1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt battery Charging ................................ 199
Indicator lamp ........................ .171
Notes ..................................... 197
Removing and installing ............199 A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............46
Indicator lamp ......................... 167
Accessory weight .......................... 143
Accidents Air bags .................................. 33
Acoustic Vehicle Indication* ...........48
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children .................................. 33
Front, driver and passenger .........36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ......................35
SRS indicator lamp ...................169
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning with climate
control
Air distribution ...................... 102
Air recirculation mode .............103
Air vents ................................ 101
Air volume .............................. 102
Control panel .......................... 101
Defrosting .............................. 103
Notes ...................................... 99
Rear window defroster ...............103
Switching on/off ...................... 101
Temperature ............................ 101
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ......................144
Air vents ..................................... 101
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting* .......................... 67Anticorrosion/antifreeze
.........219, 220
Antiglare, Interior rear view mir-
ror .............................................. 61
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 49
Anti-theft warning system ...........49
Electronic immobilizer ..............49
Interior motion sensor ...............49
Tow-away alarm ......................... 49
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ....................................... .59
Aspect ratio (tires) .......................144
Audio system ................................. 95
Basic ...................................... 96
Navigation/multimedia ..............96
Automatic headlamp mode ................64
Automatic locking .......................... 53
AUX socket .................................... 96 B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 181
Bar (air pressure unit) ...................144
Batteries .................................... 197
Battery Jump starting .......................... 200
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter bat-
tery ....................................... 178
Battery coolant ............................ 125
Bead (tire) .................................. 144
Brake fluid .................................. 127
Checking ................................ 127
Brake lamp ................................... 181
Brake pedal ................................... 78
Brakes ........................................ 148
Parking brake ........................... 77
Warning lamp ........................... 167
Bulbs
Front ..................................... 180
Rear ...................................... 181
Replacing ............................... 1794
Index
X
Opening: Pull on glove box lid
release 0043and fold down the glove box
lid.
X Closing: Lift up the glove box lid with a
bit of force until it engages.
X Locking: Insert the key into the glove box
lock and turn it to position 0049.
X Unlocking: Insert the key into the glove
box lock and turn it to position 0048.
Storage tray* in center console X
Installing: Slide storage tray 0044onto the
cones on the center console until it
engages audibly.
X Removing: Press levers 0043simultane-
ously towards the storage tray.
X Pull storage tray 0044away from the center
console.
X Opening: Pull handle 0087.
X Closing: Swivel storage tray 0044back
until it engages.
Parcel nets Parcel nets are located on the in-board
sides of the seat backrests.
i
Vehicles equipped with an armrest* on
the driver’s seat, have a parcel net on the
passenger seat only.
i Each parcel net is intended for light-
weight items of below 0.9 lb (0.4 kg). Example illustration: Parcel net on passenger
seat
0043
Parcel net
Drawer A drawer is located below the audio system.
X
Opening: Press on the center of
drawer 0043.
The drawer opens slightly.
X Pull drawer0043 to open completely.
X Closing: Press on drawer 0043until 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 115).
! 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 Loading and storing
107>> Controls.
* optional Z
R
Do not use:
- extension chords
- cable reels
- multiple sockets
R Do not use power socket adapters to con-
nect the charging cable to the main
socket. Only exception to charge the
high-voltage battery of an electric vehi-
cle would be an adapter which has been
certified and approved by the manufac-
turer.
R Observe the manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
Charging at a private wallbox G
WARNING
If you apply an improperly installed wall-
box or adapter, extension cable or similar
to connect the charging cable, this may
cause fire or lead to electric shock. Risk of
life!
In order to avoid the risk, please observe
the following:
R Connect the charging cable only to a
wallbox which is
-properly installed
- approved by a qualified electrician
R For safety reasons only use charging
cables which have been certified and
approved for the vehicle.
R Do not use a damaged charging cable.
R Do not extend the charging cable.
R Do not use power socket adapters.
R Observe the manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
Charging cable G
WARNING
The drive system is under high voltage.
Only use the charging cable that is sup-
plied with the vehicle or a wallbox charg-
ing 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 pub-
lic charging station (level 2 charging), the
charging cable is non-detachably con-
nected 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 sepa-
rate accessory (part number A 451 810 00
80).
- in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 107).
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 107). Storage compartment in the tailgate
X
Hold charging cable connector 0044in your
left hand and power supply connector 0043
in your right hand.
X Lay spiral section 0087of the cable into
the rear area of the storage compartment.
X Place the remainder of the charging
cable into the recesses in the storage High-voltage battery
115>> Operation. Z
X
Drive to the nearest authorized electric
drive smart center, to have the damaged
tire replaced.
X Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center as soon as possible to
obtain a new filler hose and a new tire
sealant container.
X Bring used tire sealant materials to an
authorized electric drive smart center
for proper disposal.
X Replace your tire sealant container
every 4 years. Replacement containers
are available at any authorized electric
drive smart center. G
WARNING
After changing a tire, contact an author-
ized electric drive smart center to make
sure the bolts holding the wheel to the car
are tight enough. Otherwise, the wheels
could come off. Each bolt should be tight-
ened to a torque of 81 lb‑ft (110 Nm). Sealing a tire (Version 2)
X Take the tire repair kit from the
passenger footwell (Y page 160).X
Take electrical plug 0087and filler hose
0084 from the bottom of the electric air
pump housing.
X Engage the yellow plug of filler hose 0084
in the opening in yellow closure cap 0083.X
With the O-ring seals towards the elec-
tric air pump housing, insert yellow clo-
sure cap 0083into fixture 0044.
X Push tire sealant container 0043into fix-
ture 0044until both hooks of yellow closure
cap 0083engage. X
Unscrew the valve cap from tire valve
006B of the damaged tire.
X Screw the end of filler hose 0084onto tire
valve 006B.
X Insert electrical plug 0087into the aux-
iliary power outlet ( Ypage 110).
X Insert the key in the starter switch and
turn it to position 1.
i The vehicle’s 12‑volt battery is drained
by use of the electric air pump. You
should therefore keep the drive system
running while inflating the tire.
X Press ONon electric air pump switch 0085.
The electric air pump is switched on and
inflates the tire.
i First, the sealant is pumped into the
tire. The pressure may briefly increase
to a high value. This is normal and not an
indication of a malfunction. Do not
switch off the electric air pump.
X Let the electric air pump inflate the tire
for a maximum of ten minutes.
The pressure gauge must display at least
200 kpa (2.0 bar, 29 psi).
! Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than ten minutes without inter-
ruption. Otherwise it may overheat. 192
Flat tire>> Practical hints.
X
Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals 0087and 0085first.
X Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals 0043and 0044.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
X Remount the positive terminal cover.
X Have the 12-volt battery checked at the nearest authorized electric drive smart center.
i Please keep in mind that it will take quite some time to charge the 12-volt battery.
When you switch off the drive system after driving a short distance, you may not be able
to start it again.
Charge the 12-volt battery completely as soon as possible. Towing
About towing
This section offers information on towing
methods for breakdown situations and
emergency towing. Recommended towing method - Break-
down situation
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down the vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts — use only wheel straps
to position and hold down the vehicle.
Improper tie down on a flatbed carrier
truck or trailer can damage suspension
parts and body panels.
smart recommends that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using a flatbed carrier truck or appropri-
ate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
Always have your vehicle transported:
R when the 0075warning lamp for the high-
voltage system lights up in the instru-
ment cluster
R when the Do not tow (away)
Do not tow (away) message
appears in the instrument cluster
R when the multifunction display is inop-
erative R
when one or several of the following
warning lamps light up:
-00ED Drive diagnostics (red)
- 003D 12‑Volt battery
0052 Power steering
R if the brake pedal already starts to pul-
sate just after towing begins
R if you have to transport the vehicle over
long distances
X Switch off the tow‑away protection* and
interior motion sensor* (Y page 50). Emergency towing
When circumstances do not permit the rec-
ommended towing method, the vehicle may
be towed with all wheels on the ground
using a strap or tow bar connected to
another vehicle. Only tow the vehicle as far
as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended tow-
ing method can be employed. G
WARNING
If circumstances require towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
R the drive system will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem
R there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system Towing
203>> Practical hints.
* optional Z
A tow bar is necessary to adequately control
the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, make sure the gear selector
lever is in neutral position Nand the igni-
tion is switched on. G
WARNING
With the drive system inactive, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
! The vehicle may be towed only for dis-
tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Otherwise, the electric drive or the
high-voltage system could be damaged.
! Do not tow other vehicles.
Otherwise, the drive system or compo-
nents of the high-voltage system could be
damaged.
! Do not tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
R Do not tow with sling-type equipment
attached to suspension parts. This may
cause damage to the supports if towing
on a bumpy road.
R Towing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame, or suspension parts.
! Make sure the gear selector lever is in
neutral position Nwhile towing the
vehicle. Doing otherwise may result in
significant drive train damage. !
Towing the vehicle with a luggage
rack* mounted is not permissible. The
vehicle must not be towed by the luggage
rack*.
i If the 12-volt battery is disconnected
or discharged, the gear selector lever
will remain locked in park position P.
Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center for assistance or call Road-
side Assistance.
Towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet.
X
Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 160).
X Lift the carpet. X
Take out towing eye bolt 0043.
Installing towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt can be screwed into
threaded holes which are located behind
covers on the front and rear bumper. 204
Towing>> Practical hints.
* optional
Front cover
Rear covers
X
Remove respective cover 0043or0044 using
a suitable object to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
X Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its
stop and tighten with a suitable object. G
WARNING
For safety reasons, recovery or lashing
down of the vehicle by means of the towing
eye is not allowed. Failure to observe this
could result in the towing eye being ripped
out of its mounting and people being
injured.
Towing the vehicle X
Engage the parking brake.
X Connect the strap or tow bar to the towing
eye.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
pressed. X
Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher.
X Release the parking brake.
Wait for at least 2 minutes after the vehicle
has been towed until start working on the
vehicle. Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power cir-
cuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing. G
WARNING
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in ques-
tion and do not attempt to repair or bridge
a blown fuse this may cause an overload
leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to
electrical components and/or systems.
Contact an authorized electric drive smart
center if you encounter any electrical
problems.
! A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized electric drive smart center.
Before replacing fuses:
R Engage the parking brake.
R Make sure the gear selector lever is in
park position P.
R Turn off all electrical accessories. Fuses
205>> Practical hints. Z