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)

?

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

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).

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.

i

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

®

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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

i

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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page 94).

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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