Smart fortwo (2016). Service Instruction - page 5
Automatic climate control panel
:
Increases the airflow (
Y
page 82)
;
Defrosts the windshield (
Y
page 82)
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Switches the air-recirculation mode on/off (
Y
page 84)
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Switches the rear window heating on/off (
Y
page 82)
Switches the exterior mirror heating on/off (for vehicles with heated exterior mirrors
only)
A
Sets the air distribution (
Y
page 81)
B
Sets climate control to automatic (
Y
page 81)
C
Switches the climate control on/off (
Y
page 80)
D
Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (
Y
page 81)
E
Reduces the airflow (
Y
page 82)
F
Sets the temperature (
Y
page 81)
Optimum use of automatic climate con-
trol
Automatic climate control
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control
optimally.
R
Activate climate control primarily using
the à button.
R
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R
Only use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
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Switching the climate control on/off
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Switching the sound on/off
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock or start the engine
(
Y
page 87).
X
To switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp under the à button
lights up.
or
X
Press the ó button.
or
X
Press the ¬ button.
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X
To switch off: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp under the ^ button
lights up.
or
X
Press the ô button repeatedly until all
the indicator lamps go out.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-dehumidifi-
cation function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the tempera-
ture selected.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function does not function when the outside
temperature is low.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
Switching on/off
X
Start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
To activate: press the ó and ¿ but-
tons.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button
lights up.
X
To deactivate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the air-
flow and the air distribution according to the
temperature.
Automatic control
X
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2 or
start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
To activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button
lights up.
X
To switch to manual mode: press the ó or
ô button.
or
X
Press the Á, P or O button.
or
X
Press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out.
i
If you manually change one of the func-
tions, the indicator lamp in the à but-
ton goes out. All further functions will
still be automatically controlled.
Setting the temperature
X
Start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
To increase or reduce: push temperature
slide F to the right or left (
Y
page 80).
Push slide F all the way to the right or left
(
Y
page 80).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
Á Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs the airflow to the center and
side air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
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You can also activate several air distri-
bution settings simultaneously. To do this,
press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
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Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: set to Á and O.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set to P .
Setting the air distribution
X
Start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
Press one or more of the Á, P and
O buttons.
The indicator lamp next to the selected
button lights up.
Setting the airflow
X
Start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
To increase: press the ó button.
Each time the ó button is pressed, one of
the indicator lamps next to the airflow but-
tons lights up.
X
To reduce: press the ô button.
Each time the ô button is pressed, one of
the indicator lamps next to the airflow but-
tons goes out.
Defrosting the windshield
General notes
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or
front side windows on the inside.
i
You should only select the "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield
is clear again.
Switching on/off
X
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2 or
start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
To activate: press the ¬ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
lights up. The à automatic mode is
deactivated.
The ¬ "Defrosting the windshield"
function switches automatic climate con-
trol to the following functions:
R
cooling with air dehumidification on
R
high airflow
R
air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R
air-recirculation mode off
X
To deactivate: press the ¬ button.
or
X
Press the à button.
or
X
Press the À button.
or
X
Press the Á, P or O button.
The indicator lamp above the ¬ button
goes out.
Demisting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
X
Activate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
X
Activate automatic mode Ã.
X
If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion ¬.
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You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X
Set the air distribution to ¬.
i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
General notes
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear.
The rear window defroster can only be
switched on or off while the engine is run-
ning.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after approximately 10 minutes.
Vehicles with heated exterior mirrors: the
exterior mirrors will also be heated when you
switch on the rear window defroster. The mir-
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ror heating is switched off together with the
rear window defroster.
Switching on/off
X
Start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
To activate: press the ¤ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¤ button
lights up.
X
To deactivate: press the ¤ button.
The indicator lamp above the ¤ button
goes out.
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Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The rear window
defroster has deacti-
vated prematurely or
cannot be activated.
The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again.
Switching the air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air tem-
porarily if unpleasant odors are entering the
vehicle from outside or if you are driving
through a tunnel. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in partic-
ular at low temperatures. Only use air-recir-
culation mode briefly to prevent the windows
from fogging up.
Switching on/off
X
Start the engine (
Y
page 87).
X
To activate: press the À button.
The indicator lamp above the À button
lights up.
X
To deactivate: press the À button.
or
X
Press the ¬ button.
or
X
Press the à button.
The indicator lamp above the À button
goes out.
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the
air vents. This could result in burns or
frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the
air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow
to another area of the vehicle interior.
G
WARNING
If you spray cleaning products or disin-
fectant into the ventilation system of the
vehicle, this could ignite. There is a risk
of fire.
Never spray these or any other substances
into the ventilation system. Always have
work on the ventilation system carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle inte-
rior, please observe the following notes:
R
keep the air inlet between the service
cover and the windshield free of blockages,
such as ice, snow or leaves.
R
never cover the air vents or air intake
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i
For optimum climate control in the vehi-
cle, open the air vents fully.
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Setting the center air vents
X
To adjust the air direction: hold center air
vent : or ; in the middle and turn and/or
tilt it in the desired direction up, down, to
the left or to the right.
X
To close the center air vent: hold center air
vent : or ; in the middle and tilt inwards
until the vent openings can no longer be
seen.
X
To open the center air vent: hold center air
vent : or ; in the middle and tilt out-
wards until the vent openings can be seen.
Setting the side air vents
X
To adjust the air direction: hold side air
vent ; in the middle and turn and/or tilt
in the desired direction up, down, to the
left or to the right.
X
To close the side air vent: hold side air
vent ; in the middle and tilt inwards until
the vent openings can no longer be seen.
X
To open the side air vent: hold side air
vent ; in the middle and tilt outwards
until the vent openings can be seen.
Demister vent : cannot be adjusted.
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Useful information
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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.
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Read the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (
Y
page 20).
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety sys-
tems, the sensors adjust automatically while
a certain distance is being driven after the
vehicle has been delivered or after repairs.
Full system effectiveness is not reached until
the end of this teach-in procedure.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after sev-
eral hundred kilometers of driving. Compen-
sate for this by applying greater force to the
brake pedal.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
R
You should therefore drive at varying vehi-
cle and engine speeds for the first
1000 miles (1500 km).
R
Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle, during this period.
R
Change gear in good time, before the tach-
ometer needle is Ô of the way to the red
area of the tachometer.
R
Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
brake the vehicle.
R
Vehicles with automatic transmission: if
possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal beyond the pressure point (kick-
down).
R
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
ideally, for the first 1000 miles(1500 km),
drive in program E (Comfort).
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and bring the
vehicle to full speed.
You should also observe these notes on run-
ning-in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
Observe the maximum permissible speed.
Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can
restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a
depressed pedal. The operating and road
safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There
is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to
ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals.
Do not use loose floormats and do not place
floormats on top of one another.
G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct
usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R
shoes with thick soles
R
shoes with high heels
R
slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
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
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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.
G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake
can:
R
overheat and cause a fire
R
lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident.
Release the parking brake fully before
driving off.
!
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid
high engine speeds and driving at full
throttle until the engine has reached its
operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
SmartKey positions
g
To remove the SmartKey
1
Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
2
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3
Starting the engine
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehi-
cle in motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
park position P or shift manual trans-
mission into neutral.
R
start the engine.
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 or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey
out of reach of children.
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.
G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system
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or parts of the engine that heat up. There is
a risk of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials
in the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
!
Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine.
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During a cold start, the engine runs at
higher speeds to enable the catalytic con-
verter to reach its operating temperature.
The sound of the engine may change during
this time.
Manual transmission
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X
Shift to neutral.
Automatic transmission
X
Shift the transmission to position P
(
Y
page 92).
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P
(
Y
page 92).
i
You can start the engine in transmission
positions P and N.
In order to start the engine in transmission
position N you must depress the brake pedal
and keep it depressed.
Starting procedure
X
Turn the key to position 3 in the ignition
lock (
Y
page 87) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
Pulling away
General notes
G
WARNING
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
If the engine speed is above the idling
speed and you engage transmission posi-
tion D or R, the vehicle could pull away
suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or
R, always firmly depress the brake pedal
and do not simultaneously accelerate.
!
Vehicles with manual transmission:
change gear in good time and avoid spin-
ning the wheels. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
!
Release the parking brake before driving
off. The parking brake can otherwise over-
heat, malfunction and wear out quickly.
Accelerate gently when pulling away.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature (
Y
page 55).
Vehicles with automatic transmission: you
can only shift the transmission from position
P to the desired transmission position if:
R
the ignition is switched on
R
you depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed and
R
you press release button on the selector
lever (
Y
page 92).
Only then is the shift lock released.
i
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
transmission shifts take place at higher
engine speeds after a cold start. This helps
the catalytic converter to reach its oper-
ating temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
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away. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill
start assist.
Hill start assist is not active if:
R
you pull away on level ground
R
you pull away in a forward gear on a down-
hill slope
R
on vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission is in position N.
R
the parking brake is applied.
R
ESP
®
is malfunctioning
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Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.
R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R
There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X
Switch off the engine before attempting to start the engine
again (
Y
page 101).
X
Try to start the engine again (
Y
page 87). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the
battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
X
Jump-start the vehicle (
Y
page 168).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X
Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring.
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechan-
ical component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it.
X
Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The coolant tempera-
ture exceeds 230 ‡
(110 †). The red coolant
temperature warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds. The
Stop
Switch Off Engine
message appears.
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X
Check the coolant level (
Y
page 153). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
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Manual transmission
Gear lever
!
Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is
depressed.
!
When shifting into 5th gear, you should
always push the gear lever all the way to the
right. You could otherwise shift uninten-
tionally into 3rd gear and damage the
transmission.
If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-
mission braking), this can cause the engine
to overrev, leading to engine damage.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by
using the clutch pedal. There is otherwise
a risk of damaging the clutch.
!
On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden, you must
shift into gear 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine. This relieves the load
on the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
1 - 5
Forward gears
k
Reverse gear
Shifting to neutral
X
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X
Move the gearshift lever to position :.
Engaging reverse gear
!
Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
All vehicles except for smart 66 kw Turbo
X
Shift to neutral (
Y
page 91).
X
Press the gear lever to the right and then
pull it back.
smart 66 kw Turbo
X
Shift to neutral (
Y
page 91).
X
Pull collar : upwards.
X
Press the gear lever to the right and then
pull it back.
Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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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).
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling
speed and you engage transmission posi-
tion D or R, the vehicle could pull away
suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or
R, always firmly depress the brake pedal
and do not simultaneously accelerate.
G
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.
Selector lever
j
Park position with parking lock
k
Reverse gear
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Neutral
h
Drive
X
To shift transmission position: press
release button : and shift the gear lever
to the desired transmission position.
When you shift the transmission from posi-
tions N or P to position R, the ignition must
also be switched on.
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When you shift the transmission from
positions D or R to position N, you do not
need to press release button :.
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
:
Transmission position display
;
Drive program display
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Transmission positions
B
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into
position P (
Y
page 92) when the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
parking brake in addition to the
parking lock in order to secure the
vehicle.
The key can only be removed if the
transmission is in position P. If
the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock, the selector lever is
locked.
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the trans-
mission may lock. Information on
manually disconnecting the selec-
tor lever lock (
Y
page 97).
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into
position R when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be
damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the parking brake and
brake pedal will allow you to move
the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
If esp
®
is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission to position
N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!
Rolling in neutral N can dam-
age the drive train.
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Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
R
the selected drive program:
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
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Kickdown
If you want maximum acceleration, use kick-
down:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Shifting the transmission repeatedly
between gears D and R may help to free the
vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or
snow.
X
Shift the selector lever alternately
between positions D and R.
The vehicle's engine management system lim-
its the speed to a maximum of 5 mph (9 km/h)
when shifting back and forth.
Program selector button
The program selector button allows you to
choose between drive programs with differ-
ent driving characteristics.
The automatic transmission switches to drive
program E (Comfort) every time the engine is
started.
X
Press program selector button : to change
the drive program.
The letter of the selected drive program
appears in the multifunction display.
E (Comfort)
Comfortable, economical
driving
S (Dynamic)
Dynamic, agile driving
More information on drive programs
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Drive programs
Drive program E (Comfort)
Drive program E (Comfort) is characterized
by the following:
R
comfort-oriented engine settings
R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S (Dynamic)
Drive program S (Dynamic) is characterized
by the following:
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R
the fuel consumption possibly being
higher as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points
Manual gearshifting
General notes
You can shift the gears manually using either
the selector lever or the shift paddles. The
transmission must be in position D.
If it is permissible, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts to the next highest or next lowest
gear.
To use manual gearshifting, you have two pos-
sibilities:
R
long-term setting
R
short-term setting (vehicles with Sports
package)
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If you activate the manual gearshift setting,
the currently selected gear is shown in the
multifunction display instead of D.
Long-term setting
X
To activate: shift the selector lever to D.
X
Push the selector lever to the left.
X
To deactivate: push the selector lever to
the right.
Short-term setting (vehicles with Sports
package)
X
To activate: shift the selector lever to D.
X
Pull shift paddle : or ;.
The short-term setting remains active for a
certain length of time. Under certain condi-
tions this minimum time is increased, e.g. in
the case of lateral acceleration, during an
overrun phase or while driving on steep ter-
rain.
X
To deactivate: pull and hold shift pad-
dle ;.
or
X
Change the transmission position with the
selector lever.
or
X
Change the drive program with the program
selector button.
Shifting with the selector lever
X
To shift up: push the selector lever in the
q direction.
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 the selector lever in the
± direction.
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.
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