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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C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...... 16
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ........... 14
Can holder see Cup holder
Can holder insert
see Cup holder insert
Cargo compartment cover blind ......... 97
Catalytic converter ....................... 136
CD player ..................................... 90
Center console
Lower part ............................... 27
Upper part ............................... 26
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 51
Certification label ....................... 198
Children in the vehicle ................... 41
Air bags .................................. 33
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ......................... 40, 159
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 41
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) .................................... 37
Safety notes .............................. 41
Tether anchorage points .............43
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Cigarette lighter .......................... 102
Climate control
see HVAC .................................. 91
Clock ........................................... 86
Cockpit ........................................ 21
Coin holder .................................. 99
Cold tire inflation pressure ........... 130
Combination switch ........................ 64
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..........210
Capacities ............................. 206
Checking level ......................... 111
Temperature warning lamp .........156
Coolant temperature ...................... 140
Cup holder .................................... 96
Cup holder insert ........................... 96
Curb weight ................................. 130Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 16
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ............................... 17
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 64
Deep water see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window ............................. 95
Windshield .............................. 95
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) ........... 123
Display messages
Automatic transmission .............149
Electronic immobilizer .............149
Door control panel ......................... 28
Door handles ................................. 28
Doors
Locking/unlocking from outside ...51
Opening from inside ..................52
DOT (Department of
Transportation) ...................... 129, 130
Drinking and driving ..................... 134
Driving
Abroad ................................... 140
Coolant temperature .................140
Hydroplaning ........................... 137
Instructions ....................... 75, 134
In winter ................................ 138
Safety systems .......................... 44
Through standing water .............139
Tips, automatic transmission .......81
Driving and parking
Safety notes ............................. 75
Driving safety systems .................... 44
ABS ........................................ 45
ESP ®
....................................... 45
Hydraulic brake assistant ...........46
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Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .. 151
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 37
Self-test ................................. 40
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 197
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............ 86
Overhead control panel ................... 28
P
Paintwork care ............................. 144
Panic alarm .................................. 44
Parcel net ..................................... 97
Parking ........................................ 77
Parking brake ................................ 77
Parking lamps .............................. 165
Parts service ............................... 196
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 37, 159
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 58
Pedals ........................................ 134
Power assistance .......................... 134
Power outlet ................................ 102
Power washer ............................... 144
Practical hints
Battery .................................. 180
Display messages .....................148
Flat tire ................................. 172
Fuses ..................................... 188
Jump starting .......................... 183
Replacing bulbs ....................... 164
Replacing transmitter battery ....163
Replacing wiper blades .............170
Towing ................................... 185
Unlocking/locking manually .......162
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 149, 159
What to do if ........................... 149
Where will I find...? .................148
Premium unleaded gasoline ............ 208
Problems with your vehicle .............. 16
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 131
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 131
R
Radio .......................................... 90
Radio transmitters ........................ 139
Rain-light sensor .......................... 68
Rear lamps
Overview ................................ 166
Rear window defroster ..................... 95
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 69
Replacing wiper blade ..............170
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 115, 131
Refrigerant, air conditioning ......... 207
Refueling .................................... 106
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 164
Reporting safety defects .................. 16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator .................... 88
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 131, 202
Roadside Assistance ....................... 14
RON (Research Octane Number) ......... 208
Roof see Soft top system
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switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
Depending on the driving situation, the
ESP ®
R reduces the speed
R selectively brakes individual wheels
R equalizes the speed of the driven wheels
R stabilizes the vehicle when braking
R assists you in evasive maneuvers on all
roadsGWarning!
If the ESP ®
warning lamp 0067 in the
instrument cluster flashes, proceed as
follows:
R While driving off, apply as little
throttle as possible.
R While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP ®
cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
GWarning!
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
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
! Because the ESP ®
operates
automatically, the engine must be turned
off (ignition 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.
i The ESP ®
will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended tire
size ( Y page 202).
Hydraulic brake assistant
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.
XApply 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.
GWarning!
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. Therefore, the braking distance
may increase.
GWarning!
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
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in order to avoid damaging the
transmission.
You can drive in reverse gear at a speed
of up to 9 mph (15 km/h).XDepress the brake pedal.XPress the release button ( Y page 76) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.XMove the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.
R appears in the transmission position
indicator.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
Parking
GWarning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement can cause serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always
do the following before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle:
R Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the parking brake.
R Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the curb.
R Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
R Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.
GWarning!
With the engine 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.
Adapt your driving accordingly.
XProperly stop and park the vehicle.XDepress the brake pedal.XEngage the parking brake ( Y page 77).
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp 0027 (USA only) or 004D (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.XRelease the brake pedal.
Parking brake
The parking brake serves to secure the
vehicle against rolling away when it is
stationary or parked.
GWarning!
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.
XReleasing: Depress the brake pedal.XPull up slightly on parking brake
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GWarning!
In the event of the vehicle needing to be
towed, a significantly greater amount of
pedal pressure will be required when the
engine is switched off.
Turning off the engine
GWarning!
Do not turn off the engine before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the engine 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.
XDepress the brake pedal.XPress the release button ( Y page 76) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.
!
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
XRelease the brake pedal.XTurn the key to starter switch position
0 .XRemove the key from the starter switch.
The electronic immobilizer is
activated.
Transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with a 5‑speed
automated transmission with manual or
automatic mode. For information on
driving with the transmission see also
“Starting” ( Y page 75).
GWarning!
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.
Gear selector lever
Gearshift pattern for transmission
0046Release button0060Park position0061Reverse gear005FNeutral position005EDrive position0066Manual gear shifting0067Upshifting0044Downshifting
The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
indicator. When M is selected the currently
selected gear appears ( Y page 85).
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Effect003ADrive position
The transmission shifts
automatically.009CManual gearshifting
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched off.
The driver has to change the
gears manually.
The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
indicator ( Y page 85).
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
Less throttleearlier upshiftingMore throttlelater upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
XPress the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.XEase up on the accelerator pedal when you
have reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.
Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic
lights:
XLeave the transmission in gear.XHold the vehicle with the brake.
When you stop for a longer period with the
engine idling and/or on a hill:
XEngage the parking brake.XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.
Working on the vehicle
GWarning!
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and move the gear selector
lever to park position P. Otherwise the
vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Driving on uphill grades
Your vehicle has a hill‑start assist system.
GWarning!
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.
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.
Therefore, you can start off smoothly
without the vehicle moving immediately
after releasing the brake pedal.
XRelease the brake pedal.XApply sufficient pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
! After approximately one second, the
hill‑start assist system stops braking
the vehicle, which then can roll
backwards. If you open the driver’s door
within this time, the hill‑start assist
system is deactivated and a warning
signal sounds.
i The hill‑start assist system is inactive
if you start off with the parking brake
engaged.
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XRestart the engine
Three bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.XWait at least 30 seconds.
The transmission is taught in.
When teaching-in was successful:
P appears in the multifunction display
again and normal transmission operating
is restored.
XContinue to drive.
After an unsuccessful teaching-in:
Three bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.
XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
Instrument cluster
Multifunction display
The following displays and indicators
appear in the multifunction display:
Multifunction display (U.S. vehicles)
0046Main odometer display, or when active,
days or distance to next maintenance
service0047Transmission position indicator008ADigital clock0088Outside temperature display0086Fuel level display0087Status indicator with:• Trip odometer display• Reserve fuel indicator006ESymbol for type of maintenance service
Multifunction display (Canada vehicles)
0046Main odometer display, or when active,
days or distance to next maintenance
service0047Transmission position indicator008ADigital clock0088Outside temperature display0086Freeze warning0087Fuel level display006EStatus indicator with:• Trip odometer display• Reserve fuel indicator006FSymbol for type of maintenance serviceGWarning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving
conditions, such as speed, outside
temperature, or warning/indicator lamps.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
smart center as soon as possible.
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