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Sequential manual gearbox SMG*The conceptThe sequential manual gearbox SMG is
an automated manual gearbox with
which clutching and shifting is assumed
by an electro-hydraulic system.
The SMG is operated via the selector
lever in the center console and two shift
paddles on the steering wheel.
It offers the following functions:
>Sequential mode: manual mode
>Drive mode: automatic operation
>Ability to choose between two differ-
ent driving programs: Standard,
Sport
>Operating safety through protection
against misshifting
>Automatic upshifts and downshifts in
the drive mode
>Automatic downshifts at minimum
engine rpm
>Kickdown function in the drive mode.
>Acceleration assistant, refer to
page 66
Selector lever positionsThe current selector lever position is
indicated by a light-emitting diode in
the center console.
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
Position for forward driving with one-
touch functions:
Sequential mode
+: manual upshifts
—: manual downshifts
D: drive mode.
The SMG is ready for operation in igni-
tion key position 2.
The gearbox is automatically
placed in neutral gear if the
driver's door is opened while the engine
is running and the driver does not actu-
ate the pedals, the shift paddles or the
selector lever.
This is accompanied by an acoustic
signal and the flashing gear indicator.
The gear display N appears in the
instrument cluster.
A driving position can only be engaged
when the driver's door is closed.
When the vehicle is unlocked, a buzzer
in the area of the transmission indicates
that the system is ready for operation.<
ShiftlockWhen the car is at a standstill, a safety
function requires you to depress the
brake pedal if you want to move the
selector lever from the neutral
position N to a driving position.Driving precautions
Use enough acceleration to pull
away speedily when moving off on
an uphill gradient. Never try to prevent
the car from rolling back on an uphill
gradient by depressing the accelerator
pedal; always apply the handbrake.
Otherwise you could overheat the SMG
gearbox.<
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Everything from A to ZFootbrake, refer to Braking
safely 113
Front airbags 51
Front center armrest 100
Front fog lamps 87
indicator lamp 20
Fuel
display 75
quality 24
volume 157
Fuel consumption
display 79
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 75
Fuel economy, refer to
Energy control 74
Fuel filler door 23
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 23
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel reserve indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge 75
Fuel tank capacity 157
Fuses 145
G
Gasoline consumption, refer
to Average fuel consump-
tion 79
Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec-
ifications 24Gear indicator 65, 69
Gear lever
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 63
Gearbox
manual transmission 62
Gearshift lever
manual transmission 62
General driving notes 113
Glass sunroof
closing following an elec-
trical malfunction 40
convenience operation
30, 31
remote control 29, 30
Glass sunroof, electric 39
Glove compartment 99
Grills, refer to Ventilation
90, 94
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 156
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 61
Hands-free system 101
Harman Kardon premium
sound system 99
Hazard warning flashers 14
Hazard warning triangle 22Head airbags 51
Head restraints 45
Headlamp cleaning system
cleaning headlamps 72
washer fluid 126, 157
Headlamp control, auto-
matic 85
Headlamp flasher 87
indicator lamp 20
Headlamps
bulb replacement 137
care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Heated mirrors 49
Heated rear window
air conditioning 92
automatic climate
control 97
Heated seats 48
Heating
exterior mirrors 49
rear window 92, 97
seats 48
Heating and ventilation
90, 94
Heavy loads, refer to Cargo
loading 107
Height adjustment
seats 42, 44
steering wheel 50
Height, refer to
Dimensions 155High beams 70, 87
bulb replacement 138
headlamp flasher 87
indicator lamp 20
Holder for
beverages 100, 101
litter bag 101
Hood release 123
Horn 14
Hub cap 142
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC 115
Hydroplaning 113
I
Ice warning 78
Ignition 59
Ignition key 28
positions 59
Ignition lock 59
Imprint 4
Indicator lamps 18
