Trip odometer display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
XSelecting trip odometer display: Press
left button 0046 (Y page 90) repeatedly
until the trip odometer display appears
in the status indicator.XResetting trip odometer display: Press
and hold left button 0046 (Y page 90) until
the value is set to 0.
Maintenance service interval display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i Canada vehicles: The maintenance
service interval display shows km
instead of miles.
The maintenance service interval display
will notify you approximately one month
before the next maintenance service is
due.
The following information will be
displayed after starting the engine:
R Days or distance to next maintenance
service
This information will be displayed
instead of the main odometer display.
The main odometer display will reappear
after approximately ten seconds
( Y page 88).
R Type of service that is due
This information will be displayed in
the status indicator.XStart the engine.XSelecting maintenance service interval
display: Press button 0046 on the
instrument cluster repeatedly until the
maintenance service interval display
appears in the status indicator.
Depending on the type of maintenance
service that is due, symbol ¬ or } is
displayed.XClearing maintenance service interval
display: Press button 0046 once.
The maintenance service interval
display is cleared.XActivating maintenance service
interval display: Press button 0046 twice
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Reserve fuel indicator
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
XSelecting reserve fuel indicator: Press
button \000F on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the reserve fuel
indicator appears in the status
indicator.
Auxiliary instruments*
\000FTachometer\000GCockpit clock
Tachometer*
The tachometer displays the engine speed
in units of 1 000 rpm.
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The tachometer illumination comes on when
you switch on the ignition and the exterior
lighting.
! Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be
torn from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock*
The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting.
The buttons for setting the time are on the
top of the cockpit clock.
XSetting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button \000F repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
XSetting the time back quickly: Press
button \000F for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
XSetting the time forward in 1 minute
increments: Press button \000G repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
XSetting the time forward quickly: Press
button \000G for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
! Do not hang any objects on the cockpit
clock.
This could cause the cockpit clock to be
torn from its mounting and damage it.
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Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
You can adjust the illumination of the
switches, the dials in the instrument
cluster, the radio*, the climate control*
panel and the auxiliary instruments*. Five
settings are possible.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitch on the parking lamps.XTo brighten or dim illumination: Press
button \000F on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
Control system*
Introduction
The control system is activated when you
turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1.
GWarning!
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
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
Control lever
You can select the displays in the
multifunction display and change settings
in the control system with the control
lever.
Control lever (example illustration coupé)
\000FControl switch
Pressing up selects a menu.
\000GOK button
Confirming a selection.
Scrolling through stored messages
in the Messages menu
\000
until the message Back appears in the
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Odometer menu appears in the
multifunction display.XTo switch between submenus: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.XTo reset the trip odometer: Select the
trip odometer display.XPress button 0046 (Y page 90) on the
instrument cluster until the trip
odometer is reset to 0.
Consumption menu
The Consumption menu shows you the
current fuel consumption.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Consumption menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The current current fuel consumption
appears.
i Depending on the selected unit in the
settings menu ( Y page 97), the
consumption is displayed in in miles per
gallon (mpg) or in liters per 100
kilometers (l/100 km). When the vehicle
is standing, the fuel consumption is
displayed in gallons per hour (gal/h) or
liters per hour (l/h).
Start menu
The START menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since start.
0046Average speed since start0047Time elapsed since start008ADistance driven since start0088Average fuel consumption since startXPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
START menu appears in the multifunction
display.XTo reset: Press button 0046 (Y page 90) on
the instrument cluster until the START
menu is reset to 0.
i
The START menu is reset to 0
automatically
R when the ignition has been switched
off for more than 4 hours
R after driving more than 9 999 miles or
kilometers
Reset menu
The RESET menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since the last reset.
0046Average speed since last reset0047Time elapsed since since last reset008ADistance driven since last reset0088Average fuel consumption since since
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RESET menu appears in the multifunction
display.XTo reset: Press button 0046 (Y page 90)on
the instrument cluster until the RESET
menu is reset to 0.
Messages menu
The Messages menu stores messages that
you can call up.
i When no messages have been stored, the
Messages menu is not displayed.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Messages menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The number of stored messages is 0046
displayedXPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
The first stored message appears.XTo scroll through messages: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
For more information on display messages,
see ( Y page 160).
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:
R 009B Care Service in XXX mi
R 009C Main Service in XXX mi
R 009C Main Service in XX Days
XTo 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.
! 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.
Settings menu
In the Settings menu, you can select
individual settings for your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
R Setting the language
R Setting the temperature unit
R Setting the distance and speed unit
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the language
The following languages are available:
R German
R English
R French
R Italian
R Spanish
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XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Language submenu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
desired language is selected.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected language is stored.
Setting the temperature unit
The following units are available:
R †
R ‡
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
°F/°C submenu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.XPress 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:
R Miles (mi)
R Kilometers (km)
XPress the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the mi–
km submenu appears in the multifunction
display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
i Canada only: The unit for the cruise
control ( Y page 101) does not change,
regardless of which unit is set in this
menu.
Time menu
The Time menu lets you set the time and
offers different display modes.
The following submenus are available:
R Setting time display mode (12-hour or
24-hour mode)
R Setting period of day, am or pm 11
R Setting the hours
R Setting the minutes
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Time menu appears in the multifunction
display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the time display mode
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
12h 24h submenu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
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Setting the period of dayXPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
am pm submenu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected mode is stored.
Setting the hours
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Hour submenu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected hours are stored.
Setting the minutes
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Minute submenu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly.XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.XPress the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected minutes are stored.Audio system*GWarning!
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 speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
GWarning!
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.
GWarning!
If you wish to have a radio other than an
original smart radio 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.
The following pages contain a brief
description of the audio systems available
for the coupé 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.
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