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compartment as shown in the illustra-
tion.
When doing so, observe that the display
and buttons on control element ?both
point upwards.
Control element on the charging cable
(Level 1) G
WARNING
When connected to a power supply socket, a
high electrical load during the charging
process can lead to overheating of the
external power supply. There is a risk of
fire.
Check the maximum permissible charge
current on site before you begin the charg-
ing process. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center should you require
assistance. If necessary, adjust the set-
tings of your vehicle.
! An excessive charge current can blow a
fuse or lead to overheating of the exter-
nal power supply. Check whether the
external power supply is compatible
with the set charge current. If necessary, lower the set charge current or use
another power socket. :
AC status display
; Monitoring and safety system display
= Charge current display
? Set charge current button
If the lights on indicator lamps :and ;
light up, it means the following: Indicator lamp
: : lights up
green The connection to the
external power supply is
OK. The high‑voltage bat-
tery can be charged.
flashes red A malfunction is detected
in the external power sup-
ply. The high‑voltage bat- tery will be charged when
the current signal reachesa normal value. lights up
red There is a malfunction.
The charging cable must
be unplugged from the
power socket and plugged
in again.
Indicator lamp
; ; lights up
green There is no malfunction.
The high‑voltage battery
can be charged.
lights up
red The power supply on the
control element is not
permissible. The
high‑voltage battery can-
not be charged.
i
Information on problems during the
charging process can be found on
(Y page 120).
X To set the charge current: press but-
ton ?repeatedly until the desired set-
ting is selected in display =.
R An LED lights up: minimum setting
R All LEDs light up: maximum setting
i Depending on the country, the value of
the maximum setting may vary.
If you leave the charging cable in the power supply socket after charging, the set value
is used for the next charging process. 116
High-voltage battery>> Operation.

ted values because, for example, they are
influenced by the following factors:
R outside temperature
R active electrical consumers, e.g. air
conditioning, lights
R personal driving style
R traffic conditions
Plan for a sufficient reserve accordingly.
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet Via mobile service module
i This function is only available if the
vehicle is equipped with a mobile ser-
vice module.
You can use the “Vehicle Homepage” when
the vehicle has connected to the Internet
via the mobile service module. The mobile
service module uses GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and transfers the
required data via radio transmission. The
vehicle automatically detects if a connec- tion to the Internet via the mobile service module is available or not. No pre-settings
need to be done.
In order to use data transfer via the mobile
service module you do not need a SIM card
and no contract.
i There may be service limitations if the
vehicle is located for example in a
underground garage. Service limita-
tions may also appear in areas with poor
mobile service coverage. In theses cases
you can launch the Internet connection
via powerline (Y page 122).
Via powerline
You can also access the “Vehicle Homepage”
if you do not have GSM reception. This is
possible for example via your DSL router.
This connection is built by the plugged in charging cable with the aid of the power-
line technology.
The vehicle supports powerline communi-
cation according to the "HomePlug AV" standard. Data is transmitted via phase L1
and the neutral conductor of the power line.
In order for the vehicle to access the Inter-net, you require a commercially available
adapter of the "HomePlug AV" standard.
This adapter must also have an encryption
button so that it can be configured to com-
municate with the vehicle. Connect the
adapter to the power supply as well as your Internet connection. If the adapter is con-
nected to different phase than L1, a phase
coupler must be additionally installed.
Only in this way can stable communication
be guaranteed. For questions, consult a
qualified electrician.
i If you already have a powerline network
installed, the vehicle can be integrated
into it.
To establish a connection between the
vehicle and a powerline adapter, carry out
the following:
X Connect the vehicle to a power socket or a
wallbox.
The right #indicator lamp on the
vehicle socket must flash green.
X Insert the powerline adapter into a
neighboring power socket. Observe that
the vehicle and the adapter are connec-
ted via phase L1.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Call up the Charge current
Charge current menu on the
control system (Y page 92).
Carry out the following steps within
30 seconds: X If the value of the charge current is not
set to 8 A:set the value to 8 A and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to 12 A
and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to 8 A
and confirm. 122
High-voltage battery>> Operation.

Removing
X
Using a suitable object, push both open-
ers :towards the inside in direction of
the arrows.
Both levers ;are released from the
radiator grille.
X Pull both levers ;forward in direction
of the arrows. X
Pull both levers ;fully towards the out-
side in the direction of the arrows.
X Lift the front of service flap =.
X First pull service flap =forward
slightly and then remove it upwards as
indicated by arrow ?. X
Insert hooks Aon the back of service
flap =into openings B.
Remounting X
Lift service flap =out of openings B. X
Insert left and right links Dof service
flap =under links Con the fender. 124
Front compartment>> Operation.

X
Push cap :onto the windshield washer
reservoir.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 123). Brake fluid
G
WARNING
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely
strenuous operating conditions, this mois-
ture content can lead to the formation of
bubbles in the system, thus reducing the
system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Mainte-
nance Booklet for replacement interval.
The brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir may be too low if the brake warn- ing lamp in the instrument cluster comes on(Y page 23) although the parking brake is
released.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the brake
system checked for brake pad thickness
and leaks immediately. Contact an
authorized electric drive smart center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem.
X Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 123).
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the passenger side. Checking brake fluid level
X
Perform a visual check of the brake fluid
reservoir :.
The brake fluid level is correct when it
is between the minimum mark and the
maximum mark. R If the brake fluid level has fallen
slightly below the minimum mark,
drive to an authorized electric drive
smart center.
R If the brake fluid level has fallen sig-
nificantly below the minimum mark,
call Roadside Assistance or an author- ized electric drive smart center.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 123). Tires and wheels
Safety notes
Contact an authorized electric drive smart
center for information on tested and rec-
ommended rims and tires for summer and
winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and pur-
chase. G
WARNING
Replace rims or tires with the same desig- nation, manufacturer and type as shown on
the original part. For further information
contact an authorized electric drive smart
center. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted, the wheel brakes or suspen- Tires and wheels
127>> Operation.
Z

Treadwear indicator
:appears as a solid
band across the tread.
Storing tires !
Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and fuels.
Cleaning tires !
Never use a round nozzle to power wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand-
ards
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S.
Government requirement designed to give
drivers consistent and reliable informa-
tion regarding tire performance. Tire
manufacturers are required to grade tires
based on three performance factors: tread- wear
:, traction ;, and temperature
resistance =. Although not a Government
of Canada requirement, all tires made for
sale in North America have these grades
branded on the sidewall.
i For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
Quality grades can be found, where appli-
cable, on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example: Treadwear Traction Temperature
200 AA A
All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified U.S. government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1
/ 2 ) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving hab-
its, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction G
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics. 138
Tires and wheels>> Operation.

A
Manufacturer
B Tire ply material (Y page 143)
C Tire size designation, load and speed
rating (Y page 140)
D Load identification (Y page 142)
E Tire name
i For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
For more information, see “Rims and
tires” (Y page 216).
Tire size designation, load and speed
rating :
Tire width
; Aspect ratio in %
= Radial tire code
? Rim diameter
A Tire load rating
B Tire speed rating
i For information purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
General:
Depending on the design standards used,
the tire size molded into the sidewall may
have no letter or a letter preceding the tire
size designation.
No letter preceding the size designation
(as illustrated above): Passenger car tire
based on European design standards. Letter “P” preceding the size designation:
Passenger car tire based on U.S. design
standards.
Letter “LT” preceding the size designa-
tion: Light Truck tire based on U.S. design
standards.
Letter “T” preceding the size designation: Temporary spare tires which are high pres-
sure compact spares designed for tempo-
rary emergency use only.
Tire width
Tire width :indicates the nominal tire
width in mm.
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio ;is the dimensional rela-
tionship between tire section height and
section width and is expressed as a per-
centage. The aspect ratio is arrived at by
dividing section height by section width.
Tire code
Tire code =indicates the tire construc-
tion type. The “R” stands for radial tire
type. Letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply
construction; letter “B” means belted-bias
ply construction.
At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire
with a speed capability above 149 mph
(240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size
designation (for example: 245/40 ZR 18).
For additional information, see “Tire
speed rating” (Y page 141).
Rim diameter
Rim diameter ?is the diameter of the
bead seat, not the diameter of the rim edge. Rim diameter is indicated in inches (in).
Tire load rating G
WARNING
The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR of your vehicle. Otherwise, tire failure may result and cause an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury to you
or others. 140
Tires and wheels>> Operation.

ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph
(300 km/h).
R Any tire with a speed capability above
186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR” in
the size designation AND the service
description must be placed in parenthe- sis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The “(Y)”speed rating in parenthesis designates
the maximum speed capability of the tire
as being above 186 mph (300 km/h). Con-
sult the tire manufacturer for the actual
maximum permissible speed of the tire.
All-season and winter tires Index Speed rating
Q M+S
7 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
7 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
7 up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
7 up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
i
Not all M+S rated tires provide special
winter performance. Make sure the tires
you use show M+S and the mountain/snow-
flake marking ion the tire sidewall.
These tires meet specific snow traction
performance requirements of the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and
have been designed specifically for use
in snow conditions. Load identification
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
In addition to the tire load rating, special
load identification :may be molded into
the tire sidewall following the letter des-
ignating the tire speed rating B
(Y page 141).
No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicates a stand-
ard load (SL) tire.
XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load
(or reinforced) tire.
Light Load: designates a light load tire.
C, D, E: designates load range associated
with the maximum load a tire can carry at a
specified pressure. DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations require each new tire
manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a
TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire
produced.
7 or M+S ifor winter tires. 142
Tires and wheels>> Operation.

soft top fabric*. Environmental influen-
ces are not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Frequent washing reduces and/or elimi-
nates the aggressiveness and potency of the
above adverse influences.
More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:
R near the ocean
R in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)
R during winter operation
You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage.
Any damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underbody of
the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thorough
check is a washing of the underbody fol-
lowed by a thorough inspection. Damaged
areas need to be re-undercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-base rustproofing in the body
cavities which will last for the lifetime of
the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by
smart because of the possibility of incom-
patibility between materials used in the
production process and others applied
later.
We have selected vehicle-care products
and compiled recommendations which are
specially matched to our vehicles and
which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain smart approved vehicle-
care products at an authorized electric
drive smart center.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion
or damage due to negligent or incorrect
care cannot always be removed or repaired with the vehicle-care products recommen-
ded here. In such cases it is best to seek aid
at an authorized electric drive smart cen- ter. The following topics deal with the cleaning
and care of your vehicle and give important
“how-to” information as well as references to smart approved vehicle-care products. Vehicle care
Contact an authorized electric drive smart
center for recommended and approved care
products.
i Advice on caring for the soft top sys-
tem, see (Y page 157). G
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, the brakes may
still be wet and thus their functionality
impaired. Therefore, when you start off,
brake lightly several times without endan- gering traffic. 154
Vehicle care>> Operation.
* optional