Children in the vehicle
..............42
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .
166
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 42
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ...213
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............89
Overhead control panel ...................28P
Paintwork care ............................. 154
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................. 107, 111
Parking ........................................
80
Parking brake ............................... 80
Parking lamps .............................. 179
Parts service ............................... 212
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ...................36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 36, 173
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 60
Pedals ........................................ 143
Power assistance .......................... 143
Power outlet ................................. 114
Power washer ............................... 153
Practical hints Battery .................................. 196
Display messages ..................... 158Flat tire .................................
186
Fuses ..................................... 205
Jump starting .......................... 199
Replacing bulbs ....................... 178
Replacing transmitter battery
....177
Replacing wiper blades ............. 184
Towing ................................... 202
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 176
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 162, 173
What to do if ............................ 162
Where will I find...? ................. 158
Premium unleaded gasoline ............222
Problems with your vehicle ..............16
Product information .......................13
Production options weight ..............141
PSI (air pressure unit) ...................141 R
Radio .......................................... 98
Radio transmitters ........................ 149
Rain-light sensor ...........................
71
Rear lamps Overview ................................ 180
Rear window defroster ...................106
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 72
Replacing wiper blade .............. 184
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 125, 141
Refrigerant, air conditioning .........221
Refueling .................................... 116
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 178
Reporting safety defects ..................16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator ....................91
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 141, 217
Roadside Assistance .......................14
RON (Research Octane Number) .........222
Roof see Soft top system Index
9
R
there 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. X
Arming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
Warning system indicator lamp :
flashes rapidly. The anti-theft warning
system
arms after about 25 seconds. When
the anti-theft warning system is armed,
warning system indicator lamp :
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 176).
X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The anti-theft warning system is
disarmed. Warning system indicator
lamp : stops flashing.
Canceling the alarm X
Insert the key in the starter switch.
X Turn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
X Press button # or * 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.
X Arming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The
tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are armed after about
25 seconds.
X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The
tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are disarmed.
Canceling the alarm X
Insert the key in the starter switch.
X Turn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
X Press button # or * 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. Anti-theft systems
49
>> Safety.
* optional Z
X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Press switch : within 60 seconds.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Lock the vehicle using the remote
control.
i The tow-away protection and the
interior motion sensor remain switched
off until you lock your vehicle again. 50
Anti-theft systems>> Safety.
Opening and closing
Key
Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
; $ Opening the retractable soft top 6
/
unlocking the upper tailgate 7
= # 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 G
WARNING
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:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. 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.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS‑210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference, and
2. 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 product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case.
6 cabriolet only.
7 coupé only. 52
Opening and closing
>> Controls.
electronics could be damaged which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top
You
can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion. G
WARNING
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure. G
WARNING
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potential
for injury for occupants wearing
their seat belts properly as entire body
parts or portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment. G
WARNING
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.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top. Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the
retractable
soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
i To avoid draining the battery, leave the
engine running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.
Opening from outside You can open the retractable soft top
completely with the key.
Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
; $ Opening the retractable soft top
= # Unlock button
X Press button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens
completely. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
73
>> Controls. Z
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsA warning signal
sounds when parking. You have not engaged the parking brake before releasing the
brake pedal, turning off the engine, and switching off the
ignition.
X
Switch on the ignition to deactivate the acoustic warning.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Make sure the gear selector lever is in park position P.
X Turn the key to starter switch position 0.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
For safety, it is important that you perform the parking
procedure as described (Y page 80). You can hear a
continuous
noise from
the front axle when
braking. The vehicle is equipped with a mechanical/acoustic brake pad
indicator.
X
Have the brake pads checked at an authorized smart center. Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
You can unlock the driver’s door and the
fuel filler flap by unlocking the driver’s
door using the key. The lock cylinder is
fitted with a cap.
X Press button # on the key.
The anti-theft warning system* is
disarmed.
i If the transmitter battery in the key is
discharged, the anti-theft warning
system* can no longer be disarmed with
button # on the key.
For replacing the transmitter battery
(Y page 177).
Unlocking the vehicle with the key and
opening a door or the tailgate will
trigger the anti-theft warning system*
(Y page 48).
To cancel the alarm:
X Insert the key in the starter switch.
X Turn the key to starter switch position 1. X
Remove cap : from lock cylinder ;.
X Unlock the driver’s door.
The
driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked.
i To unlock the vehicle centrally press
the
central unlocking switch in the upper
center console ( Y page 27). Locking the vehicle
If
you can no longer lock the vehicle using
the remote control and you do not have a
spare transmitter battery at hand, please
proceed as follows: 176
Unlocking/locking manually
>> Practical hints.
* optional
X
Open the driver’s door.
X Press the central locking switch
(Y page 54).
The indicator lamp on the central
locking
switch comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.
X Remove the key from the starter switch,
take it with you, and close all doors.
The vehicle is now locked and the anti-
theft warning system* is armed. Closing the rear soft top
If the rear soft top does not lock properly
after being closed, proceed as follows:
X Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Fold up the rear soft top completely.
The rear soft top stops in the unlocked
position.
X Within one minute, press and hold symbol
G on the retractable soft top switch
for 15 seconds twice.
The rear soft top closes the locking
hooks.
X Close the retractable soft top
completely.
X Have the rear soft top checked at an
authorized smart center. Replacing transmitter battery
Notes
The
remote control’s transmitter battery is
almost spent when the turn signals flash
rapidly nine times in a row when locking
the vehicle. i
If you do not replace the transmitter
battery, after about 100 more times you
will no longer be able to lock or unlock
the vehicle using the remote control.
X Replace the transmitter battery.
or
X Have the transmitter battery replaced at
an authorized smart center. G
WARNING
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore keep the batteries
out of reach of children.
If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states/provinces
require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling. Replacing battery
Replacement battery: CR 2016 button cell
! Replace the remote control’s
transmitter battery every two years at
the
latest. Otherwise there is a danger of
leakage. The remote control could be
damaged. Replacing transmitter battery
177
>> Practical hints.
* optional Z