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 drive
system can be switched on by anyone with a
key that is left inside the vehicle.
X Activating: Remove the key from the
starter switch.
X Deactivating: Insert the key in the
starter switch.
X Turn 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
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 0043
flashes rapidly. The anti-theft warning
system arms after about 25 seconds. When
the anti-theft warning system is armed,
warning system indicator lamp 0043
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 177).
X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The anti-theft warning system is dis-
armed. Warning system indicator
lamp 0043stops 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 0034or0038 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. Anti-theft systems
49>> Safety.
* optional Z
X
Press Restarting TPMS button 0043.
The combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale in the instrument
cluster (Y page 23) flashes for approx-
imately 5 seconds and then goes out.
After driving a few minutes the system
verifies that the current tire inflation
pressures are within the system’s speci-
fied range. Afterwards the current tire
inflation pressures are accepted as refer-
ence pressures and then monitored. Maximum tire inflation pressure
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WARNING
Never exceed the max. tire inflation pres-
sure. Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and energy con-
sumption, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
stopping distance, and result in sudden
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by
road debris, potholes etc. i
For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
This is the maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure 0043for the tire.
Always follow the recommended tire infla-
tion pressure (Y page 128) for proper tire
inflation. Loading the vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how much
weight it may properly carry.
1) The Tire and Loading Information plac- ard can be found on the driver’s door
B‑pillar. This placard tells you impor-
tant information about the number of
people that can be in the vehicle and
the total weight that can be carried in
the vehicle. It also contains informa-
tion on the proper size and recom-
mended tire inflation pressures for the
original equipment tires on your vehi-
cle.
2) The certification label, also found on the driver’s door B‑pillar, tells you
about the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, automotive fluids and
cargo. The certification label also
tells you about the front and rear axle
weight capacity, called the Gross Axle Tires and wheels
133>> Operation. Z
Display messages
The following display messages appear in the multifunction display (Y page 83).
You can confirm certain display messages.
X Confirming messages: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly (Y page 83).Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AC
Switch Off Engine Switch Off Engine The coolant is too hot.
In addition, the
00ACwarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Switch off the drive system immediately.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Make sure the air supply for the radiator is uninterrupted.
X Only start the drive system again after the display message
disappears. You could otherwise damage the drive system. 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
Release Parking Release Parking
Brake Brake You are driving with the parking brake engaged.
In addition, the
0027(USA only), 004D(Canada only) warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning signal
sounds.
X Release the parking brake. 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
Brake System See Brake System See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual There is a slight malfunction in the vacuum supply of the brak-
ing system.
X
When braking, continue to depress the brake pedal.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
Brake Malfunction Brake Malfunction
0096Service Required Service Required There is a serious malfunction in the vacuum supply of the
braking system.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0068
Shift Shift
to
toN
Nor
or P
Pto
to
Start
Start You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear
Ror drive position D.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park position Por
neutral position N.
X Make sure that Nor Pis shown in the multifunction display. Display messages
161>> Practical hints. Z
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incom-
patible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0046
Danger: Ice Danger: Ice
(Canada only) The outside temperature is below 3
¥. The road may be icy.
X Adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Confirming message: Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly (Y page 83). G
WARNING
The display message Danger: Danger:Ice
Iceis not designed as an ice-warning device and is therefore
unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface
is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. Your
vehicle could start to skid if you do not adjust your driving style accordingly.
Therefore, always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Display messages
165>> Practical hints. Z
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
0055 on the retractable soft top switch
for 15 seconds twice.
The rear soft top closes the locking
hooks.
X Close the retractable soft top com-
pletely.
X Have the rear soft top checked at an
authorized electric drive 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 electric drive 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 transmit-
ter battery every two years at the latest.
Otherwise there is a danger of leakage.
The remote control could be damaged. X
Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot at the eyelet of the key hous-
ing.
X Carefully turn the coin until key housing
top half 0043is unlatched.
X Open key housing top half 0043to the side. X
Remove transmitter battery 0044from the
board. 178
Replacing transmitter battery>> Practical hints.