure the key is in starter switch b Open the driver s and passenger door position 1 when conditions are safe to do so b Open the tailgate gt page 54 gt gt Controls Fal Retractable soft top switch Closing gt Pull handle A on the inside of the Opening tailgate backward gt Lift up the storage compartment cover Opening the rear soft top gt Press symbol 2 on the retractable soft top switch or button 3 on the key until the retractable soft top has opened completely gt Release r
206. m flasher 066 64 High beam headlamps 64 Low beam headlamps 62 SANE E el wis a seb aaa a does swerve a Da iga 62 Head thorax air bags o o ooo o 35 Heated exterior rear view mirrors 59 Height adjustment DEALS a cee verses 57 High beam flasher 64 High beam headlamps 64 173 Indicator lamp cvs 164 High mounted brake lamp 174 High voltage battery Charge level gauge a 79 Charging AC power socket 112 Charging control system 88 Charging private wallbox 112 Charging public charging Stat LOD A A aa a ag 114 Charging Cables 112 Displaying available power 82 E COindicatot sia aa dates 83 Intelligent charging Management ooccoconccncrnncnnonacnnons 117 Introduction 108 NOTES aida 191 Problems with the charging PEDCOSS coat naa ag 117 READY INAICA OE serca 82 Warning label wheel change 189 Warning Lamp mar 164 High voltage disconnect device 17 Hill start assist system 78 Hydraulic brake assistant 46 Hydroplaning vota 144 BO Identification labels 208 Identification number vehicle VIN aa coria ria aa ida aaa atari 209 Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle Inflation pressure see Tires Inflation pressure Inside door handle
207. manufacturer is not liable for damage sustained through improper use of the tire repair kit ZN WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and energy consumption of the vehicle and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc 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 failure gt Drive to the nearest authorized electric drive smart center to have the damaged tire replaced gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center as soon as possible to obtain a new filler hose and a new tire sealant container gt Bring used tire sealant materials to an authorized electric drive smart center for proper disposal gt Replace your tire sealant container every 4 years Replacement containers are available at any authorized electric drive smart center N WARNING After changing a ti
208. mately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second 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 Messages menu Control switch Pressing down selects a menu gt gt Controls Fail The multifunction display shows values and settings as well as display messages gt Activating the multifunction display Unlock the vehicle gt Confirming messages Press the OK button on the control lever briefly gt page 81 gt Exiting menu Press the control switch on the control lever up or down until the essage Back appears in the ultifunction display gt Press the OK button on the control lever briefly DI A 4 a ab ky P54 32 9838 31 The transmission position indicator Q displays the current gear selector lever position Display Function P Park position R Reverse gear gt gt Controls il Display Function N Neutral D Drive N flashes There isa parking lock malfunction gt 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 gt Move the gear selector lever to position P When leaving the vehicle apply the parki
209. me gt gt Operation lie Due to its physical properties the capacity of a high voltage battery decreases over its lifespan Thus the following are reduced e the maximum attainable range of the vehicle e the maximum performance output acceleration of the vehicle You can actively contribute to the reduction of the vehicle s energy consumption by e driving conservatively e maintaining the vehicle regularly e decreasing the use of electrical consumers Notes on battery care Avoid storing and transporting the vehicle at high temperatures for extended periods of time e g container transport When out of use for longer periods of time connect the vehicle to a voltage supply If the vehicle is not connected to a voltage supply it must remain withina gt gt Operation LE temperature range from 4 F 20 C to 104 F 40 C When the vehicle is exposed to temperatures below 13 F 25 C for longer than seven days irreversible damage by frost can occur Terms of use Observe the following notes e exclusions of the high voltage battery terms of use in the battery rental contract e exclusions and limitations in the warranty and guarantee documents as well as in the Service Booklet e maintenance notes for the high voltage battery in the Service Booklet General ZN WARNING Observe the legal regulations of the country in which you are currently located when using the
210. ment of Transportation A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U S Department of Transportation GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools installed accessories passengers and cargo The GVW must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight of the fully loaded vehicle weight of the vehicle including all options passengers fuel and cargo It is indicated on certification label located on the driver s door B pillar Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kPa to 1 psi another metric unit for air pressure is bars There are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight total load limit and production options weight Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put inthe tire Normal occupant w
211. must be additionally installed Only in this way can stable communication be guaranteed For questions consult a qualified electrician gt gt Operation lio O if you already have a powerline network installed the vehicle can be integrated into it To establish a connection between the vehicle and a powerline adapter carry out the following gt Connect the vehicle to a power socket or a wallbox The right indicator lamp on the vehicle socket must flash green gt Insert the powerline adapter into a neighboring power socket Observe that the vehicle and the adapter are connected via phase L1 gt Switch on the ignition gt Call up the Charge current menu on the control system gt page 88 gt gt Operation IER Carry out the following steps within 30 seconds gt If the value of the charge current is not set to 8A set the value to 8 A and confirm gt Set the value of the charge current to 10 A and confirm gt Set the value of the charge current to 8 A and confirm gt Set the value of the charge current to 10 A and confirm gt Press the encryption button on the powerline adapter within three minutes When the powerline adapter shows a connection the connection process was successful Observe the separate operating instructions of the powerline adapter Contact an authorized electric drive smart center if you have any questions gt Next set the value of the c
212. n a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law N WARNING Do not rotate front and rear wheels as they have different dimensions e g rim size wheel offset etc Otherwise the handling can be affected and you could endanger yourself and others Thoroughly clean the mounting face of the wheels and brake discs i e the inner side of the wheels tires each time the wheels tires are changed Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure ZN WARNING Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 81 lb ft 110 Nm Only use genuine smart wheel bolts specified for your vehicle s rims For information on wheel change see Flat tire b page 180 Besides tire name sales designation and manufacturer name a number of markings can be found on a tire gt gt Operation lie Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle s tires P40 10 5339 31 Uniform Quality Grading Standards gt page 132 D
213. n the tailgates gt Pull handle on the inside of the tailgate backward gt Lift up the storage compartment cover gt Closing Close storage compartment cover Q gt Press on the PRESS marking in the middle of storage compartment cover 1 until it engages audibly gt Close the tailgates gt page 53 N WARNING Transport heavy or hard objects in the cargo compartment not in the passenger compartment Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers loose items may be thrown around inside the vehicle causing injury to vehicle occupants ZN WARNING To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise Care when storing objects in the vehicle Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests Keep compartment lids closed This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during e braking e vehicle maneuvers e an accident ZN WARNING No racks or loads may be secured to the roof of the vehicle as the panorama roof may be damaged thus njuring persons El e this can have a substantial adverse effect on the driving dynamics of the vehicle thus causing accidents e the rack and or the load could detach and
214. nce with the child seat manufacturer s instructions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following important information e 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 e A child ina 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 sure the Zj pass ambas or indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the passenger front air bag is deactivated Should the B pass are sac orr indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the 3 Pass ain sac OFF indicator lamp while driving to make sure the A pass ainsacorF indicator lamp is illuminated Tf the 3 pass asas orr 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 fa
215. ndicator lamp is illuminated b page 39 Top tether gt Install the child restraint system and Top tether permits an additional tighten top tether strap according to connection between a child restraint the child restraint manufacturer s system and the passenger seat Proper instructions usage of the top tether in accordance with instructions provided by the child A BESTE restraint manufacturer can further reduce After installing top tether straps make the risk of injuries 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 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 LA gt gt Safety EA P80 35 2407 31 gt Activating Press and hold button 1 for P91 20 2267 31 at least 1 second An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly gt Thread top tether strap 5 through top tether guide 1 down the back of passenger seat 2 to top tether anchorage or gt Attach top tether hook to top tether gt Insert
216. nditions are dry gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt 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 gt Deactivating intermittent wiping Turn the wiper switch to position 0 gt gt Controls al gt gt Controls Je Example illustration coup gt Pull the wiper switch in direction of arrow 1 and hold it in position The windshield wipers operate with windshield washer fluid gt Release the wiper switch The windshield wipers will wipe three more times O To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy chattering wiper blades wipe with windshield washer fluid periodically even when it is raining Single wipe gt Pull the wiper switch briefly in direction of arrow Q The windshield wipers wipe one time with windshield washer fluid gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Activating intermittent wiping Push the wiper switch to position gt Wiping with windshield washer fluid Push the wiper switch in direction of arrow 2 and hold in position until the rear window is clean gt Release the wiper switch The rear window wiper will wipe three more times Intermittent wiping is still activated gt Deactivating intermittent wiping
217. ne larger than a small individual the passenger front air bag is activated PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is When the OCS senses that the passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual the By passar sac orr indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on and then goes out indicating that the passenger front air bag is activated If the Zj pass ambas ore indicator lamp is illuminated the passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed Tf the 3 pass air sac orr indicator lamp isnot illuminated the passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed e in the event of certain frontal impacts e if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold e independently of the head thorax air bags If the passenger front air bag is deployed the rate of inflation will be influenced by e the rate of vehicle deceleration and a fastened or unfastened seat belt as assessed by the air bag control unit e the passenger s weight category as identified by the OCS ZN 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 accorda
218. nee 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 ZN WARNING There isa 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 inaside impact in order to do its job To help avoid the possibility of injury please follow these guidelines 1 Occupants especially children should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the head thorax air bag inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the head thorax air bag be deployed 2 Always sit as upright as possible properly use the seat belts and for all children 12 years old or under use an appropriately sized infant restraint toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child 3 Always wear seat belts properly ZN WARNING O
219. ng brake to secure the vehicle from rolling away gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart centen 0 gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P or neutral position N gt Turn the key to starter switch position 2 gt page 55 andholditin position until READY appears in the multifunction display gt page 82 READY indicator Sd READY ECO 344 um a P54 33 2110 31 P ku READY appears for two seconds in the multifunction display if e the key is turned to starter switch position 2 e there is no malfunction in the drive system The vehicle is ready to drive Maximum available power ZN 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 ECO 34 mc P54 32 9839 31 The indicator for the maximum available power of the drive system contains three segments 1 The number of dark segments indicates power that is currently available e Three segments maximum power is available e Two segments Less than 66 amount of power is available e 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 1 The available amount of power can
220. ng eye being ripped out of its mounting and people being injured Towing the vehicle gt Engage the parking brake gt Connect the strap or tow bar to the towing eye gt Switch on the ignition gt Depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed gt Move the gear selector lever to neutral position N gt Release the brake pedal gt Switch on the hazard warning flasher gt Release the parking brake Wait for at least 2 minutes after the vehicle has been towed until start working on the vehicle The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits If a fuse is blown the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating ZN WARNING Only use fuses approved by smart with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse this may cause an overload leading to a fire and or cause damage to electrical components and or systems Contact an authorized electric drive smart center if you encounter any electrical problems H a blown fuse must be replaced by an appropriate spare fuse recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart Any smart center will be glad to advise you on this subject If a newly inserted fuse blows again have the cause determined and rectified at an authorized electric drive smart center Before replacing fuses e Engage the p
221. ng lamp p Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive PE illuminates smart center continuously y while the drive The ESP is not available i 4 Al Sie ae gt Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive a ES smart center T U ZN WARNING 3 When the ESP warning lamp is illuminated continuously the ESP is not available or not E operational due to a system failure A A Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and the non operating status of the ESP O It may be possible to clear a system failure by restarting the drive system gt Restart the drive system Tf the warning lamp still does not go out have the system checked at an authorized electric drive smart center immediately More information on the ESP can be found in the Safety section gt page 45 Problem Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions OI The yellowEPS The Electronic Power Steering EPS is not available warning lamp illuminates while the drive system is running gt Have the EPS checked at an authorized smart electric drive center immediately ZN WARNING When the EPS is not available a higher degree of effort is necessary to steer the vehicle Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive smart center optional Vehicle gt gt Practical hints kai Problem wu y The red 12 V battery indicator lamp illuminates whil
222. nlock the vehicle with the key Tt goes out e immediately after switching off the ignition with all doors closed e after 30 seconds if the doors are not opened e after 15 seconds if all doors are closed e after 10 minutes if at least one door is open The rocker switch can be set to three different positions P82 20 3617 31 Interior lamp O off Switching on the automatic control Continuous operation Automatic control gt Set the rocker switch to position The interior lamp comes on for a period of time Switching off gt Set the rocker switch to position The interior lamp is permanently switched off Continuous operation gt Set the rocker switch to position The interior lamp is permanently switched on H 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 ina discharged battery Example illustration coup gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Switching on Turn the wiper switch to position 2 or 3 depending on the intensity of the rain H 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
223. nly use seat covers which have been tested and approved by smart for your vehicle model A seat cover must have a deployment control seam for the head thorax air bag Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the head thorax air bags Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for 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 e 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 ina lateral direction e g aside impact e regardless of whether or not the seat belt is in use i ndependently of the front air bags being deployed e independently of the emergency tensioning device The head thorax air bags are integrated into the driver and passenger seat backrests gt gt Safety gt gt Safety Le Head thorax air bag Window curtain air bags and thorax pelvis side air bags coup only ZN 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 thorax pelvis side air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to
224. nue to function properly Display messages Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions The outside temperature is below 3 C The road may be icy Danger Ice gt Adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather Ceneda ori conditions gt gt Practical hints a ZN WARNING The display message Danger Ice 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 General information If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self check when switching on ignition gt page 55 have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary gt gt Practical hints Le Brake Problem ass USA only Canada only The ABS indicator lamp illuminates while the drive system is running ABs USA only E Canada only The ABS indicator lamp illuminates together with the brake warning lamp erAKE USA only or Canada only while the drive system is running ZN WARNING Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions There is a m
225. o pull cap Q upwards gt Refill the windshield washer reservoir gt Push cap 1 onto the windshield washer reservoir gt Remount the service flap and close it gt page 117 ZN 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 moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing the system s efficiency Therefore the brake fluid must be replaced regularly Refer to your vehicle s Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir may be too low if the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on gt page 21 although the parking brake is released H If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately Contact an authorized electric drive smart center immediately Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem gt Remove the service flap and insert it on the front of the vehicle gt page 117 The brake fluid reservoir is located in the front compartment on the passenger side Checking brake fluid level gt Perform a visual check of the brake fluid reservoir Q The brake fluid level is correct when it is between the minimum
226. oading Information placard If optional your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires 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 to the proper pressure Driving onasignificantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also increases energy consumption reduces tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue
227. oading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure Tire load rating is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support For example a load rating of 91 corresponds to a maximum load of 1356 lbs 615 kg the tire is designed to support See also Maximum tire load gt page 130 where the maximum load associated with the load index is indicated in kilograms and lbs For additional information on tire load rating see Load identification gt page 136 Tire speed rating ZN WARNING Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in an accident and or personal injury and possible death for you and for others Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions Tire speed rating 6 indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire Summer tires Index Speed rating 0 up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mph 180 km h 1 up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 130 mph 210 km h W up to 149 mph 240 km h W up to 168 mph 270 km h Ye up to 186 mph 300 km h TA
228. on gt Do not continue to drive gt Switch off the drive system gt Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle gt Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive smart center Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Problem The yellow combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale illuminates continuously Y The combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated ZN WARNING Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire gt Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Observe the traffic situation around you gt Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required gt page 124 If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving See also Restarting the TPMS gt page 126 There is a malfunction in the TPMS gt Have the TPMS checked at an authorized electric drive smart center After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and L
229. on 8 or on the key 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 gt gt Safety H gt Arming Lock the vehicle using the remote control The tow away protection and the interior motion sensor are armed after about 25 seconds gt Disarming Unlock the vehicle using the remote control The tow away protection and the interior motion sensor are disarmed Canceling the alarm gt Insert the key in the starter switch gt Turn the key to starter switch position 1 or gt Press button 8 or 6 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 e transporting the vehicle e board e g a ferry or auto train e there are people or animals in the vehicle e the side windows remain open This prevents any false alarm gt gt Safety atl gt Remove the key from the starter switch gt Press switch 1 within 60 seconds Indicator lamp comes on gt Exit the vehicle gt 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 peningjandielosing a KE oone 50 Starter SW tEMPOSTEIONS A AA A 55 Seats E E ag a Na a a a a 56 MT ONS A
230. on an incline always turn the front wheels towards the curb ZN 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 ZN 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 ZN WARNING Considerably more effort will be required to apply the brakes if e the brake servo has failed e a brake circuit has failed e the ignition is switched off e g for towing the vehicle The braking distance is likewise greater Make sure the drive system is active whenever the vehicle is rolling Have the brake system repaired at an authorized ele
231. ontrol The air volume is controlled depending on the blower speed selected Five blower speeds are available 0 Off il Slow 2 Medium 3 High defrosting 4 Maximum gt Increasing or decreasing Push air volume control 1 up or down ZN WARNING Never drive with iced up or fogged windows Visibility will be significantly impaired Impaired visibility could endanger yourself and others This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions thereby causing an accident The best defrosting of windows is achieved if the ice is completely removed from the windows manually with an ice scraper before driving off Also use the Air conditioning before start function gt page 86 Control panel gt page 97 gt Switching on Push air volume control 1 to level 3 gt Turn air distribution control to position amp gt Push temperature control 5 fully up The rear window defroster serves to de ice the rear window quickly and clear the view if the rear window is fogged The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power To keep battery drain toa minimum switch off the rear window defroster as soon as the rear window is clear The rear window defroster is automatically deactivated after approximately 10 minutes of operation gt gt Controls EN gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Switching on Press rear window defroster switch Q The
232. op half 1 is unlatched Open key housing top half 1 to the side P80 35 2373 31 gt Remove transmitter battery 2 from the board gt gt Practical hints a gt gt Practical hints Lol E check the polarity when inserting the new transmitter battery You could otherwise damage parts of the electrical system When inserting the batteries ake sure they are clean and free of lint gt Insert the new transmitter battery gt Press both halves of the key housing together again gt Check the operation of the remote control Replacing bulbs About replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling It is therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced Contact an authorized electric drive smart center for headlamp adjustment ZN WARNING Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Allowthe lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Otherwise you could be burned if you touch them Keep bulbs out of the reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you e touch or move it when hot e drop the bulb e scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection O Ifthe headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result o
233. osition gt Engage the parking brake gt Move the gear selector lever to park position P gt Switch off the drive system gt Have any passenger exit the vehicle ata safe distance from the roadway ZN WARNING When jacking up the vehicle only use a suitable jack Observe the manufacturer s safety instructions The jack must be designed for jacking up this vehicle at the Jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle Always firmly engage the parking brake and block the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects before raising the vehicle with the jack Do not release the parking brake while the vehicle is raised Make sure the ground on which the vehicle is standing and where you place the jack is solid level and not slippery If necessary use a large underlay On slippery surfaces such as tiled floors you should use a non slip underlay for example a rubber mat Do not use wooden blocks or similar objects to support the jack Oth
234. ow with a tow bar if e the drive system will not run e there is a malfunction in the brake system e there is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle s electrical system Atow 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 ignition is switched on ZN 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 H The vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles 50 km andata speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h Otherwise the electric drive or the high voltage system could be damaged H Do not tow other vehicles Otherwise the drive system or components of the high voltage system could be damaged H Do not tow the vehicle with the front axle raised Doing so may cause serious damage to the brake system which is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty H Before towing the vehicle observe the following instructions e Do not tow with sling type equipment attached to suspension parts This may optional cause damage to the supports if towing on a bumpy road e Towing the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt
235. p in the excessive speed in turns following instrument cluster flashes proceed as another vehicle too closely or follows 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 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions While driving off apply as little throttle as possible e While driving ease up on the accelerator pedal Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed Your vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Stability Program ESP The ESP is operational as soon as the drive A WARNING system is switched on and it monitors the vehicle s traction force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which surface and handling The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning
236. pants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of e hard braking e a change of direction an accident ZN WARNING Do not place any objects on the mounted cargo compartment cover blind Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of e hard braking e a change of direction e an accident ZN WARNING Only place light loads in the parcel net bag Do not transport heavy sharp edged or fragile objects in the parcel net bag The parcel net bag cannot sufficiently secure loads in an accident Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of e hard braking e a change of direction e an accident Observe the loading guidelines The cargo compartment cover blind e serves to protect objects that are stored in the vehicle s cargo compartment from prying eyes e prevents smaller objects from penetrating into the passenger compartment from the cargo compartment however it isnot intended to act as a load restraining device The parcel net bag e is for storing small lightweight objects e prevents small objects from sliding around inside the passenger compartment H If objects are placed on the cargo compartment cover blind when mounted the cover may be damaged If you wish to use cargo compartment cover blind as normal assemble it in top mountings 2 If you do not need
237. permissible technical modifications and expert installations on the operation and maintenance of the smart fortwo electric drive Operator s Manual This Operator s Manual contains a great deal of useful information We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by el gt gt Introduction 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 sli
238. 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 e braking e vehicle maneuvers e an accident 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 1 come on to show which heating evel you have selected Level Indicator lamps on the switch off No indicator lamp on 1 One indicator lamp on 2 Two indicator lamps on gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Switching on Press seat heating switch 1 repeatedly until the desired seat heating level is reached gt Switching off Press seat heating switch 1 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 H 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 Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a optional good view of the road and traffic conditions N WARNING Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved su
239. provider Please make yourself familiar with the proper procedures of the public charging station at which you are intending to charge your vehicle Charging station without charging communication You must activate charging stations without charging communication before the charging process This can be done with an RFID card or a telephone call for example Observe the provider s instructions at the charging station Charging station with charging communication Plug amp Charge You do not have to activate charging stations with charging communication before the charging process This is done by the vehicle This function is called Plug amp Charge Information is exchanged between the vehicle and the charging station via the charging cable for activation This is for e mutual authorization of the vehicle and the charging station e verification of contract data e automatic billing of the energy costs Electronic certificates are used here for secure exchange of data If the verification of contract data is successful the charging process is initiated A preliminary version of the ISO IEC 15118 standard is used for communication between the vehicle and the charging station If it is necessary to update your vehicle consult an authorized electric drive smart center In order to use Plug amp Charge you have to configure the functions of your vehicle on the Vehicle Homepage gt page 110 For
240. r rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified U S government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 7 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction ZN WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent 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 performance Temperature ZN WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure The temperature grades are A the highest B andC representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions o
241. r rear view mirror heating also switches off if the key is turned to starter switch position 0 gt Adjusting the mirror Manually move the interior rear view mirror up down left or right to the desired setting gt Selecting the antiglare position Tilt the interior rear view mirror to the antiglare position by moving lever 1 forward or backward gt gt Controls Fal gt gt Controls Ra ZN 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 Tf you are ever inanaccident 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 ZN 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
242. re contact an authorized electric drive smart center to make sure the bolts holding the wheel to the car are tight enough Otherwise the wheels could come off Each bolt should be tightened to a torque of 81 1b ft 110 Nm gt Take the tire repair kit from the passenger footwell b page 154 P40 10 6042 31 gt Take electrical plug and filler hose from the bottom of the electric air pump housing gt Engage the yellow plug of filler hose in the opening in yellow closure cap gt With the O ring seals towards the electric air pump housing insert yellow osure cap into fixture Q gt Push tire sealant container 1 into fixture 2 until both hooks of yellow osure cap 6 engage Q P40 10 6058 31 gt Unscrew the valve cap from tire valve of the damaged tire gt Screw the end of filler hose 6 onto tire valve D gt Insert electrical plug into the auxiliary power outlet gt page 106 gt Insert the key in the starter switch and turn it to position 1 The vehicle s12 volt battery is drained by use of the electric air pump You hould therefore keep the drive system unning while inflating the tire KD gt Press ON on electric air pump switch 4 he electric air pump is switched on and nflates the tire e First the sealant is pumped into the tire The pressure may briefly increase to a high value This is normal and not an indication of a
243. re Identification Number eaaa eaaa eaaa 136 139 Tire and Loading Information placard A aa a a a BEA ng aa KAE 127 Tire and loading terminology 137 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking AAA 124 Important NOLES ON arsana aaa riak 124 Placard on driver s door B PUL sariaren aena idani snn AAN 127 Tire labeling saene 133 Tire load rating 00s000s 139 Tire ply composition and material O ga a gi A A GU a aa Ga 139 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS sic iraga iii 125 Tire repair kit 154 180 o ences 122 210 Air pressure jasc vended eden adas 122 Care and maintenance 1 31 GIRANG aa a a aa KG A edie 132 Direction of rotation spinning 131 Driving instructions 143 PEGE CIEE ads deeds bender seen 180 Important notes on tire inflation pressure 124 Inflation pressure 124 Information placard 127 INSPECELON si sess aaa dnc aaa aaa A 131 Labeling isa sersdesven vedertaaevceviaces 133 Edad Latidos 139 Ply composition and material SEG ita ada EEE 139 Problems under overinflation 124 A paga Ek 122 Rims and tires technical data 210 ROTACION criada dis 133 Service life wo cece cece ee eee 131 SIS iris arado 210 SNOW Cha INS sana sak aa Ga ag nk aaa 140 Speed rat
244. remote control are 3 cabriolet only 4 coup only discharged or the remote control is malfunctioning gt Check the batteries in the remote control and replace them if necessary gt Tf you do not have a spare transmitter battery at hand use the key to open the driver s door and the charge socket flap gt page 170 O 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 H The remote control has an operating range of approximately 50 ft 15 meters This can fluctuate greatly as a consequence of loca
245. rface for awider field of view Objects inmirror are closer than they appear Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder to determine whether any vehicles are inthe blind spot of your field of vision before changing lanes Power exterior rear view mirrors The operating control is on the door control panel gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Selecting the mirror Turn knob 1 to the left for the driver s side exterior rear view mirror or to the right for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror gt Adjusting the mirror Move adjustment button 2 up down left or right to the desired setting Exterior rear view mirror heating After switching on the rear window defroster the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically This 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 gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Switching on Switch on the rear window defroster gt page 99 The exterior rear view mirror heating is switched on gt Switching off Switch off the rear window defroster gt page 99 The exterior rear view mirror heating is switched off The exterio
246. rized electric drive smart center You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic transmission was in reverse gear R or drive position D gt Shift the automatic transmission into park position P or neutral position N gt Make sure that N or P is shown in the multifunction display The driver s door is open and the gear selector lever is in position R N or D In addition a warning signal sounds b Move the gear selector lever to P gt gt Practical hints LA gt Display messages Malfunction Serv Req Battery Power Too Low I High voltage Battery at Reserve Level Z Charge HV Battery Immediately Engine Restart Not Possible gt High Voltage System Service Required E Drive System Service Required Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions There is a malfunction in the coolant compressor or in the heating coolant circuit gt Contact an authorized electric drive smart center The outside temperature is too low The full battery capacity is not available The vehicle does not start gt Charge the high voltage battery gt page 108 The high voltage battery has reached reserve level gt Charge the high voltage battery gt page 108 The charge level of the high voltage battery is below 5 In addition a warning signal sounds gt Charge the high voltage battery gt page 108 There is a serious malfunction in the drive system The drive
247. rmation Q is located on the driver s door B pillar gt page 128 gt Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXX kg or XXXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of all occupants and cargo luggage should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement Seating capacity MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS 108 60 2B ONL 200 RAA 29 991 Majan Aw ORY XL JOO HP 29 P51 i MSS IRP AIORA 40 PSI P40 00 2132 31 The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle The Tire and Loading Information placard showing seating capacity 1 is located on the driver s door B pillar gt page 128 Data shown on Tire and Loading Information placard example are for illustration purposes only Seating capacity data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the following illustration Refer to Tire and Loading Information placard on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 gt Step 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXX kg or XXXX lbs
248. rsonal injury The switches for both power windows are on the driver s door In addition there isa switch for the passenger side on the passenger door Side window driver s door Side window passenger door gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Opening Press and hold the top of the respective switch The corresponding side window moves downwards until you release the switch gt Closing Pull and hold the top of the respective switch The corresponding side window moves upwards until you release the switch gt Automatic opening Press the top of the respective switch briefly The corresponding side window opens completely gt Stopping during automatic opening Press or pull the top of the respective switch again The corresponding side window stops immediately ZN 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 ZN WARNING Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals rang
249. rst gt Turn the exterior lamp switch to position 0 gt page 62 gt Switch off the ignition b Open the service flap gt page 117 P82 10 6183 31 Left headlamp right headlamp in reverse Parking and side marker lamp bulb gt Removing Driver s side Turn bulb socket 4 toward the outside Passenger side Turn bulb socket 4 toward the outside gt Pull bulb socket 4 out of the headlamp housing gt Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4 gt Installing Insert the new bulb into bulb socket 4 gt Insert bulb socket 4 into the headlamp housing gt Driver side Turn bulb socket toward the inside Passenger side Turn bulb socket 4 toward the inside Low beam headlamp bulb gt Removing Take off low beam headlamp cover 3 gt Detach the electrical connector gt Bend the retainer spring end down and forward until it unclips Fold the retainer spring back gt Pull the bulb out of the headlamp housing gt Installing Insert the new bulb into the headlamp housing gt Fold the retainer spring forward gt Bend the retainer spring end forward then up and back to clip in gt Attach the electrical connector gt Reinstall low beam headlamp cover 3 High beam headlamp bulb gt Removing Take off high beam headlamp cover 2 gt Detach the electrical connector gt Tilt the bulb socket down and pull it out gt Pull the bulb out of
250. rt 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 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 gt page 60 For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children see Children in the vehicle gt page 40 ZN 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
251. ry is completely discharged the drive system is switched off This protects the battery from exhaustive discharge i By switching the ignition off and on again the drive system can be briefly reactivated once This allows you to park the vehicle safely Do not allow your vehicle to remain stationary for more than 14 days with a discharged or nearly discharged high voltage battery You can check the charge level with the charge level gauge gt page 79 High or low outside temperatures The efficiency of the high voltage battery is temperature dependent and decreases at high or low temperatures Additionally the electrolytes used can gel at very low temperatures You can check the maximum capacity available using the indicator in the multifunction display gt page 83 Energy consumption and range The available energy of the high voltage battery is reduced by e low outside temperatures e switching on electrical consumers At low temperatures and after being parked for an extended period without charging the physical properties of the high voltage battery e can cause a significant reduction in the performance of the battery e can lead to longer charging times Tn extreme cases you will not be able to start the vehicle For this reason always connect the charging cable or make sure the battery is completely charged when parking the vehicle in low outside temperatures or for an extended period of ti
252. si press OFF on electric air pump switch The electric air pump is switched off gt Turn the key in the starter switch to position 0 gt Unscrew the end of filler hose 4 from tire valve gt Place the tire repair kit securely in the vehicle gt Drive off immediately The tire sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire ZN 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 instrument cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire sealant repaired tire may change Adapt your driving accordingly gt After driving for about 1 8 miles 3 km or ten minutes stop and exit the vehicle taking all of the appropriate safety precautions gt Take the tire repair kit from the vehicle gt Screw the end of filler hose 4 onto tire valve gt Check the tire inflation pressure using pressure gauge 9 ZN WARNING If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi do not continue to drive the vehicle Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized electric drive smart center or call Roadside Assistance Have the damaged tire replaced gt If the tire inflation pressure is at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi inflate or deflate the tire to correct tire inflation pressure
253. signed to protect you or head thorax air bag cabriolet only The passenger air bag will only be hot gas flows out of the inflated front air deployed if bags and head thorax air bags cabriolet the system based on OCS weight sensor only This reduces the load on the occupant s head and upper body These air bags are consequently deflated after the accident readings senses that the passenger seat is occupied and the By pass air sac oFF indicator lamp is not lit gt page 39 e the impact exceeds a preset deployment Driver front air bag passenger front air cel f bag The driver front air bag is located in the Tm Steering Wheel housing the passenger The front air bags are designed to reduce front air bag above the glove box the potential of injury in certain frontal impacts Driver front air bag and passenger front air bag are deployed e at the start of an accident with high vehicle deceleration inthe longitudinal direction independently of other air bags in the vehicle being deployed e never in the event of a rollover unless high vehicle deceleration in the longitudinal direction is detected Driver front air bag Passenger front air bag 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 Knee bags Driver s k
254. sor readings from the passenger seat the system does also deactivate e head thorax air bag cabriolet e the window curtain air bag coup gt gt Safety i e the thorax pelvis side air bag coup e the seat Emergency Tensioning Devices e the seat belt force limiter Occupants must sit properly belted ina 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 Iftheseat 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 8 pass are sas or indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the passenger is properly positioned gt page 39 ZN WARNING Tf the 35 passamsac or indicator 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 3 pass arsac or indicator lamp goes out In the event of a collision the air bag control unit will not allow passenger front air bag deplo
255. speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second ZN 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 ZN 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 gt gt Controls Fa gt gt Controls Rey The following pages contain a brief description of the audio systems available for the coup 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 The audio system basic contains the following functions e Radio FM AM Radio Broadcast Data System RBDS and radio text e AUX and USB socket gt page 93 H Please be sure to read the operating instructions for the audio system basic before using the unit
256. st the driver s seat while driving Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Never ride ina moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt ina 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 ina 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 e Adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel e 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 ZN 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
257. 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 ZN WARNING With the drive system inactive there is no power assistance for the brake and steering bb gt gt Operation Ee 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 ZN WARNING Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out braking maneuvers Refer to the description of the hydraulic brake assistant gt page 46 H 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 otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty Brake pad wear or a leak inthe brake system may be the reason for low brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir may be too low if the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on gt page 21 although the parking brake is released Have the brake system inspected immediately Contact an authorized electric drive smart center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified te
258. switched on and goes out after approximately four seconds The SRS components are in operational readiness if the SRS indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running A malfunction in the system has been detected if the SRS indicator lamp amp e fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the ignition was switched on e does not come on at all e comes on after the engine was started or while driving ZN WARNING Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint systems such as seat belts and anchors Emergency Tensioning Devices seat belt force limiters or air bags or their wiring as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices for example could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents in which they otherwise should deploy although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded Therefore never modify the restraint systems Do not tamper with electronic components or their software ZN WARNING In the event that the SRS indicator lamp amp 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 sma
259. t always be recognized on retreads The operating safety of the vehicle cannot be assured when such tires are used ZN WARNING If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized electric drive smart center or tire dealer for repairs ZN WARNING Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You could lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire Modifications to the brake system and wheels and the use of brake dust rings are not permissible e Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make e Tires must be of the correct size for the rim e Break in new tires for approximately 60 miles 100 km at moderate speeds e Regularly check the tires and rims for damage Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and damage to the tire beads e If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required e Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhes
260. t belts increasing ee frequency of a If the driver s or the passenger seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds the warning chime stops sounding The seat warning chime y gt y E belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illuminated for a maximum of 60 seconds The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver s and the passenger seat belt with the passenger seat occupied are fastened or the vehicle is standing still and a door is opened Problem Possible causes consequences and gt Solutions WA Scenario 1 The subsequent self check of the safety systems detected no The SRS malfunction The supplemental restraint system is indicator lamp Operational illuminates when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a maximum of 4 seconds Scenario 2 There is a malfunction in the supplemental restraint systems The SRS The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices could deploy indicator lamp Unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident illuminates gt Do not sit on the passenger seat this applies particularly when the to children ignition is switched on and goes out after a maximum of 4 seconds for approximately 1second then it comes on again and stays on gt Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive smart center gt gt Practical hints A gt ZN WARNING Tf the SRS indicator lamp does not come on when you switch on the ignition or does not go out ag
261. te your vehicle for an extended period of time consult an authorized electric drive smart center about steps you need to observe ZN WARNING Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries Risk of explosion Q Fire open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries Avoid creating sparks Battery acid is caustic Do not allow it to come into contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear suitable protective clothing especially gloves apron and faceguard Wear eye protection Rinse any acid spills immediately with clear water Contact a physician if necessary Keep children away Follow the instructions in this Operator s Manual optional ZN WARNING Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries Never lean over batteries while connecting you might get injured 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 of jumper cables smoking etc ZN WARNING Do not place any metal objects on a battery You could otherwise cause a short circ
262. tem itself is not operating properly optional The TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors ZN WARNING The TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures Always adjust tire inflation pressure according to the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers gt gt Operation eal ZN WARNING Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires 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 to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat
263. ter Trip odometer Remaining cruise range gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the gt gt Controls ral gt gt Controls pa Odometer menu appears in the multifunction display gt To switch between submenus Press the OK button on the control lever briefly gt To reset the trip odometer Select the trip odometer display gt Press button 6 on the instrument cluster until the trip odometer is reset to O gt page 21 If the remaining cruise range of the charge level of the high voltage battery has dropped below 10 Low Battery is displayed on position Start menu The START menu shows you the trip statistics since start LES P54 32977231 Average speed since start Time elapsed since start Distance driven since start Average energy consumption gt Press the control switch on the control lever gt page 81 up or down until the START menu appears in the multifunction display gt To reset Press button 6 on the instrument cluster until the sSTART menu is reset to 0 gt page 21 The START menu is reset to 0 automatically e when the ignition has been switched off for more than 4 hours after driving more than 9999 miles or kilometers Reset menu The RESET menu menu shows you the trip statistics since the last reset es ECO 3 abl wy P54 33 2103 31 Average speed since last reset Time el
264. ters Charge level gauge Power gauge Glove box AUX USB sockets Overhead control panel Radio Center console switches Coin holder Retractable soft top switch 1 cabriolet only Page 62 2il 79 79 103 93 26 hil 25 102 70 000 0000 9 Function Gear selector lever Starter switch Auxiliary power outlet Storage tray Wiper switch Cruise control switch Control lever control system On board Diagnostics Socket OBD Horn Cruise control buttons Door control panel Inside door handle Page TH 55 106 103 67 95 81 207 95 26 52 optional Instrument cluster U S vehicles Function O Speedometer Right indicator and warning lamp display O Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Adjusting ambient lighting Multifunction display optional Page 22 80 65 81 Function Center indicator and warning lamp display Resetting trip odometer Resetting trip computer Left indicator and warning lamp display P54 33 2099 31 Page 22 85 86 22 gt gt At a glance Fal a gt gt At a glance Lex o Indicator and warning lamps O Cle OO OO Function 20 Low beam headlamp indicator lamp Left turn signal indicator lamp ESP warning lamp Right turn signal indicator lamp SI EPS warning lamp d
265. tery methods for breakdown situations and AT Power steering emergency towing se a e if the brake pedal already starts to pulsate just after towing begins e if you have to transport the vehicle over long distances gt Switch off the tow away protection and interior motion sensor gt page 47 H To prevent damage during transport do not tie down the vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts use only wheel straps to position and hold down the vehicle Improper tie down on a flatbed carrier Emergency towing truck or trailer can damage suspension When circumstances do not permit the parts and body panels recommended towing method the vehicle smart recommends that the vehicle be may be towed with all wheels on the ground transported with all wheels off the ground Using a strap or tow bar connected to using a flatbed carrier truck or another vehicle Only tow the vehicle as far appropriate wheel lift dolly equipment as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended Always have your vehicle transported towing method can be employed e whenthe A warning lamp for the high voltage system lights up in the instrument cluster e when the Do not tow away message appears in the instrument cluster e when the multifunction display is inoperative optional ZN WARNING If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground always t
266. 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 gt Press CANCEL button 4 briefly or gt Depress the brake pedal The cruise control is canceled The cruise control deactivates automatically when e you depress the brake pedal e the vehicle speed is below 20 mphh 30 km h ESP is in operation Resuming last set speed ZN 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 gt Press RES button 2 briefly The cruise control resumes the previously set speed 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 increasing or decreasing the current speed 06 Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control After
267. the drive system has not been started e the gear selector lever has not been moved to position N or P when starting the drive system e the charging cable is connected to the vehicle there is not enough power from the high voltage battery e a problem occured in the high voltage system After the drive system has been started the pointer of power gauge 2 moves to position 0 READY appears in the multifunction display gt page 82 The vehicle is ready to drive You can adjust the illumination of e the switches and dials in the instrument cluster e the radio e the climate control panel e the charge level and power gauges Five illumination levels are available gt Make sure the key is in starter switch position 1 gt Switch on the parking lamps gt To brighten or dim illumination Press button 1 on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the desired setting is reached The current setting is stored The control system is activated when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 ZN 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 approxi
268. the terminal connections gt Connect positive terminal 1 of charged battery 5 with positive terminal of your vehicle s battery 6 with a jumper cable Clamp the jumper cable to positive terminal 1 of charged battery first gt Start the engine of the vehicle with charged battery gt Connect negative terminal 3 of charged battery 5 with negative terminal 4 of your vehicle s battery 6 with a jumper cable Clamp the jumper cable to negative terminal of charged battery first gt Start the drive system of your vehicle You can now switch on minimal consumers Do not switch on large consumers such as the rear window defroster or headlamps gt gt Practical hints be gt Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals 3 and first gt Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals 1 and You can now switch on the headlamps gt Remount the positive terminal cover gt Have the 12 volt battery checked at the nearest authorized electric drive smart center Please keep in mind that it will take quite some time to charge the 12 volt battery When you switch off the drive system after driving a short distance you may not be able to start it again Charge the 12 volt battery completely as soon as possible e when one or several of the following warning lamps light up cy Drive diagnostics red This section offers information on towing A 12 Volt bat
269. the tire inflation pressure will change by approximately 10 kpa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure on warm tires and adjust the tire pressure only if the tire inflation pressure is too low for the current operating conditions If you check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are warm the reading will be higher than the cold reading This is normal Do not let air out to match the specified cold tire inflation pressure Otherwise the tire will be underinflated Follow recommended cold tire inflation pressures listed on Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Keeping the tires properly inflated provides the best handling tread life and riding comfort Tn addition to the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar also consult the tire inflation pressure label if available on the inside of the filler flap for any additional information pertaining to special driving situations For more information see Important notes on tire inflation pressure b page 124 Data shown on Tire and Loading Information placard example are for illustration purposes only Tire data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the following illustration Refer to Tire and Loading Information placard on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS E 205 35 IRIE YOY X
270. the tires and cause an accident H Do not aim directly at e electrical parts e electrical connectors e seals e other rubber parts The distance should be at least 3 9 in 10 cm and the water temperature must not exceed 140 F 60 C Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer Always keep the jet of water moving across the surface Hu Powerwashing could damage e the high voltage battery e the drive system e the engine compartment Do not powerwash these components Decorative foils H Decorative foils are permanently adhered to the painted parts of the vehicle and cannot be removed H Do not expose the foils to solvents gasoline or diesel When cleaning with a power washer note the following guideline values e Water temperature max 176 F 80 C e Minimum distance 11 8 in 30 cm Jet of water strike at a right angle The frequency with which you care for your paintwork is dependent on e how much the vehicle is used e where you normally park the vehicle e g in a garage or under a tree e the season e weather and environmental influences Rectifying paintwork damage You can use a touch up paint pen to repair minimal stone chip damage and scratches Recommended touch up paint pens can be obtained in a smart center For any major paintwork damage please contact a smart center
271. the vehicle A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint ZN WARNING Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time ZN WARNING Never ride ina moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt ina collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck causing serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the belt is properly positioned on the body ZN WARNING Observe Safety notes gt page 33 Seat belt outlet Seat belt guide Latch plate Seat belt buckle Release button gt Fastening the seat belt With a smooth motion pull the seat belt out of seat belt outlet Q gt Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips gt Push latch plate Q into seat belt buckle until it clicks b If necessary tighten the lap portion of the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling sho
272. thorized electric drive smart center ZN WARNING Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death gt gt Practical hints ent Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured 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 very explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding causing personal injury Read all instructions before proceeding H Do not tow start vehicle It is not possible to tow start the vehicle Attempting to do so may seriously damage the drivetrain which would not be covered by the smart Limited Warranty Tf the 12 volt battery is discharged the drive system cannot be started regardless gt gt Practical hints be of whether the high voltage battery is charged or not Jump starting will not help to start the drive system if the high voltage 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
273. through this cause an accident or other people could be injured by the load and or rack that has fallen off optional ZN WARNING Do not store any flammable substances inside the vehicle that could ignite and start a fire ZN WARNING The manufacturer has not approved your vehicle for towing a trailer A trailer can permanently impair driving safety The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including tools installed accessories passengers and luggage cargo must never exceed the load limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR for your vehicle as specified on the placard located on the driver s door B pillar gt page 208 In addition the load must be distributed in such a way so that the weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are indicated on the certification label which can be found on the driver s door B pillar For more information see Loading the vehicle b page 127 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 vehicle Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo e Always place items being carried against seat backrests and fasten them as sec
274. tions and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized electric drive smart center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the driver s door B pillar The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires Follow tire manufacturer s maintenance recommendation included with vehicle Your vehicle is equipped witha tire repair kit gt page 180 In case of a flat tire it enables you to drive to the nearest authorized electric drive smart center on the sealed tire If the tire is damaged too severely for the tire sealant to provide a reliable tire repair gt Contact the nearest authorized electric drive smart center or Call Roadside Assistance Abbreviations used in the following tables e FA Front Axle RA Rear Axle MN All season tires 155 60 R 15 74T M S 4 ERAS 7 MES 155 60 R15 74T M S a 153x15H 175 55 R 15 7T M S a gt gt Technical data ra Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match Therefore only use products tested and approved by smart Please contact an authorized electric drive smart center for products tested and approved by smart N WARNING Comply with all valid r
275. to starter switch position 1 Afterwards you can change the setting inthe Charge and Depart menu gt page 86 gt gt Controls Fail 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 Charge menu is activated ue O Instant am 2 CO aa 1 lkw P54 33 2122 31 Example illustration Departure time selected Preset departure time Instant Charge menu gt 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 gt page 81 Additional information e Setting the departure time gt page 86 e Starting the charging process immediately gt page 88 Outside temperature ZN 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 bb road surface is free of ice The road may A change of the outside temperature 2 will still be icy especially in wooded areas or be displayed with delay 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 sein D aie 9115mL ECO 34 O ss ss L T P54 33 2104 31 gt gt
276. to 2 for conditions as described below LevelO Driving without frequent breaking No sharp bends on the road ahead Maximum kinetic energy remains for the vehicle Level1 Normal driving standard setting Level2 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 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 on uphill grades Z 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 H 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 system maintains the pressure in the brake system for approximately one second after you have released the brake pedal
277. udibly ZN 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 e braking e vehicle maneuvers e an accident gt Close the tailgate Let the tailgate lock into place gt Close the driver s and passenger door gt Open the side windows if desired H Make sure the storage compartment cover is closed before closing the tailgate Otherwise the tailgate could jam gt Open the driver s and passenger door when conditions are safe to do so gt Open the tailgate P72 20 3151 31 gt Pull handle on the inside of the tailgate backward gt Lift up the storage compartment cover gt Remove the side rails from the storage compartment in the tailgate Front right Rear right A Rear left Front left gt Install the side rails with the respective front end 2 or first ZN WARNING Make sure the side rails are properly mounted Otherwise the side rails could disengage while driving and injure you and other persons gt Take one side rail it to front end gt Make sure the seal of the side rail is facing up at position and is not pinched gt Push the side rail at rear end D and start by attaching downwards until place twice it audibly engages into gt Install the side rail on the other side in the same manner H Make sure the side rails are
278. uit and the battery s highly flammable chemicals could ignite Never allow any metal object to contact both battery terminals or the positive terminal and the vehicle body at the same time This might short circuit the battery and ignite the highly flammable and explosive hydrogen gas generated by the battery causing serious personal injury ZN WARNING Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc e When disconnecting the battery always disconnect the negative terminal first followed by positive terminal e When connecting the battery always connect the positive terminal first followed by the negative terminal e Do not loosen or disconnect the battery terminal clips while the drive system is running or the key is in the starter switch H Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the drive system is running or the key is in the starter switch Otherwise electronic components could be severely damaged Have the battery checked regularly at an authorized electric drive smart center Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact an authorized electric drive smart center for further information HM Never invert the terminal connections Have work on the high voltage battery performed by an authorized electric drive smart center only Observe the safety notes on gt page 15 as well as the notes on the 12 volt battery
279. ulder portion up gt Unfastening the seat belt Press release button gt Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding latch plate Proper use of seat belts e Do not twist the seat belt when fastening e 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 e Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips over hip joint and not across the abdomen e Place the seat backrest ina position that is as upright as possible e Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time e 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 nanufacturer s instructions e Check your seat belt during travel to nake sure it is properly positioned e Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly Take special care to maintain a snug fit when wearing loose clothing ZN WARNING Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism This could damage the seat belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts This could impair the effectiveness of the seat belts Do not bleach or
280. unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury H 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 Toavoid draining the battery leave the drive system running when opening and closing the retractable soft top gt gt Controls al Opening from outside reached or the retractable soft top is opened completely You can open the retractable soft top P P Y completely with the key 95 gt Press symbol 2 on the retractable soft top switch briefly The retractable soft top opens completely O pressing symbol MD or on the retractable soft top switch while opening the retractable soft top will interrupt the opening procedure gt gt Controls p P80 35 240631 Closing Key with remote control For safety reasons you can only close the 6 Lock button retractable soft top using the retractable Opening the retractable soft top soft top switch inside the vehicle 6 Unlock button gt Make sure the key is in starter switch ition 1 gt Press button 3 on the key for position approximate
281. urely as possible e The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible against seat backrests e Do not stack loads higher than the top edge of the head restraints e Make sure no luggage cargo items can get above or next to the driver s and or optional passenger seat into the passenger compartment e Make sure luggage cargo is properly secured Always use if so equipped cargo net when transporting cargo Do not carry any unnecessary weight in the vehicle This increases vehicle weight which results in increased energy consumption gt gt Controls Fa The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving Glare through the windshield gt Swing sun visor 1 down Glare through a side window gt Swing sun visor 1 down gt Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting 2 gt Pivot sun visor 1 to the side The sun screen provides protection from sun rays and from heat generated by the panorama roof gt gt Controls Rea The sun screen can be adjusted to any desired position gt Opening or closing Move sun screen 1 forward or backward using the handle The auxiliary power outlet supplies power to the following electrical accessories when the key is turned to starter switch position 1 e the electric air pump available in conjunction with the tire repair kit e other consumers which operate up to a maximum of 60 W H The auxiliary
282. urn pressure cap 1 approximately 1 2 turn counterclockwise to release any excess pressure gt Continue turning pressure cap 1 counterclockwise and remove it gt Add coolant as required The coolant level may not exceed the maximum filling level gt Reinstall and tighten pressure cap Q gt Remount the service flap and close it gt page 117 Both the windshield and the rear window washer are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir The recommended minimum filling level is 1 06 US at 1 0 1 gt Remove the service flap and insert it on the front of the vehicle gt page 117 The windshield washer reservoir is located in the front compartment on the driver s side ZN WARNING Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windshield washer concentrate is being handled gt Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing point gt Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for temperatures below freezing point Hi Always use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter where temperatures may fall below freezing point Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system reservoir gt Premix the windshield washer fluid ina suitable container Observe mixing ratios depending on the outside temperature gt page 212 gt Use the tab t
283. vary from the the maximum range due to e very high or low outside temperatures e very high power demand over a long time period e very low charge level of the high voltage battery By charging the high voltage battery the reduced availability of power can be improved gt page 112 ECO indicator 27 pr 41 F ably P54 33 2108 31 ECO indicator 1 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 This to provide you feedback to e your driving style when accelerating and coasting e the uniformity of your driving style After a prolonged standstill of the vehicle ECO indicator display 1 always starts at a value of 50 The ECO value is displayed e while driving e if the key is in starter switch position P54 33 2109 31 In place of the ECO display battery charge level and charging time 2 appear if e the high voltage battery is being charged e the key is in starter switch position 1 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 Tf the multifunction display has already gone out you must turn the key
284. ve smart center as soon as possible Depending on production date of your vehicle itwill be equipped with version 1 or version 2 of the tire repair kit optional Please make sure to refer to the description 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 gt You should have the sealed tire replaced at an authorized electric drive smart center ZN WARNING Take care not to allow the contents of the tire sealant to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing The tire sealant is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Wear gloves while using this product if they are available Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water If clothing comes in contact with the tire sealant change clothing as soon as possible Incase of allergic reaction or rash consult a physician immediately e Small tire punctures particularly those in the tread can be sealed with the tire sealant e The tire sealant can be used in ambient temperatures from 4 F 20 C to 104 F 40 C e Do not remove any foreign objects such as nails or screws that have penetrated the tire Do not use t
285. ve children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The children could e injure themselves on parts of the vehicle e 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 e 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 Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child s risk of injury in the event of e strong braking maneuvers e 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 sp
286. ve lock function is enabled at the factory gt gt Controls a gt Switching on Switch off the ignition gt Press the central locking switch gt page 51 and button 6 on the key simultaneously An acoustic signal sounds The drive lock function is switched on gt Switching off Switch off the ignition gt Press the central unlocking switch gt page 51 and button on the key simultaneously An acoustic signal sounds The drive lock function is switched off ZN 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 gt Locking Press central locking switch Q The indicator lamp on central switch 1 comes on when the starter switch is in position 1 gt gt Controls a locking The indicator lamp on central locking switch 1 flashes when the starter switch is in position 0 With the doors and the tailgate closed the vehicle locks gt Unlocking Press central unlocking switch
287. vent brake disc corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces particularly salted roads it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking The heat generated serves to dry the brakes ZN WARNING Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers Limited braking effect on salted roads Remember that the effect of the brakes can be limited on salted road surfaces A layer of salt can form on brake discs and brake pads considerably reducing the friction between the brake disc and the brake pad The effect is most noticeable after long trips without braking e g on the highway and after the vehicle has been parked for several hours ZN WARNING The accumulation of salt on brake discs and brake pads reduces braking effectiveness and increases the distance necessary to come to a complete standstill This could potentially cause an accident and or personal injury To avoid this risk you should e brake carefully every now and then on salted roads in order to remove any layer of salt on the brake disc and brake pad but do so without endangering any other road users e keep a good safe distance from the vehicle in front and drive carefully e press the brake carefully at the end of the trip and again when beginning the next trip in order to remove any salt residues from the brake disc New brake pads Only install brake pads recommended by smart ZN WA
288. verity to deploy the driver front air bag gt gt Safety TR Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp The indicator lamp is located on the overhead control panel Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 1 illuminates when the passenger front air bag is deactivated ZN WARNING When the SRS indicator lamp and the By pass am sac orr indicator lamp are lit at the same time there isa malfunction in the Occupant Classification System In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS e Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians bb gt gt Safety pag Contact an authorized electric drive smart center e Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest 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 e Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an authorized electric drive smart center e Read and observe all warnings in this chapter Self test Occupant Classification System After turning the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 the pass ai sac orr indicator lamp located in the center console illuminates If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the passenger seat and the system senses the occupant as be
289. wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Overinflated tires can e adversely affect handling characteristics Cause uneven tire wear e be more prone to damage from road hazards e adversely affect ride comfort e increase stopping distance Safety notes Z WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and energy consumption of the vehicle and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc 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 failure Check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold gt page 123 Checking tire inflation pressure manually Follow the steps below
290. which escape from the battery Do not lean over the battery when it is being charged N WARNING Never charge a batterywhile still installed in the vehicle Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury gt Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer H only use chargers of a correct and suitable voltage H Never attempt to recharge a frozen battery Have the battery checked at a smart center The battery housing could be damaged Reinstalling the 12 volt battery gt Reinstall the charged battery Follow the previously described steps in reverse order H The battery its filler caps and the ventilation hose must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation Reconnecting the 12 volt battery H Always connect the battery in the order described below Otherwise the vehicle s electronics can be damaged gt Turn off all electrical accessories gt Remove the key from the starter switch H Never invert the terminal connections gt Connect the battery positive lead and fasten cover 4 gt page 192 gt Connect battery negative lead gt page 192 O After battery power e g due to reconnection was interrupted you will have to set the clock gt page 90 Have the battery s charge status and acid level checked at the start of the cold season at a an au
291. winter season or once a year in hot southern regions you should have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized electric drive smart center for service Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Approximate freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C Cooling system approx 3 9 US qt approx 4 3 US qt B70 4 11
292. wn Y S A z E ri On board diagnostics socket tire pressure 7 5A Brown monitor control unit 4 i U Coolant pump electric drive components HV 10A Red PTC HV interior PTC heater passenger E compartment windshield unit car2go A 69 Audio subwoofer sound system soft top 15A Blue cabriolet only Y Interior lighting 5A Light brown Surround sound system 20A Yellow Seat heating control unit 25A Neutral PACS orde 206 Warranty coverage ono aovoonbndassaobeounboce 206 Drive system and high voltage system abi 206 Identification labels Vehicle specification Rims as Service fluids and capacities 211 gt gt Technical data gt gt Technical data ee The Technical data section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle Genuine smart Parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or selected for and adapted to smart vehicles Therefore Genuine smart Parts should be installed H The use of non genuine smart parts and accessories not authorized by smart could damage the vehicle which is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty or could compromise the vehicle s durability or safety Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the smart USA Warranty booklet USA only or the Warranty booklet Canada only Your authorized electric drive smart center will exchange or rep
293. y 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 gt gt Introduction Canada in your vehicle literature portfolio 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 iterature 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 us
294. y a qualified specialist workshop with the necessary expert knowledge of electric drive vehicles and the tools to carry out the work required e g at an authorized electric drive smart center Otherwise there is a danger that vehicle components may wear more rapidly which may void the vehicle s warranty health hazards possibly posed by electromagnetic fields Electrical and electronic devices can Because of this have the external antenna endanger vehicle operating safety installed exclusively at a qualified specialist workshop which has the E Damage or consequential damage due to necessary specialist knowledge and tools retrofitting a device in the vehicle is to carry out the work required e g ata not covered by smart s warranty smart center In particular work relevant If you install telephones or radio to safety or on safety related systems must transmitters in the vehicle you must have be carried out at a qualified specialist such retrofits approved smart approves workshop the installation of telephones and radio devices if the work is done professionally and the device is connected to a low reflection exterior antenna f i The on board diagnostics socket is located The transmitting power of the telephone or inside the vehicle on the right side of the radio must not exceed the following left footwell maximum values Frequency range Maximum band transmitting power Watts Short wave 100 lt
295. yment when the OCS has classified the passenger seat occupant as bb gt gt Safety pai being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint or if the passenger seat is sensed as being empty When the OCS senses that the passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint the 3 passar sac orr indicator lamp will illuminate when the ignition is switched on and remain illuminated indicating that the passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the passenger seat is classified as being empty the By pass asas orr indicator lamp will illuminate and remains illuminated When the OCS senses that the passenger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12 month old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual such as a young teenager or a small adult the By passaineacorr indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on and then depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat remains illuminated or goes out When the 8 pass arpas ore indicator lamp is illuminated the passenger front air bag is deactivated When the 5 out and the passenger seat is occupied by an adult or someo
296. you and to others activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to position D when driving or when traffic and or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so In low ambient lighting conditions only switch from position auto to 2 with the vehicle at a standstill ina safe location Switching from position auto to 2 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 gt Turn the exterior lamp switch to position AUTO 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 d
297. 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 ZN WARNING Never ride ina 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 bb gt gt Safety uai collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck causing serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the belt is properly positioned on the body ZN WARNING Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time ZN WARNING Seat belts of a vehicle involved in an accident must be inspected by smart Only then is it possible to determine whether the

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