Smart fortwo (2016). Instruction — part 10

Cleaning the roof lining and carpets

X

Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft

brush or a cleaning agent recommended and

approved by smart.

X

Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean-

ing agents recommended and approved by

smart.

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care.

Useful information

i

This Operator's Instruction describes all

models and all standard and optional

equipment of your vehicle available at the

time of publication of the Operator's Man-

ual. Country-specific differences are pos-

sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may

not feature all functions described here.

This also applies to safety-relevant sys-

tems and functions.

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Read the information on qualified spe-

cialist workshops: (

Y

page 20).

Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit

The TIREFIT kit and the towing eye are located

in the stowage well under the front-passenger

footwell.

X

Unscrew wing nuts :.

X

Remove the vehicle tool tray.

:

Towing eye

;

Tire sealant filler bottle

=

Tire inflation compressor

Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle

Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT

kit (

Y

page 161).

Information on changing/mounting a wheel

(

Y

page 197).

X

Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and

level ground, as far away as possible from

traffic.

X

Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

X

Secure the vehicle against rolling away

(

Y

page 100).

X

If possible, bring the front wheels into the

straight-ahead position.

X

Switch off the engine.

X

Remove the SmartKey from the ignition

lock.

X

Make sure that the passengers are not

endangered as they get out of the vehicle.

Make sure that no one is near the danger

area while a wheel is being changed. Any-

one who is not directly assisting in the

wheel change should, for example, stand

behind the barrier.

X

Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to

traffic conditions when doing so.

X

Close the driver's door.

TIREFIT kit

Important safety notes

TIREFIT is a tire sealant.

You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to

0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire

tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tem-

peratures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †).

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WARNING

In the following situations, the tire seal-

ant is unable to provide sufficient break-

down assistance, as it is unable to seal the

tire properly:

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there are cuts or punctures in the tire

larger than those mentioned above.

R

the wheel rim is damaged.

R

you have driven at very low tire pressures

or on a flat tire.

There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a quali-

fied specialist workshop.

G

WARNING

The tire sealant is harmful and causes irri-

tation. It must not come into contact with

your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.

Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire

sealant away from children. There is a risk

of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire seal-

ant, observe the following:

R

Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin

immediately with water.

R

If the tire sealant comes into contact

with your eyes, immediately rinse them

thoroughly with clean water.

R

If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately

rinse your mouth out thoroughly and

drink plenty of water. Do not induce vom-

iting, and seek medical attention imme-

diately.

R

Immediately change out of clothing

which has come into contact with tire

sealant.

R

If an allergic reaction occurs, seek med-

ical attention immediately.

!

Do not operate the tire inflation com-

pressor for longer than 15 minutes at a time

without a break. It may otherwise overheat.

The tire inflation compressor can be oper-

ated again once it has cooled down.

Comply with the manufacturer’s safety

instructions on the sticker on the tire infla-

tion compressor.

Using the TIREFIT kit

X

Do not remove any foreign objects which

have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or

nails.

X

Remove the tire sealant bottle and the tire

inflation compressor from the front-

passenger footwell (

Y

page 161).

X

Affix the 50 mph (80 km/h) maximum speed

sticker to the instrument cluster within the

driver's field of vision.

X

Unwind plug : with the cable from the tire

inflation compressor ;.

X

Remove hose A from the bottom section of

tire inflation compressor housing ;.

X

Remove cap on tire sealant bottle ? and

connect hose A.

X

Remove the cap from valve E on the faulty

tire.

X

Remove cap on filler hose = and screw

filler hose = onto the valve.

X

Insert connector : into the 12 V socket in

your vehicle (

Y

page 147).

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X

Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition

lock (

Y

page 87).

X

Press on/off switch B on tire inflation

compressor ; to I.

The tire inflation compressor is switched

on. The tire is inflated.

i

First, tire sealant is pumped into the

tire. The pressure can briefly rise to

approximately 600 kPa (6.0 bar/86 psi).

Do not switch off the tire inflation com-

pressor during this phase.

X

Let the tire inflation compressor run for a

maximum of 15 minutes. The tire should then

have attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa

(1.8 bar/26 psi).

If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is

achieved after a maximum of 15 minutes, see

"Tire pressure is achieved" (

Y

page 163).

If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)

has not been achieved after a maximum of

15 minutes, see "Tire pressure is not ach-

ieved" (

Y

page 163).

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If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It

can then be removed like a layer of film.

If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,

have them cleaned with perchloroethylene

at a dry cleaner as soon as possible.

Tire pressure not reached

If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)

has not been achieved after a maximum of

10 minutes:

X

Switch off the tire inflation compressor.

X

Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of

the faulty tire.

X

Very slowly drive forwards or reverse

approximately 30 ft (10 m).

X

Pump up the tire again.

After a maximum of 10 minutes, the tire

pressure must be at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/

26 psi).

G

WARNING

If the required tire pressure is not reached

after the specified time, the tire is too

badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot

repair the tire in this instance. Damaged

tires and a tire pressure that is too low can

significantly impair the vehicle's braking

and driving characteristics. There is a

risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a quali-

fied specialist workshop.

Tire pressure reached

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WARNING

A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant

impairs the driving characteristics and is

not suitable for higher speeds. There is a

risk of accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving

style accordingly and drive carefully. Do

not exceed the specified maximum speed

with a tire that has been repaired using

tire sealant.

The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire

sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h). The 50 mph

(80 km/h) maximum speed sticker must be

affixed to the instrument cluster within the

driver's field of vision.

!

After use, excess tire sealant may run out

of the filler hose. This could cause stains.

Therefore, place the filler hose in the

plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT kit.

H

Environmental note

Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed

of professionally, e.g. at a qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)

has been achieved after 10 minutes:

X

Switch off the tire inflation compressor.

X

Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of

the faulty tire.

X

Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire

inflation compressor.

X

Pull away immediately.

X

Stop after driving for approximately

2 miles (3 km) and check the tire pressure

with the tire inflation compressor.

The tire pressure must now be at least

130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).

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G

WARNING

If the required tire pressure is not reached

after driving for a short period, the tire is

too badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot

repair the tire in this instance. Damaged

tires and a tire pressure that is too low can

significantly impair the vehicle's braking

and driving characteristics. There is a

risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a quali-

fied specialist workshop.

X

Correct the tire pressure if it is still at

least 130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). For values, see

the tire and loading information table on

the driver's side B-pillar.

X

To increase the tire pressure: switch on the

tire inflation compressor.

X

To reduce the tire pressure: depress pres-

sure release button : next to pressure

gauge ;.

X

If the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the

filler hose from the valve of the sealed

tire.

X

Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the

sealed tire.

X

Drive to the nearest qualified specialist

workshop and have the tire changed there.

X

Have the tire sealant bottle and the filler

hose replaced as soon as possible at a

qualified specialist workshop.

X

Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every

four years at a qualified specialist work-

shop.

Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes

Special tools and expert knowledge are

required when working on the battery, e.g.

removal and installing. You should therefore

have all work involving the battery carried

out at a qualified specialist workshop.

G

WARNING

Work carried out incorrectly on the battery

can lead, for example, to a short circuit and

thus damage the vehicle electronics. This

can lead to function restrictions applying

to safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting

system, the ABS (anti-lock braking system)
or the ESP

®

(Electronic Stability Program).

The operating safety of your vehicle may be

restricted.
You could lose control of the vehicle, for

example:

R

when braking

R

in the event of abrupt steering maneuvers

and/or when the vehicle's speed is not

adapted to the road conditions

There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar

incident, contact a qualified specialist

workshop immediately. Do not drive any

further. You should have all work involving

the battery carried out at a qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

Further information about ABS (

Y

page 47) and

esp

®

(

Y

page 49).

G

WARNING

Electrostatic build-up can lead to the cre-

ation of sparks, which could ignite the

highly explosive gases of a battery. There

is a risk of an explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the

vehicle body to remove any existing elec-

trostatic build-up.

The highly flammable gas mixture forms when

charging the battery as well as when jump-

starting.

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Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-

tery is electrostatically charged. There is a

build-up of electrostatic charge, e.g.:

R

by wearing clothing made from synthetic

fibers

R

due to friction between clothing and seats

R

if you push or pull the battery across the

carpet or other synthetic materials

R

if you wipe the battery with a cloth.

G

WARNING

During the charging process, a battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit

occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen

gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explo-

sion.

R

Make sure that the positive terminal of a

connected battery does not come into

contact with vehicle parts.

R

Never place metal objects or tools on a

battery.

R

It is important that you observe the

described order of the battery terminals

when connecting and disconnecting a

battery.

R

When jump-starting, make sure that the

battery poles with identical polarity are

connected.

R

It is particularly important to observe

the described order when connecting and

disconnecting the jumper cables.

R

Never connect or disconnect the battery

terminals while the engine is running.

G

WARNING

Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of

injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean

over the battery. Keep children away from

batteries. Wash away battery acid immedi-

ately with plenty of clean water and seek

medical attention.

H

Environmental note

Batteries contain danger-

ous substances. It is

against the law to dispose

of them with the household

rubbish. They must be col-

lected separately and recy-

cled to protect the envi-

ronment.
Dispose of batteries in an

environmentally friendly

manner. Take discharged

batteries to a qualified

specialist workshop or a

special collection point

for used batteries.

!

Have the battery checked regularly at a

qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the service intervals in the Main-

tenance Booklet or contact a qualified spe-

cialist workshop for more information.

!

You should have all work involving the

battery carried out at a qualified special-

ist workshop. In the exceptional case that

it is necessary for you to disconnect the

battery yourself, make sure that:

R

you switch off the engine and remove the

SmartKey. Check that all the indicator

lamps in the instrument cluster are off.

Otherwise, electronic components, such

as the alternator, may be damaged.

R

you first remove the negative terminal

clamp and then the positive terminal

clamp. Never swap the terminal clamps.

Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic sys-

tem may be damaged.

The battery and the cover of the positive

terminal clamp must be installed securely

during operation.

Comply with safety precautions and take pro-

tective measures when handling batteries.

WARNING

Fire, open flames and smoking are

prohibited when handling the bat-

tery. Avoid creating sparks.

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Battery acid is caustic. Avoid con-

tact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Wear suitable protective clothing,

especially gloves, apron and face-

guard.

Rinse any acid spills immediately

with clear water. Contact a physi-

cian if necessary.

Wear eye protection.

Keep children away.

Observe this Operator's Instruction.

For safety reasons, smart recommends that you

only use batteries which have been tested and

approved specifically for your vehicle by

smart. These batteries provide increased

impact protection to prevent vehicle occu-

pants from suffering acid burns should the

battery be damaged in the event of an acci-

dent.

In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-

mum possible service life, it must always be

sufficiently charged.

Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may

discharge over time if you do not use the

vehicle. In this case, have the battery dis-

connected at a qualified specialist work-

shop. To maintain the charge, you can also

charge the battery with a charger recommen-

ded by smart. Contact a qualified specialist

workshop for further information.

Have the battery charge status checked more

frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for

short trips or if you leave it standing idle for

a lengthy period. Consult a qualified spe-

cialist workshop if you wish to leave your

vehicle parked for a long period of time.

When replacing a battery, only use a battery

recommended by smart.

i

Remove the SmartKey if you park the vehi-

cle and do not require any electrical con-

sumers. The vehicle will then use very lit-

tle energy, thus conserving battery power.

Charging the battery

G

WARNING

During charging and jump-starting, explo-

sive gases can escape from the battery.

There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, cre-

ating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is

sufficient ventilation while charging and

jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.

G

WARNING

Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of

injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean

over the battery. Keep children away from

batteries. Wash away battery acid immedi-

ately with plenty of clean water and seek

medical attention.

G

WARNING

A discharged battery can freeze at temper-

atures below freezing point. When jump-

starting the vehicle or charging the bat-

tery, gases can escape from the battery.

There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before

charging it or jump-starting.

!

Only use battery chargers with a maximum

charging voltage of 14.8 V.

X

Open the service cover (

Y

page 151).

X

Connect the battery charger to the positive

terminal and ground point in the same

order as when connecting the donor battery

in the jump-starting procedure

(

Y

page 168).

If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/

warning lamps in the instrument cluster do

not light up, it is highly likely that the dis-

charged battery has frozen. In this case you

may neither jump-start the vehicle nor

charge the battery. The service life of a

thawed-out battery may be shorter. The start-

ing characteristics can be impaired, partic-

ularly at low temperatures. Have the thawed-

out battery checked at a qualified specialist

workshop.

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Only charge the fitted battery with a battery

charger which has been tested and approved

by smart. A battery charger specially adapted

for smart vehicles, and tested and approved

by smart, is available as an accessory. It per-

mits the charging of the battery in its instal-

led position. Contact a smart center for fur-

ther information and availability. Read the

battery charger's operating instructions

before charging the battery.

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Jump-starting

G

WARNING

Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over

the battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash away battery acid immediately with

plenty of clean water and seek medical attention.

G

WARNING

During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a

risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is suffi-

cient ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.

G

WARNING

During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or

sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.

R

Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with

vehicle parts.

R

Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.

R

It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when con-

necting and disconnecting a battery.

R

When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are con-

nected.

R

It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and dis-

connecting the jumper cables.

R

Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.

G

WARNING

A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting

the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an

explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.

!

Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be

damaged by the non-combusted fuel.

If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/warning lamps in the instrument cluster do not

light up, it is highly likely that the discharged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither

jump-start the vehicle nor charge the battery. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be

shorter. The starting characteristics can be impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have

the thawed-out battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

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Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,

the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper

cables. Observe the following points:

R

The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,

jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.

R

You may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.

R

Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.

R

Only jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.

R

Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal

clamps.

R

If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start con-

nected for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.

R

Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.

Make sure that:

R

The jumper cables are not damaged.

R

Bare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the

jumper cables are connected to the battery.

R

The jump leads cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is

running, such as the wiper rods or the fan.

X

Secure the vehicle using the parking brake.

X

Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it.

X

Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window heating, lighting etc.

X

Open the service cover.

Position number A identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-

starting device.

X

Remove the protective cover from positive terminal :.

X

Connect positive terminal : on your battery to positive terminal ; of donor battery A

using the jump lead. beginning with your own battery.

X

Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.

X

Connect negative terminal = of donor battery A to negative terminal ? of your battery

using the jump lead. Connect the jump lead to donor battery A first.

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X

Start the engine.

X

Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.

X

First disconnect the jump lead from negative terminal ? and negative terminal = and then

from positive terminal : and positive terminal ;. Begin each time at the contacts on your

own vehicle first.

X

Attach the protective cover to positive terminal :.

X

Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

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Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.

i

Jumper cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any

qualified specialist workshop.

Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes

G

WARNING

Functions relevant to safety are restricted

or no longer available if:

R

the engine is not running

R

the brake system or the power steering is

malfunctioning

R

there is a malfunction in the power sup-

ply or the vehicle's electrical system

When your vehicle is towed away or towed

started, you may require considerably more

effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of

an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before being

towed away or tow started, make sure the

steering moves freely.

G

WARNING

You can no longer steer the vehicle if the

steering wheel lock has been engaged.

There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing

the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.

G

WARNING

When towing or tow-starting another vehi-

cle and its weight is greater than the per-

missible gross weight of your vehicle, the:

R

the towing eye could detach itself

R

the vehicle/trailer combination could

rollover.

There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-

cle, its weight should not be greater than

the permissible gross weight of your vehi-

cle.

Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle

weight rating can be found on the vehicle

identification plate (

Y

page 205).

!

Do not use the towing eyes for recovery

purposes as this could damage the vehicle.

If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a

crane.

!

Drive slowly and smoothly when towing.

Excessive tractive power could otherwise

damage the vehicles.

!

Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

This could damage the vehicle.

!

The vehicle can be towed a maximum of

30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph

(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.

If the vehicle has to be towed more than

30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be

raised and transported.

!

Vehicles with automatic transmission

must not be started by tow-starting. This

could otherwise damage the transmission.

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It is better to have the vehicle transported

than to have it towed.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: when

towing a vehicle, the transmission must be in

position N.
The battery must be connected and charged.

Otherwise, you:

R

cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in

the ignition lock

R

cannot shift the transmission to position N

on vehicles with automatic transmission

i

Deactivate the automatic locking feature

(

Y

page 55). You could otherwise be locked

out when pushing or towing the vehicle.

i

Vehicles with the basic carrier fitted:

Do not tow away the vehicle with the basic

carrier fitted.

Do not secure the tow cable or tow bar to the

basic carrier.

Installing/removing the towing eye

Installing the towing eye

X

Remove the towing eye from the stowage

space.

The towing eye is located in the vehicle

tool kit stowage compartment in the front-

passenger footwell (

Y

page 161).

X

Carefully prise out cover : using a suit-

able tool, e.g. a plastic wedge.

X

Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the

stop and tighten it.

Removing the towing eye

X

Unscrew and remove the towing eye.

X

Position top of cover : in the bumper and

press it in at the bottom until it engages.

X

Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit

stowage compartment in the front-

passenger footwell (

Y

page 161).

Towing the vehicle with the rear axle

raised

When towing your vehicle with the rear axle

raised, it is important that you observe the

safety instructions (

Y

page 170).

!

The ignition must be switched off if you

are towing the vehicle with the rear axle

raised. Intervention by ESP

®

could other-

wise damage the brake system.

X

Switch on the hazard warning lamps

(

Y

page 69).

X

Bring the front wheels into the straight-

ahead position.

X

Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-

tion lock and remove the SmartKey from the

ignition lock.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

shift the automatic transmission to posi-

tion P.

or

X

Vehicles with manual transmission:

depress the clutch pedal fully and select

neutral.

X

Take the SmartKey with you when you leave

the vehicle.

Towing a vehicle with both axles on the

ground

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In order to signal a change of direction

when towing with the hazard warning lamps

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switched on, use the combination switch as

usual. In this case, only the indicator

lamps for the direction of travel flash.

After resetting the combination switch, the

hazard warning lamp starts flashing again.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

automatic transmission automatically shifts

to position P when you open the driver's or

front-passenger door or when you remove the

key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure

that the automatic transmission stays in

position N when towing the vehicle, you must

observe the following points:

X

Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.

X

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock.

X

Depress and hold the brake pedal.

X

Shift the automatic transmission to posi-

tion N.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

X

Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the

ignition lock.

X

Release the brake pedal.

X

Release the parking brake.

X

Switch on the hazard warning lamps

(

Y

page 69).

It is important that you observe the safety

instructions when towing away your vehicle

(

Y

page 170).

Transporting the vehicle

!

You may only secure the vehicle by the

wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as

axle or steering components. Otherwise,

the vehicle could be damaged.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock (

Y

page 87).

X

Vehicles with manual transmission:

depress the clutch pedal fully and select

neutral.

X

Shift the transmission to position N.

As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:

X

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by

applying the parking brake.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

shift the transmission to position P.

X

Vehicles with manual transmission:

depress the clutch pedal fully and engage

first or reverse gear.

X

Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-

tion lock and remove it.

X

Secure the vehicle.

The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle

onto a trailer or transporter for transporting

purposes.

Tow-starting (emergency engine start-

ing)

!

Vehicles with automatic transmission

must not be started by tow-starting. This

could otherwise damage the transmission.

i

You can find information on "Jump-start-

ing" at (

Y

page 168).

Before tow-starting:

R

the battery must be connected

R

the engine must be cold

R

the exhaust system has cooled down.

X

Switch on the hazard warning lamps

(

Y

page 69).

X

Install the towing eye (

Y

page 171).

X

Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing

rope.

X

Depress and hold the brake pedal.

X

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock.

X

Depress the clutch pedal fully, engage sec-

ond gear and keep the clutch pedal fully

depressed.

X

Release the brake pedal.

X

Tow-start the vehicle.

X

Release the clutch pedal slowly; do not

depress the accelerator pedal while doing

so.

X

When the engine is started, immediately

depress the clutch pedal fully and select

neutral.

X

Pull over at a suitable place and stop the

vehicle safely, paying attention to road

and traffic conditions.

X

Secure the vehicle against rolling away

with the parking brake.

X

Remove the rigid towing bar or towing

rope.

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Remove the towing eye (

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X

Switch off the hazard warning lamps.

Fuses
Important safety notes

G

WARNING

If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or

if you replace it with a fuse with a higher

amperage, the electric cables could be

overloaded. This could result in a fire.

There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the speci-

fied new fuses having the correct amper-

age.

!

Only use fuses that have been approved for

smart vehicles and which have the correct

fuse rating for the system concerned. Oth-

erwise, components or systems could be

damaged.

The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down

faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the com-

ponents on the circuit and their functions

stop operating.

Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the

same rating, which you can recognize by the

color and value. The fuse ratings are listed in

the fuse allocation chart (

Y

page 175).

If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the

cause traced and rectified at a qualified

specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

Before changing a fuse

X

Secure the vehicle against rolling away

(

Y

page 100).

X

Switch off all electrical consumers.

X

Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition

lock and remove it (

Y

page 87). All indica-

tor lamps in the instrument cluster must be

off.

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:

R

Fuse box in the front area

R

Fuse box in the glove compartment

Fuse box in the front area

Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"

(

Y

page 173).

G

WARNING

If the windshield wipers begin to operate

while the service cover is open, there is a

danger of injury from the wiper arms. There

is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers

and the ignition before opening the ser-

vice cover.

!

Make sure that no moisture can enter the

fuse box when the cover is open.

!

When closing the cover, make sure that it

is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture

seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair

the operation of the fuses.

X

Make sure that the windshield wipers are

turned off.

X

Open the service cover (

Y

page 151).

You can now see fuse box :.

Fuse box in the glove compartment

Fuse box
!

Do not use a pointed object such as a

screwdriver to open the cover in the dash-

board. You could damage the dashboard or

the cover.

!

Make sure that no moisture can enter the

fuse box when the cover is open.

!

When closing the cover, make sure that it

is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture

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seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair

the operation of the fuses.

X

Open the driver's door.

X

Open the glove box.

X

To open: open cover : in the direction of

the arrow.

X

To close: insert and fold in cover : until

it engages.

X

Close the glove box.

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Fuse allocation

No.

Consumer

Current

Color coding

1

Starter motor

5 A

Brown

2

Power steering control unit

5 A

Brown

3

Lighting control unit

5 A

Brown

4

Air bag

5 A

Brown

5

‑

‑

‑

6

Instrument cluster

10 A

Red

7

Horn, alarm system

15 A

Blue

8

Control unit power supply

10 A

Red

9

Control unit power supply

10 A

Red

10

Central control unit

20 A

Yellow

11

Turn signals

15 A

Blue

12

Central control unit

10 A

Red

13

Central control unit

15 A

Blue

14

Power windows (anti-entrapment feature)

30 A

Green

15

ESP

®

5 A

Brown

16

Interior lighting

10 A

Red

17

Immobilizer

3 A

Violet

18

Electrical exterior mirror

5 A

Brown

19

Brake lamps

10 A

Red

20

Parking aid, headlamp settings

15 A

Blue

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