Battery (vehicle)Charging ................................ 166
Display message ......................1 24
Important safety notes ............... 164
Jump starting .......................... 168
Warning and indicator lamps ...... 137
Belt
see Seat belts
Blower
see Climate control
Brake fluid
Display message ..................... .120
Notes .................................... .210
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .........................7 3
Display message ....................... 128
Brake lights
Display message (color display) .. 128
Brakes
ABS ......................................... 47
Brake fluid (notes) .................. .210
EBD ........................................5 0
Important safety notes ............... 103
Maintenance ............................ 104
Parking brake ..........................1 01
Riding tips .............................1 03
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
Calling up a malfunctionsee Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash .................................1 55Carpets .................................. 160
Display .................................. 158
Exhaust pipe ........................... 158
Exterior lights ........................ 158
Gear or selector lever ............... 159
General notes ..........................1
54
Interior ................................. 158
Matte finish ............................ 156
Paint ..................................... 156
Panoramic roof ........................ 157
Plastic trim ............................ 158
Power washer ........................... 155
Roof lining ............................. 160
Seat belt ................................ 159
Seat cover ...............................1 59
Sensors .................................. 158
Steering wheel ......................... 159
Washing by hand ....................... 155
Wheels ................................... 157
Windows ................................. 157
Wiper blades ........................... 157
Center console .............................. 26
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ......5 1
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .............................. 73
Front fog lamp .......................... 72
High-beam headlamps ................. 72
Low-beam headlamps .................. 72
Rear fog lamp ........................... 73
Reversing lamps ........................ 73
Tail lamps ............................... 73
Turn signals (front) ................... 72
Turn signals (rear) .................... 73
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint sys-
tem .........................................4 5
On the front-passenger seat .........4 5
Rearward-facing restraint sys-
tem ......................................... 45
Top Tether ............................... 44
Children
Restraint systems ...................... 43
Special seat belt retractor .......... 43
Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Automatic climate control ........... 80
4Index
Problem (malfunction) ............... 100
Fuses
Allocation .............................. 175
Before changing ....................... 173
Dashboard fuse box .................. .173
Fuse box in the front area .......... 173
Important safety notes ............... 173
Fuses
see Fuses
G
Gasoline ..................................... 208
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) .................................1 59
Genuine parts ................................ 16
Glove box ....................................1 43
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps ......................69
Headlamps
Fogging up ............................... 69
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .......................... 69
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ......................... 72
Switching on/off ....................... 69
Hill start assist ............................ 88
Hydroplaning ............................... 104
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer ................................. 46
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview ................................. 23
Warning and indicator lamps ....... 24 Instrument cluster lighting
Adjusting ............................... 115
Notes ..................................... 109
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ........................... 69
Automatic control ...................... 70
Overview ................................. 69
Reading lamp ............................ 69
Replacing bulbs ........................ 74
Setting the ambient lighting ...... 116
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ............................... 116
Intermittent wiping ........................ 75
J
Jack
Using ..................................... 197
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ................... 168
K
Key
Display message ....................... 130
Kickdown
Driving tips ............................. 94
Manual gearshifting .................. 96
Knee bag ...................................... 35
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Language (on-board computer) ......... 117
License plate lighting
Replacing ................................ 74
Light sensor (display message) ........ 130
Lighting
Setting the ambient lighting ...... 116
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 67
Display message ....................... 128
Fog lamps ................................ 68
Hazard warning lamps ................. 69
High beam flasher ..................... 69
8Index
Restraint system warning lamp ..... 30
Seat belt .................................. 31
OCS
Conditions ............................... 36
Faults ..................................... 40
Operation ................................ 37
System self-test ........................ 39
Odometer ..................................... 112
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Displaying a service message ..... 154
Important safety notes ............... 109
Menu overview .......................... 111
Message memory ....................... 113
Messages menu ......................... 113
Operating (color display) ........... 111
Operation ............................... 111
Selecting the language .............. 117
Service menu ........................... 113
Settings menu .......................... 114
Submenu display ....................... 115
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ........... 19
Important safety notes ................ 18
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ..................... 17
Outside temperature display
Notes ..................................... 109
Setting the units ...................... 116
Overhead control panel .................... 27
Overrevving range ......................... 110
P
Paint code number........................ 205
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) .... 156
Panic alarm .................................. 29
Panoramic roof
Cleaning ................................ 157
Operating the roller sunblind ...... 60
Park brake
see Parking brake Parking
...................................... 100
Important safety notes ............... 100
Parking brake .......................... 101
Switching off the engine ............ 101
Parking brake
Display message ....................... 119
Notes/function ......................... 101
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Parking lamps
Switching on and off .................. 68
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ........................ 30
Pets in the vehicle ......................... 46
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ......................................... 158
Power washers .............................. 155
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 94
Protection against theft
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 46
Immobilizer ............................. 46
Protection of the environment
General notes ............................ 16
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .............. 88
General notes ........................... 88
Manual transmission .................. 88
Q
QR codeRescue card .............................. 20
Qualified specialist workshop ......... 20
R
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ........... 19
Rain and light sensor (display mes-
sage) .......................................... 130
Reading lamp ................................ 69
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs ......................... 73
Switching on/off ....................... 68
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs ......................... 73
10Index
Rear parking aidActivating/deactivating ............ 108
Function/notes ........................ 107
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................ 84
Switching on/off ....................... 82
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade ........... 76
Switching on/off ....................... 75
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ................... 66
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes ............... 211
Refueling
Fuel gauge .............................. 110
Important safety notes ................ 97
Refueling process ..................... 98
see Fuel
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ................ 70
Interior lighting ...................... 74
Overview of bulb types ................ 70
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) ...................... 72
Side turn signal lamps ............... 73
Rescue card .................................. 20
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ....................... 125
see Fuel
Restraint system
Display message ....................... 119
Introduction ............................ 29
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Warning lamp (function) .............. 30
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) ... 91
Reversing feature
Side windows ............................ 58
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....... 17
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Operating ................................ 60 Roof
see Panoramic roof
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ................................. 160
S
Safety
Child restraint systems .............. 43
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the front-passenger
seat down ................................. 63
Seat belts
Cleaning ................................ 159
Correct usage ........................... 32
Fastening ................................ 33
Important safety guidelines ........ 31
Introduction ............................. 31
Releasing ................................ 33
Warning lamp ........................... 131
Warning lamp (function) .............. 33
Seats
Adjusting (manually) .................. 62
Cleaning the cover ................... 159
Correct driver's seat position ...... 61
Important safety notes ................ 61
Seat heating problem ................. 65
Switching seat heating on/off ...... 64
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 158
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service cover ............................... 151
Service display
Calling up (on-board computer
with a color display) ................. 113
Displaying a service message ..... 154
Hiding a service message .......... 154
Notes ..................................... 153
Resetting ............................... 154
Service message ....................... 153
Special service requirements ..... 154
Service products
Brake fluid ............................. 210
Coolant (engine) ...................... 210
Index11
Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of com-
prehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resour-
ces that form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner that takes the requirements of both
nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are
affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will con-
tribute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
RAlways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe dis- tance from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each
gear only up to 00C3of its maximum engine
speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traf-
fic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the rel-
evant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment.
Genuine smart parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
major assemblies and parts which are of the
same quality as new parts. They are covered
by the same Limited Warranty entitlements
as new parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed
in the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
16>> Introduction.
GWARNING
If you modify the air bag cover or affix
objects such as stickers to it, the air bag
can no longer function correctly. There is
an increased risk of injury.
Never modify an air bag cover or affix
objects to it.
GWARNING
Sensors to control the air bags are located
in the doors. Modifications or work not
performed correctly to the doors or door
paneling, as well as damaged doors, can
lead to the function of the sensors being
impaired. The air bags might therefore not
function properly anymore. Consequently,
the air bags cannot protect vehicle occu-
pants as they are designed to do. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the
doors. Always have work on the doors or door
paneling carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Front air bags
Driver's air bag 0043deploys in front of the
steering wheel. Front-passenger front air
bag 0044deploys in front of and above the glove
box.
When deployed, the front air bags offer addi-
tional head and thorax protection for the
occupants in the driver's and front-
passenger seats.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps inform you about the status of the front-passenger air bag
(
Ypage 30).
The front-passenger front air bag will only
deploy if:
Rthe system, based on the OCS weight sensor
readings, detects that the front-passenger
seat is occupied (
Ypage 36). The
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
lit (
Ypage 37)
Rthe restraint system control unit predicts a high accident severity
Knee bags
Driver's knee bag 0043deploys under the steer-
ing column and front-passenger knee bag 0044
under the glove box. The driver's and front-
passenger knee bags are triggered together
with the front air bags.
The driver's and front-passenger knee bags
offer additional thigh, knee and lower leg
protection for the occupants in the front
seats.
Thorax/pelvis air bags
GWARNING
Unsuitable seat covers could restrict or
even prevent the deployment of the air bags integrated into the seats. Consequently,
the air bags cannot protect vehicle occu-
pants as they are designed to do. In addi-
tion, the operation of the occupant classi-
fication system (OCS) could be adversely
affected. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the corresponding seats
by smart.
Occupant safety35
>> Safety.
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Braking
XIf ABS intervenes:continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If abs intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions, and func-
tions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
Forward collision warning
General information
The distance warning function can help you to
minimize the risk of a collision with a vehi-
cle ahead or reduce the effects of such an
accident. If the distance warning function
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you
will be warned visually and acoustically.
Starting the engine also switches on the dis-
tance warning function.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The distance warning function does not
react:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncoming vehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rwhen cornering
Thus, the distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situa-
tions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
GWARNING
The distance warning function cannot
always clearly identify objects and com-
plex traffic situations.
In such cases, the distance warning func-
tion may:
Rgive an unnecessary warning
Rnot give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and do not rely solely on the dis-
tance warning function.
Observe the "Important safety notes" section for driving safety systems (
Ypage 47).
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors.
Rsnow or heavy rain
Rinterference by other radar sources
Rthe possibility of strong radar reflec-
tions, for example in parking garages
Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different
line
Rnew vehicles or after a service on the dis-
tance warning system
Please observe the information in the sec-
tion on running-in the vehicle
(
Ypage 86).
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at low speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Function
48Driving safety systems
>> Safety.
XTo switch off:press button0044.
Indicator lamp 0043lights up.
XTo switch on: press button0044.
Indicator lamp 0043goes out.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
the distance warning function warns you if
you rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound
and the 00BAdistance warning lamp will
light up in the instrument cluster.
XBrake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front.
or
XTake evasive action, provided it is safe to
do so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause the system to display a
warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Up to a speed of around 45 mph (70 km/h), the
distance warning function can also react to
stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 47).
esp
®monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and the road surface.
If esp
®detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified
to keep the vehicle on the desired course
within physical limits. esp
®assists the
driver when pulling away on wet or slippery
roads. esp
®can also stabilize the vehicle
during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 47).
ETS traction control is part of esp
®.
ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if
they spin. This enables you to pull away and
accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In
addition, more drive torque is transferred to
the wheel with traction.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, fur-
ther driving safety systems are deactiva-
ted. This increases the risk of skidding and
an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!If you test the parking brake using a brake
dynamometer, switch the ignition off.
Application of the brakes by ESP
®may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the notes on esp
®
(Ypage 171).
If the 00E5esp®warning lamp lights up per-
manently, esp®or hill start assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 134) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 121).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will esp®function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the 00E5esp®warning lamp goes out before
the journey begins, esp®is automatically
active.
If esp
®intervenes, the 00E5esp®warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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