Smart fortwo (2016). Instruction — part 6

Shifting with shift paddles (vehicles

with Sports package)

X

To shift up: pull shift paddle ;.

The automatic transmission shifts up to the

next gear.

To prevent engine damage the automatic

transmission shifts up automatically:

R

if the maximum engine speed on the cur-

rently engaged gear is reached and

R

you continue to accelerate.

X

To shift down: pull shift paddle :.

The automatic transmission shifts down to

the next gear.

Downshifting occurs automatically while

coasting.

If the engine exceeds the maximum engine

speed when shifting down, the automatic

transmission protects against engine dam-

age by not shifting down.

Shift recommendation

The gearshift recommendations assist you in

adopting an economical driving style.

X

Shift one gear up or down according to

gearshift recommendation : when shown

in the multifunction display of the instru-

ment cluster.

Further information on the transmission dis-

play (

Y

page 111).

Kickdown

If you want maximum acceleration, you can

also change the kickdown to be instructionly

switched on:

X

Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the

pressure point.

The automatic transmission shifts to a

lower gear depending on the engine speed.

X

Shift back up once the desired speed is

reached.

i

If you apply full throttle, the automatic

transmission shifts up to the next gear

when the maximum engine speed is reached.

This prevents the engine from overrevving.

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Problems with the transmission

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The transmission has

problems shifting

gear.

The transmission is losing oil.

X

Have 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.

X

Stop the vehicle.

X

Shift the transmission to position P.

X

Switch off the engine.

X

Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.

X

Shift the transmission to position D.

X

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop immediately.

Instructionly releasing the selector lever

lock

You can instructionly 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.

X

Apply the parking brake.

X

Prise out cover : at lower edge ; with a

flat, blunt object (e.g. a screwdriver wrap-

ped in cloth).

X

Pull cover : in the direction of the arrow.

X

Pull yellow release = behind the trim up

and simultaneously press release button ?

on the selector lever.

X

Shift the selector lever to N or P.

Refueling
Important safety notes

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WARNING

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.

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WARNING

Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.

There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come

into contact with your skin, eyes or cloth-

ing and that it is not swallowed. Do not

inhale fuel vapors. Keep fuel away from

children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,

observe the following:

R

Wash away fuel from skin immediately

using soap and water.

R

If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,

immediately rinse them thoroughly with

clean water. Seek medical assistance

without delay.

R

If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-

tance without delay. Do not induce vom-

iting.

R

Immediately change out of clothing

which has come into contact with fuel.

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WARNING

Electrostatic buildup can create sparks

and ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of

fire and explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before open-

ing the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel

pump nozzle. Any existing electrostatic

buildup is thereby discharged.

Do not get into the vehicle again during the

refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic

charge could build up again.

!

Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a

gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni-

tion if you accidentally refuel with the

wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter

the fuel system. Even small amounts of the

wrong fuel could result in damage to the

fuel system and the engine. Notify a quali-

fied specialist workshop and have the fuel

tank and fuel lines drained completely.

!

Overfilling the fuel tank could damage

the fuel system.

!

Take care not to spill any fuel on painted

surfaces. You could otherwise damage the

paintwork.

!

Use a filter when refueling from a fuel

can. Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or

injection system could be blocked by par-

ticles from the fuel can.

If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray

out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.

For further information on fuel and fuel qual-

ity (

Y

page 207).

Refueling

General information

The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked

automatically when you lock or unlock the

vehicle with the key.

The position of the fuel filler cap is dis-

played 8 in the instrument cluster. The

arrow next to the filling pump indicates the

side of the vehicle.

Opening the fuel filler flap

:

Opening the fuel filler flap

;

Attaches the fuel filler cap

=

Fuel type instruction label

X

Switch the engine off.

X

Remove the SmartKey from the ignition

lock.

X

Open the fuel filler flap in the direction of

arrow :.

X

Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise

and remove it.

X

Hang the fuel filler cap on the hook on the

inside of the fuel filler flap.

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Completely insert the filler neck of the

fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in

place and refuel.

X

Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle

switches off.

i

Do not add any more fuel after the pump

stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,

fuel may leak out.

Closing the fuel filler flap

X

Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn

clockwise until it engages audibly.

X

Close the fuel filler flap.

i

Close the fuel filler flap before locking

the vehicle.

i

If you are driving with the fuel filler cap

open, the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp

flashes. A message appears in the multi-

function display (

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page 125).

In addition, the ; Check Engine warning

lamp may light up (

Y

page 136).

For further information on warning and

indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,

see (

Y

page 136).

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Problems with fuel and fuel tank

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Fuel is leaking from the

vehicle.

The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.

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WARNING

Risk of explosion or fire.

X

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

immediately (

Y

page 87).

X

Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The fuel filler flap

cannot be opened.

The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.

X

Unlock the vehicle (

Y

page 51).

The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

X

Unlock the vehicle using the key element in the emergency lock

(

Y

page 55).

The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is

jammed.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Parking
Important safety notes

G

WARNING

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite if they come into contact

with hot parts of the exhaust system or

exhaust gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-

rials come into contact with parts of the

vehicle which are hot. Take particular care

not to park on dry grassland or harvested

grain fields.

G

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for

example:

R

release the parking brake.

R

shift the automatic transmission out of

park position P or shift instruction trans-

mission into neutral.

R

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle

equipment and become trapped. There is a

risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle.

!

Always secure the vehicle correctly

against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehi-

cle or its drivetrain could be damaged.

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To ensure that the vehicle is secured against

rolling away unintentionally:

R

the parking brake must be applied.

R

a gear must be engaged on vehicles with

instruction transmission.

R

the selector lever must be in position P on

vehicles with automatic transmission.

R

the SmartKey must be removed from the

ignition lock.

R

on uphill or downhill gradients, the front

wheels must be turned towards the curb.

Switching off the engine

Important safety notes

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WARNING

The automatic transmission switches to

neutral position N when you switch off the

engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is

a risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always

switch to parking position P. Prevent the

parked vehicle from rolling away by apply-

ing the parking brake.

Vehicles with instruction transmission

X

Select a gear.

X

Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition

lock and remove it.

The immobilizer is activated.

X

Apply the parking brake.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

X

Apply the parking brake.

X

Shift the transmission to position P.

X

Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition

lock and remove it.

The immobilizer is activated.

The key can only be removed if the trans-

mission is in position P.

Parking brake

General notes

G

WARNING

If you must brake the vehicle with the park-

ing brake, the braking distance is consid-

erably longer and the wheels could lock.

There is an increased danger of skidding

and accidents.
Only use the parking brake to brake the

vehicle when the service brake is faulty. Do

not apply the parking brake too firmly. If

the wheels lock, release the parking brake

until the wheels begin turning again.

G

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for

example:

R

release the parking brake.

R

shift the automatic transmission out of

park position P or shift instruction trans-

mission into neutral.

R

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle

equipment and become trapped. There is a

risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle.

If you brake the vehicle with the parking

brake, the brake lamps will not light up.

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X

To apply: firmly pull parking brake ;

upwards.

When the engine is running, the $ (USA

only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp

lights up in the instrument cluster.

X

To release: depress the brake pedal and

keep it depressed.

X

Press release button : on parking

brake ; and guide the parking brake down

to the stop.

The $ (USA only) or J (Canada only)

indicator lamp in the instrument cluster

goes out.

The parking brake is not yet engaged if:

R

a warning tone sounds

R

The

Release Parking Brake

message

appears in the multifunction display and

R

the J 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.

X

Visit a qualified specialist workshop and

seek advice.

i

You can obtain information about trickle

chargers from a qualified specialist work-

shop.

Driving tips
General notes

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

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.

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WARNING

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:

R

The tires should always be inflated to the

recommended tire pressure.

R

Remove unnecessary loads.

R

Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.

R

Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.

R

Have 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

G

WARNING

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs

and driving are very dangerous combina-

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tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or

drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions

and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal

accident is greatly increased when you

drink or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or

allow anyone to drive who has been drinking

or taking drugs.

Emission control

G

WARNING

Combustion engines emit poisonous

exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.

Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poi-

soning. There is a risk of fatal injury.

Therefore never leave the engine running

in enclosed spaces without sufficient ven-

tilation.

Certain engine systems are designed to keep

the level of poisonous components in exhaust

fumes within legal limits.

These systems only work at peak efficiency if

they are serviced exactly in accordance with

the manufacturer's specifications. There-

fore, only allow qualified and authorized

technicians to perform work on the engine.

The engine settings must not be changed

under any circumstances. Furthermore, all

specific service work must be performed at

regular intervals and in accordance with

smart service requirements. Details can be

found in the Maintenance Booklet.

Braking

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

If you shift down on a slippery road surface

in an attempt to increase the engine's

braking effect, the drive wheels could lose

their grip. There is an increased danger of

skidding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine

braking on a slippery road surface.

Downhill gradients
!

On long and steep gradients, you must

reduce the load on the brakes by shifting to

a lower gear in good time. This allows you

to take advantage of the engine's braking

effect. This helps you to avoid overheating

the brakes and wearing them out exces-

sively.

When you take advantage of the engine's

braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn

for some time, e.g. on a slippery road sur-

face. This could cause damage to the drive

train, which is not covered by the smart

warranty.

Heavy and light loads

G

WARNING

If you rest your foot on the brake pedal

while driving, the braking system can

overheat. This increases the stopping dis-

tance and can even cause the braking system

to fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.

Never depress the brake pedal and the

accelerator pedal at the same time.

!

Depressing the brake pedal constantly

results in excessive and premature wear to

the brake pads.

If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy

load, do not stop the vehicle immediately.

Drive on for a short while. This allows the

airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.

Wet roads

If you have driven for a long time in heavy

rain without braking, there may be a delayed

reaction from the brakes when braking for the

first time. This may also occur after the vehi-

cle has been washed or driven through deep

water.

You then have to depress the brake pedal more

firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the

vehicle in front.

After driving on a wet road or having the

vehicle washed, brake firmly while paying

attention to the traffic conditions. This will

warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them

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more quickly and protecting them against

corrosion.

Limited braking performance on salt-

treated roads

If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt

residue may form on the brake discs and brake

pads. This can result in a significantly lon-

ger braking distance.

R

Brake occasionally to remove any possible

salt residue. Make sure that you do not

endanger other road users when doing so.

R

Carefully depress the brake pedal and the

beginning and end of a journey.

R

Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle

ahead.

Servicing the brakes
!

The brake fluid level may be too low, if:

R

if the red brake warning lamp lights up

in the instrument cluster and

R

you hear a warning tone while the engine

is running

Observe additional warning messages in

the multifunction display.

The brake fluid level may be too low due to

brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.

Have the brake system checked immedi-

ately. Consult a qualified specialist work-

shop to arrange this.

!

A function or performance test should

only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamome-

ter. If you wish to operate the vehicle on

such a dynamometer, please consult a

qualified specialist workshop in advance.

You could otherwise damage the drive train

or the brake system.

!

As the ESP

®

system operates automati-

cally, the engine and the ignition must be

switched off (the SmartKey must be in posi-

tion 0 or 1 in the ignition lock) if:

R

the parking brake is tested using a brake

dynamometer (maximum 10 seconds).

R

the vehicle is towed with the front axle

raised.

Braking triggered automatically by ESP

®

may seriously damage the brake system.

All checks and maintenance work on the brake

system must be carried out at a qualified

specialist workshop.

Have brake pads installed and brake fluid

replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

If the brake system has only been subject to

moderate loads, you should test the function-

ality of your brakes at regular intervals.

When having brake pads/linings fitted, smart

recommends that you only use those which are

approved for smart vehicles or are of an

equivalent quality standard. Brake pads/

linings which have not been approved for

smart vehicles or which are not of an equiv-

alent quality could affect your vehicle's

operating safety.

smart recommends that you only use brake

fluid which is approved for smart vehicles or

is of an equivalent quality standard. Brake

fluid which has not been approved for smart

vehicles or which is not of an equivalent

quality could affect your vehicle's operating

safety.

Driving on wet roads

Hydroplaning

If water has accumulated to a certain depth on

the road surface, there is a danger of hydro-

planing occurring, even if:

R

you drive at low speeds.

R

the tires have adequate tread depth.

For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or

in conditions in which hydroplaning may

occur, you must drive in the following man-

ner:

R

lower your speed.

R

avoid ruts.

R

avoid sudden steering movements

R

brake carefully.

Driving on flooded roads
!

Bear in mind that vehicles traveling in

front or in the opposite direction create

waves. This may cause the maximum per-

missible water depth to be exceeded.

Failure to observe these notes may result in

damage to the engine, electrical systems

and transmission.

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Prevent water from entering the vehicle inte-

rior or the engine compartment. If you must

drive through standing water, bear in mind

that:

R

the water level should not exceed the lower

edge of the vehicle body in still water

R

you should drive no faster than at walking

pace.

Winter driving

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WARNING

If you shift down on a slippery road surface

in an attempt to increase the engine's

braking effect, the drive wheels could lose

their grip. There is an increased danger of

skidding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine

braking on a slippery road surface.

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DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate

ventilation is not possible, poisonous

gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) may

enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if

the vehicle becomes trapped in snow. There

is a risk of fatal injury.
If you have to leave the engine running,

keep the exhaust pipe and the area around

the vehicle free of snow. To ensure an ade-

quate supply of fresh air, open a window on

the side of the vehicle that is not facing

into the wind.

Have your vehicle winterproofed at a quali-

fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-

ter.

Drive particularly carefully on slippery road

surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steer-

ing and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise

control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be

stopped when moving at low speed:

X

Try to bring the vehicle under control

using corrective steering.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

shift the transmission to position N.

The outside temperature indicator is not

designed to serve as an ice-warning device

and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

Changes in the outside temperature are dis-

played after a short delay.

Indicated temperatures just above the freez-

ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-

face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,

especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

You should pay special attention to road con-

ditions when temperatures are around freez-

ing point.

For more information on driving with snow

chains, see (

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page 179).

For more information on driving with summer

tires, see (

Y

page 179).

Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"

section (

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page 179).

Driving systems
Cruise control

General notes

Cruise control maintains a constant road

speed for you. Cruise control does not brake

the vehicle automatically. Only the engine's

braking effect is available. In order to

reduce speed and maintain distance to other

road users, you need to brake yourself. This

interrupts cruise control.

Use cruise control only if road and traffic

conditions make it appropriate to maintain a

steady speed for a prolonged period. You can

use cruise control at speeds above 20 mph

(30 km/h).

Important safety notes

If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise

control can neither reduce the risk of an

accident nor override the laws of physics.

Cruise control cannot take into account road,

weather or traffic conditions. Cruise control

is only an aid. You are responsible for the

distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle

speed, for braking in good time and for stay-

ing in lane.

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Do not use cruise control:

R

in road and traffic conditions which do not

allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.

in heavy traffic or on winding roads

R

on slippery road surfaces. Braking or

accelerating could cause the drive wheels

to lose traction and the vehicle could then

skid

R

when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to

fog, heavy rain or snow

If there is a change of drivers, advise the new

driver of the speed stored.

Cruise control buttons

:

Activates/deactivates cruise control

;

Stores, increases or reduces the current

speed

=

Calls up the last speed stored

?

Interrupts cruise control

Activating cruise control

Cruise control must be activated before it can

be used.

X

Press switch : (ON).

Cruise control is activated.

The V symbol appears in the multifunc-

tion display.

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When you switch off the engine, cruise

control remains activated and the last

speed stored is cleared.

Storing and maintaining the current

speed

While cruise control is active, you can set the

current speed starting from 20 mph (30 km/h).

X

Accelerate the vehicle to the desired

speed.

X

Press switch ; (®) and release it.

X

Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

Cruise control is activated. The vehicle

automatically maintains the stored speed.

V

SET

is shown in the multifunction

display.

i

Cruise control may be unable to maintain

the stored speed on uphill gradients. The

stored speed is resumed when the gradient

evens out.

On downhill gradients, only the engine's

braking effect is available. You have to

operate the brakes yourself to reduce

speed. This interrupts cruise control.

Calling up the last speed stored

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WARNING

If you call up the stored speed and it is

different to the current speed, the vehicle

will accelerate. If you are not aware of the

stored speed, the vehicle may accelerate

unexpectedly. There is a risk of an acci-

dent.
Pay attention to the road and traffic con-

ditions before calling up the stored speed.

If you do not know the stored speed, store

the desired speed again.

X

Press button = ° and release it.

Cruise control is activated and adjusts the

vehicle's speed to the last speed stored.

X

Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

i

When you switch off the engine, the last

speed stored is cleared.

Increasing or decreasing the speed

In order to be able to increase or decrease the

speed, a speed must already have been stored.

i

Cruise control is not deactivated if you

depress the accelerator pedal. For exam-

ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake,

cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed

to the last speed stored after you have fin-

ished overtaking.

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®: increases the speed

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−: decreases the speed

X

Press switch ; (®) or (−) repeatedly

until the desired speed is reached.

The speed is gradually increased or

reduced.

or

X

Press and hold switch ; (®) or (−) until

the desired speed is reached.

X

Release the switch.

The new speed is stored.

Interrupting cruise control

When cruise control is switched on, you can

cancel cruise control at any time and call up

the stored speed again later.

i

When you switch off the engine, the last

speed stored is cleared.

X

Press button ? ± and release it.

or

X

Brake.

Cruise control is interrupted.

Cruise control is also canceled when:

R

you engage the parking brake

R

you depress the clutch

R

esp

®

intervenes

Deactivating cruise control

X

Press switch : (OFF).

Cruise control is deactivated.

The V symbol goes out in the multifunc-

tion display.

Parking aid

General notes

The rear parking aid uses an acoustic signal

to indicate the distance between your vehicle

and an obstacle. If you engage reverse gear

while the engine is running, the parking aid

is activated automatically.

The parking aid uses three sensors : in the

rear bumper to monitor the area behind your

vehicle. The sensors must be free from dirt,

ice or slush. They can otherwise not function

correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, tak-

ing care not to scratch or damage them.

When reverse gear is engaged the system

measures the distance between your vehicle

and an object. If the proximity to the object

behind the vehicle is less than 4.0 ft (1.20 m)

a beeping sound is issued. As the distance to

the object decreases the frequency increa-

ses. When the object is a maximum of 1.0 ft

(30 cm) a continuous tone is issued.

Important safety notes

The parking aid feature is only intended as an

aid. It is not a replacement for your attention

to your immediate surroundings. You are

always responsible for safe maneuvering,

parking and exiting a parking space. When

maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a

parking space, make sure that there are no

persons, animals or objects in the area in

which you are maneuvering.

!

When parking, pay particular attention to

objects above or below the sensors, such as

flower pots or trailer drawbars. The park-

ing aid does not detect such objects if they

are in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-

cle. You could damage the vehicle or the

objects.

The sensors may not detect snow and other

objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.

Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car

wash, the compressed-air brakes of a truck

or a pneumatic drill could cause the park-

ing aid to malfunction.

The parking aid may not function correctly

on uneven terrain.

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The parking aid does not take into account

obstacles located:

R

below the detection range, e.g. people,

animals or objects

R

above the detection range, e.g. overhang-

ing loads, truck overhangs or loading

ramps.

Deactivating/activating the parking aid

X

Press button ;.

Indicator lamp : lights up. The system is

deactivated.

X

Press button ; again.

Indicator lamp : goes out. The system is

reactivated.

i

The parking aid is automatically activa-

ted when you start the engine.

If you engage reverse gear while the engine is

running, the parking aid is activated auto-

matically. An acoustic signal sounds when

reverse gear is selected.

If reverse gear is no longer engaged, the

parking aid is deactivated.

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Useful information

i

This Operator's Manual 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.

i

Read the information on qualified spe-

cialist workshops: (

Y

page 20).

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

If you operate information systems and

communication equipment integrated in

the vehicle 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 the equipment when the traf-

fic situation permits. If you are not sure

that this is possible, park the vehicle pay-

ing attention to traffic conditions and

operate the equipment when the vehicle is

stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for

the country in which you are currently driv-

ing when operating the on-board computer.

G

WARNING

If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-

functioned, you may not recognize function

restrictions in systems relevant to safety.

The operating safety of your vehicle may be

impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle

checked at a qualified specialist workshop

immediately.

The on-board computer only shows display

messages and/or warnings from certain sys-

tems in the display. You should therefore

make sure your vehicle is operating safely at

all times. Otherwise, you may cause an acci-

dent by driving a vehicle that is not operat-

ing reliably.

If the operating safety of your vehicle

impaired, park the vehicle as soon as possi-

ble paying attention to road and traffic con-

ditions. Contact a qualified specialist work-

shop.

Read and follow the notes in the overview of

warning and indicator lamps in the instru-

ment cluster (

Y

page 24).

Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting

Instrument cluster lighting includes illumi-

nation of the instrument cluster, the addi-

tional instruments on the dashboard, the dis-

plays and the controls.

The instrument cluster lighting is switched

automatically between day and night lighting

depending on the ambient light conditions

(

Y

page 67).

You can additionally set the brightness of the

instrument cluster lighting to different lev-

els in the on-board computer (

Y

page 115).

Speedometer

If you turn the key to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock, the warning and indicator lamps in

the instrument cluster will briefly light up

for a lamp test. During the lamp test, the

illuminated speedometer needle moves in the

speedometer.

The display can show a digital speedometer.

The digital speedometer can be hidden/

displayed and its speed unit selected

(

Y

page 115).

Outside temperature display

You should pay special attention to road con-

ditions when temperatures are around freez-

ing point.

Bear in mind that the outside temperature

display indicates the temperature measured

and does not record the road temperature.

The outside temperature is displayed on the

far right in the top bar.

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Changes in the outside temperature are dis-

played after a short delay.

You can set the temperature unit of the out-

door temperature display (

Y

page 116).

Fuel gauge

Fuel gauge

:

Reserve fuel display

;

Fuel gauge

=

Fuel filler flap location indicator

u The fuel filler cap is located on the

right

?

6 Reserve fuel (yellow)

Fuel gauge ; is shown in the display as a

segment display with eight segments.

When the fuel level falls below the reserve

range of 5.0 l, the last illuminated segment of

the fuel display will flash and a warning tone

will sound. Reserve fuel display : will also

appear. The reserve fuel display shows the

numeric value of the remaining fuel level in

0.5 l increments.

In addition:

R

6 symbol ? also appears in yellow

R

a display message is also shown

(

Y

page 125).

Dashboard instruments

!

Do not drive in the overrevving range, as

this could damage the engine.

H

Environmental note

Avoid driving at high engine speeds. This

unnecessarily increases the fuel consump-

tion of your vehicle and harms the envi-

ronment as a result of increased emissions.

The overrevving range of the engine is shown

with dashed lines in the orange marking of

rev counter :. The fuel supply is interrupted

to protect the engine when the overrevving

range is reached.

Dashboard clock ; is synchronized with the

clock in the on-board computer.

Rev counter :, together with dashboard

clock ;, can be rotated approximately 60° on

the dashboard.

You can additionally set the brightness of the

instrument cluster lighting to different lev-

els (

Y

page 115).

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displays

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Operating the on-board computer

:

Color display

;

Left control panel

X

To activate the on-board computer: unlock

the vehicle and open a door.

If you do not subsequently lock the door, the

on-board computer will remain active for

approximately 15 minutes without any fur-

ther activity.

or

X

Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition

lock.

You can control the display and the settings

in the on-board computer using the steering

wheel buttons on left control panel ;.
Left control panel ;

9

:

Press briefly:

R

To scroll through a menu

R

To scroll through a sub-menu or

list

Press and hold:

R

To switch directly to the

Dis‐

tance

menu at menu level

R

To switch directly to the

back

function at the submenu level

a

R

Confirms your selection

R

In certain menus, switches to the

Reset Values?

function

R

Hides the display message

Display

:

Time (

Y

page 114)

;

SET

=

Digital speedometer (

Y

page 115)

?

Outside temperature display

(

Y

page 109)

A

Display field for display messages, menus

and lists

B

6 Reserve fuel display (

Y

page 110)

C

6 Fuel level (

Y

page 110)

D

Transmission display

Vehicles with manual transmission:

¿ Standard display

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

h Standard display with drive program

or = Gear indicator (manual mode)

u Vehicles with manual transmission:

gearshift recommendation (

Y

page 91)

S Transmission malfunction

(

Y

page 97)

E

V Cruise control (

Y

page 105)

Menus and sub menus
Menu overview

Picture the arrangement of the menus and dis-

plays as a circle.

At the menu level, a segment display is shown

on the right side of the display to help nav-

igation. The segment marked corresponds

with the list position of the menu in the fol-

lowing list. For long lists within the menus

and submenus, a scroll bar on the right side of

the display serves to assist orientation.

Operating the on-board computer

(

Y

page 111).

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