from the outside (e.g. before driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
G
WARNING
When the air recirculation mode is
switched on, windows can fog on the inside
immediately. Fogged windows impair
visibility, endangering you and others. If
the windows begin to fog on the inside,
switching off the air recirculation mode
immediately should clear interior window
fogging. If interior window fogging
persists,m ake sure the air conditionin gis
switched on, turn air distribution control
0029 to position 0006and increase the air
volume using air volume control 0002.
Control panel (Y page 97).
X Switching on: Press air recirculation
switch 002A.
The indicator lamp in air recirculation
switch 002Acomes on.
X Switching off: Press air recirculation
switch 002Aonce more.
The indicator lamp in air recirculation
switch 002Agoes out. Loading and storing
Cargo compartment cover blind with
parcel net bag
G
WARNING
The cargo compartment cover blind is not
intended to secure heavy objects in the
event of an accident. For this reason, heavy
objects must be tied down.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the vehicle
in the event of
R hard braking
R a change of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
Do not place any objects on the mounted
cargo compartment cover blind.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the vehicle
in the event of
R hard braking
R a change of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
Only place light loads in the parcel net
bag. Do not transport heavy ,sharp-edged or
fragile objects in the parcel net bag. The
parcel net bag cannot sufficiently secure
loads in an accident.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the vehicle
in the event of
R hard braking
R a change of direction
R an accident
Observe the loading guidelines.
The cargo compartment cover blind
R serves to protect objects that are stored
in the vehicle’s cargo compartment from
prying eyes
R prevents smaller objects from
penetrating into the passenger
compartment from the cargo
compartment; however, it is not intended
to act as a load restraining device
The parcel net bag
R is for storing small, lightweight objects
R prevents small objects from sliding
around inside the passenger
compartment
! If objects are placed on the cargo
compartment cover blind when mounted,
the cover may be damaged. 100
Loading and storing>> Controls.
Fitting
If you wish to use cargo compartment cover
blind 0002as normal, assemble it in top
mountings 0003. If you do not need the cargo
compartment cover blind, insert in bottom
mountings 002B.
X Open the tailgate.
X Secure cargo compartment cover
blind 0002at the front of the cargo
compartment with the parcel net bag.
X Insert cargo compartment cover
blind 0002on the right-hand side in top
mounting 0003or in bottom mounting 002B.X
Push handle 002Ato the right in the
direction of the arrow.
X Insert cargo compartment cover
blind 0002in top mounting 0003or bottom
mounting 002Bin the left-hand side
paneling and release handle 002A.
X Cargo compartment cover blind 0002
engages. X
Pull parcel net bag 0028down slightly and
secure with the hook and loop fastener.
X Remove in reverse order.
Controls X
Closing: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0002in the middle and pull
backwards.
X Guide cargo compartment cover
blind 0002into the rear right and left
mountings 0003.
X Opening: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0002in the middle, pull
backwards, and remove from rear
mountings 0003.
X Guide cargo compartment cover
blind 0002into position. Coat hooks
The coat hooks are located at the rear roof
rail on the driver’s and passenger side. Loading and storing
101>> Controls. Z
X
Opening: Press on the center of
drawer 0002.
The drawer opens slightly.
X Pull drawer0002 to open completely.
X Closing: Press on drawer 0002until it
engages.
Storage compartment in the tailgate
(coupé only) If possible, you can stow the charging cable
in the storage compartment of the tailgate
(Y
page 112).
! Do not place the charging cable in the
compartment for the roof bars of the roof
system. If the charging cable is placed
there, the roof bars can be damaged when
the storage compartment is closed. For
this reason, please make sure that the
charging cable is only stowed in the
intended location. X
Opening: Open the tailgates.
X Pull handle 0002on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Closing: Close storage compartment
cover 0002.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of storage compartment cover 0002
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgates (Y page 53). Loading instructions
G
WARNING
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items may be
thrown around inside the vehicle, causing
injury to vehicle occupants. G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle.
Put luggage or cargo in the cargo
compartment if possible. Do not pile
luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from being
thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off 104
Loading and storing>> Controls.
* optional
G
WARNING
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire. G
WARNING
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the
placard located on the driver’s door
B‑pillar (Y page 208). In addition, the
load must be distributed in such a way so
that the weight on each axle never exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for
your vehicle are indicated on the
certification label which can be found on
the driver’s door B‑pillar.
For more information, see “Loading the
vehicle” (Y page 127).
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended
to load the vehicle with the heaviest items
being placed towards the front of the
vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
R Always place items being carried
against seat backrests, and fasten them
as securely as possible.
R The heaviest portio nofthe cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests.
R Do not stack loads higher than the top
edge of the head restraints.
R Make sure no luggage/cargo items can get
above or next to the driver’s and/or passenger seat into the passenger
compartment.
R Make sure luggage/cargo is properly
secured.
R Always use, if so equipped, cargo net*
when transporting cargo.
Do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle. This increases vehicle weight,
which results in increased energy
consumption. Useful features
Sun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving. Glare through the windshield
X
Swing sun visor 0002down.
Glare through a side window X
Swing sun visor 0002down.
X Disengage sun visor 0002from
mounting 0003.
X Pivot sun visor 0002to the side. Sun screen*
The sun screen provides protection from
sun rays and from heat generated by the
panorama roof*. Useful features
105>> Controls.
* optional Z
temperature range from
00324‡(003220 ¥) to
104 ‡(40 ¥) .
When the vehicle is exposed to
temperatures below 003213‡(003225 ¥) for
longer than seven days, irreversible
damage by frost can occur.
Terms of use Observe the following notes:
R
exclusions of the high‑voltage battery
terms of use in the battery rental
contract
R exclusions and limitations in the
warranty and guarantee documents, as
well as in the Service Booklet
R maintenance notes for the high‑voltage
battery in the Service Booklet Online access to the vehicle
General G
WARNING
Observe the legal regulations of the
country in which you are currently located
when using the "Vehicle Homepage". If the
operation of communications devices while
driving is permitted by law, use such
devices only when traffic conditions
permit you to do so safely. You can be
distracted from traffic events. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the "Vehicle Homepage" before
and/or after a journey.
With the "Vehicle Homepage", you can call
up remote query or remote configuration
functions of your vehicle. Calling up
remotely is possible with every computer
with Internet access and with many modern
smart phones.
You can reach the "Vehicle Homepage" via
your web browser under the following
address:
http://vh.smart.com i
In order to use the "Vehicle Homepage",
you must agree to the general terms and
conditions and data protection
provisions.
The "Vehicle Homepage" is available in the
following languages:
R German
R English
R French
R Italian
R Spanish
R Portuguese
In order to call up the "Vehicle Homepage",
the vehicle must be connected to the
Internet. This is enabled by a powerline
adapter. Further information can be found
here (Y page 112).
Personal area setup You must first set up your personal access
under http://vh.smart.com in order to
access the "Vehicle Homepage". For this,
you need a valid Email address.
Following registration, you then have
access to your personal area on the
"Vehicle Homepage". The vehicle must be
registered in the personal area for you to
access the setting sofyour vehicle. Call up
the corresponding input field within the
"Vehicle Homepage". Enter the vehicle
identification number (VIN) and the
vehicle verification code (VVC). This
information can be obtained at your
authorized electric drive smart center
when you receive the vehicle.
Notes on data protection Please note that the "Vehicle Homepage"
allows access to your personal data. For
this reason, keep your vehicle verification
code (VVC) and your user data in a secure
place and safe from unauthorized persons.
Each person who has access to the above
information can use the functions on the110
High-voltage battery>> Operation.
Carry out the following steps within
30 seconds:
X If the value of the charg ecurrent is not
set to 8 A: set the value to 8 Aand confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
10 A and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
8 A and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
10 A and confirm.
X Press the encryption button on the
powerline adapter withi nthree minutes.
When the powerline adapter shows a
connection, the connection process was
successful.
i Observe the separate operating
instructions of the powerline adapter.
i Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center if you have any questions.
X Next, set the value of the charge current
to the desired value once again.
As soon as the vehicle establishes an
Internet connection, you can also use the
"Vehicle Homepage" at home during the
charging process. Changes you have made
via the "Vehicle Homepage" are adopted
after the charging process is complete.
This data transmission ends after
approximately three days. Charging at an AC power socket or a
private wallbox
Charging cable G
WARNING
The drive system is under high voltage.
Only use the charging cable that is
supplied with the vehicle or a wallbox
charging cable . Only use these charging
cables to charge the vehicle. Do not extend
a charging cable. Do not use a charging
cable if it is damaged. You could otherwise suffer an electric
shock and be seriously or even fatally
injured.
When charging at a private wallbox or
public charging station (level 2charging),
the charging cable is non-detachably
connected to the wallbox or charging
station.
Storing the charging cable You can store the charging cable in the
vehicle.
R
cabrio:
-in a box which is available as a
separate accessory (part number A 451
810 00 80).
- in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 104).
In this case, you can not stow the roof
bars of the roof system there.
R coupé: in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 104). Storage compartment in the tailgate
X
Hold charging cable connector 0003in your
left hand and power supply connector 0002
in your right hand.
X Lay spiral section 002Bof the cable into
the rear area of the storage compartment.
X Place the remainder of the charging
cable into the recesses in the storage
compartment as shown in the
illustration. 112
High-voltage battery>> Operation.
Charging station without charging
communication
You must activate charging stations
without charging communication before
the charging process. This can be done with
an RFID card or a telephone call, for
example. Observe the provider's
instructions at the charging station.
Charging station with charging
communication („Plug&Charge“) You do not have to activate charging
stations with charging communication
before the charging process. This is done
by the vehicle. This function is called
"Plug & Charge". Information is exchanged
between the vehicle and the charging
station via the charging cable for
activation.
This is for:
R mutual authorization of the vehicle and
the charging station
R verification of contract data
R automatic billing of the energy costs
Electronic certificates are used here for
secure exchange of data.
If the verification of contract data is
successful, the charging process is
initiated.
i A preliminary version of the
ISO/IEC 15118 standard is used for
communication between the vehicle and
the charging station. If it is necessary
to update your vehicle, consult an
authorized electric drive smart center.
In order to use "Plug & Charge", you have to
configure the functions of your vehicle on
the "Vehicle Homepage" (Y page 110). For
this you require a "Plug & Charge"
certificate which you receive from your
power company after concluding a suitable
contract. Consult an authorized electric
drive smart center if you have problems with the configuration or have no access to
the Internet.
The charging station offers information on
the availability of electricity and costs.
This information is processed by the
vehicle and is used for an optimum
charging of the high‑voltage battery
(Y
page 117). The energy costs are
automatically calculated after the
charging process is complete.
With your existing electricity contract,
you and others who have access to your
vehicle can charge the costs to your
electricity bill. For this reason, cancel
your existing electricity contract for this
vehicle before you sell it. Delete your
"Plug & Charge" certificate by all means.
i You can delete the certificate from the
vehicle's data on the "Vehicle
Homepage". Pleas econsult an authorized
electric drive smart center if you do not
have access to the Internet.
If the charging station allows the
connected vehicle access to the Internet,
you can call up and change information
pertaining to the vehicle on the "Vehicle
Homepage" (Y page 110).
Connecting the charging cable X
Engage the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Open the charge socket flap.
X Remove the cover from the charge socket.
X Insert plug of the charging cable into the
charge socket to the stop.
The high‑voltage battery is being
charged.
i The vehicle must not be moved during
charging.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the
multifunction display comes on when the High-voltage battery
115>> Operation. Z
!
Water in these areas could cause
damage to
R electrical components
R electrical wiring
R the drive system
R the high-voltage battery
Any such damage is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. Passenger compartment
G
WARNING
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items thrown
around inside the vehicle may injure
vehicle occupants.
The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. Control and operation of radio
transmitters
Radio and telephone G
WARNING
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle
safely. Only operate the radio or
telephone 8
if road, weather and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering adistance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
Telephones and two-way radios G
WARNING
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the
drive system is switched on. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s
electronic system, possibly resulting in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
Radio transmitters, such as a mobile phone
or a citizens band unit should only be used
inside the vehicle if they are connected to
an antenna that is installed on the outside
of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation
instructions regarding use of an external
antenna. Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant
temperature may rise.
! Excessive coolant temperature causes
the red coolant temperature warning
lamp 0005 in the instrument cluster to
come on.
The drive system should not be operated
with the red coolant temperature
warning lamp 0005illuminated. Doing
so may cause serious damage to the drive
system and the high-voltage battery,
which is not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
For more information on coolant
temperature warning lamp ( Ypage 165). Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive smart service
network at your disposal. If you plan to
drive into areas which are not listed in the
index of your smart center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized electric drive smart center.
8 Observe all legal requirements. 146
Driving abroad>> Operation.