Seat belts ..................................... 31
Children in the vehicle ..............42
Fastening ................................ 62
Proper use of ............................ 31
Safety guidelines ......................35
Safety notes .............................. 31
Telltale .................................. 167
Seating capacity ........................... 133
Seats ........................................... 58
Adjustment ............................... 59
Armrest ................................... 59
Heating ................................... 60
Passenger seat .......................... 60
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 42
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .............................. 212
Service and warranty Booklet .................................. 212
Service flap ................................. 122
Service interval display .................. 91
Service life (tires) ....................... 136
Side marker lamps ......................... 181
Sidewall (tires) ............................ 144
Side windows Operation ................................ 77
Signs and labels ........................... 213
smart surround sound system ............ 101
Snow chains ................................. 145
Snow tires see Winter tires
Soft top system ............................... 71
Cleaning the soft top fabric .......157
Locking rear soft top manually ....178
Mounting the side rails ..............76
Opening and closing the rear
soft top ............................... 56, 74
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top ...............56, 72
Removing the side rails ..............74
Storing the side rails ................75
Sound package .............................. 101SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Indicator lamp ........................ 168
Standing water, driving through ....... 151
Starter switch positions .................. 57
Starting the engine ........................ 78
Status indicator ............................ 90
Steering wheel gearshift control ...... 26
Storage compartments .................... 110
Coin holder ............................. 111
Door pockets ............................ 111
Drawer ................................... 112
Glove box ................................ 111
in the tailgate ......................... 112
Parcel nets .............................. 112
Storage tray in center console ..... 112
Storage trays next to steering
wheel ..................................... 111
Storing tires ............................... 136
Sun screen ................................... 114
Sun visors ................................... 114
T
Tailgate Closing ............................... 55, 57
Opening .............................. 54, 56
Tail lamps ................................... 182
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant .....221
Brake fluid ............................. 221
Coolant .................................. 223
Engine oil additives ................. 221
Engine oils ............................. 220
Fuel requirements ....................222
Gasoline additives ...................222
Identification labels ................ 213
Premium unleaded gasoline ........221
Rims and tires ......................... 217
Service fluids and capacities .....218
Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS) ................................. 216
Vehicle specification (model
passion) ................................. 215
Vehicle specification (model
pure) ..................................... 215
Windshield/rear window washer
system ............................. 220, 222
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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 217).
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
another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of a hydraulic brake assistant
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
Activating the hazard warning flasher
after an emergency braking maneuver
If you bring the vehicle to a complete stop
by strongly braking at a speed of more than
43 mph (70 km/h), the hazard warning
flasher comes on automatically as soon as
the vehicle is at a standstill. The hazard
warning flasher will remain on until it is
switched off using the hazard warning
flasher switch ( Y page 68) or until the
speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Anti-theft systems
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer prevents
unauthorized persons from starting your
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a key
that is left inside the vehicle.
XActivating: Remove the key from the
starter switch.XDeactivating: Insert the key in the
starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
Anti-theft warning system*
Once the anti-theft warning system has
been armed, a visual and audible alarm is
triggered when
R someone opens a door or the tailgate
R someone enters the vehicle’s interior
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Rthere is motion inside the vehicle
R someone attempts to raise the vehicle
The alarm will also be triggered when
unlocking and opening the driver’s door
with the key.
i The alarm will stay on, even if the
driver’s door is immediately closed. For
canceling the alarm, see ( Y page 49).
Close the windows and the tailgate before
arming the alarm system. Make sure there
are no moving objects inside the vehicle.XArming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
Warning system indicator lamp 0046
flashes rapidly. The anti-theft warning
system arms after about 25 seconds. When
the anti-theft warning system is armed,
warning system indicator lamp 0046
flashes about every three seconds.
i You can also arm the anti-theft warning
system by locking the vehicle without
using the remote control ( Y page 178).
XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The anti-theft warning system is
disarmed. Warning system indicator
lamp 0046 stops flashing.
Canceling the alarm
XInsert the key in the starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
XPress button 0034 or 0038 on the key.Tow-away alarm* and interior motion
sensor*
Once the anti-theft warning system has
been armed, a visual and audible alarm is
triggered when someone attempts to raise
the vehicle or if motion is detected inside
the vehicle.XArming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are armed after about
25 seconds.XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are disarmed.
Canceling the alarm
XInsert the key in the starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
XPress button 0034 or 0038 on the key.
Switching off tow-away protection and
interior motion sensor
Switch off the tow-away protection and the
interior motion sensor when locking the
vehicle and
R transporting the vehicle,
R board, e.g. a ferry or auto train,
R there are people or animals in the
vehicle,
R the side windows remain open.
This prevents any false alarm.
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Opening and closing
Key
Key with remote control
0046 0038 Lock button0047 0035 Opening the retractable soft top 6
/
unlocking the upper tailgate 7008A
0034 Unlock button
The remote control centrally locks and
unlocks:
R the driver’s door
R the fuel filler flap
R the passenger door
R the upper tailgate
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. It is
possible for children to open a locked door
from the inside, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
! If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote control, the
batteries in the remote control are
discharged, or the remote control is
malfunctioning.
R Check the batteries in the remote
control and replace them if necessary.
R If you do not have a spare transmitter
battery at hand, use the key to open the
driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
If the remote control is malfunctioning,
contact an authorized smart center.
i USA only: This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
R This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
R this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only: This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
R This device may not cause
interference, and
R this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
! The remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
This can fluctuate greatly as a
consequence of local conditions
(reflective or absorbing objects) and
interference emitted by other radio
transmission systems. Similarly, the
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the direction from which the remote
control is activated.
To prevent theft, however, it is advisable
to only unlock the vehicle when you are
in close proximity to it.
Locking and unlocking from the
outside
XSelective unlocking: Press button 0034 on
the key once.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
The anti-theft warning system* is
disarmed.
The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked.XGlobal unlocking: Press button 0034 on the
key twice.
All turn signal lamps flash once again.
The passenger door and the tailgate are
unlocked in addition to the driver’s door
and the fuel filler flap.XGlobal locking: Press button 0038 on the
key.
With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the
fuel filler flap closed the turn signal
lamps flash three times.
The anti-theft warning system* is armed.
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch flashes ( Y page 54).
The interior and exterior 8
lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
i In vehicles with anti-theft warning
system*, an acoustic signal will sound
when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
When unlocking, the acoustic signal
sounds once. When locking, the acoustic
signal sounds three times.
The acoustic signal is activated at the
factory. If you wish to deactivate the
feature, contact an authorized smart
center.
Automatic locking
Auto-relock function
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 60 seconds of
unlocking with the key if neither the
driver’s nor passenger door is opened.
! To prevent an inadvertent lockout,
never leave your key lying in the vehicle.
Drive lock function
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more. The drive lock
function is enabled at the factory.
XSwitching on: Switch off the ignition.XPress the central locking switch
( Y page 54) and button 0038 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched on.XSwitching off: Switch off the ignition.XPress the central unlocking switch
( Y page 54) and button 0034 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched off.
Locking and unlocking from the inside
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
You can lock and unlock the vehicle from
inside using the central locking or
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unlocking switch. This can be useful, for
example, if you want to unlock the
passenger door from inside or lock the
vehicle before starting to drive.
XLocking: Press central locking
switch \000F.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch \000F comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch \000F flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.
With the doors and the tailgate closed,
the vehicle locks.
XUnlocking: Press central unlocking
switch \000G.
The vehicle unlocks and the indicator
lamp on central locking switch \000F goes
out.
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
XPull on inside door handle \000F.
With the driver’s door open a warning
signal sounds if the exterior lamps are
switched on and the ignition is switched
off.
Opening the upper tailgate on the
coupé
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
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XPress button \0004 on the key twice.XPress and hold button \0005 on the key for
approximately two seconds.
or
XPull the release handle in handle
recess \000F of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.
XSwivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open.
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle (Y page 113).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215).
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
GWarning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
XOpen the upper tailgate (Y page 54).XPull either of the release levers \000F
backwards.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
XSwivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
! When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle (Y page 113).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215).
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around.
XSwivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.
XSwivel the upper tailgate downwards to
close.
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
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you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top (cabriolet only)
You can fully open the retractable soft top
with the key.
Key with remote control
00460038 Lock button00470035 Opening the retractable soft top008A0034 Unlock buttonXOpening: Press button 0035 on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens.
i Pressing symbols 0034, 0038 or 0035 on the
key with remote control while opening
the retractable soft top will interrupt
the opening procedure.
XClosing: Press symbol 0055 on the
retractable soft top switch ( Y page 73).GWarning!
When closing the retractable soft top, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
i The remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
Take care that you do not open your
vehicle’s retractable soft top
inadvertently.
Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
GWarning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
XPress button 0034 on the key twice.XPull the release handle in handle
recess 0046 of the tailgate.
The tailgate is unlocked.XSwivel the tailgate downwards to open.
Opening and closing the rear soft top
(cabriolet only)
You can open the rear soft top to ease
loading and unloading.
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