A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 45
Indicator lamp ........................ 149
Accessory weight .......................... 130
Accidents
Air bags .................................. 33
Additives
Engine oil .............................. 207
Gasoline ................................ 208
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children .................................. 33
Front, driver and passenger .........37
Front, passenger ....................... 37
Head-thorax ............................. 36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 40
Safety guidelines ......................35
SRS indicator lamp ...................151
Air conditioning
see HVAC .................................. 91
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 207
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ....................... 130
Air vents ...................................... 93
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 210
Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror ......................................... 60
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 47
Anti-theft warning system ...........47
Electronic immobilizer ..............47
Interior motion sensor ...............48
Tow-away alarm ......................... 48
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 57
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 130
Audio system ................................. 90
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 63Automatic locking .......................... 51
Automatic transmission ................... 79
Display message ...................... 149
Driving tips ............................. 81
Emergency operation (limp-
home mode) .............................. 83
Gear selector lever ....................79
Gear selector lever positions ......80
Gearshift pattern ...................... 79
Hill-start assist system ..............81
Manual gearshifting ..................82
Shifting procedure ....................80
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock ........................... 89
Tachometer .............................. 89
AUX socket .................................... 91
B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 166
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 130
Battery
Charging ................................ 180
Indicator lamp ........................ 154
Jump starting .......................... 183
Removing and installing ............180
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 163
Bead (tire) .................................. 130
Brake fluid .................................. 113
Checking ................................ 113
Brake lamp .................................. 166
Brake pedal ................................... 78
Brakes ........................................ 134
Parking brake ........................... 77
Warning lamp .......................... 150
Break-in period ........................... 106
Bulbs
Front ..................................... 165
Rear ...................................... 166
Replacing ............................... 164
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GWarning!
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.
GWarning!
Do not place any metal objects on a battery.
You could otherwise cause a short circuit
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.
GWarning!
Keep flames or sparks away from battery,
avoid improper connection of jumper
cables, smoking, etc.
R When disconnecting the battery, always
disconnect the negative terminal first,
followed by positive terminal.
R When connecting the battery, always
connect the positive terminal first,
followed by the negative terminal.
R Do not loosen or disconnect the battery
terminal clips while the engine is
running or the key is in the starter
switch.
! Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
key is in the starter switch. Otherwise
the alternator and other electronic
components could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized smart center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for
maintenance intervals or contact an
authorized smart center for further
information.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
Disconnecting, removing, charging,
reinstalling and reconnecting the
battery
Disconnecting the battery
i If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
R the key will not turn in the starter
switch
R the automatic transmission will
remain in park position P
For more information see “Jump
starting” ( Y page 183).
XEngage the parking brake.XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.XTurn off all electrical accessories.XTurn off the engine.XOpen the passenger door.XMove the passenger seat to the rear as far
as possible.XUnscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell ( Y page 148).XLift the carpet.Battery181>> Practical hints.451_AKB; 3; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-27T09:36:34+02:00 - Seite 181Z
