Loss of key
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You lose a key.
X
Have the key deactivated at an authorized electric drive
smart center.
X
Report the loss of the key to your car insurance company
immediately.
X
If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced.
Your authorized electric drive smart center will be glad to
supply you with a replacement following an identity check.
Acoustic warning signals
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A warning signal
sounds while driving.
You are driving with the parking brake engaged.
X
Release the parking brake (Y page 75).
A warning signal
sounds when opening
the driver’s door.
You have opened the driver’s door while the exterior lighting
is still switched on.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $.
A warning signal
sounds.
The door is opened while a gear is engaged with the drive
system running and neither the brake nor accelerator pedals
are depressed.
X
Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park position P.
or
X
Switch off the drive system.
You open the driver’s door with the key in starter switch
position 0 to remind you not to leave the key in the vehicle.
X
Close the driver’s door.
or
X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
A warning signal
sounds.
The seat belts are not fastened when the drive system is
started. For details, see seat belt telltale (Y page 161).
X
Fasten your seat belts.
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