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.
Driving safety systems49
>> Safety.
Z
Side window reversing feature
In vehicles with the convenience feature, theside windows are equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or
restricts a side window from traveling
upwards during the automatic closing proc-
ess, the side window opens again automati-
cally. During the manual closing process, the side window only opens again automatically
after the corresponding switch is released.
The automatic reversing feature is only an
aid and is no substitute for your attention
when closing a side window.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
Rwhile resetting
This means that the reversing feature can-
not prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immedi-
ately after it has been blocked or reset, the
side window closes with increased or max-
imum force. The reversing feature is then
not active. Parts of the body could be trap-
ped in the closing area in the process. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in
the closing area. To stop the closing proc- ess, release the switch or push the switch
again to reopen the side window.
Opening or closing the side windows
The switches for both side windows are loca-
ted on the driver's door. There is also a
switch for the front-passenger side window
on the front-passenger door. The switch on the driver’s door takes prece-
dence.
0043Left
0044Right
XTurn the key to position
1or 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XTo open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding button.
XTo open fully: press the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic closing is started.
XTo close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
XVehicles with convenience control:
To close fully: pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic closing is started.
XTo interrupt automatic opening/closing:
press/pull the corresponding switch
again.
iIf you press the switch beyond the point of
resistance while opening, automatic oper-
ation is started. In vehicles with conveni-
ence control, you can also start automatic
operation when closing. To do so, pull the
switch beyond the point of resistance.
You can stop automatic operation by oper-
ating the switch again.
iYou can continue to operate the side win-
dows after turning the key to position 0in
the ignition lock or removing the key. This
function remains active for 3 minutes or
until you open a door.
58Side windows
>> Opening and closing.
Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting
gear.The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration abil-
ity is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged.The transmission is in emergency mode.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionD.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock
You can manually release the selector level
lock in the event of an electrical malfunc-
tion. This is the case, for example, when you
want to release the parking brake while tow-
ing away the vehicle and then apply it again.
!Do not use any sharp-edged objects to
prise out the cover from the center console.
Otherwise, the cover or the center console
could be damaged.
XApply the parking brake.
XPrise out cover 0043at lower edge 0044with a
flat, blunt object (e.g. a screwdriver wrap-
ped in cloth).
XPull cover 0043in the direction of the arrow.
XPull yellow release 0087behind the trim up
and simultaneously press release button 0085
on the selector lever.
XShift the selector lever to Nor P.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating
before refueling.
Refueling97
>> Driving and parking.
Z
XTo apply:firmly pull parking brake 0044
upwards.
When the engine is running, the 0027(USA
only) or 004D(Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
XTo release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
XPress release button 0043on parking
brake 0044and guide the parking brake down
to the stop.
The 0027 (USA only) or 004D(Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goes out.
The parking brake is not yet engaged if:
Ra warning tone sounds
RThe Release Parking Brakemessage
appears in the multifunction display and
Rthe 004D indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driv-
ing, safety-relevant functions are only
available with limitations, or not at all.
This could affect, for example, the power
steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to
steer and brake. There is a risk of an acci-dent.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv-
ing.
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication
equipment while driving, you will be dis-
tracted from traffic conditions. You could
also lose control of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehi- cle is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the coun-
try in which you are driving. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only use the telephone when
the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before using the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
RThe tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
RRemove unnecessary loads.
RWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
RAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
RHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and
in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
102Driving tips
>> Driving and parking.
Information on the type of service and ser-
vice intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet).
For further information inquire at any smart
center or look under
http://www.smartUSA.com (only USA).
iThe service display does not show any
information on the engine oil level.
Observe the notes on the engine oil level
(
Ypage 150).
Whenever a service is due, this is shown
approximately 30 days or 1500 km (1000 miles)
beforehand. After starting the engine, a ser-
vice message appears in the instrument clus-
ter display for a few seconds; see the follow-
ing example.
Next
Servicein.. Daystogether with the
0099 or009A symbol. If the service due date
has been exceeded, Service Due .. Days
Ago.
The symbol shows the type of service. 0099
stands for a minor service and 009Afor a
major service.
The service display does not take into
account any periods of time during which the
battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
XNote down the service due date in the ser-
vice display before disconnecting the bat-
tery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display.
Hiding a service message
XPress the 0076button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Calling up the service display
XSwitch on the ignition.
XPress the 0063or0064 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the MessagesandSer‐vicemenu.
The service display shows when the service
is due.
Information about Service
Resetting the service display
!Have service work carried out as descri-
bed in the Maintenance Booklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and dam-
age to the major assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center, will reset the service interval dis-
play after the service work has been carried
out. You can also obtain further information
on maintenance work, for example.
Special service requirements
The prescribed service interval is based on
normal operation of the vehicle. Service work
will need to be performed more often if the
vehicle is operated under arduous conditions
or increased loads, for example:
Rregular city driving with frequent inter-
mediate stops
Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances
Rfor frequent operation in mountainous ter-
rain or on poor road surfaces
Rif the engine is often left idling for long
periods
In these or similar operating conditions,
have, for example, the air filter, engine oil
and oil filter changed more frequently. The
tires must be checked more frequently if the
vehicle is operated under increased loads.
You can obtain further information at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart
center.
Driving abroad
An extensive smart service network is also
available in other countries. For further
information inquire at any smart center.
Care
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
154Care
>> Maintenance and care.