
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0063The high‑beam
headlamp
indicator lamp
does not
illuminate
when the
high‑beam
headlamps are
switched on or
when using the
high‑beam
flasher.The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.XHave the high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized smart center.0065The low‑beam
headlamp
indicator lamp
does not
illuminate
when the
low‑beam
headlamps are
switched on.The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.XHave the low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized smart center.0026 0024
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
do(es) not illuminate
when the ignition is
switched on and the
corresponding turn
signal is switched on
or the hazard warning
flasher is switched
on.The turn signal indicator lamp(s) has (have) failed. XHave the turn signal indicator lamp(s) checked at an
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0026 0024
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
flashes at double
frequency.One of the turn signals is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 181).
or
XHave the turn signal checked at an authorized smart center
as soon as possible.00ACThe fuel cap
indicator lamp
comes on when
the engine is
running.The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaky. XCheck the fuel cap ( Y page 118).XIf it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.XIf it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an
authorized smart center.
Engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00AEThe coolant
temperature
warning lamp
illuminates
while the
engine is
running.The coolant is too hot. XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.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.The coolant level has fallen below the marking bar on the
coolant reservoir ( Y page 124).XAdd coolant as required.XHave the coolant system checked for leaks at an authorized
smart center.GWarning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00BBThe engine
malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving. There is a malfunction in the system.XHave the vehicle checked at an authorized smart center
immediately.
i Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as soon as the engine
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Check local requirements.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00B5The engine oil
pressure
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving. The engine oil pressure is low.XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.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.00B5The engine oil
pressure
indicator lamp
goes out before
the engine
starts.The engine oil pressure indicator lamp has failed.XCheck the engine oil level.XHave the system checked at an authorized smart center.! The engine oil pressure indicator lamp
should not be ignored. Extended driving
with the engine oil pressure indicator
lamp illuminated could result in serious
engine damage that is not covered by the
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Replacing bulbs
About replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is
therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. Contact an
authorized smart center for headlamp
adjustment.
GWarning!
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb. Otherwise you could be burned if you
touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:
R touch or move it when hot
R drop the bulb
R scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
i If the headlamps or front fog lamps* are
fogged up on the inside as a result of
high humidity, driving the vehicle a
distance with the lights on should clear
up the fogging.
Notes on bulb replacement:
R Only use bulbs of the same type and with
the specified watt rating.
R Switch the lights off before replacing a
bulb to prevent short circuits.
R Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
R Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
R Avoid touching the glass of the bulb with
bare fingers.
R If the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized smart center.
R Have the bulbs for the front fog lamps*
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XRemoving: Fold the wiper arm away from
the rear window until you feel it engage.
XFold wiper blade \000F away from the wiper
arm in direction of arrow \000G until it
disengages from its mounting.
XDetach wiper blade \000F.XInstalling: Push the new wiper blade onto
the wiper arm until you feel it engage.
XFold the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
XFold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the rear window.
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
! Make sure the wiper blade is properly
installed. An improperly installed
wiper blade may cause rear window
damage.
Adjusting the washer jet nozzles
\000FFront washer jet nozzles\000GRear washer jet nozzlesXAdjusting: Use a needle to move washer
jet nozzles \000F or \000G left, right, up, or
down.
iCheck the setting of the washer jet
nozzles at regular intervals. The washer
jet nozzles are correctly set when the
water jet hits the windshield or the rear
window approximately in the center.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Upon experiencing any type of problem
with the vehicle’s tires, switch on the
hazard warning flasher, carefully slow
down and exit the roadway in a cautious
manner.
XPark the vehicle at a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
XMake sure the tire valve of the damaged
tire is located below the horizontal axle
of the wheel hub.
XEngage the parking brake.XTurn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight ahead position.
XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.
XTurn off the engine.XRemove the key from the starter switch
and take the key with you.
iOpen door only when conditions are safe
to do so.
XHave any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway.
Using the tire repair kit
! Depending on the type of damage on the
tire, the tire sealant could damage the
sensor of the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*. Such damage is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
When having the damaged tire replaced,
also have the TPMS sensors* checked for
proper function. When the sensor is
damaged, the TPMS* will not function
properly. The sensor must then be
replaced at an authorized smart center as
soon as possible.
The tire repair kit can be used to seal
punctures of up to approximately 0.16 in
(4 mm) on the tire tread.
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The tire repair kit enables you to drive on
the sealed tire to the nearest authorized
smart center.XYou should have the sealed tire replaced
at an authorized smart center.GWarning!
Take care not to allow the contents of the
tire sealant to come in contact with hair,
eyes or clothing. The tire sealant is
harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed
through the skin - causes skin, eye and
respiratory irritation. Wear gloves while
using this product if they are available.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with the tire
sealant, change clothing as soon as
possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult
a physician immediately.
Notes
R Small tire punctures, particularly those
in the tread, can be sealed with the tire
sealant.
R The tire sealant can be used in ambient
temperatures from ‑4 ¦ (‑20 ¥) to
104 ¦ (+40 ¥).
R Do not remove any foreign objects such as
nails or screws that have penetrated the
tire.
R Do not use the tire sealant if the tire has
been damaged by being driven when
insufficiently inflated (e.g. bumps,
cuts, cracks etc. on the tire).
R Allow escaped tire sealant to dry, then
peel it off.
R Immediately wash all painted surfaces
that came into contact with the tire
sealant using a damp cloth.
R Avoid skin and eye contact with the tire
sealant.
R Do not swallow the tire sealant.
RAllow the tire sealant that is inside the
damaged tire to dry and dispose of
together with the tire.
R Do not use the tire sealant after the
expiration date has elapsed (see top of
container).
Instead, have it replaced at an
authorized smart center.GWarning!
The tire sealant is a limited repair device.
The tire sealant cannot be used for cuts or
punctures larger than approximately
0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by
driving with extremely low tire inflation
pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged
wheel.
Do not drive the vehicle under such
circumstances.
If you are unsure of the condition of the tire
or have any question whatsoever about its
suitability for driving contact the nearest
smart center for assistance or call
Roadside Assistance.
GWarning!
Please review the instructions below for
using the tire repair kit. If you are not
confident that you can competently follow
the instructions for using this kit, do not
use the kit, but instead call for Roadside
Assistance.
GWarning!
Keep the tire sealant out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth
immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately.
Keep away from open flame, heat source or
sparks. Do not smoke.
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therefore keep the engine running — in
the open air — while inflating the tire.XPress I on electric air pump switch 006E.
The electric air pump is switched on and
inflates the tire.
i First, the sealant is pumped into the
tire. The pressure may briefly increase
to a high value. This is normal and not an
indication of a malfunction. Do not
switch off the electric air pump.
XLet the electric air pump inflate the tire
for a maximum of ten minutes.
Pressure gauge 0047 must display at least
180 kpa (1.8 bar, 26 psi).
! Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than ten minutes without
interruption. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the electrical air pump
again after it has cooled off.
XIf a tire inflation pressure of at least
180 kpa (1.8 bar, 26 psi) is not attained,
turn off the electric air pump by
pressing 0 on electric air pump switch
006E .XUnscrew the end of filler hose 0088 from
tire valve 0072.XAfter clearing the area around the
vehicle of people and obstacles, drive
vehicle back or forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the tire
sealant material inside the tire.XScrew the end of filler hose 0088 onto tire
valve 0072.XInflate the tire again.GWarning!
If a tire inflation pressure of
180 kpa (1.8 bar, 26 psi) is not attained, the
tire is too severely damaged for the tire
sealant to provide a reliable tire repair.
In this case, the tire sealant cannot
properly seal the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest smart center for
assistance or call Roadside Assistance.
XAfter attaining a tire inflation pressure
of at least 180 kpa (1.8 bar, 26 psi) , press
0 on electric air pump switch 006E.
The electric air pump is switched off.XTurn the key in the starter switch to
position 0.XUnscrew the end of filler hose 0088 from
tire valve 0072.XPlug filler hose with the stopper.XTire sealant container 0070 remains
screwed onto flange 0071.XPlace the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.XDrive off immediately.
The tire sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.GWarning!
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is not
designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily
seen by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire
sealant repaired tire may change. Adapt
your driving accordingly.
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bolt should be tightened to a torque of
81 lb‑ft (110 Nm).
Wheel change
Preparing the vehicle
XPark the vehicle on a hard, flat surface
when possible.XTurn on the hazard warning flasher.XTurn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.XEngage the parking brake.XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.XTurn off the engine.XHave any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway.
Removing the wheel
GWarning!
When jacking up the vehicle, only use a
suitable jack. Observe the manufacturer’s
safety instructions.
The jack must be designed for jacking up
this vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle.
The jack is intended only for lifting the
vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not
suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle. To help avoid personal
injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle
during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet
away from the area under the lifted vehicle.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.
Always firmly engage the parking brake and
block the wheels with wheel chocks or other
sizeable objects before raising the
vehicle with the jack. Do not release the
parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
Make sure the ground on which the vehicle
is standing and where you place the jack is
solid, level and not slippery. If necessary,
use a large underlay. On slippery surfaces,
such as tiled floors, you should use a non-
slip underlay, for example a rubber mat.
Do not use wooden blocks or similar objects
to support the jack. Otherwise the jack may
not be able to achieve its load-bearing
capacity if it is not at its full height.
The jack must always be vertical when in
use. Always try to use the jack on level
surface. If you do not position the jack
correctly, the vehicle can fall off the jack
and seriously or fatally injure you or
others.
Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
Also observe the notes on the jack.XMake sure to have a suitable jack 18
, wheel
wrench 18
and wheel chock 18
.
Contact an authorized smart center for
information on which jack and wheel
wrench are required.XPrepare the vehicle as described
( Y page 193).XMake sure the surface is level.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other
sizeable objects:
XPlace one wheel chock or other sizeable
object in front of and another wheel
chock or other sizeable object behind
the wheel that is diagonally opposite to
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