are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
X Release adjustment lever 0002when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat fore and aft adjustment X
Pull adjustment handle 0003upwards and
slide the seat to a seating position that
still allows you to reach the accelerator/
brake pedal safely.
X Release adjustment handle 0003when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat height The seat guide is inclined in the
horizontal plane. Seat fore and aft
adjustment also alters the seat height.
Armrest* on driver’s seat
Folding up and down
X
Folding up: Hold front of armrest and fold
it up in direction of arrow 0002.
X Folding down: Hold front of armrest and
fold it down in direction of arrow 0003.Adjusting armrest angle
You can adjust the angle of the armrest when
it is folded down.
X
Turn thumb wheel 002B.
R Direction of arrow 002A: down
R Direction of arrow 0028: up Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(Y page 104).
Folding down X
Remove the seat belt from seat belt
guide 0002.
X Move the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go. Seats
57>> Controls.
* optional Z
X
Push latch plate 002Binto seat belt
buckle 002Auntil it clicks.
X If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
X Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
button 0028.
X Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate 002B.
Proper use of seat belts R
Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.
R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
R Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
R Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
R Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
R Do not fasten a seat belt aroun daperson
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
R Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing. G
WARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt. Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center. Correct driver seat adjustment
G
WARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 56). X
Adjust the driver’s seat properly
(Y page 56).
Make sure that you
R are positioned as far away from the
driver’s front air bag as possible
R can reach steering wheel 0002with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
R can fasten seat belt 0003properly Seat belts
61>> Controls. Z
R
you have adjusted seat backrest 002Bto
a position that is as upright as
possible
R you can move your legs freely
R you can depress the brake and
accelerator pedal safely.
X Make sure the seat belt is fastened
properly (Y page 60). Lighting
Exterior lamp switch
For safety, smart recommends that you
drive with your low‑beam headlamps on
during the day. In certain countries, local
laws dictate that low‑beam headlamps are
switched on automatically during
operation of the vehicle.
i If you drive in countries where
vehicles drive on the other side of the
road than the country in which the
vehicle is registered, you must have the
headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be
obtained at any authorized electric
drive smart center. Exterior lamp switch
0004
Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode*
0006 Parking lamps
0002 Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
0002 Automatic headlamp mode* Parking lamps You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
X
Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 0006.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
Low‑beam headlamps You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.
X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 0002.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0003 in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode* This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
R Low‑beam headlamps
R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps G
WARNING
If the exterior lamp switch is set to
position 0002, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions. 62
Lighting>> Controls.
* optional
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to position 0002when driving
or when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position 0002to0002 with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position 0002to0002 will
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting
conditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible
for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at
all times.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0002.
With the key in starter switch position
1, the tail and parking lamps, the license
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
will come on and go out automatically
depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
Daytime running lamp mode* In USA, the daytime running lamp mode can
be deactivated.
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode
is mandatory and therefore in a constant
mode.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, your
vehicle comes either with low-beam
daytime running lamps or with LED daytime
running lamps. Switching on:
X
Start the drive system.
The daytime running lamps are switched
on.
On vehicles with low beam daytime
running lamps the parking lamps also
come on.
Switching off - vehicles without rain-
light sensor*:
X Switch on the parking lamps 0006or the
low‑beam headlamps 0003.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
Switching off - vehicles with rain-light
sensor*:
X Switch on the parking lamps 0006or the
low‑beam headlamps 0003.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
or
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0002.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
Deactivating (USA only):
X Switch off the ignition.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Switch on the high-beam flasher and
press button 0006on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is
deactivated. Lighting
63>> Controls.
* optional Z
Reactivating (USA only):
X
Switch off the ignition.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Switch on the high-beam flasher and
press button 0006on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is
reactivated. Combination switch (high beam, high
beam flasher and turn signals)
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher X
Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Y page 62).
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch to position 0004.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0001 in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Switching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0003to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0001 in the instrument cluster goes out.
X High-beam flasher: Pull the combination
switch briefly in direction of arrow 0003.Turn signals
0002
Turn signals, right
0003 Turn signals, left
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0002or0003.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp 0003 or0002 in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.
i To signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the
combination switch only to the point of
resistance and release. The
corresponding turn signals will flash
three times. Coming home function
The interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Press button 0004on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. 64
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When returning to the vehicle
X
Press button 0006on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. Ambient lighting*
The ambient lighting illuminates the
vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low-
beam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs
can be dimmed.
The LEDS are located
R in the overhead control panel
R in the door pockets, driver’s and
passenger side
R in the storage trays to the left and right
of the steering wheel
In addition to the ambient lighting, the
footwells on the driver’s and passenger
side are also illuminated by separate
lamps.
i When you open a door, the interior
lighting comes on and the brightness of
lamps in the footwells increases. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim ambient lighting:
Press button 0002on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
i When adjusting the ambient lighting,
the illumination level for instrument
cluster is also changed (Y page 80). Front fog lamps
G
WARNING
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
0002 to0002 with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location. Switching
from 0002 to0002 will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.
i Fog lamps will operat ewith the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulation sregarding
permissible lamp operation.
i Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position 0002. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position 0002first. Lighting
65>> Controls.
* optional Z
X
Make sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
X Switching on: Press switch0002.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
X Switching off: Press switch0002once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch. X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0002.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0002once more. Interior lighting
The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
R immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
R after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened R
after 15 seconds if all doors are closed
R after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions. 0002
Interior lamp
0003 Off
002B Switching on the automatic control
002A Continuous operation
Automatic control X
Set the rocker switch to position 002B.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
Switching off X
Set the rocker switch to position 0003.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.
Continuous operation X
Set the rocker switch to position 002A.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched on.
! When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
interior lamp is not set to continuous
operation and none of the doors is left
open for a long period of time.
Doing otherwise could result in a
discharged battery. 66
Lighting>> Controls.
Windshield wipers
Switching windshiel
dwipers on and off Example illustration coupé
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position 0005or0006, depending on the
intensity of the rain.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry. Dust that
accumulates on a windshield might
scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield. If it is necessary to operate
the windshield wipers in dry weather
conditions, always operate the
windshield wipers with windshield
washer fluid.
! If anything blocks the windshield
wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them
off immediately.
For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and
R -
remove the key from the starter
switch
- engage the parking brake
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
R Remove blockage.
R Turn the windshield wipers on again.
X Switching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position 0008. Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicle swith rain-ligh tsensor*: When you
select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitablew iping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers
will operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers may be damaged as a
result.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers
to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry.
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Activating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position 0004.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.
X Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position 0008. Windshield wipers
67>> Controls.
* optional Z