! Do not use any special lubricant
additives, as these may increase wear
and damage the drive assemblies. Using
special additives not approved by smart
may cause damage not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. More
information on this subject is available
at any smart center.
Checking engine oil level
! Check the engine oil level at regular
intervals.
When checking the engine oil level
R the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
R the vehicle must have been stationary for
at least five minutes with the engine
turned off
XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake.XOpen the tailgate.XOpen the engine compartment cover
( Y page 107).
The oil dipstick is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
XPull out oil dipstick 0046.XWipe oil dipstick 0046 clean with a clean
cloth.XFully insert oil dipstick 0046 into the
dipstick guide tube.XPull out oil dipstick 0046 again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark 008A (minimum) and
upper mark 0047 (maximum) on both sides
of oil dipstick 0046.XFully insert oil dipstick 0046 into the
dipstick guide tube again.XIf necessary, add engine oil
( Y page 109).
i
The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 l).
Adding engine oil
! Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters
contact an authorized smart center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
GWarning!
When adding engine oil, always use a funnel
to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts such
as the catalytic converter or exhaust
system.
If this should happen, however, the engine
must be thoroughly cleaned before you
continue your trip. The engine oil could
otherwise ignite.
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CapacitiesComponentsModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants,
etc.Engine with oil
filterAll models3.5 US qt (3.3 l)Approved engine oilsTransmissionAll models2.4 US qt (2.3 l)Castrol Manual BOT 328Brake systemAll models1.05 US qt (1.0 l)Brake fluid (DOT 4+)Cooling systemAll modelsapprox. 4.5 US qt (4.3 l)Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
meeting specification
MB 325.0Fuel tankAll models8.72 US gal (33.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline
(Minimum Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON])Fuel tank
reserveAll modelsapprox. 1.32 US gal (5.0 l)Air
conditioning
system*All models—R134a refrigerant and
special PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Windshield
washer systemAll models4.0 US qt (3.8 l)Windshield washer
concentrate 25
(Y page 208)
Washer fluid mixing ratio
( Y page 208)Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for
their suitability in our engines and
durability for our service intervals.
Therefore, only use engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with the
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters
contact an authorized smart center.
! Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for bythe Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.25 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
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